Washington State DH Drug & Law Exam
Questions and Answers
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Remove deposits and stains from teeth. - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Apply topical preventive or prophylactic agents - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Polish and smooth restorations - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Perform root planing and soft-tissue curettage - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Perform other dental services delegated by a dentist - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Apply topical anesthetic under general supervision - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Surgical removal of tissue of the oral cavity - Answer- Outside the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Prescription of drugs requiring the written order - Answer- Outside the scope of practice
,Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Hygienists may place antimicrobials pursuant to the order of a licensed dentist and
under the dentist's required supervision. - Answer- Outside the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Diagnosis for treatment or treatment planning - Answer- Outside the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Taking an impression for the purpose of making intra-oral restoration, appliance, or
prosthesis. - Answer- Outside the scope of practice
What happens if a Hygienist violates any provision of the chapter? - Answer- Hygienist
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
Whose duty is it to prosecute all cases? - Answer- prosecuting attorney
Who may assist in such prosecutions? - Answer- attorney general
who shall appear at all hearings when requested to do so by the secretary of health? -
Answer- attorney general
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must a hygienist complete? - Answer- successfully complete a dental hygiene
education program
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what seven clock hour training must a hygienist complete? - Answer- AIDS education
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must the hygienist demonstrate knowledge of? - Answer- Washington law
pertaining to DH
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must the hygienist complete and submit to the Washington State Health Board? -
Answer- application and pay fee
, In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
What must the application include? - Answer- -fee
-photo ID
-notarized passing score of board
-proof of transcripts
What three things must an applicant seeking licensure in Washington by examination
must successfully complete? - Answer- dental hygiene national board examination
Washington drug and law examination
WREB dental hygiene practical examinations
What four WREB dental hygiene practical examinations must be completed for
licensure in Washington? - Answer- -Patient evaluation clinical competency
-Prophylaxis clinical competency
-Anesthesia clinical competency
-Restorative clinical competency
T/F:
The applicant will comply with all written instructions provided by the department of
health - Answer- True
In lieu of the WREB practical tests, the secretary may accept substantially equivalent
tests. the practical tests include: - Answer- -Patient evaluation clinical competency
-Prophylaxis clinical competency
-Anesthesia clinical competency
-Restorative clinical competency
What is the purpose of continuing education for dental hygienists? - Answer- the public
health, safety and welfare of patients will be served by requiring dental hygienists to
continue their education after receiving such licenses.
What are the requirements of continuing education for dental hygienists? - Answer- -15
clock hours of continuing education
-current CPR card must be maintained
What are the two criteria for acceptable continuing education for dental hygienists? -
Answer- -Must be dental related education for professional development
-15 clock hours shall be obtained
What 5 ways can a dental hygienist earn CE clock hours? - Answer- - CE courses
- correspondence courses
- college credit courses
- dental hygiene examination standardization/calibration workshops
- dental hygiene examination item writer workshops
Questions and Answers
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Remove deposits and stains from teeth. - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Apply topical preventive or prophylactic agents - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Polish and smooth restorations - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Perform root planing and soft-tissue curettage - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Perform other dental services delegated by a dentist - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Apply topical anesthetic under general supervision - Answer- In the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Surgical removal of tissue of the oral cavity - Answer- Outside the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Prescription of drugs requiring the written order - Answer- Outside the scope of practice
,Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Hygienists may place antimicrobials pursuant to the order of a licensed dentist and
under the dentist's required supervision. - Answer- Outside the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Diagnosis for treatment or treatment planning - Answer- Outside the scope of practice
Is the following within the scope of DH function or outside the scope of DH function in
the state of Washington?
Taking an impression for the purpose of making intra-oral restoration, appliance, or
prosthesis. - Answer- Outside the scope of practice
What happens if a Hygienist violates any provision of the chapter? - Answer- Hygienist
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
Whose duty is it to prosecute all cases? - Answer- prosecuting attorney
Who may assist in such prosecutions? - Answer- attorney general
who shall appear at all hearings when requested to do so by the secretary of health? -
Answer- attorney general
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must a hygienist complete? - Answer- successfully complete a dental hygiene
education program
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what seven clock hour training must a hygienist complete? - Answer- AIDS education
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must the hygienist demonstrate knowledge of? - Answer- Washington law
pertaining to DH
In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
what must the hygienist complete and submit to the Washington State Health Board? -
Answer- application and pay fee
, In order to be eligible for the dental hygiene exam:
What must the application include? - Answer- -fee
-photo ID
-notarized passing score of board
-proof of transcripts
What three things must an applicant seeking licensure in Washington by examination
must successfully complete? - Answer- dental hygiene national board examination
Washington drug and law examination
WREB dental hygiene practical examinations
What four WREB dental hygiene practical examinations must be completed for
licensure in Washington? - Answer- -Patient evaluation clinical competency
-Prophylaxis clinical competency
-Anesthesia clinical competency
-Restorative clinical competency
T/F:
The applicant will comply with all written instructions provided by the department of
health - Answer- True
In lieu of the WREB practical tests, the secretary may accept substantially equivalent
tests. the practical tests include: - Answer- -Patient evaluation clinical competency
-Prophylaxis clinical competency
-Anesthesia clinical competency
-Restorative clinical competency
What is the purpose of continuing education for dental hygienists? - Answer- the public
health, safety and welfare of patients will be served by requiring dental hygienists to
continue their education after receiving such licenses.
What are the requirements of continuing education for dental hygienists? - Answer- -15
clock hours of continuing education
-current CPR card must be maintained
What are the two criteria for acceptable continuing education for dental hygienists? -
Answer- -Must be dental related education for professional development
-15 clock hours shall be obtained
What 5 ways can a dental hygienist earn CE clock hours? - Answer- - CE courses
- correspondence courses
- college credit courses
- dental hygiene examination standardization/calibration workshops
- dental hygiene examination item writer workshops
