Washington Drug and Law Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+

Washington Drug and Law Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ (RCW 18-29-050) Scope of DH function 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 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 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 CAN'T FIND INFO ON THIS LAW :( (WAC ) Dental hygiene examination eligibility - 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: (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: (i) Patient evaluation clinical competency; (ii) Prophylaxis clinical competency; (iii) Anesthesia clinical competency; and (iv) Restorative clinical competency. (WAC )