**Expanded Functions Dental Assisting- Law & Ethics

Question 1

Under the PA Act 160 of 1994, EFDA’s are permitted to perform what type of intraoral procedures?
a) reversible
b) irreversible

Answer 1

a) reversible

Question 2

Under the PA Act 160 of 1994, EFDA’s are authorized to perform intraoral procedures under what type of supervision?
a) direct
b) indirect

Answer 2

a) direct

Question 3

Define: scope of practice

Answer 3

the procedures, actions and processes that a healthcare practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of their professional license

Question 4

Under the PA Act 160 of 1994, define what “direct supervision” means for an EFDA.

Answer 4

A dentist is in the dental office or treatment facility, diagnoses the condition being treated, authorizes the procedure, remains in the dental office or treatment facility while the procedure is being performed, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the work performed by the EFDA

Question 5

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Place and contour amalgam restorations

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Place and contour composite restorations

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Place and remove rubber dams

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Place and remove matrices and wedges

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Apply cavity liners and bases

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Perform coronal polishing

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Place sealants

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Place gingival retraction cord

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Perform fluoride treatments

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Take impressions for athletic appliances

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Take impressions for study models

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Take impressions for diagnostic casts

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Examinations, diagnosis and treatment planning

Answer 17

No

Question 18

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Surgical or cutting procedures of hard tissue

Answer 18

No

Question 19

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Surgical or cutting procedures of soft tissue

Answer 19

No

Question 20

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Prescribe drugs or medicaments

Answer 20

No

Question 21

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Take impressions for final crowns and bridges

Answer 21

No

Question 22

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Final approval of restorative treatment

Answer 22

No

Question 23

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Final inspection of treatment that affects occlusion

Answer 23

No

Question 24

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Pulp capping

Answer 24

No

Question 25

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Intraoral adjustments of fixed prosthetic appliances

Answer 25

No

Question 26

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Intraoral adjustments of removable prosthetic appliances

Answer 26

No

Question 27

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Placement of fixed prosthetic appliances

Answer 27

No

Question 28

Is the following under the scope of practice for an EFDA?

Administer anesthesia

Answer 28

No

Question 29

How many hours of “Child Abuse Reporting and Recognition” continuing education is required for initial EFDA licensing?

Answer 29

3 hours

Question 30

Is Infant, Child, and Adult CPR certification required for initial EFDA licensing and biennial renewal?

Answer 30

Yes

Question 31

When is the renewal of an EFDA license due?

Answer 31

By April 2st of every ODD year

Question 32

If you move, how many days do you have to notify the State Board of Dentistry of your change of address?

Answer 32

10 days

Question 33

True or False: CPR certification can be completed through an online course.

Answer 33

False

Question 34

How many total hours of continuing education credits are required for EFDA license biennial renewal?

Answer 34

10 hours

Question 35

What percentage of the total credits for biennial EFDA licensing can be completed in online courses?

Answer 35

50% (or 5 hours of the total 10 hours required)

Question 36

Define: malpractice

Answer 36

improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment

Question 37

True or False: An EFDA is covered under the malpractice insurance of the dentist and/or dental facility that are employed under?

Answer 37

False

Question 38

True or False: An EFDA may not legally practice in a dental office/facility unless their EFDA license and biennial renewal certificate is displayed

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Define: informed consent

Answer 39

a patient’s consent to a procedure after being fully advised of the benefits and risks involved

Question 40

Define: disclosure

Answer 40

the act of making new information known

Question 41

What does “HIPAA” stand for?

Answer 41

Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Question 42

Who owns the patient records?

a) the dentist
b) the patient/parent or legal guardian of the underage patient

Answer 42

a) the dentist