CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENE LAW AND ETHICS EXAM
NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS
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What is reasonable suspicion? (11166 a.1) - ANSWER-it is
objectively reasonable for a person to entertain a suspicion,
based upon facts that could cause a reasonable person in a like
position, drawing on their training and experience, to suspect
child abuse or neglect.
---It doesn't require certainty or a specific medical indication.
*The pregnancy of a minor does not, in itself, constitute a basis
for reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse.
What could the punishment be for a misdemeanor crime (1958) -
ANSWER-Not less than 10 days in a county jail, and not more
than 1 year
Or by a fine that is not less than 100.00 or more than 1,500.00 or
both fine and imprisonment
What are the ways that an rdh can be convicted of a
misdemeanor (1958) - ANSWER--- assumes the title of rdh
without having the right to do so
--engages in rdh practice without displaying their license
,--fails to furnish names and addresses of all employees in office
within 10 days of demand
-- is under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
while engaged in dental hygiene activities to extent that impairs
ability to conduct hygiene safely to patients and public.
If a person willfully, under circumstances that cause risk of
bodily harm, serious physical or mental harm or death,
practices, attempts to practice or advertises to practice may be
convicted and sentenced to what? (1961) - ANSWER-Up to 1 year
in jail
Who is accepted in the diversion program? (1966.1) - ANSWER-
A- a licensee not under investigation may self refer
B- a licensee under investigation may request to participate in
the diversion program by contacting the committee - may need
to be evaluated for eligiblity and could still be disciplined.
*Unless ordered by the committee, only licensees who have
voluntarily requested diversion treatment shall participate in a
diversion program.
Does participation in the diversion program mean that the
committee cannot investigate or take disciplinary actions
against the licensee? (1966.1) - ANSWER-No. They can still
investigate or continue to investigate, or take disciplinary action
,or continuing to take disciplinary action against, any licensee for
any unprofessional conduct committed before, during, or after
participation in the program.
What if the reason for investigation is self-administration of any
controlled substance, drugs, or alcohol, or the illegal
possession, prescription, or procurement of any controlled
substance or drug for self-administration that doesn't involve
actual, direct harm to the public? (1966.1) - ANSWER-The
committee will close the investigation without further action if
the licensee is accepted into a diversion program and
successfully completes the program. - The investigation shall be
reopened and disciplinary action imposed, if warranted, by the
committee if licensee withdraws or is terminated from program
What happens if a participant withdraws or is terminated from
the diversion program? (1966.1) - ANSWER-- If the licensee
presents a threat to the public's health and safety, the committee
will use the diversion treatment records in the criminal
proceedings
- They are subject to disciplinary action by the committee for
acts committed before, during, and after participation in the
diversion program.
, If a person is admitted into a diversion program what are their
responsibilities and what could happen if they do not comply
(1966.4) - ANSWER-They need to pay for all costs of the program
( unless the committee waives the fees) If they do not abide by
the rules they may be terminated from the program
In regards to the subversion of licensing examinations what
could the crime be and what can you NOT do (123) - ANSWER-
The crime is a misdemeanor.
You can not
--remove materials from exam
--unauthorized reproduction of any exam materials
-- paying or using any paid examination takers to recreate
portions of the test
--buying, selling, distributing any portion of a current, future or
past exam
-- communicating with any other exam taker
-- copying another exam taker
-- having books, notes
Other than misdemeanor penalties, and other associated
penalties, what would a person found guilty of section 123 be
liable for? - ANSWER-the actual damages sustained by the
NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS
)ALREADY GRADED A+.PASS GUARANTEED!!
What is reasonable suspicion? (11166 a.1) - ANSWER-it is
objectively reasonable for a person to entertain a suspicion,
based upon facts that could cause a reasonable person in a like
position, drawing on their training and experience, to suspect
child abuse or neglect.
---It doesn't require certainty or a specific medical indication.
*The pregnancy of a minor does not, in itself, constitute a basis
for reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse.
What could the punishment be for a misdemeanor crime (1958) -
ANSWER-Not less than 10 days in a county jail, and not more
than 1 year
Or by a fine that is not less than 100.00 or more than 1,500.00 or
both fine and imprisonment
What are the ways that an rdh can be convicted of a
misdemeanor (1958) - ANSWER--- assumes the title of rdh
without having the right to do so
--engages in rdh practice without displaying their license
,--fails to furnish names and addresses of all employees in office
within 10 days of demand
-- is under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
while engaged in dental hygiene activities to extent that impairs
ability to conduct hygiene safely to patients and public.
If a person willfully, under circumstances that cause risk of
bodily harm, serious physical or mental harm or death,
practices, attempts to practice or advertises to practice may be
convicted and sentenced to what? (1961) - ANSWER-Up to 1 year
in jail
Who is accepted in the diversion program? (1966.1) - ANSWER-
A- a licensee not under investigation may self refer
B- a licensee under investigation may request to participate in
the diversion program by contacting the committee - may need
to be evaluated for eligiblity and could still be disciplined.
*Unless ordered by the committee, only licensees who have
voluntarily requested diversion treatment shall participate in a
diversion program.
Does participation in the diversion program mean that the
committee cannot investigate or take disciplinary actions
against the licensee? (1966.1) - ANSWER-No. They can still
investigate or continue to investigate, or take disciplinary action
,or continuing to take disciplinary action against, any licensee for
any unprofessional conduct committed before, during, or after
participation in the program.
What if the reason for investigation is self-administration of any
controlled substance, drugs, or alcohol, or the illegal
possession, prescription, or procurement of any controlled
substance or drug for self-administration that doesn't involve
actual, direct harm to the public? (1966.1) - ANSWER-The
committee will close the investigation without further action if
the licensee is accepted into a diversion program and
successfully completes the program. - The investigation shall be
reopened and disciplinary action imposed, if warranted, by the
committee if licensee withdraws or is terminated from program
What happens if a participant withdraws or is terminated from
the diversion program? (1966.1) - ANSWER-- If the licensee
presents a threat to the public's health and safety, the committee
will use the diversion treatment records in the criminal
proceedings
- They are subject to disciplinary action by the committee for
acts committed before, during, and after participation in the
diversion program.
, If a person is admitted into a diversion program what are their
responsibilities and what could happen if they do not comply
(1966.4) - ANSWER-They need to pay for all costs of the program
( unless the committee waives the fees) If they do not abide by
the rules they may be terminated from the program
In regards to the subversion of licensing examinations what
could the crime be and what can you NOT do (123) - ANSWER-
The crime is a misdemeanor.
You can not
--remove materials from exam
--unauthorized reproduction of any exam materials
-- paying or using any paid examination takers to recreate
portions of the test
--buying, selling, distributing any portion of a current, future or
past exam
-- communicating with any other exam taker
-- copying another exam taker
-- having books, notes
Other than misdemeanor penalties, and other associated
penalties, what would a person found guilty of section 123 be
liable for? - ANSWER-the actual damages sustained by the
