ADVANCED DENTAL HYGIENE II - MIDTERM EXAM (PART 1) QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

general supervision CORRECT ANSWER Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedures, but does not have to be physically present? indirect supervision CORRECT ANSWER Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedure and is physically present? direct supervision CORRECT ANSWER Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedure, is physically present, and approves the work after completion? unsupervised CORRECT ANSWER Under which supervision does the dentist not authorize, nor supervise procedures? direct access/independent CORRECT ANSWER Under which supervision does the hygienist initiate services without authorization without the dentist being present (with some exceptions to certain DH services)? collaborative CORRECT ANSWER Under which supervision does the dentist and hygienist decide services together and the dentist can be on-site or off-site (with some exceptions to certain DH services)? 7 CORRECT ANSWER How many states allow direct supervision only in private settings? Alabama Mississippi CORRECT ANSWER Of the seven states that allow direct supervision in private settings, which two states do not allow services in public settings? Colorado CORRECT ANSWER Which is the only state that allows independent practice? geographic location (state, region) setting services delivered (public, private) type of services offered (prophy, fluoride, x-rays) CORRECT ANSWER What are the three factors affecting supervision? independent collaborative unsupervised CORRECT ANSWER What are the three varying levels of direct access practice?