California RDH Law & Ethics Exam - Questions
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A registered dental hygienist is authorized to perform all of the
following procedures under general supervision EXCEPT one. Which
one is the exception?
-Preventive and therapeutic interventions, including oral
prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing
-The taking of impressions for bleaching trays and application and
activation of agents with nonlaser, light-curing devices
-Application of topical, therapeutic, and subgingival agents used for
the control of caries and periodontal disease
-Apply laser, light curing devices for whitening Correct Answer -
Apply laser, light curing devices for whitening
According to the California Dental Practice Act, it is within legal
limits to write a prescription for a controlled substance to one's self
-True
-False Correct Answer - False
If someone practices dental hygiene without a license, what is the
punishment?
-Imprisonment in a state prison for up to one year & fined $500-
$1,500
,-Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year & fined $100-
$1,500
-Imprisonment in a federal penitentiary for up to 6 months & fined
$1,500
-Imprisonment in a state jail for 5 years & fined $100-$500
Correct Answer - Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one
year & fined $100-$1,500.
A person who is found guilty of unprofessional conduct is guilty of a
_____________ and shall be fined _______________ or imprisoned for
____________ days and/or fined and imprisoned.
-misdemeanor; $500-$100; 90-180
-felony; $100-$600; 60-180
-felony; $500-$1000; 90-180
-misdemeanor; $100-$600; 60-180 Correct Answer -
misdemeanor; $100-$600; 60-180
Unprofessional conduct includes all of the following EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION?
-Aid or abet a licensed person to practice dentistry
unlawfully
-Follow infection control guidelines
-Alter patient records with intent to deceive
-Advertising of professional superiority
-Repeated violations of poor recording keeping Correct Answer -
Follow infection control guidelines
, If a potential licensee violates the integrity of the licensing
examination, through copying the exam, removing it from the
testing site, etc., and this is witnessed by another, what action needs
to be taken?
-Report it by written report within a week
-Report it by phone and written report within 2 days
-Report it by phone immediately and written report within 2 days
-Report by telephone within 2 days Correct Answer - Report it
by phone immediately and written report within 2 days
A license may be revoked or suspended, or may be reprimanded or
placed on probation by the committee for unprofessional conduct,
incompetence, gross negligence, or repeated negligence or receiving
a license by mistake.
If the licensee is convicted of a crime related to the licensee's
qualification, functions or duties, it may be revoked, suspended or
reprimanded or placed on probation
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
Correct Answer - Both statements are TRUE
Each renewal cycle, the licensee is required to obtain 25 continuing
education units (CEU's).
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A registered dental hygienist is authorized to perform all of the
following procedures under general supervision EXCEPT one. Which
one is the exception?
-Preventive and therapeutic interventions, including oral
prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing
-The taking of impressions for bleaching trays and application and
activation of agents with nonlaser, light-curing devices
-Application of topical, therapeutic, and subgingival agents used for
the control of caries and periodontal disease
-Apply laser, light curing devices for whitening Correct Answer -
Apply laser, light curing devices for whitening
According to the California Dental Practice Act, it is within legal
limits to write a prescription for a controlled substance to one's self
-True
-False Correct Answer - False
If someone practices dental hygiene without a license, what is the
punishment?
-Imprisonment in a state prison for up to one year & fined $500-
$1,500
,-Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year & fined $100-
$1,500
-Imprisonment in a federal penitentiary for up to 6 months & fined
$1,500
-Imprisonment in a state jail for 5 years & fined $100-$500
Correct Answer - Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one
year & fined $100-$1,500.
A person who is found guilty of unprofessional conduct is guilty of a
_____________ and shall be fined _______________ or imprisoned for
____________ days and/or fined and imprisoned.
-misdemeanor; $500-$100; 90-180
-felony; $100-$600; 60-180
-felony; $500-$1000; 90-180
-misdemeanor; $100-$600; 60-180 Correct Answer -
misdemeanor; $100-$600; 60-180
Unprofessional conduct includes all of the following EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION?
-Aid or abet a licensed person to practice dentistry
unlawfully
-Follow infection control guidelines
-Alter patient records with intent to deceive
-Advertising of professional superiority
-Repeated violations of poor recording keeping Correct Answer -
Follow infection control guidelines
, If a potential licensee violates the integrity of the licensing
examination, through copying the exam, removing it from the
testing site, etc., and this is witnessed by another, what action needs
to be taken?
-Report it by written report within a week
-Report it by phone and written report within 2 days
-Report it by phone immediately and written report within 2 days
-Report by telephone within 2 days Correct Answer - Report it
by phone immediately and written report within 2 days
A license may be revoked or suspended, or may be reprimanded or
placed on probation by the committee for unprofessional conduct,
incompetence, gross negligence, or repeated negligence or receiving
a license by mistake.
If the licensee is convicted of a crime related to the licensee's
qualification, functions or duties, it may be revoked, suspended or
reprimanded or placed on probation
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
Correct Answer - Both statements are TRUE
Each renewal cycle, the licensee is required to obtain 25 continuing
education units (CEU's).
