California Law and Ethics Dental Hygiene Exam
Practice Questions With 100% Verified Answers
For what reasons may a license be revoked, suspended, or put
on probations (1949) - ANSWER Gross negligence,
Incompetence
Unprofessional conduct
Repeated acts of negligence
Receiving a license by mistake
Why may a licensee get their license revoked, suspended, reprimanded,
or put on probation. (1950) - ANSWER --If they have committed a crime
that is substantially related to the licensees qualifications, functions or
duties
When would the dhcc revoke, suspend, reprimand, or probate the license
(1950) - ANSWER *When the time to appeal has lapsed
*When the judgment for conviction has been affirmed on appeal *When an
order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence,
allowing a person to withdraw guilty plea and enter a plea of not guilty, or
dismissing accusation, info, or indicictment
When would the committee undertake proceedings under this section?
(1950) - ANSWER upon receipt of a certified copy of the record of
conviction. A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo
contendere made to a charge of a felony or of any misdemeanor related to
the licensee's qualifications, functions, or duties
Define Unprofessional conduct - ANSWER See law 1950.5
,When a licensee is placed on probation what could be the terms of
probation (1951) - ANSWER Requirement to receive additional training -
or-
Requirement to pass an exam ( the exam can be written, oral, clinical , or
practical. Or all) -or both-
If the probation is because of physical or mental issues, there
may be an examination required by physician --restriction or
limiting of the scope of practice.
---Licensee may need to pay restitution to pts
Community service may be option in lieu of part or all of a period of
suspension in cases other than violations relating to quality of care
It is unprofessional conduct in relation to controlled substances to do what
(1952) - ANSWER ---Obtain or possess a controlled substance
---Use of a controlled substance, dangerous drug or alcoholic beverage to
an extent or manner dangerous to himself, any person, or public.
---be convicted of a charge that is federal or state regarding a controlled
substance - or be convicted of more than one misdemeanor, or any felony,
involving the use or consumption of alcohol or drugs
If a rdh performs a service on a patient what must they do to identify
themselves (1953) - ANSWER Name signature or identification number
with initials must be written next to the services performed. All entries must
be dated. (repeated violation is considered unprofessional conduct)
Is it illegal to establish ones self as being able to perform services that is
beyond their scope of practice. (1954) - ANSWER No but is considered
unprofessional. This includes using a device or instrument in a manner that
is different from standard practices of dental hygiene.
The exception is when conducting research.
It is against the law to provide care that discourages health.
(1956) - ANSWER True
, It is unprofessional conduct to provide hygiene care that discourages
necessary treatment, or permits clearly excessive, incompetent,
unnecessary, or grossly negligent treatment
What could the punishment be for a misdemeanor crime (1958) -
ANSWER Not less than 10 days in a county jail, and not more
than 1 year
Or by a fine that is not less than 100.00 or more than 1,500.00 or
both fine and imprisonment
What are the ways that an rdh can be convicted of a misdemeanor (1958)
- ANSWER -- assumes the title of rdh without having the right to do so
--engages in rdh practice without displaying their license --fails to
furnish names and addresses of all employees in office within 10 days
of demand
-- is under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances while engaged
in dental hygiene activities to extent that impairs ability to conduct hygiene
safely to patients and public.
If a person willfully, under circumstances that cause risk of bodily
harm, serious physical or mental harm or death, practices,
attempts to practice or advertises to practice may be convicted
and sentenced to what? (1961) - ANSWER Up to 1 year in jail
Who is accepted in the diversion program? (1966.1) - ANSWER
A- a licensee not under investigation may self refer
B- a licensee under investigation may request to participate in the
diversion program by contacting the committee - may need to be
evaluated for eligiblity and could still be disciplined.
*Unless ordered by the committee, only licensees who have voluntarily
requested diversion treatment shall participate in a diversion program.
Practice Questions With 100% Verified Answers
For what reasons may a license be revoked, suspended, or put
on probations (1949) - ANSWER Gross negligence,
Incompetence
Unprofessional conduct
Repeated acts of negligence
Receiving a license by mistake
Why may a licensee get their license revoked, suspended, reprimanded,
or put on probation. (1950) - ANSWER --If they have committed a crime
that is substantially related to the licensees qualifications, functions or
duties
When would the dhcc revoke, suspend, reprimand, or probate the license
(1950) - ANSWER *When the time to appeal has lapsed
*When the judgment for conviction has been affirmed on appeal *When an
order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence,
allowing a person to withdraw guilty plea and enter a plea of not guilty, or
dismissing accusation, info, or indicictment
When would the committee undertake proceedings under this section?
(1950) - ANSWER upon receipt of a certified copy of the record of
conviction. A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo
contendere made to a charge of a felony or of any misdemeanor related to
the licensee's qualifications, functions, or duties
Define Unprofessional conduct - ANSWER See law 1950.5
,When a licensee is placed on probation what could be the terms of
probation (1951) - ANSWER Requirement to receive additional training -
or-
Requirement to pass an exam ( the exam can be written, oral, clinical , or
practical. Or all) -or both-
If the probation is because of physical or mental issues, there
may be an examination required by physician --restriction or
limiting of the scope of practice.
---Licensee may need to pay restitution to pts
Community service may be option in lieu of part or all of a period of
suspension in cases other than violations relating to quality of care
It is unprofessional conduct in relation to controlled substances to do what
(1952) - ANSWER ---Obtain or possess a controlled substance
---Use of a controlled substance, dangerous drug or alcoholic beverage to
an extent or manner dangerous to himself, any person, or public.
---be convicted of a charge that is federal or state regarding a controlled
substance - or be convicted of more than one misdemeanor, or any felony,
involving the use or consumption of alcohol or drugs
If a rdh performs a service on a patient what must they do to identify
themselves (1953) - ANSWER Name signature or identification number
with initials must be written next to the services performed. All entries must
be dated. (repeated violation is considered unprofessional conduct)
Is it illegal to establish ones self as being able to perform services that is
beyond their scope of practice. (1954) - ANSWER No but is considered
unprofessional. This includes using a device or instrument in a manner that
is different from standard practices of dental hygiene.
The exception is when conducting research.
It is against the law to provide care that discourages health.
(1956) - ANSWER True
, It is unprofessional conduct to provide hygiene care that discourages
necessary treatment, or permits clearly excessive, incompetent,
unnecessary, or grossly negligent treatment
What could the punishment be for a misdemeanor crime (1958) -
ANSWER Not less than 10 days in a county jail, and not more
than 1 year
Or by a fine that is not less than 100.00 or more than 1,500.00 or
both fine and imprisonment
What are the ways that an rdh can be convicted of a misdemeanor (1958)
- ANSWER -- assumes the title of rdh without having the right to do so
--engages in rdh practice without displaying their license --fails to
furnish names and addresses of all employees in office within 10 days
of demand
-- is under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances while engaged
in dental hygiene activities to extent that impairs ability to conduct hygiene
safely to patients and public.
If a person willfully, under circumstances that cause risk of bodily
harm, serious physical or mental harm or death, practices,
attempts to practice or advertises to practice may be convicted
and sentenced to what? (1961) - ANSWER Up to 1 year in jail
Who is accepted in the diversion program? (1966.1) - ANSWER
A- a licensee not under investigation may self refer
B- a licensee under investigation may request to participate in the
diversion program by contacting the committee - may need to be
evaluated for eligiblity and could still be disciplined.
*Unless ordered by the committee, only licensees who have voluntarily
requested diversion treatment shall participate in a diversion program.
