Washington Law/Ethics Exam
Applicant group - Answer-any health professional group or organization, any individual, or any other
interested party which proposes that any health professional group not presently regulated be regulated
or which proposes to substantially increase the scope of practice of the profession
Grandfather clause - Answer-a provision in a regulatory statute applicable to practitioners actively
engaged in the regulated health profession prior to the effective date of the regulatory statute which
exempts the practitioners from meeting the prerequisite qualifications set forth in the regulatory statute
to perform prescribed occupational tasks
Hygienists CANNOT... - Answer--surgical removal of tissue of the oral cavity,
-write/give prescription of drugs or medications requiring the written order or prescription of a licensed
dentist or physician, (except antimicrobials pursuant to the order of a licensed dentist and under the
dentist's required supervision)
-Any diagnosis for treatment or treatment planning
- The taking of any impression of the teeth or jaw, or the relationships of the teeth or jaws, for the
purpose of fabricating any intra-oral restoration, appliance, or prosthesis, except that a dental hygienist
may take an impression for any purpose that is either allowed:
Where must your license be displayed? - Answer-Easily visible in operatory when I am working
Uniform disciplinary act - Answer-governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and
the discipline of licensees under this chapter
, Rules - Answer-Secretary/dental hygiene examining committee shall develop rules and definitions to
implement this chapter
For ________________________________, a dental hygienist licensed in WA may assess for and apply
sealants and apply fluoride varnishes, and may remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in
community-based sealant programs carried out in schools - Answer--low-income
-rural
-other at-risk populations and in coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health
coalitions
In regards to community-based sealant programs carried out in schools, a dental hygienist can... -
Answer--may assess for and apply sealants
- apply fluoride varnishes, may
-remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth
In a sealant program the hygienist must... - Answer--collect data on patients treated
~age, tx rendered, methods of reimbursement for treatment, evidence of coordination with local public
health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions, and patient referrals to dentists
Data in regards to pts treated in sealant programs must be submitted... - Answer-to the department of
health at the end of each annual quarter
- Answer-1) The practice of dental hygiene in the discharge of official duties by dental hygienists in the
United States armed services, coast guard, public health services, veterans' bureau, or bureau of Indian
affairs;
(2) Dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary and the practice of dental hygiene by students in
dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary, when acting under the direction and supervision of
persons licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW acting as instructors;
(3) The practice of dental hygiene by students in accredited dental hygiene educational programs when
acting under the direction and supervision of instructors licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW.
Applicant group - Answer-any health professional group or organization, any individual, or any other
interested party which proposes that any health professional group not presently regulated be regulated
or which proposes to substantially increase the scope of practice of the profession
Grandfather clause - Answer-a provision in a regulatory statute applicable to practitioners actively
engaged in the regulated health profession prior to the effective date of the regulatory statute which
exempts the practitioners from meeting the prerequisite qualifications set forth in the regulatory statute
to perform prescribed occupational tasks
Hygienists CANNOT... - Answer--surgical removal of tissue of the oral cavity,
-write/give prescription of drugs or medications requiring the written order or prescription of a licensed
dentist or physician, (except antimicrobials pursuant to the order of a licensed dentist and under the
dentist's required supervision)
-Any diagnosis for treatment or treatment planning
- The taking of any impression of the teeth or jaw, or the relationships of the teeth or jaws, for the
purpose of fabricating any intra-oral restoration, appliance, or prosthesis, except that a dental hygienist
may take an impression for any purpose that is either allowed:
Where must your license be displayed? - Answer-Easily visible in operatory when I am working
Uniform disciplinary act - Answer-governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and
the discipline of licensees under this chapter
, Rules - Answer-Secretary/dental hygiene examining committee shall develop rules and definitions to
implement this chapter
For ________________________________, a dental hygienist licensed in WA may assess for and apply
sealants and apply fluoride varnishes, and may remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth in
community-based sealant programs carried out in schools - Answer--low-income
-rural
-other at-risk populations and in coordination with local public health jurisdictions and local oral health
coalitions
In regards to community-based sealant programs carried out in schools, a dental hygienist can... -
Answer--may assess for and apply sealants
- apply fluoride varnishes, may
-remove deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth
In a sealant program the hygienist must... - Answer--collect data on patients treated
~age, tx rendered, methods of reimbursement for treatment, evidence of coordination with local public
health jurisdictions and local oral health coalitions, and patient referrals to dentists
Data in regards to pts treated in sealant programs must be submitted... - Answer-to the department of
health at the end of each annual quarter
- Answer-1) The practice of dental hygiene in the discharge of official duties by dental hygienists in the
United States armed services, coast guard, public health services, veterans' bureau, or bureau of Indian
affairs;
(2) Dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary and the practice of dental hygiene by students in
dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary, when acting under the direction and supervision of
persons licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW acting as instructors;
(3) The practice of dental hygiene by students in accredited dental hygiene educational programs when
acting under the direction and supervision of instructors licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW.
