Ethics - KY Jurisprudence Exam Latest Update Graded A

Ethics - KY Jurisprudence Exam Latest Update Graded A The law enforcement committee shall consist of: 3 members How many dentists sit on the KY board of dentistry who may vote on business? 7 dentists T/F: As a requirement for renewal of your dental or hygienists license or registration of a dental assistant, you must maintain with no more than a 30 day lapse CPR certification which meets or exceeds the guidelines set forth by the AHA unless a hardship waiver is submitted to and approved by the board. true When was the dental practice act last updated? 2010 T/F: The board has the authority to issue a subpoena for the production of documents in a complaint investigation. True T/F: To practice under general supervision of each employing dentist, a dental hygienist MUST register with the board for each dentist. True T/F: All fees and fines paid to the board are non-refundable true How many dental hygienists sit on the KY board of dentistry? 2 The well being committee of the board deals with: any type of impairment but not limited to drugs or alcohol T/F: Dental hygienists may perform local anesthesia if they have been formally trained in this technique and have registered with the board true How many days does an individual have to respond to the board a written response served with a complaint investigation notice? 20 days To properly terminate the patient-doctor relationship, a licensed dentist must: - provide written notice to the patient - provide emergency treatment for the pt for 30 days from the date of termination - retain a copy of the termination letter in the patient record The registration of dental assistants in the commonwealth expires: december 31 ending with odd number years (they are registered when their practicing dentist renews their license) T/F: A registered dental assistant may perform coronal polishing if they have completed the coronal polishing course and registered with the board true What is the process for writing the board and requesting the board to explain what the laws or regulations mean, called? Email or letter request of explaination T/F: A charitable dental event regulation requirement is for documentation of patient records, infection control procedures, and may be subject to infection control inspection. True T/F: A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene in a manner that is separate or independent from the dentist and a dental practice and may establish or maintain an office or practice that is primarily devoted to the provision of dental hygiene services. False Dentists are authorized to prescribe controlled substances and are subject to the following laws and regulations: - KRS chapter 313 - KRS 218A controlled substances act - Title 21 code of federal regulations In 291 KAR 8:540 Dental practice and Prescribing regulations, prescription writing privileges and a dentist may prescribe if: - Licensed by the KY board of dentistry - dentist has obtained his or her DEA registration specific to KY - He/she has enrolled and utilizes the KASPER or electronic system prescribing of controlled subs. in KY T/F: Under 201 KAR 8:540 the following action shall occur prior to the prescribing a controlled substance. Review KASPER, document relevant patient information, consider available information and determine medically appropriate, obtain complete medical history and physical exam, have written treatment plan, discuss risks and benefits of controlled substance with patient or guardian including risks of tolerance and drug dependence and obtain written consent. true when must a practicing dentist query the KASPER system? Before prescribing any scheduled II or III controlled substance T/F: The Board requires an acceptable written plan of correction to any complaint which is found to have merit. True The authority to conduct investigations, hold hearings and impose punishments is delegated to: The Executive Director, Board Attorney and hearing panel. Every dental hygiene license in the Commonwealth expires: Every December 31 in years ending in even numbers. T/F: Dentist may only prescribe drugs which are necessary and within the scope of the practice of dentistry. True T/F: A dental hygienist may provide dental health education, nutritional counseling, prepare a generalized oral screening with subsequent referral to a dentist, apply fluoride on patients, demonstrate oral hygiene technique and apply sealants in a volunteer community health setting without the supervision of a dentist. True What is the minimum number of continuing education hours required for dentist renewal licensure must be taken in a live interactive presentation format? 10 T/F: A registered dental assistant shall only practice under the direct supervision order, control and full responsibility of a licensed dentist in the Commonwealth. True T/F: The renewal application of a registered dental assistant must be signed by the supervising dentist as to the continued competency in the duties assigned to him or her from the delegated duties list. True The fee to renew a general dental license is: $295 T/F: The Board only recognizes specialties which are recognized by the American Dental Association. True The Kentucky Board of Dentistry regulations have a fine assessable for each continuing education hour a dentist is found deficient during licensure renewal, what is that amount? $200 T/F: For dentist or hygienist licensure, if you fail to renew your license prior to January 1 following the year your license expires, you may legally continue to practice until you get it properly renewed? false T/F: The law requires all members of committees or subcommittees to be appointed members of the Board. false T/F: The Kentucky Board of Dentistry is required or empowered by statue to charge fees or fines for services or infractions of the laws. True How many voting members make up the Kentucky Board of Dentistry? 10 A drug induced state in which a patient responds normally to tactile stimulation and verbal commands and where the ventilator and cardiovascular function are maintained without assistance is known as: Minimal sedation By statute, how many times must the Board meet per year? 4 T/F: To start an intravenous access line, a dental hygienist or registered dental assistant working under the direct supervision of a dentist, and the dentist holds a sedation or anesthesia permit issued by the Board, the hygienist or dental assistant must have met the requirements set out in regulations. True T/F: License holder are subject to additional fees if they do not renew their license before midnight on December 31 of the year of expiration. True T/F: The law requires every license or registration issued by the Board be posted in a conspicuous place in each place of employment of the dentist, hygienist or dental assistant. True Which committee has the authority to require a licensee or registration holder to submit to a mental or physical exam? Law enforcement committee The Kentucky Board of Dentistry is: - Regulatory agency overseeing the practice of dentistry in the Commonwealth. - Licensing agency empowered by the state of Kentucky. The delegated Duties list provides duties which may be performed by: - Dental assistants - Dental hygienists - Dental auxiliaries The members of the Law Enforcement committee must consist of: At least 2 dentists It is the sole responsibility of each licensee to obtain verification of continuing education hours and maintain a record for these for: 5 years T/F: A registered dental assistant may take radiographs if he or she has completed a Board approved radiography technique and safety course. True T/F: You are required to notify the Board within 30 days of changes in personal and business contact information in KRS 313.080 Grounds discipline or for revocation or suspension of license or registration, this includes a current name, address, telephone number or email address. True - unsure about email address (can't find info on this) T/F: Dentist may only use dental labs properly and currently registered with the Kentucky Board of Dentistry. True T/F: Direct Supervision is defined and means that the dentist is physically present in the dental office or treatment facility, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the procedures to be performed, remains in the dental office or treatment facility while the procedure s are being performed, and evaluates the performance of the individual supervised. True T/F: Discipline, revocation or suspension may result if convicted of a misdemeanor which involve fraud, deceit, breach of trust, or physical harm or endangerment to self or others, abuse, misuse or misappropriate any drug placed in the custody of the licensee, or falsify or fail to make essential entries on essential records. True a retired dentist or dental hygienist can reinstate their license without taking a board approved refresher course if they have actively practiced within: 2 years T/F: commercial dental labs doing business in kentucky are required to register with the board. true When teledentistry services are provided, where is the practice of dentistry considered to take place? At the patient's physical location The 10 voting members of the board of dentistry consist of which of the following? 7 dentists, 2 hygienists, and 1 member of the public T/F: Licensees must adhere to the standard precautions provided for in the guidelines for infection control in dental health-care settings published by the CDC. true how and when are dental assistants in KY registered with the board? By the supervising dentist during license renewal (every 2 years), odd years What must be submitted to the board within 15 days following a charitable dental event? The license #'s and names of the participating dentists and dental hygienists T/F: A dentist has 30 days to report to the board of any patient death caused by or resulting from sedation. False: - Section 13. A dentist shall report to the board, in writing, any death caused by or resulting from the administration of minimal sedation, moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia within seven (7) days after the death. What is the penalty for a dentist whose practice fails an infection control inspection for the second time? Temporary suspension of licensure For how long must licensees keep documentation of their continuing education hours on file? 5 years Examples of disciplinary action imposed by the board: - Private Admonishment - community service - fees to cover the cost of investigation T/F: License holders are assessed a financial penalty if they don't renew their license before dec 31 of the year of expiration. true which committee has the authority to require a license to submit to a mental or physical examination Law enforcement committee when prescribing more than a 3 day supply of a schedule II or III controlled substance for pain management a dentist must: - hold a clinical judgement that more than 3 days is medically necessary - document in the pt's record why deviation from the 3 day standard is justified - attest by signature that alternative meds and dependency risks were discussed with the pt. At a minimum, how long shall a dentist be convicted of a misdemeanor related to prescribing a controlled substance be banned from prescribing or dispensing controlled substances: A minimum of 5 years how long are you required to keep patients records: - 2 years after the patients death - Seven (7) years from the date of the patient's last treatment; - Seven (7) years after the patient's eighteenth birthday, if the patient was seen as a minor so... What is the KY board of dentistry responsible for? - Issuing sedation permits - investigating std of care violations - registering dental labs - overseeing CE requirements - Writing states rules for practicing dentistry - Monitoring licensees w/impairment issues T/F: dental hygienists may administer local anesthesia, perform laser debridement, and start IV if they have received board approved training and have registered with the board. True What is a dentist not required to do, in order to properly terminate a doctor-patient relationship? Submit a copy of the termination letter to the board T/F: Dental assistants must obtain a license to practice in KY. False - they only need X-ray certification When must a licensee provide the board with documentation of their CE hours? Prior to renewing their license The well-being committee deals with what types of cases? - drug & alcohol abuse - Mental and physical impairment Dental hygienists must take a medical emergencies course every 2 years to maintain registration(s) in: General supervision & public health Once notified of a complaint, how long does a licensee have to provide the board with a written response? 20 days A dental hygienist may qualify to practice under general supervision after completing which of the following? at least 3000 hours of experience and an approved course in medical emergencies