PSI CA DENTAL LAW AND ETHICS
QUESTIONS WITH 100% COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS| LATEST UPDATE
What are the functions of an RDH under GENERAL supervision - correct answer-
prophylaxis, SRP, placing topical
therapeutic control of caries and periodontal disease
taking impressions for bleaching trays including application and activation of agents via
light-curing device
When must PEE be changed? - correct answer-Daily or
Btw pt if they become moist or visibly soiled
When are heavy duty utility gloves used? - correct answer-when processing
contaminated sharp instruments, needles or devices
When can gloves be washed? - correct answer-Never
What is the disinfection process for critical or semi-critical items that are heat-sensitive -
correct answer-at minimum, they must be cleaned with high-level disinfectant
What is the process for disinfecting non-critical surfaces? - correct answer-precleaned
and disinfect with CAL/OPA registered hospital low-level disinfectant labelled against
HIV and HBV
What is the process of disinfecting item visibly contaminated by blood or OPIM? -
correct answer-Must be cleaned with CA/EPA registered intermediate-level hospital
disinfectant with tuberculocidal claim
Sterile coolants/irrigants are: - correct answer-Used for surgical procedures involving
soft tissue or bone (hard tissue)
Must be delivered using a sterile delivery system.
,How are clinical surfaces not protected by impervious barrier disinfected? - correct
answer-Must be cleaned and then disinfected using hospital grade low to intermediate
level germicide
How are intraoral items such as impressions processed when placing or taking out of
the pt's mouth? - correct answer-Must be cleaned, disinfected with intermediate-level
disinfectant and rinsed prior to placing in pt's mouth
(May be phased out)
How many CE are needed for dentist to renew conscious sedation permit? - correct
answer-15 CE in administration of conscious sedation and medical emergencies
(May be phased out)
How many CE are needed for adult oral conscious sedation permits - correct answer-7
CE
(May be phased out)
How many CE are needed for a minor oral conscious sedation permit - correct answer-7
CE
What % of CE can be awarded for licensees who participate in dental board, WREB or
other dental related activities - correct answer-up to 20%
what must the CE certificate contain to be valid - correct answer-date, time, location,
authorizing signature, the 11 digit course registration number and number of units
earned
Does a DH who did not practice for more than one year and then became disabled need
to comply with required CE units to renew license? - correct answer-No, they must
apply for a waiver
What is the process of reactivating a DH license? - correct answer-25CE
Submit fingerprints
Pay license fee
Board has 30 days to decide if the application is complete and 30 days to decide if
applicant meets the requirements
,What are the 2 subcommittees of the Dental Board? - correct answer-Standing
Committee
Ad hoc Committee
The Standing Committees includes: (3) - correct answer-Examinations
Enforcement
Diversion
(SEED acronym)
The ad hoc committees may include (4) - correct answer-Continuing Education
Licensure/Permits
Legislature
Infection Control
What is Indirect Supervision? - correct answer-dental personnel can perform tx
authorized by dentist,
dentist must be on site but DOES NOT need to evaluate prior to pt dismissal
What is public health supervision? - correct answer-A licensed DH may provide hygiene
services as part of an organized community program
Dentistry is defined as? - correct answer-Dx or treatment of diseases and lesions by
surgery or other methods
Correction of malpositions of human teeth, alveolar process, gums, jaws, or associated
structures
Dx or treatment can include use or drugs, anesthetic agents, and physical evaluation
T/F: Diversion programs allow a licensed dental professional to avoid any additional
investigations if they finish the program. - correct answer-False
Dispensing Schedule II and Schedule III drugs must be reported to CURES:
Monthly
Bi-annually
Yearly
Voluntarily - correct answer-Monthly
T/F: Controlled Substances are regulated by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration - correct answer-True
, T/F: .Beginning July 1, 2011, all licensed dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists
who were licensed before January 1, 1999, are required to submit fingerprints as part of
the license renewal process. - correct answer-True
T/F: Although desirable, a dental professional has no obligation to wear a name tag or
display his or her license. - correct answer-False
On January 1, 2010, the Dental Board of California created two new permit categories. -
correct answer-1. Orthodontic Assistant
2. Dental Sedation Assistant
Before a dentist examines a patient, an ADHP in an authorized classification of may: -
correct answer-1. Expose emergency radiographs upon the direction of a dentist
2. Perform extra-oral duties of functions specified by the dentist
3. Perform mouth-mirror inspections of the oral cavity, including charting obvious
lesions, malocclusions, existing restorations, and missing teeth
If sued, a mandated reporter can be reimbursed up to how much in legal fees by the
state? - correct answer-$50,000
T/F: A mandated reporter is immune from civil and criminal liability when filing a report. -
correct answer-True
What clinical protocols are in place to gather objective observations for abuse/neglect
when a patient enters your practice? - correct answer-Physical assessment
Behavioral assessment
Patient history
Oral examination
T/F: If the licentiate successfully rehabilitates and completes the diversion program,
then the records pertaining to his or her participation are destroyed. - correct answer-
True
What is a schedule I drug? - correct answer-High potential for abuse and no currently
accepted medical use in the USA
Lack of accepted safety of use
QUESTIONS WITH 100% COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS| LATEST UPDATE
What are the functions of an RDH under GENERAL supervision - correct answer-
prophylaxis, SRP, placing topical
therapeutic control of caries and periodontal disease
taking impressions for bleaching trays including application and activation of agents via
light-curing device
When must PEE be changed? - correct answer-Daily or
Btw pt if they become moist or visibly soiled
When are heavy duty utility gloves used? - correct answer-when processing
contaminated sharp instruments, needles or devices
When can gloves be washed? - correct answer-Never
What is the disinfection process for critical or semi-critical items that are heat-sensitive -
correct answer-at minimum, they must be cleaned with high-level disinfectant
What is the process for disinfecting non-critical surfaces? - correct answer-precleaned
and disinfect with CAL/OPA registered hospital low-level disinfectant labelled against
HIV and HBV
What is the process of disinfecting item visibly contaminated by blood or OPIM? -
correct answer-Must be cleaned with CA/EPA registered intermediate-level hospital
disinfectant with tuberculocidal claim
Sterile coolants/irrigants are: - correct answer-Used for surgical procedures involving
soft tissue or bone (hard tissue)
Must be delivered using a sterile delivery system.
,How are clinical surfaces not protected by impervious barrier disinfected? - correct
answer-Must be cleaned and then disinfected using hospital grade low to intermediate
level germicide
How are intraoral items such as impressions processed when placing or taking out of
the pt's mouth? - correct answer-Must be cleaned, disinfected with intermediate-level
disinfectant and rinsed prior to placing in pt's mouth
(May be phased out)
How many CE are needed for dentist to renew conscious sedation permit? - correct
answer-15 CE in administration of conscious sedation and medical emergencies
(May be phased out)
How many CE are needed for adult oral conscious sedation permits - correct answer-7
CE
(May be phased out)
How many CE are needed for a minor oral conscious sedation permit - correct answer-7
CE
What % of CE can be awarded for licensees who participate in dental board, WREB or
other dental related activities - correct answer-up to 20%
what must the CE certificate contain to be valid - correct answer-date, time, location,
authorizing signature, the 11 digit course registration number and number of units
earned
Does a DH who did not practice for more than one year and then became disabled need
to comply with required CE units to renew license? - correct answer-No, they must
apply for a waiver
What is the process of reactivating a DH license? - correct answer-25CE
Submit fingerprints
Pay license fee
Board has 30 days to decide if the application is complete and 30 days to decide if
applicant meets the requirements
,What are the 2 subcommittees of the Dental Board? - correct answer-Standing
Committee
Ad hoc Committee
The Standing Committees includes: (3) - correct answer-Examinations
Enforcement
Diversion
(SEED acronym)
The ad hoc committees may include (4) - correct answer-Continuing Education
Licensure/Permits
Legislature
Infection Control
What is Indirect Supervision? - correct answer-dental personnel can perform tx
authorized by dentist,
dentist must be on site but DOES NOT need to evaluate prior to pt dismissal
What is public health supervision? - correct answer-A licensed DH may provide hygiene
services as part of an organized community program
Dentistry is defined as? - correct answer-Dx or treatment of diseases and lesions by
surgery or other methods
Correction of malpositions of human teeth, alveolar process, gums, jaws, or associated
structures
Dx or treatment can include use or drugs, anesthetic agents, and physical evaluation
T/F: Diversion programs allow a licensed dental professional to avoid any additional
investigations if they finish the program. - correct answer-False
Dispensing Schedule II and Schedule III drugs must be reported to CURES:
Monthly
Bi-annually
Yearly
Voluntarily - correct answer-Monthly
T/F: Controlled Substances are regulated by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration - correct answer-True
, T/F: .Beginning July 1, 2011, all licensed dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists
who were licensed before January 1, 1999, are required to submit fingerprints as part of
the license renewal process. - correct answer-True
T/F: Although desirable, a dental professional has no obligation to wear a name tag or
display his or her license. - correct answer-False
On January 1, 2010, the Dental Board of California created two new permit categories. -
correct answer-1. Orthodontic Assistant
2. Dental Sedation Assistant
Before a dentist examines a patient, an ADHP in an authorized classification of may: -
correct answer-1. Expose emergency radiographs upon the direction of a dentist
2. Perform extra-oral duties of functions specified by the dentist
3. Perform mouth-mirror inspections of the oral cavity, including charting obvious
lesions, malocclusions, existing restorations, and missing teeth
If sued, a mandated reporter can be reimbursed up to how much in legal fees by the
state? - correct answer-$50,000
T/F: A mandated reporter is immune from civil and criminal liability when filing a report. -
correct answer-True
What clinical protocols are in place to gather objective observations for abuse/neglect
when a patient enters your practice? - correct answer-Physical assessment
Behavioral assessment
Patient history
Oral examination
T/F: If the licentiate successfully rehabilitates and completes the diversion program,
then the records pertaining to his or her participation are destroyed. - correct answer-
True
What is a schedule I drug? - correct answer-High potential for abuse and no currently
accepted medical use in the USA
Lack of accepted safety of use
