CALIFORNIA LAW AND ETHICS DENTAL
HYGIENE EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS|| ALREADY GRADED A+||
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST VERSION 2026
What PPE should be worn? - ANSWER-- Surgical masks in combination with
either chin length plastic face shield or protective eyewear whenever there is
potential for aerosol spray, splashing or spattering.
- Chemical-resistant utility gloves and appropriate PPE shall be worn when
handling hazardous chemicals
- Protective attire shall be worn for disinfection, sterilization, and housekeeping
procedures involving germicides or handling contaminated items.
*attire must be changed daily or between patients if visibly soiled or moist and
must be removed when leaving lab or area of patient care.
What do you do with PPE after each patient? - ANSWER-Masks must be
changed and disposed.
Face shields and eyewear should be cleaned, disinfected, or disposed.
Hand hygiene protocols - ANSWER-All DHCP must wash hands with soap and
water at the start and end of each workday. They will wash contaminated or
visibly soiled hands with soap and water and put on new gloves before treating
patient.
If hands aren't visibly soiled or contaminated an alcohol based rub may be
used.
Hands should be thoroughly dried before putting on gloves and washed
immediately after removal of gloves.
,*all DHCP with exudative lesions or weeping dermatitis of the hand shall
refrain from all direct patient care and from handling equipment until condition
resolves.
When should medical exam gloves be worn? - ANSWER-whenever there is
contact with:
mucous membranes
blood
OPIM
during all:
pre-clinical
clinical
post-clinical
lab procedures
When can a board deny, revoke, suspend, or restrict a license? (496) -
ANSWER-when an applicant has violated Section 123 pertaining to subversion
of licensing examinations.
A mandated reporter is defined as? (11165.7 a.) - ANSWER-a dental hygienist
(21)
Are employers required to provide training for mandated reporters? (11165.7 c.)
- 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.) -
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.) - 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) - 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 -
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.) - 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) - ANSWER-No. You must report directly to the specified agency.
Health practioner according to 15610.37 - ANSWER-is a dental hygienist
Who is a mandated reporter for elder abuse? (15630) - 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)
, What is elder abuse? - ANSWER-physical abuse, abandonment, abduction,
isolation, financial abuse, or neglect.
When and how should a mandated report be made of suspected elder abuse? -
ANSWER-It should be reported immediately or as soon as possible by phone or
through a confidential Internet reporting tool. If reported by phone, a written
report must be sent within two working days.
See long-term care abuse for exceptions
What can an rdh do under direct supervision? - ANSWER----Soft-tissue
curettage
---Administration of local anesthesia
---Administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen, whether administered in tandem
or alone.
What can an rdh do under general supervision - ANSWER---- preventative and
therapeutic interventions including : oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planing
---application of topical, therapeutic and subgingival agents used for the control
of caries and periodontal disease.
---the taking of impressions for bleaching trays and activation of non laser, light
curing devices
---the taking of impressions for bleaching trays and placements of in office
tooth whitening devices
What can an rdh do without any supervision - ANSWER--Educational services
-Oral health training programs
-Oral health screenings
*rdh must refer any screened patients with abnormalities to a dentist to receive a
comprehensive exam, diagnosis and a treatment plan
HYGIENE EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS|| ALREADY GRADED A+||
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST VERSION 2026
What PPE should be worn? - ANSWER-- Surgical masks in combination with
either chin length plastic face shield or protective eyewear whenever there is
potential for aerosol spray, splashing or spattering.
- Chemical-resistant utility gloves and appropriate PPE shall be worn when
handling hazardous chemicals
- Protective attire shall be worn for disinfection, sterilization, and housekeeping
procedures involving germicides or handling contaminated items.
*attire must be changed daily or between patients if visibly soiled or moist and
must be removed when leaving lab or area of patient care.
What do you do with PPE after each patient? - ANSWER-Masks must be
changed and disposed.
Face shields and eyewear should be cleaned, disinfected, or disposed.
Hand hygiene protocols - ANSWER-All DHCP must wash hands with soap and
water at the start and end of each workday. They will wash contaminated or
visibly soiled hands with soap and water and put on new gloves before treating
patient.
If hands aren't visibly soiled or contaminated an alcohol based rub may be
used.
Hands should be thoroughly dried before putting on gloves and washed
immediately after removal of gloves.
,*all DHCP with exudative lesions or weeping dermatitis of the hand shall
refrain from all direct patient care and from handling equipment until condition
resolves.
When should medical exam gloves be worn? - ANSWER-whenever there is
contact with:
mucous membranes
blood
OPIM
during all:
pre-clinical
clinical
post-clinical
lab procedures
When can a board deny, revoke, suspend, or restrict a license? (496) -
ANSWER-when an applicant has violated Section 123 pertaining to subversion
of licensing examinations.
A mandated reporter is defined as? (11165.7 a.) - ANSWER-a dental hygienist
(21)
Are employers required to provide training for mandated reporters? (11165.7 c.)
- 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.) -
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.) - 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) - 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 -
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.) - 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) - ANSWER-No. You must report directly to the specified agency.
Health practioner according to 15610.37 - ANSWER-is a dental hygienist
Who is a mandated reporter for elder abuse? (15630) - 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)
, What is elder abuse? - ANSWER-physical abuse, abandonment, abduction,
isolation, financial abuse, or neglect.
When and how should a mandated report be made of suspected elder abuse? -
ANSWER-It should be reported immediately or as soon as possible by phone or
through a confidential Internet reporting tool. If reported by phone, a written
report must be sent within two working days.
See long-term care abuse for exceptions
What can an rdh do under direct supervision? - ANSWER----Soft-tissue
curettage
---Administration of local anesthesia
---Administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen, whether administered in tandem
or alone.
What can an rdh do under general supervision - ANSWER---- preventative and
therapeutic interventions including : oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planing
---application of topical, therapeutic and subgingival agents used for the control
of caries and periodontal disease.
---the taking of impressions for bleaching trays and activation of non laser, light
curing devices
---the taking of impressions for bleaching trays and placements of in office
tooth whitening devices
What can an rdh do without any supervision - ANSWER--Educational services
-Oral health training programs
-Oral health screenings
*rdh must refer any screened patients with abnormalities to a dentist to receive a
comprehensive exam, diagnosis and a treatment plan
