Dental Hygiene Mock Jurisprudence Exam with verified detailed solutions

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A dental hygienist's employer is responsible for maintaining the staff's continuing education
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Hygienists who are inactive must comply with CPR regulations while unactive. - ✔✔False.
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Continuing education for dental hygienists is 20 hours per year. - ✔✔False.
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Dental hygienists working in the office of a regularly licensed dentists shall be under general
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supervision of the dentist. - ✔✔False. || || || || ||




An applicant for licensure by examination as a dental hygienist must be of good moral character,
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be possessed of a high school education, and have attained the age of 21 years. - ✔✔False.
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A dentist or dental hygiene member of the board may serve no more then 2 consecutive terms. -
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✔✔False.



MS dental hygienists may place subgingival periodontal treatment agents for patients. - ✔✔True.
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For CE, a maximum of 25% of the required coursework may be computer based. - ✔✔True.
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Dental auxiliaries must be certified in CPR within 90 days of employment. - ✔✔False.
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CE records must be kept for 5 years. - ✔✔False.
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Pharmacists are authorized to fill prescriptions of legally licensed and registered dentists of this
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state for any drugs to be used in the practice of dentistry. - ✔✔True.
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A dentist must keep patient records for 10 years after seeing a patient. - ✔✔False.
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Each license must notify the board within 14 days of any change in address of residence. -
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✔✔False.



The governor appoints one dentist member from the state. - ✔✔True.
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Both DH and dental assistants may place sealants under the direct supervision of a licensed
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dentist. - ✔✔True. || ||




Dental hygienists may administer nitrous oxide under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
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- ✔✔True.
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Dental auxiliary may activate or adjust orthodontic appliances. - ✔✔False.
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A general dentist may announce the services available in his practice as long as he does not imply
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that he is a specialist. - ✔✔True.
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A DH may perform a brush biopsy if permitted by a licensed dentist. - ✔✔False.
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MS DH may place and pack retraction cords. - ✔✔True.
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CE hours earned in excess may be carried over to the next reporting period. - ✔✔False.
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DH who are licensed in the state of MS are required to obtain a radiology permit. - ✔✔False.
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Analgesia is the diminution/elimination of pain. - ✔✔True. || || || || || || ||