NC Dental Rules Questions With Complete Solutions (RATED A)

Who is legally able to write a lab work order? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. DA II b. dental hygienist c. DA I -ANSWER all of the above Who can legally polish a denture extraorally with a work order? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. dental hygienist b. DA II c. DA I -ANSWER all of the above A DAII may legally polish the coronal portion of a tooth after completing _______ - hours of didactic and _______ - hours of clinical instruction. Select one: a. 4, 3 b. 2, 5 c. 3, 4 d. 5, 2 -ANSWER c In a Board election, dental hygienists may vote for: Select one: a. None of the above b. consumers c. dentists d. A and B e. dental hygienists -ANSWER e Which of the following members of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners can participate or vote in any matters of the Board, which involves the issuance, renewal, or revocation of the license to practice dentistry in the state of NC? Select one: a. dental assistant b. dental hygienist c. All of the above d. A and B e. dentist -ANSWER e The consumer or lay person on the Board is nominated by: Select one: a. a petition sent to th Board signed by 10 consumers b. a letter sent to the Board by a dentist, hygienist, or another consumer c. consumer members are not nominated d. a petition sent to the Board signed by 10 dentists -ANSWER c Election of members to the NC Board of Dental Examiners shall be held____ to elect successors to those members whose terms are expiring in the year of the election. Select one: a. every 4 years b. every 3 years c. every 2 years d. each year -ANSWER d Who is legally able to perform Sulcular Irrigation? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. dental hygienist b. DA II c. DA I -ANSWER a Laws that govern the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene are made by the NCSBDE. Select one: True False -ANSWER false In an investigative panel hearing concerning alleged substance abuse by Suri Ididit, RDH, a licensed NC dental hygienist, all members of the board can vote in this hearing except: Select one: a. Consumer b. Dentist c. Hygienist -ANSWER a When is the dental hygienist exempt from the direct supervision requirement? Select one: a. while working in a private practice b. while working under the limited supervision requirement c. while working for the Dept. Of Human Resources as a public health hygienist d. either b or c e. a dental hygienist is never exempt from the direct supervision requirement -ANSWER d If the Board does not automatically send a licensed dental hygienist a renewal application, the dental hygienist does not have to renew his/her license until the Board sends the application. Select one: True False -ANSWER false If an application for license renewal is not received by the Board on _______, the person will be considered practicing dental hygiene without a license. Select one: a. January 31 b. January 1 c. March 1 d. March 31 -ANSWER d Who is legally able to place cavity bases and liners? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. DA II b. dental hygienist c. DA I -ANSWER all of the above Who is legally able to insert spacer wires or springs?Choose all that apply Select one or more: a. DA I b. dental hygienist c. DA II -ANSWER all of the above Before a dental hygienist in NC is eligible to renew a license, they must provide proof of a predetermined amount of continuing education credits. Select one: True False -ANSWER false Even if the State of NC is paying for a patient's dental treatment (ex: Health Department), the patient has the right to choose the dentist to whom he wants to go. Select one: True False -ANSWER true The NC State Board of Dental Examiners must, by law, make an annual report to? Select one: a. NC legislature b. NC Dental Society c. Governor of NC d. NC Dental Hygiene Association -ANSWER c The person, firm, or corporation receiving a work order from a licensed dentist shall retain the original work order for inspection at any time for a period of how long? Select one: a. 2 years b. 3 years c. 1 year d. indefinitely -ANSWER a Rules for licensure by credentials for dental hygienists include: Select one: a. verification of passing National Board Exam b. verification of having a valid, current license c. affidavit stating dates, locations, number of hours of clinical practice for 2 years immediately preceding application d. b and c only e. a and b only f. a, b, and c -ANSWER f