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Certif. Review (1)
Certification Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The dentist is responsible for any delegated act. | TRUE |
| Dental Assistant Registration after September 1, 2006: | Must take a course and an exit exam offered. |
| The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record, and the patient is _________ | Privilege |
| What is meant by "priveledged"? | That the patient's have the authority regarding disclosure of personal information. |
| Disposable items used in the dental office include all of the following except: | Oxygen inhalation |
| Who may administer deep sedated/general anesthesia in the dental office? | None of the above. |
| Of the following statements, which statement is true? | Legislature sends laws to the State Board of Dental Examines who writs the laws to rules and regulations. |
| Which of the following procedures cannot be delegated to a dental assistant? | Delivery and adjustments to a finished partial |
| A dental assistant may only perform a coronal polish on a patient under direct supervision of a licensed dentist or dental hygienist and as long as no calculus is removed in the process. | FALSE |
| General supervision is defined as supervision by the licensed dentist: however, the dentist is not required to be present in the office at the time the function is performed. | TRUE |
| A registered dental assistant may fill out and sign a patient's work excuse without prior authorization from the dentist. | FALSE |
| A dental assistant's registration may be revoked for all of the following EXCEPT: | Violations do not apply to dental assistants |
| A visual dental health inspection is performed by: | Dentist only |
| Dental records of the dentist include: | Name of provider, medical and dental history, x-ray exam , and diagnosis. |
| The term "reversible" means: | Able to be reversed or correctd |
| Consent for release of privileged information must be: | Signed by the patient or legal guardian |
| Which statement best describes the duties delegated to a dental assistant? | A licensed dentist may delegate to a qualifies and trained dental assistant acting under the dentist direct supervision... |
| To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant an applicant must provide proof of all of the following EXCEPT: | Proof of 12 hours of continuing education |
| A dental assistant's registration renewal must be renewed prior to January 1st of each year. | FALSE |
| The board can refuse to issue a license to a person who has been convicted of a felony. | TRUE |
| It is acceptable to clean contaminated instruments by scrubbing them with soap and water, by hand, prior to sterilization. | TRUE |
| The board may adopt and enforce rules necessary to | TRUE |
| All dental assistants must be registered in the state of Texas by September 1, 2007. | FALSE |
| In the Occupational Code, "Under Direct Supervision" is defined as the dentist does not need to be in the office or building | FALSE |
| General supervision is defined as supervision by the licensed dentist: however, the dentist is not required to be present in the office at the time the function is performed. | TRUE |