Washington State DH Drug & Law Exam Questions
and Answers
/. Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Remove deposits and stains from teeth. - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Apply topical preventive or prophylactic agents - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Polish and smooth restorations - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Perform root planing and soft-tissue curettage - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Perform other dental services delegated by a dentist - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Apply topical anesthetic under general supervision - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Surgical removal of tissue of the oral cavity - Answer-Outside the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Prescription of drugs requiring the written order - Answer-Outside the scope of practice
,/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Hygienists may place antimicrobials pursuant to the order of a licensed dentist and
under the dentist's required supervision. - Answer-Outside the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Diagnosis for treatment or treatment planning - Answer-Outside the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Taking an impression for the purpose of making intra-oral restoration, appliance, or
prosthesis. - Answer-Outside the scope of practice
/.What happens if a Hygienist violates any provision of the chapter? - Answer-Hygienist
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
/.Whose duty is it to prosecute all cases? - Answer-prosecuting attorney
/.Who may assist in such prosecutions? - Answer-attorney general
/.who shall appear at all hearings when requested to do so by the secretary of health? -
Answer-attorney general
/.In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must a hygienist complete? - Answer-successfully complete a dental hygiene
education program
/.In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what seven clock hour training must a hygienist complete? - Answer-AIDS education
/.In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must the hygienist demonstrate knowledge of? - Answer-Washington law
pertaining to DH
/.In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must the hygienist complete and submit to the Washington State Health Board? -
Answer-application and pay fee
, /.In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
What must the application include? - Answer--fee
-photo ID
-notarized passing score of board
-proof of transcripts
/.What three things must an applicant seeking licensure in Washington by examination
must successfully complete? - Answer-dental hygiene national board examination
Washington drug and law examination
WREB dental hygiene practical examinations
/.What four WREB dental hygiene practical examinations must be completed for
licensure in Washington? - Answer--Patient evaluation clinical competency
-Prophylaxis clinical competency
-Anesthesia clinical competency
-Restorative clinical competency
/.T/F:
The applicant will comply with all written instructions provided by the department of
health - Answer-True
/.In lieu of the WREB practical tests, the secretary may accept substantially equivalent
tests. the practical tests include: - Answer--Patient evaluation clinical competency
-Prophylaxis clinical competency
-Anesthesia clinical competency
-Restorative clinical competency
/.What is the purpose of continuing education for dental hygienists? - Answer-the public
health, safety and welfare of patients will be served by requiring dental hygienists to
continue their education after receiving such licenses.
/.What are the requirements of continuing education for dental hygienists? - Answer--15
clock hours of continuing education
-current CPR card must be maintained
/.What are the two criteria for acceptable continuing education for dental hygienists? -
Answer--Must be dental related education for professional development
-15 clock hours shall be obtained
/.What 5 ways can a dental hygienist earn CE clock hours? - Answer-- CE courses
- correspondence courses
- college credit courses
- dental hygiene examination standardization/calibration workshops
- dental hygiene examination item writer workshops
and Answers
/. Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Remove deposits and stains from teeth. - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Apply topical preventive or prophylactic agents - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Polish and smooth restorations - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Perform root planing and soft-tissue curettage - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Perform other dental services delegated by a dentist - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Apply topical anesthetic under general supervision - Answer-In the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Surgical removal of tissue of the oral cavity - Answer-Outside the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Prescription of drugs requiring the written order - Answer-Outside the scope of practice
,/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Hygienists may place antimicrobials pursuant to the order of a licensed dentist and
under the dentist's required supervision. - Answer-Outside the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Diagnosis for treatment or treatment planning - Answer-Outside the scope of practice
/.Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Taking an impression for the purpose of making intra-oral restoration, appliance, or
prosthesis. - Answer-Outside the scope of practice
/.What happens if a Hygienist violates any provision of the chapter? - Answer-Hygienist
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
/.Whose duty is it to prosecute all cases? - Answer-prosecuting attorney
/.Who may assist in such prosecutions? - Answer-attorney general
/.who shall appear at all hearings when requested to do so by the secretary of health? -
Answer-attorney general
/.In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must a hygienist complete? - Answer-successfully complete a dental hygiene
education program
/.In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what seven clock hour training must a hygienist complete? - Answer-AIDS education
/.In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must the hygienist demonstrate knowledge of? - Answer-Washington law
pertaining to DH
/.In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must the hygienist complete and submit to the Washington State Health Board? -
Answer-application and pay fee
, /.In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
What must the application include? - Answer--fee
-photo ID
-notarized passing score of board
-proof of transcripts
/.What three things must an applicant seeking licensure in Washington by examination
must successfully complete? - Answer-dental hygiene national board examination
Washington drug and law examination
WREB dental hygiene practical examinations
/.What four WREB dental hygiene practical examinations must be completed for
licensure in Washington? - Answer--Patient evaluation clinical competency
-Prophylaxis clinical competency
-Anesthesia clinical competency
-Restorative clinical competency
/.T/F:
The applicant will comply with all written instructions provided by the department of
health - Answer-True
/.In lieu of the WREB practical tests, the secretary may accept substantially equivalent
tests. the practical tests include: - Answer--Patient evaluation clinical competency
-Prophylaxis clinical competency
-Anesthesia clinical competency
-Restorative clinical competency
/.What is the purpose of continuing education for dental hygienists? - Answer-the public
health, safety and welfare of patients will be served by requiring dental hygienists to
continue their education after receiving such licenses.
/.What are the requirements of continuing education for dental hygienists? - Answer--15
clock hours of continuing education
-current CPR card must be maintained
/.What are the two criteria for acceptable continuing education for dental hygienists? -
Answer--Must be dental related education for professional development
-15 clock hours shall be obtained
/.What 5 ways can a dental hygienist earn CE clock hours? - Answer-- CE courses
- correspondence courses
- college credit courses
- dental hygiene examination standardization/calibration workshops
- dental hygiene examination item writer workshops
