Washington Law/Ethics Exam Questions And Answers

Applicant group - ANS any health professional group or organization, any individual, or any other interested party which proposes that any health professional group not presently regulated be regulated or which proposes to substantially increase the scope of practice of the profession Grandfather clause - ANS a provision in a regulatory statute applicable to practitioners actively engaged in the regulated health profession prior to the effective date of the regulatory statute which exempts the practitioners from meeting the prerequisite qualifications set forth in the regulatory statute to perform prescribed occupational tasks Hygienists CANNOT... - ANS -surgical removal of tissue of the oral cavity, -write/give prescription of drugs or medications requiring the written order or prescription of a licensed dentist or physician, (except antimicrobials pursuant to the order of a licensed dentist and under the dentist's required supervision) -Any diagnosis for treatment or treatment planning - The taking of any impression of the teeth or jaw, or the relationships of the teeth or jaws, for the purpose of fabricating any intra-oral restoration, appliance, or prosthesis, except that a dental hygienist may take an impression for any purpose that is either allowed: Where must your license be displayed? - ANS Easily visible in operatory when I am working Uniform disciplinary act - ANS governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter Rules - ANS Secretary/dental hygiene examining committee shall develop rules and definitions to implement this chapter For ________________________________, a dental hygienist licensed in WA may assess for and apply sealants and apply fluoride varnishes, and may remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in community-based sealant programs carried out in schools - ANS -low-income -rural -other at-risk populations and in coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions In regards to community-based sealant programs carried out in schools, a dental hygienist can... - ANS -may assess for and apply sealants - apply fluoride varnishes, may -remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth In a sealant program the hygienist must... - ANS -collect data on patients treated ~age, tx rendered, methods of reimbursement for treatment, evidence of coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions, and patient referrals to dentists Data in regards to pts treated in sealant programs must be submitted... - ANS to the department of health at the end of each annual quarter - ANS 1) The practice of dental hygiene in the discharge of official duties by dental hygienists in the United States armed services, coast guard, public health services, veterans' bureau, or bureau of Indian affairs; (2) Dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary and the practice of dental hygiene by students in dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary, when acting under the direction and supervision of persons licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW acting as instructors; (3) The practice of dental hygiene by students in accredited dental hygiene educational programs when acting under the direction and supervision of instructors licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW. Self study CE hour limit (including study clubs/books/research materials) - ANS 5 hours and summary of what was learned Courses relating to practice organization and management, medical/dental insurance courses, or retirement have a CE limit of... - ANS 5 hours 10 hour CE limit on... - ANS Dental hygiene examination standardization/calibration workshops and dental hygiene examination item writer workshops Provision of clinical dental hygiene services in a documented volunteer capacity, with prior educational/instructional training - ANS 5 hours per year MUST be without compensation and under appropriate supervision; Licensee who serves as a EDUCATOR aka -public health official/employee, -contractor for a state or local health agency/ -community prevention education expert -in a field that relates to prevention activities in public health dentistry, accumulate hours for the content preparation of providing services, education, or training to the underserved, rural, and at risk populations - ANS Limit 5 hours License must be renewed... - ANS Every year on licensee's birthday Cost of license renewal - ANS $50 How many CE's per renewal? - ANS 15 hours What besides fee and CE's must a hygienist maintain? - ANS Basic Life Support card A dental hygienist shall... part 1 - ANS Accurately and systematically collect, permanently record, and update data on the general and oral health status of the client A dental hygienist shall... part 2 - ANS Communicate collected data to the appropriate health care professional A dental hygienist shall... in regards to tx planning - ANS Take into consideration the -dental hygiene assessment -client treatment goals -appropriate sequencing of procedures -currently accepted scientific knowledge in developing a dental hygiene plan. INCLUDES preventative and therapeutic care to promote and maintain the clients' oral health A dental hygienist shall... part 4 - ANS Communicate the dental hygiene plan to the client and/or legal guardian. (The client and/or legal guardian or where appropriate other health care professionals are to be informed of the progress and results of dental hygiene care and clients' self-care.) A dental hygienist shall... part 5 - ANS Continually reevaluate client progress related to the attainment of their oral health goals. Implement additional dental hygiene treatment and client self-care as appropriate.