37. Dr. X is preparing to administer nitrous oxide-oxygen to a patient. Dr. X's pre-
operative preparation must include the following:
A. Dr. X must obtain the patient's signed informed consent for the administration of
the anesthesia prior to the procedure.
B. Dr X. must obtain and document the patient's baseline vital signs.
C. Dr. X must provide the patient with pre-operative verbal and written instructions.
D. Dr. X must check the equipment to be sure that there is an adequate supply of
oxygen.
E. B and D
F. All of the above
38. A Certified Dental Assistant may perform the following procedures under the
appropriate supervision:
A. Take radiographs, but not interpret radiographs
B. Take and record vital signs
C. Perform and record charting of the oral cavity
D. Use diagnostic and periodontic non-cutting lasers
E. A and B
F. All of the above
39. Which of the following best describes "general supervision"?
A. Supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist
who remains in the dental facility while the procedures are being performed by the
auxiliary
B. Supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist
but not requiring the physical presence of the dentist
C. Supervision of dental procedures by a licensed dentist, who remains in the dental
facility, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the
procedures, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the treatment rendered
40. QRS Dental is a dental corporation based in another state and owned by a
group of dentists licensed in that state. QRS Dental plans to operate at least
five mobile vans in Massachusetts, and, because every van is equipped with
precisely the same equipment and drugs, the dentists, who are not licensed in
Massachusetts, decide to apply for a single facility permit. May QRS operate in
Massachusetts in this manner?
A. Yes, because QRS Dental is wholly owned by dentists whose licenses are in good
standing, QRS can operate in Massachusetts as they plan.
B. No, QRS must apply for a separate Permit M for each of the mobile vans and each
Permit will be issued only to a dentist licensed to practice in the Commonwealth
pursuant to M. G. L. C. 112, §45.
C. Yes, because each of the mobile vans is exactly the same, one Permit M can be
issued, as long as the Permit is issued to a dentist licensed to practice in the
Commonwealth.
41. A Public Health Dental Hygienist is planning to start a business providing
dental screenings in elementary schools. The PHDH is planning to purchase a
portable dental unit that s/he can take from school to school. The PHDH will
not have to apply for a Permit M because the services rendered will be limited
to dental screenings only.
A. True
B. False
42. QRS Dental has begun operating as a MDF. Which of the following must be
done to be in compliance with Board regulations?
A. QRS must make sure that all of their providers of dental treatment wear a name tag
that states his/her name, professional title, and/or function.
B. QRS must maintain a phone number and mailing address in the Commonwealth
C. QRS must provide each patient with an Information Sheet at discharge.
D. QRS must provide all necessary information regarding follow-up treatment
including referral to the patient's primary dentist or to a dentist with whom QRS has
communicated with acceptance of referrals.
E. A, C, and D
