Washington State DH Drug & Law Exam
Questions Correct Answers (A Grade)
New 2025 Update
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. - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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. - Answers -✔✔
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 - Answers -✔✔ 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. - Answers -✔✔ Outside the scope of practice
What happens if a Hygienist violates any provision of the chapter? -
Answers -✔✔ Hygienist shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
, Whose duty is it to prosecute all cases? - Answers -✔✔ prosecuting
attorney
Who may assist in such prosecutions? - Answers -✔✔ attorney general
who shall appear at all hearings when requested to do so by the secretary
of health? - Answers -✔✔ attorney general
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must a hygienist complete? - Answers -✔✔ 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? - Answers -✔✔
AIDS education
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must the hygienist demonstrate knowledge of? - Answers -✔✔
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? - Answers -✔✔ application and pay fee
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
What must the application include? - Answers -✔✔ -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? - Answers -✔✔ dental hygiene
national board examination
Questions Correct Answers (A Grade)
New 2025 Update
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. - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ 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. - Answers -✔✔
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 - Answers -✔✔ 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. - Answers -✔✔ Outside the scope of practice
What happens if a Hygienist violates any provision of the chapter? -
Answers -✔✔ Hygienist shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
, Whose duty is it to prosecute all cases? - Answers -✔✔ prosecuting
attorney
Who may assist in such prosecutions? - Answers -✔✔ attorney general
who shall appear at all hearings when requested to do so by the secretary
of health? - Answers -✔✔ attorney general
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must a hygienist complete? - Answers -✔✔ 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? - Answers -✔✔
AIDS education
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must the hygienist demonstrate knowledge of? - Answers -✔✔
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? - Answers -✔✔ application and pay fee
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
What must the application include? - Answers -✔✔ -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? - Answers -✔✔ dental hygiene
national board examination
