NEVADA LATEST
JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM /
HEALTHCARE LAW
NEVADA
T/F- At least 4 credit hours of continuing education for dental hygienists
should be in the area of infectious diseases and infectious disease
control. - ANSWERS-True
T/F- If the licensee accrues more continuing education hours than
necessary, the credits may be carried over for the next renewal period. -
ANSWERS-False
T/F- CPR is not required as part of the continuing education
requirements - ANSWERS-True ?
T/F- Restricted permit holders do not have to complete any continuing
education requirements. - ANSWERS-False
T/F- The Board will recognize a certain number of CE credits acquired
through self- instruction. If "true", up to how many credits for dental
hygienists? dentists? denturists? - ANSWERS-True - A dental hygienist
may claim up to 24 CE credits of self-study
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, NEVADA LATEST
JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM /
HEALTHCARE LAW
NEVADA
T/F- The board will select a certain number of CE affidavits to audit
each year. If audited, the licensee must provide the Board with
documentation of attendance in support of the affidavit within 60 days. -
ANSWERS-True
T/F- A complainant, licensee, certificate holder, or business entity
against whom a complaint is filed, shall not engage in ex-parte
communication. - ANSWERS-True
T/F- A dentist is required to maintain the purchase and dispensing
records of all drugs and devices for a period of 3 years. - ANSWERS-
True
If a dentist determines that there has been a theft or loss of drugs or
controlled substances from their office, how soon after must they notify
their local law enforcement agency and the Board? - ANSWERS--
immediately
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, NEVADA LATEST
JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM /
HEALTHCARE LAW
NEVADA
How long is a dentist required to retain a copy of a dental technician lab
work order? - ANSWERS--at least 2 years from date of issuance
How long must a lab tech retain an original lab work order? -
ANSWERS--at least 1 year from date of issuance
In order for a dentist to advertise as a specialist, what criteria must be
met? - ANSWERS--only if the dentist limits the dentist's practice
exclusively to one or more specialty area that are: 1. Recognized by a
board that certifies specialists for the area of specialty; and 2. Accredited
by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental
Association.
In order to advertise specific services in a non-specialty area, what
phrase must a dentist, dental hygienist or denturist include in the
advertisement? - ANSWERS-if the advertisement includes the phrase
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, NEVADA LATEST
JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM /
HEALTHCARE LAW
NEVADA
"Services provided by an Arizona licensed general dentist" (hygienist,
certified denturist)
Under what circumstances may the Board grant an extension of time to
complete continuing education requirements? - ANSWERS--because of
military service, dental or religious missionary activity, residence in a
foreign country, or other extenuating circumstances as determined by the
Board, the Board, upon written request, may grant an extension of time
to complete the recognized continuing dental education credit hour
requirement.
What categories of CE course work must be included within each
triennial renewal period for dental hygienists? - ANSWERS-An
understanding of current developments, skills, procedures or tx related to
the licensee's current CPR certificate
T/F- In order to administer general anesthesia a dentist must possess the
proper permit. - ANSWERS-True
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JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM /
HEALTHCARE LAW
NEVADA
T/F- At least 4 credit hours of continuing education for dental hygienists
should be in the area of infectious diseases and infectious disease
control. - ANSWERS-True
T/F- If the licensee accrues more continuing education hours than
necessary, the credits may be carried over for the next renewal period. -
ANSWERS-False
T/F- CPR is not required as part of the continuing education
requirements - ANSWERS-True ?
T/F- Restricted permit holders do not have to complete any continuing
education requirements. - ANSWERS-False
T/F- The Board will recognize a certain number of CE credits acquired
through self- instruction. If "true", up to how many credits for dental
hygienists? dentists? denturists? - ANSWERS-True - A dental hygienist
may claim up to 24 CE credits of self-study
END OF
PAGE
1
, NEVADA LATEST
JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM /
HEALTHCARE LAW
NEVADA
T/F- The board will select a certain number of CE affidavits to audit
each year. If audited, the licensee must provide the Board with
documentation of attendance in support of the affidavit within 60 days. -
ANSWERS-True
T/F- A complainant, licensee, certificate holder, or business entity
against whom a complaint is filed, shall not engage in ex-parte
communication. - ANSWERS-True
T/F- A dentist is required to maintain the purchase and dispensing
records of all drugs and devices for a period of 3 years. - ANSWERS-
True
If a dentist determines that there has been a theft or loss of drugs or
controlled substances from their office, how soon after must they notify
their local law enforcement agency and the Board? - ANSWERS--
immediately
END OF
PAGE
2
, NEVADA LATEST
JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM /
HEALTHCARE LAW
NEVADA
How long is a dentist required to retain a copy of a dental technician lab
work order? - ANSWERS--at least 2 years from date of issuance
How long must a lab tech retain an original lab work order? -
ANSWERS--at least 1 year from date of issuance
In order for a dentist to advertise as a specialist, what criteria must be
met? - ANSWERS--only if the dentist limits the dentist's practice
exclusively to one or more specialty area that are: 1. Recognized by a
board that certifies specialists for the area of specialty; and 2. Accredited
by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental
Association.
In order to advertise specific services in a non-specialty area, what
phrase must a dentist, dental hygienist or denturist include in the
advertisement? - ANSWERS-if the advertisement includes the phrase
END OF
PAGE
3
, NEVADA LATEST
JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM /
HEALTHCARE LAW
NEVADA
"Services provided by an Arizona licensed general dentist" (hygienist,
certified denturist)
Under what circumstances may the Board grant an extension of time to
complete continuing education requirements? - ANSWERS--because of
military service, dental or religious missionary activity, residence in a
foreign country, or other extenuating circumstances as determined by the
Board, the Board, upon written request, may grant an extension of time
to complete the recognized continuing dental education credit hour
requirement.
What categories of CE course work must be included within each
triennial renewal period for dental hygienists? - ANSWERS-An
understanding of current developments, skills, procedures or tx related to
the licensee's current CPR certificate
T/F- In order to administer general anesthesia a dentist must possess the
proper permit. - ANSWERS-True
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