RDHAP LAW AND ETHICS EXAM NEWEST WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|DENTAL HYGIENE
BOARD OF CALIFORNIA (DHBC) RDHAP EXAM OUTLINE AND THE
CALIFORNIA DENTAL PRACTICE ACT LATEST UPDATE|
BRAND NEW VERSION!
CONTENT DOMAIN WEIGHTING (per DHBC Examination Outline):
- Domain 1: Licensing Requirements ....................... 30% (45 Qs)
- Domain 2: Standards for Professional Dental Hygiene
Alternative Practice ......................... 40% (60 Qs)
- Domain 3: Patient Confidentiality ...................... 10% (15 Qs)
- Domain 4: Ethical Principles ........................... 10% (15 Qs)
- Domain 5: Mandated Reporting ........................... 10% (15 Qs)
DOMAIN 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (45 Questions)
SUBDOMAIN 1A: RDHAP LICENSURE AND RENEWAL (Questions 1-25)
Q1. How often must an RDHAP license be renewed in California?
A. Annually
B. Every two years (biennially)
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Answer: B
Rationale: RDHAP licenses are renewed biennially (every two years) in
California. The renewal period aligns with the licensee's birth month.
Per BPC ss.1944, the biennial renewal fee for the RDHAP license is $250.
Q2. If a licensee maintains both an RDH and an RDHAP license, how many
continuing education (CE) hours are required to renew both licenses?
A. 25 hours
B. 35 hours
C. 50 hours
D. 70 hours
Answer: B
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,Rationale: Per DHBC regulations, if a licensee maintains both an RDH and an
RDHAP license, they are only responsible to complete 35 CE hours to renew
both licenses. This is because 35 CE units is the required number of CE
units to renew the RDHAP license every two years. The RDH alone requires 25
CE units. The higher RDHAP requirement satisfies both.
Q3. What is the delinquent renewal fee for an RDHAP license?
A. The full renewal fee
B. One-half of the current license renewal fee
C. Double the renewal fee
D. There is no delinquent fee
Answer: B
Rationale: The delinquent renewal fee is one-half of the current license
renewal fee. If a licensee fails to renew their license before the
expiration date, they must pay the renewal fee plus the delinquent penalty.
Practicing on a delinquent license may result in a citation and fine.
Q4. Within how many days must an RDHAP notify the Board of a change of
address?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Per BPC ss.1934, a licensee must notify the Board in writing
within 30 days of any change of address. Failure to do so may result in
citations and fines. This requirement ensures the Board can maintain
accurate contact information for regulatory communication, renewal notices,
and emergency contact purposes.
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,Q5. Within how many days must an RDHAP notify the Board of a name change?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Per BPC ss.1934, a licensee must notify the Board in writing
within 30 days of any name change. The licensee must provide legal
documentation of the name change, such as a marriage certificate or court
order.
Q6. How many CE hours are required for RDHAP license renewal?
A. 25 hours
B. 35 hours
C. 50 hours
D. 15 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: The continuing education requirement for RDHAP license renewal is
35 hours every two years. This is higher than the 25 hours required for RDH
renewal, reflecting the expanded scope of practice and independent nature of
RDHAP practice. All 35 hours must be completed within the two-year renewal
period.
Q7. Which of the following is a mandatory CE course requirement for RDHAP
renewal?
A. Practice management
B. Infection control
C. Marketing
D. Billing and coding
Answer: B
Rationale: A minimum of 2 CE units must be completed in infection control
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, as part of the mandatory coursework for license renewal. This requirement
ensures that RDHAPs stay current with infection control standards and
protocols, which are critical for patient safety and public health.
Q8. What is the maximum penalty for practicing with a delinquent (expired)
license?
A. A warning letter
B. A citation and fine
C. Immediate revocation
D. No penalty if within 30 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Practicing with a delinquent license may result in a citation and
fine from the Board. The Board may also impose additional disciplinary
action. It is unlawful to practice dental hygiene without a current and
active license.
Q9. How long does an RDHAP have to restore a delinquent license before it
is considered expired?
A. 30 days
B. 6 months
C. 1 year
D. 2 years
Answer: D
Rationale: A license must be renewed within two years of its expiration date
to be restored. After two years, the license is considered expired and the
licensee must reapply and meet current licensure requirements, which may
include re-examination.
Q10. What is required to restore an expired RDHAP license after two years?
A. Simply paying the renewal fee
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|DENTAL HYGIENE
BOARD OF CALIFORNIA (DHBC) RDHAP EXAM OUTLINE AND THE
CALIFORNIA DENTAL PRACTICE ACT LATEST UPDATE|
BRAND NEW VERSION!
CONTENT DOMAIN WEIGHTING (per DHBC Examination Outline):
- Domain 1: Licensing Requirements ....................... 30% (45 Qs)
- Domain 2: Standards for Professional Dental Hygiene
Alternative Practice ......................... 40% (60 Qs)
- Domain 3: Patient Confidentiality ...................... 10% (15 Qs)
- Domain 4: Ethical Principles ........................... 10% (15 Qs)
- Domain 5: Mandated Reporting ........................... 10% (15 Qs)
DOMAIN 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (45 Questions)
SUBDOMAIN 1A: RDHAP LICENSURE AND RENEWAL (Questions 1-25)
Q1. How often must an RDHAP license be renewed in California?
A. Annually
B. Every two years (biennially)
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Answer: B
Rationale: RDHAP licenses are renewed biennially (every two years) in
California. The renewal period aligns with the licensee's birth month.
Per BPC ss.1944, the biennial renewal fee for the RDHAP license is $250.
Q2. If a licensee maintains both an RDH and an RDHAP license, how many
continuing education (CE) hours are required to renew both licenses?
A. 25 hours
B. 35 hours
C. 50 hours
D. 70 hours
Answer: B
1
,Rationale: Per DHBC regulations, if a licensee maintains both an RDH and an
RDHAP license, they are only responsible to complete 35 CE hours to renew
both licenses. This is because 35 CE units is the required number of CE
units to renew the RDHAP license every two years. The RDH alone requires 25
CE units. The higher RDHAP requirement satisfies both.
Q3. What is the delinquent renewal fee for an RDHAP license?
A. The full renewal fee
B. One-half of the current license renewal fee
C. Double the renewal fee
D. There is no delinquent fee
Answer: B
Rationale: The delinquent renewal fee is one-half of the current license
renewal fee. If a licensee fails to renew their license before the
expiration date, they must pay the renewal fee plus the delinquent penalty.
Practicing on a delinquent license may result in a citation and fine.
Q4. Within how many days must an RDHAP notify the Board of a change of
address?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Per BPC ss.1934, a licensee must notify the Board in writing
within 30 days of any change of address. Failure to do so may result in
citations and fines. This requirement ensures the Board can maintain
accurate contact information for regulatory communication, renewal notices,
and emergency contact purposes.
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,Q5. Within how many days must an RDHAP notify the Board of a name change?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Per BPC ss.1934, a licensee must notify the Board in writing
within 30 days of any name change. The licensee must provide legal
documentation of the name change, such as a marriage certificate or court
order.
Q6. How many CE hours are required for RDHAP license renewal?
A. 25 hours
B. 35 hours
C. 50 hours
D. 15 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: The continuing education requirement for RDHAP license renewal is
35 hours every two years. This is higher than the 25 hours required for RDH
renewal, reflecting the expanded scope of practice and independent nature of
RDHAP practice. All 35 hours must be completed within the two-year renewal
period.
Q7. Which of the following is a mandatory CE course requirement for RDHAP
renewal?
A. Practice management
B. Infection control
C. Marketing
D. Billing and coding
Answer: B
Rationale: A minimum of 2 CE units must be completed in infection control
3
, as part of the mandatory coursework for license renewal. This requirement
ensures that RDHAPs stay current with infection control standards and
protocols, which are critical for patient safety and public health.
Q8. What is the maximum penalty for practicing with a delinquent (expired)
license?
A. A warning letter
B. A citation and fine
C. Immediate revocation
D. No penalty if within 30 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Practicing with a delinquent license may result in a citation and
fine from the Board. The Board may also impose additional disciplinary
action. It is unlawful to practice dental hygiene without a current and
active license.
Q9. How long does an RDHAP have to restore a delinquent license before it
is considered expired?
A. 30 days
B. 6 months
C. 1 year
D. 2 years
Answer: D
Rationale: A license must be renewed within two years of its expiration date
to be restored. After two years, the license is considered expired and the
licensee must reapply and meet current licensure requirements, which may
include re-examination.
Q10. What is required to restore an expired RDHAP license after two years?
A. Simply paying the renewal fee
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