California Dentist Ebook Continuing Education

14. The main difference between a registered dental hygienist (RDH) and a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice (RDHAP) is that an RDHAP can: a. Perform the RDH duties independently with a written prescription issued by a dentist or physician. b. Perform extended duties such as the administration of oral conscious sedation. c. Work without any supervision or written prescription from a dentist or physician. d. Routinely perform diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning. 15. The licenses of all California dental professionals expire every 2 years, on the: a. First day of the licensee’s birth month. b. Last day of the licensee’s birth month. c. Last day of December. d. First day of January. 16. How many continuing education units must a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice complete each renewal cycle? a. 10 units. b. 25 units. c. 35 units. d. 50 units. 17. Courses in the actual delivery of dental services to the patient or the community are referred to as: a. Mandatory courses. b. Class A courses. c. Level 1 courses. d. Core courses. 18. Under normal circumstances, courses that are considered correspondence courses can account for up to what percentage of a licensee’s required continuing education hours? a. 10%. b. 20%. c. 40%. d. 50%. 19. The form and content of prescriptions written by dental professionals are governed by: a. The American Dental Association. b. The Drug Enforcement Administration. c. Division 10 of the California Health and Safety Code. d. Section 1740 of the California Business and Professions Code. 20. All written prescriptions for Schedule II through V controlled substances must: a. Be written on tamper-resistant prescription forms. b. Have a duplicate copy kept in the patient record. c. Be written on forms directly from the Drug Enforcement Administration. d. Have prior authorization by the patient’s primary care physician. 21. All healthcare practitioners, including dentists, are required to register to use the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System if they prescribe: a. Any controlled substance. b. Schedule II–IV controlled substances. c. Schedule III–IV controlled substances. d. Schedule IV controlled substances. 22. When exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions, the Board holds as its highest

23. The most common reason for an infection control audit is: a. A routine check. b. A fire, natural disaster, or other emergency. c. A complaint from an employee or a patient. d. A history of past infractions. 24. Which ethical principle is violated if a dentist fails to comprehend the patient’s request if it is hindered by a language barrier? a. Autonomy. b. Beneficence. c. Nonmaleficence. d. Social justice. 25. Peer review committees resolve disputes between: a. The dentist and the patient. b. The dentist and the patient’s dental insurance company. c. The dentist and a staff member. d. The dentist and a dental specialist 26. The 2009 HITECH Act requires that all emails between patients and healthcare providers must be: a. Confidential. b. Encrypted. 27. If a practitioner claims in an advertisement to be a specialist, his or her credentials must conform to the Board-certified specialties recognized by the ADA and the State of California, such as the American Board of? a. Geriatric Dentistry. b. Pediatric Dentistry. c. Infection Control. d. Implantology. 28. Of the following dental advertising claims, which one would be considered deceptive advertising under California rules and regulations? a. A television commercial offering a limited-time discount for dental cleanings. b. A radio ad including a guarantee that services offered will be 100% painless. c. An ad in the newspaper listing the specialized credentials, such as orthodontics, for a local dentist office. d. An internet ad listing the prices of various denture services. 29. Any mandated reporter who fails to report an incident of known or reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law: a. May lose his or her professional license only. b. Is subject to a monetary fine of $500 only. c. Is guilty of a felony punishable by up to 1 year in jail or a fine of $10,000 or both. d. Is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to imprisonment and or a fine. c. Comprehensive. d. Free of charge. 30. A licensee dentist employer who uses mercury- based filling material, nitrous oxide, or bisphenol A must place a poster warning of the effects of those materials or gas in offices with more than:

a. 25 employees. b. 20 employees. c. 15 employees. d. 10 employees.

priority the protection of: a. The legislative process. b. Its members.

c. Its statutes. d. The public.

Course Code: DCA02DP24

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