Free Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1A Minnesota dental office classifies an adult patient's file as inactive after the patient's last visit. What is the minimum retention period for that dental record?

   1. A. Three years after the last treatment date
   2. B. Five years after the last treatment date
   3. C. Seven years after the last treatment date
   4. D. Ten years after the last treatment date

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Minn. R. 3100.9600, subp. 12(A), states: "For an adult patient with an inactive file, the dentist must maintain the patient's dental records for at least seven years beyond the patient's last date of treatment by the dentist." The minimum is seven years.

   Reference: 3100.9600 - MN Rules Part — Minn. R. § 3100.9600, subp. 12(A)

2. 2A patient reports that a dental hygienist made sexual remarks during treatment. Which item from Minnesota's conduct-unbecoming rule matches the report?

   1. A. Inappropriate sexual remarks or advances
   2. B. Billing for services not rendered
   3. C. Offering commissions for patient services
   4. D. Failing to cooperate with the Board

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Minn. R. 3100.6200(C) includes "making inappropriate sexual remarks or advances toward a patient or colleague" within conduct unbecoming a licensee.

   Reference: 3100.6200 - MN Rules Part — Minn. R. § 3100.6200, item C

3. 3An applicant passed the national board dental hygiene examination six years before applying in Minnesota. What does the current rule require?

   1. A. A result within three years
   2. B. A result within five years
   3. C. A result within seven years
   4. D. A result at any time

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Minn. R. 3100.1200, subp. 1(D), requires "evidence of passing a national board examination for the practice of dental hygiene within the past five years."

   Reference: 3100.1200 - MN Rules Part — Minn. R. § 3100.1200, subp. 1(D)

4. 4When may a regulated dental professional depart from strict compliance with Minnesota infection-control parts 6950.1000 through 6950.1080?

   1. A. Whenever compliance slows the schedule
   2. B. When supplies cost more than expected
   3. C. Only in rare extraordinary circumstances when compliance would prevent care or increase a safety hazard
   4. D. Whenever a patient verbally agrees

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Minn. R. 6950.1020, subp. 2, permits departure only when, "under rare and extraordinary circumstances, strict compliance ... would prevent the delivery of health care services or impose an increased hazard."

   Reference: 6950.1020 - MN Rules Part — Minn. R. § 6950.1020, subp. 2

5. 5A dentist gives prior knowledge and consent for a permitted procedure but is not present in the office when it is performed. Which Minnesota supervision level is this?

   1. A. General supervision — this absent-dentist scenario
   2. B. Indirect supervision — this absent-dentist scenario
   3. C. Direct supervision — this absent-dentist scenario
   4. D. Personal supervision — this absent-dentist scenario

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Minn. R. 3100.0100, subp. 21(D), defines general supervision as not requiring the dentist's presence but requiring "prior knowledge and consent of the dentist."

   Reference: 3100.0100 - MN Rules Part — Minn. R. § 3100.0100, subp. 21(D)

6. 6A former Minnesota dental patient was a minor when treatment ended, and the file is now inactive. Until what age must the dental record be retained?

   1. A. Age 18
   2. B. Age 21
   3. C. Age 23
   4. D. Age 25

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Minn. R. 3100.9600, subp. 12(B), provides: "For a minor patient with an inactive file, the dentist must maintain the patient's dental records until the patient is 25 years old."

   Reference: 3100.9600 - MN Rules Part — Minn. R. § 3100.9600, subp. 12(B)

7. 7A Minnesota practice charges a patient for treatment that was never performed. Which listed conduct is involved?

   1. A. Failing to communicate financial information
   2. B. Billing for services not rendered
   3. C. Offering a referral commission
   4. D. Failing to transfer records

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Minn. R. 3100.6200(D) includes "billing patients for unnecessary services or services not rendered or inaccurately documenting services."

   Reference: 3100.6200 - MN Rules Part — Minn. R. § 3100.6200, item D

8. 8How recent must an initial applicant's board-approved dental-hygiene clinical examination be?

   1. A. Within two years
   2. B. Within three years
   3. C. Within five years
   4. D. Within ten years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Minn. R. 3100.1200, subp. 1(E), requires "evidence of passing a board-approved clinical examination within the past five years."

   Reference: 3100.1200 - MN Rules Part — Minn. R. § 3100.1200, subp. 1(E)

9. 9If Minnesota Rules 6950.1000 through 6950.1080 conflict with an incorporated CDC recommendation, which requirement controls?

   1. A. The Minnesota rule requirement
   2. B. The older CDC recommendation
   3. C. The clinic's informal custom
   4. D. The equipment vendor's preference

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Minn. R. 6950.1030, subp. 2, states that when inconsistent, "the requirements of parts 6950.1000 to 6950.1080 supersede the recommendations" of CDC.

   Reference: 6950.1030 - MN Rules Part — Minn. R. § 6950.1030, subp. 2

10. 10The dentist is in the office, authorizes a procedure, and remains there while allied personnel perform it. Which supervision level applies?

    1. A. General supervision — this dentist-remains-in-office scenario
    2. B. Indirect supervision — this dentist-remains-in-office scenario
    3. C. Direct supervision — this dentist-remains-in-office scenario
    4. D. Personal supervision — this dentist-remains-in-office scenario

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Minn. R. 3100.0100, subp. 21(C), provides that indirect supervision requires: "the dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while the procedures are being performed by the allied dental personnel."

    Reference: 3100.0100 - MN Rules Part — Minn. R. § 3100.0100, subp. 21(C)