Washington Drug and Law Exam Questions And Answers

(RCW 18-29-050) Scope of DH function - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS CAN'T FIND INFO ON THIS LAW :( (WAC ) Dental hygiene examination eligibility - ANS - 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: - ANS (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: - ANS (i) Patient evaluation clinical competency; (ii) Prophylaxis clinical competency; (iii) Anesthesia clinical competency; and (iv) Restorative clinical competency. (WAC ) Purpose of Continuing education for dental hygienists - ANS The public health, safety and welfare of patients will be served by requiring dental hygienists to continue their education after receiving such licenses. (WAC ) Requirements of Continuing education for dental hygienists - ANS - 15 clock hours of continuing education - Current CPR card must be maintained (WAC ) Acceptable Continuing education for dental hygienists - ANS - must be dental related education for professional development - 15 clock hours shall be obtained through: CE courses correspondence courses college credit courses dental hygiene examination standardization/calibration workshops dental hygiene examination item writer workshops. (WAC ) Standards of dental hygiene conduct or practice Dental hygiene provision of care. - ANS - update data on the general and oral health status of the client - Communicate collected data to the appropriate health care professional. - Consider DH assessment, treatment goals, sequencing & accepted scientific knowledge in developing a dental hygiene plan - Include preventative/therapeutic care to promote oral health. - Communicate TX plan to patient - Continually reevaluate client progress - The client, guardian or health care professionals are to be informed of the progress and results of dental hygiene care and clients' self-care. (WAC ) Standards of dental hygiene conduct or practice Professional Responsibilities - ANS The dental hygienist shall have knowledge of the statutes and regulations governing dental hygiene practice and shall function within the legal scope of dental hygiene practice. (WAC ) Health care institutions. - ANS - The chief administrator must report to the department when a dental hygienist's services are terminated or are restricted based on a determination that the dental hygienist has either committed an act of unprofessional conduct or that the dental hygienist may be unable to practice with reasonable skill or safety to the client by reason of a mental or physical condition. (WAC ) Professional liability carriers. - ANS - Any organization providing professional liability insurance to hygienists shall report to the department any malpractice settlement, award, or payment in excess of $20,000 - This can result from a claim or action for damages alleged to have been caused by a hygienist's incompetency or negligence - The award, settlement, or payment of three or more claims during a twelve-month period must also be reported (WAC ) Cooperation with investigation. - ANS - licensee must comply with requests from the secretary department of health with in 14 days - If licensees fail to comply they will be subpoenaed - If licensees comply with request after the issuance of the statement of charges, the secretary will decide to prosecute or settled (WAC ) Offsite supervision - ANS - Offsite supervision means that a licensed hygienist has entered into a written practice plan with a dentist licensed in Washington. - The dentist must agree to be available for contact - Offsite supervision does not require the physical presence of the supervising dentist at the treatment site. (WAC ) Dental hygiene fees and renewal cycle. - ANS - Licenses must be renewed every year your birthday - The secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of funds. - Notice of adjustments in fees will be provided to practitioners. (WAC )