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California RDH Law and Ethics exam TESTBANK
Questions and Verified Solutions Latest
Update This Year
A registered dental hygienist (RDH) or a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice
(RDHAP) is permitted to perform, which of the following, as long as the appropriate level of
supervision is followed: (choose as many as you like)
-Take impressions for bleaching trays
-Aerosol topical anesthesia
-Dental hygiene assessment
-Apply non-caustic topical agents
-Supra and subgingival scaling
All except Aerosol topical anesthesia
In a public health setting, the registered dental hygienist may apply fluoride treatments and
dental sealants in addition to oral screenings, without supervision.
The registered dental hygienist may submit or allow to submitted, any insurance or third-
party claims for patient services performed in the public health care setting.
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-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
Both statements are TRUE
If a hygienist is licensed in California, he/she may perform the duties of a registered dental
assistant (RDA). The practice of dental hygiene includes assessment and development,
planning, and implementation of a dental hygiene care plan.
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
An oral prophylaxis includes scaling supra and subgingival calculus to obtain a smooth root
surface, which includes root planing of pockets.
The dentist is not required to be on the premises when the registered dental hygienist is
performing an oral prophylaxis
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-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
Dentists and dental auxillaries are required to complete all of the following continuing
education courses(s) for each 2-year renewal period EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?
-Infection control
-California Dental Law
-Law and ethics exam
-Healthcare provider Basic Life Support
Law and ethics exam
According to the California Dental Practice Act, it is within legal limits to write a prescription
for a controlled substance to one's self
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-True
-False
False
A board approved course in infection control is a requirement of all dental auxiliary and need
to be at least ____ hours in length
-3
-4
-2
-8
2
The range of activities that can be performed legally by a dentist or dental auxiliary is
referred to as:
-Scope of practice
-Practice Act
-Supervision
-Extended function
Scope of practice
California RDH Law and Ethics exam TESTBANK
Questions and Verified Solutions Latest
Update This Year
A registered dental hygienist (RDH) or a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice
(RDHAP) is permitted to perform, which of the following, as long as the appropriate level of
supervision is followed: (choose as many as you like)
-Take impressions for bleaching trays
-Aerosol topical anesthesia
-Dental hygiene assessment
-Apply non-caustic topical agents
-Supra and subgingival scaling
All except Aerosol topical anesthesia
In a public health setting, the registered dental hygienist may apply fluoride treatments and
dental sealants in addition to oral screenings, without supervision.
The registered dental hygienist may submit or allow to submitted, any insurance or third-
party claims for patient services performed in the public health care setting.
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-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
Both statements are TRUE
If a hygienist is licensed in California, he/she may perform the duties of a registered dental
assistant (RDA). The practice of dental hygiene includes assessment and development,
planning, and implementation of a dental hygiene care plan.
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
An oral prophylaxis includes scaling supra and subgingival calculus to obtain a smooth root
surface, which includes root planing of pockets.
The dentist is not required to be on the premises when the registered dental hygienist is
performing an oral prophylaxis
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-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
-Both statements are TRUE
-Both statements are FALSE
-The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
Dentists and dental auxillaries are required to complete all of the following continuing
education courses(s) for each 2-year renewal period EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?
-Infection control
-California Dental Law
-Law and ethics exam
-Healthcare provider Basic Life Support
Law and ethics exam
According to the California Dental Practice Act, it is within legal limits to write a prescription
for a controlled substance to one's self
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-True
-False
False
A board approved course in infection control is a requirement of all dental auxiliary and need
to be at least ____ hours in length
-3
-4
-2
-8
2
The range of activities that can be performed legally by a dentist or dental auxiliary is
referred to as:
-Scope of practice
-Practice Act
-Supervision
-Extended function
Scope of practice
