Course Exam
2026 Going Under: Legal Risks, Timing Failures, and Liability Exposure in In-Office Anesthesia Dentistry
By Jacqueline E. Clarke, J.D.
11/02/2026
Credits: 1
Valid Through: 11/1/2027
Question
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1. Death resulting from anesthesia sedation issues is the most common injury
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True
False
2. Improper anesthetic dosage and procedure length are the top two most frequent areas of error.
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True
False
3. Data shows sparse, inconsistent, or delyaed entry of clinical notes often accompanies clinical errors in sedation claims.
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True
False
4. Deep Sedation is an indcued state of unconsciousness acoompanied by partial or complete loss of protective reflexes.
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True
False
5. Investigate abnormal vital signs, cardiac hx, difficult anesthesia, or concerning exam findings. Documentation alone is insufficient.
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True
False
Because I took this course I can better identify high-risk inflection points in office-based anesthesia
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Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Because I took this course I can implement rigorous, legally defensible documentation strategies that accurately reflect the patient’s physiological status throughout the perioperative period.
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Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The speaker kept my interest throughout the program.
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Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The speaker’s handouts/visual aids enhanced the program.
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Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I will be able to implement the ideas/skills I learned in my office or dental practice.
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Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I would recommend this speaker/course to others in my profession.
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Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
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Strongly Disagree
Was the course more focused on continuing education than product promotion ?
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Yes
No