ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE LAW WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025

ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE LAW
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
1. What is the role of the legislative branch in regards to statutory law
and regulations? CORRECT ANSWERS-- the enhancement of the state
dental practice act
written laws created by acts of the legislature



2. What are the provisions likely to be included in that state's statutory
law for the practice of dental hygiene? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-- licensing
requirements



 licensing exam requirements



 licensing eligibility requirements



 licensure by endorsements



 approval of educational programs



 examination and disciplinary authority



 scope of practice



 supervision requirements



 continuing education requirements

,3. What are issues that may be regulated by that state law but not
specified in the state practice act? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- - abuse:
child, elderly, domestic violence



 informed consent/refusal



 mandatory malpractice insurance



 patient confidentiality



 infectious disease reporting



 biomedical waste management



 criminal activity



4. What are the reasons why a dental hygiene license may be suspended,
restricted, or revoked? - CORRECT-ANSWERS—

 unprofessional conduct
 clinical incompetence
 providing substandard care
 violation of laws and regulations that govern the practice of
dental hygiene



5. What are the requirements of direct supervision? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-- prior diagnosis and authorization of service by dentist



 The presence of a dentist on the premises is required

,  dentist's approval of work performed before the patient is
dismissed



6. What are the requirements of indirect supervision? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-- prior diagnosis and authorization of service by dentist
presence of a dentist on the premises required



7. What are the requirements of general supervision? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-- prior diagnosis and authorization of service by a dentist
does not need to be on the premises but must be available for
consultation



8. What is the role of the executive branch in regards to statutory law and
regulations? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- - implementing statutory law
(a)provides specific guidance and regulations regarding the
practice of dental hygiene



9. What is the role of the judiciary branch in regards to statutory law and
regulations? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-- has the authority of the final say
regarding the rights and responsibilities of individuals subject to the
laws of the state



10. What is a temporary (provisional) license? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
- dental hygienists who are licensed in another state, relocate, and
don't have the option of licensure by credential, valid for a certain
period of time or until the next licensing exam



11. What is a volunteer license? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-- available to
dental hygienists licensed in another state and is in good standing
 specified years of service
 seeking to provide volunteer services