Washington Drug and Law Exam
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
(RCW 18-29-050) Scope of DH function - CORRECT ANSWER Remove deposits and
stains from teeth
Apply topical preventive or prophylactic agents
Polish and smooth restorations
Perform root planing and soft-tissue curettage
Perform other dental services delegated by a dentist
Apply topical anesthetic under general supervision
(RCW 18-29-050) Outside Scope of DH function - CORRECT ANSWER Surgical
removal of tissue of the oral cavity;
Prescription of drugs requiring the written order
Hygienists may place antimicrobials pursuant to the order of a licensed dentist and under the
dentist's required supervision
Diagnosis for treatment or treatment planning
Taking an impression for the purpose of making intra-oral restoration, appliance, or
prosthesis.
(RCW 18-29-100) Violations, Penalty & Prosecutions - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
Hygienists who violate any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
2) It's the duty of the prosecuting attorney to prosecute all cases
3) The attorney general may assist in such prosecutions and shall appear at all hearings when
requested to do so by the secretary of health.
RCW 18-29-083 - CORRECT ANSWER CAN'T FIND INFO ON THIS LAW :(
(WAC 246-815-020)
, Dental hygiene examination eligibility - CORRECT ANSWER - successfully
completed a dental hygiene education program
- complete seven clock hours of AIDS education
- demonstrate knowledge of Washington law pertaining to DH
- complete required application and pay fee
- application must include fee, photo ID, notarized passing score of the board, proof of
transcripts
An applicant seeking licensure in Washington by examination must successfully complete all
of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER (a) dental hygiene national board
examination.
(b) Washington drug and law examination.
(c) WREB dental hygiene practical examinations
(i) Patient evaluation clinical competency;
(ii) Prophylaxis clinical competency;
(iii) Anesthesia clinical competency;
(iv) Restorative clinical competency.
(3) The applicant will comply with all written instructions provided by the department of
health.
In lieu of the WREB practical tests, the secretary may accept substantially equivalent tests.
The practical tests include: - CORRECT ANSWER (i) Patient evaluation clinical
competency;
(ii) Prophylaxis clinical competency;
(iii) Anesthesia clinical competency; and
(iv) Restorative clinical competency.
(WAC 246-815-140)
Purpose of Continuing education for dental hygienists - CORRECT ANSWER The
public health, safety and welfare of patients will be served by requiring dental hygienists to
continue their education after receiving such licenses.
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
(RCW 18-29-050) Scope of DH function - CORRECT ANSWER Remove deposits and
stains from teeth
Apply topical preventive or prophylactic agents
Polish and smooth restorations
Perform root planing and soft-tissue curettage
Perform other dental services delegated by a dentist
Apply topical anesthetic under general supervision
(RCW 18-29-050) Outside Scope of DH function - CORRECT ANSWER Surgical
removal of tissue of the oral cavity;
Prescription of drugs requiring the written order
Hygienists may place antimicrobials pursuant to the order of a licensed dentist and under the
dentist's required supervision
Diagnosis for treatment or treatment planning
Taking an impression for the purpose of making intra-oral restoration, appliance, or
prosthesis.
(RCW 18-29-100) Violations, Penalty & Prosecutions - CORRECT ANSWER 1)
Hygienists who violate any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
2) It's the duty of the prosecuting attorney to prosecute all cases
3) The attorney general may assist in such prosecutions and shall appear at all hearings when
requested to do so by the secretary of health.
RCW 18-29-083 - CORRECT ANSWER CAN'T FIND INFO ON THIS LAW :(
(WAC 246-815-020)
, Dental hygiene examination eligibility - CORRECT ANSWER - successfully
completed a dental hygiene education program
- complete seven clock hours of AIDS education
- demonstrate knowledge of Washington law pertaining to DH
- complete required application and pay fee
- application must include fee, photo ID, notarized passing score of the board, proof of
transcripts
An applicant seeking licensure in Washington by examination must successfully complete all
of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER (a) dental hygiene national board
examination.
(b) Washington drug and law examination.
(c) WREB dental hygiene practical examinations
(i) Patient evaluation clinical competency;
(ii) Prophylaxis clinical competency;
(iii) Anesthesia clinical competency;
(iv) Restorative clinical competency.
(3) The applicant will comply with all written instructions provided by the department of
health.
In lieu of the WREB practical tests, the secretary may accept substantially equivalent tests.
The practical tests include: - CORRECT ANSWER (i) Patient evaluation clinical
competency;
(ii) Prophylaxis clinical competency;
(iii) Anesthesia clinical competency; and
(iv) Restorative clinical competency.
(WAC 246-815-140)
Purpose of Continuing education for dental hygienists - CORRECT ANSWER The
public health, safety and welfare of patients will be served by requiring dental hygienists to
continue their education after receiving such licenses.
