CALIFORNIA DENTAL HYGIENE LAW AND ETHICS
EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) | ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION
Does participation in the diversion program mean that the committee
cannot investigate or take disciplinary actions against the licensee?
(1966.1) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No. They can still
investigate or continue to investigate, or take disciplinary action or
continuing to take disciplinary action against, any licensee for any
unprofessional conduct committed before, during, or after participation in
the program.
What if the reason for investigation is self-administration of any controlled
substance, drugs, or alcohol, or the illegal possession, prescription, or
procurement of any controlled substance or drug for self-administration that
doesn't involve actual, direct harm to the public? (1966.1) ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The committee will close the
investigation without further action if the licensee is accepted into a
diversion program and successfully completes the program.
- The investigation shall be reopened and disciplinary action imposed, if
warranted, by the committee if licensee withdraws or is terminated from
program
What happens if a participant withdraws or is terminated from the diversion
program? (1966.1) ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ If the
licensee presents a threat to the public's health and safety, the committee
will use the diversion treatment records in the criminal proceedings
- They are subject to disciplinary action by the committee for acts
committed before, during, and after participation in the diversion program.
,If a person is admitted into a diversion program what are their
responsibilities and what could happen if they do not comply (1966.4) -------
--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They need to pay for all costs of the
program ( unless the committee waives the fees) If they do not abide by the
rules they may be terminated from the program
In regards to the subversion of licensing examinations what could the crime
be and what can you NOT do (123) ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
---The crime is a misdemeanor.
You can not
--remove materials from exam
--unauthorized reproduction of any exam materials
-- paying or using any paid examination takers to recreate portions of the
test
--buying, selling, distributing any portion of a current, future or past exam
-- communicating with any other exam taker
-- copying another exam taker
-- having books, notes
Other than misdemeanor penalties, and other associated penalties, what
would a person found guilty of section 123 be liable for? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------the actual damages sustained by the agency
administering the examination not to exceed $10,000 and the costs of
litigation.
In regards to enjoining violations (123.5) ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------Whenever any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any
acts or practices with constitute, or will constitute, a violation of section 123,
the superior court for that county may issue an injunction, or other
appropriate order, restraining such conduct on application a board, the
Attorney General or the district attorney of the county
,The remedy provided for by this section shall be in addition to, and not a
limitation on, the authority provided for in any other provision of law.
When can a board deny, revoke, suspend, or restrict a license? (496) -------
--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------when an applicant has violated Section
123 pertaining to subversion of licensing examinations.
A mandated reporter is defined as? (11165.7 a.) ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------a dental hygienist (21)
Are employers required to provide training for mandated reporters?
(11165.7 c.) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No. They are
strongly encouraged to though. They are required to provide employees
who are mandated reporters with the statement required pursuant to
subdivision (a) of Section 11166.5
Do you still have to report abuse if you haven't received training? (11165.7
e.) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes. The absence of training
shall not excuse a mandated reporter from the duties imposed by this
article.
What is the protocol for reporting abuse, reasonably suspected abuse or
neglect of a child? (11166 a.) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
They shall make an initial report by phone to the agency immediately or as
soon as possible, and shall send, fax, or email a written followup report
within 36 hours of incident.
, What is reasonable suspicion? (11166 a.1) ---------CORRECT ANSWER----
-------------it is objectively reasonable for a person to entertain a suspicion,
based upon facts that could cause a reasonable person in a like position,
drawing on their training and experience, to suspect child abuse or neglect.
---It doesn't require certainty or a specific medical indication.
*The pregnancy of a minor does not, in itself, constitute a basis for
reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse.
What if a mandated reporter fails to report abuse? (11166 c.)-6 months-
$1000 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They are guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in county jail or by a fine of
$1,000 or by both imprisonment and fine.
What if two people, who are required to report, have knowledge of
suspected abuse? (11166 h.) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
They will mutually agree who will make a single report. If that person fails to
make the report, the other person should then make the report.
Is reporting the information to an employer the same as a mandated
report? (11166 i.3) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No. You must
report directly to the specified agency.
Health practioner according to 15610.37 ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------is a dental hygienist
Who is a mandated reporter for elder abuse? (15630) ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Any person who has assumed full or intermittent
responsibility for the care or custody of an elder or dependent adult
including a health practitioner (dental hygienist)
EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) | ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION
Does participation in the diversion program mean that the committee
cannot investigate or take disciplinary actions against the licensee?
(1966.1) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No. They can still
investigate or continue to investigate, or take disciplinary action or
continuing to take disciplinary action against, any licensee for any
unprofessional conduct committed before, during, or after participation in
the program.
What if the reason for investigation is self-administration of any controlled
substance, drugs, or alcohol, or the illegal possession, prescription, or
procurement of any controlled substance or drug for self-administration that
doesn't involve actual, direct harm to the public? (1966.1) ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The committee will close the
investigation without further action if the licensee is accepted into a
diversion program and successfully completes the program.
- The investigation shall be reopened and disciplinary action imposed, if
warranted, by the committee if licensee withdraws or is terminated from
program
What happens if a participant withdraws or is terminated from the diversion
program? (1966.1) ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ If the
licensee presents a threat to the public's health and safety, the committee
will use the diversion treatment records in the criminal proceedings
- They are subject to disciplinary action by the committee for acts
committed before, during, and after participation in the diversion program.
,If a person is admitted into a diversion program what are their
responsibilities and what could happen if they do not comply (1966.4) -------
--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They need to pay for all costs of the
program ( unless the committee waives the fees) If they do not abide by the
rules they may be terminated from the program
In regards to the subversion of licensing examinations what could the crime
be and what can you NOT do (123) ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
---The crime is a misdemeanor.
You can not
--remove materials from exam
--unauthorized reproduction of any exam materials
-- paying or using any paid examination takers to recreate portions of the
test
--buying, selling, distributing any portion of a current, future or past exam
-- communicating with any other exam taker
-- copying another exam taker
-- having books, notes
Other than misdemeanor penalties, and other associated penalties, what
would a person found guilty of section 123 be liable for? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------the actual damages sustained by the agency
administering the examination not to exceed $10,000 and the costs of
litigation.
In regards to enjoining violations (123.5) ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------Whenever any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any
acts or practices with constitute, or will constitute, a violation of section 123,
the superior court for that county may issue an injunction, or other
appropriate order, restraining such conduct on application a board, the
Attorney General or the district attorney of the county
,The remedy provided for by this section shall be in addition to, and not a
limitation on, the authority provided for in any other provision of law.
When can a board deny, revoke, suspend, or restrict a license? (496) -------
--CORRECT ANSWER-----------------when an applicant has violated Section
123 pertaining to subversion of licensing examinations.
A mandated reporter is defined as? (11165.7 a.) ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------a dental hygienist (21)
Are employers required to provide training for mandated reporters?
(11165.7 c.) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No. They are
strongly encouraged to though. They are required to provide employees
who are mandated reporters with the statement required pursuant to
subdivision (a) of Section 11166.5
Do you still have to report abuse if you haven't received training? (11165.7
e.) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes. The absence of training
shall not excuse a mandated reporter from the duties imposed by this
article.
What is the protocol for reporting abuse, reasonably suspected abuse or
neglect of a child? (11166 a.) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
They shall make an initial report by phone to the agency immediately or as
soon as possible, and shall send, fax, or email a written followup report
within 36 hours of incident.
, What is reasonable suspicion? (11166 a.1) ---------CORRECT ANSWER----
-------------it is objectively reasonable for a person to entertain a suspicion,
based upon facts that could cause a reasonable person in a like position,
drawing on their training and experience, to suspect child abuse or neglect.
---It doesn't require certainty or a specific medical indication.
*The pregnancy of a minor does not, in itself, constitute a basis for
reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse.
What if a mandated reporter fails to report abuse? (11166 c.)-6 months-
$1000 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------They are guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in county jail or by a fine of
$1,000 or by both imprisonment and fine.
What if two people, who are required to report, have knowledge of
suspected abuse? (11166 h.) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
They will mutually agree who will make a single report. If that person fails to
make the report, the other person should then make the report.
Is reporting the information to an employer the same as a mandated
report? (11166 i.3) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No. You must
report directly to the specified agency.
Health practioner according to 15610.37 ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------is a dental hygienist
Who is a mandated reporter for elder abuse? (15630) ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Any person who has assumed full or intermittent
responsibility for the care or custody of an elder or dependent adult
including a health practitioner (dental hygienist)
