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Who is legally able to write a lab work order? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. DA II b. dental hygienist
c. DA I ✔✔all of the above
Who can legally polish a denture extraorally with a work order? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. dental hygienist b. DA II
c. DA I ✔✔all of the above
A DAII may legally polish the coronal portion of a tooth after completing _______ - hours of didactic and _______ - hours of clinical instruction. Select one: a. 4, 3
b. 2, 5 c. 3, 4
d. 5, 2 ✔✔c
In a Board election, dental hygienists may vote for: Select one: a. None of the above b. consumers c. dentists d. A and B e. dental hygienists ✔✔e
Which of the following members of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners can participate or vote in any matters of the Board, which involves the issuance, renewal, or revocation of the license to practice dentistry in the state of NC? Select one: a. dental assistant b. dental hygienist c. All of the above
Who is legally able to perform Sulcular Irrigation? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. dental hygienist b. DA II c. DA I ✔✔a
Laws that govern the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene are made by the NCSBDE. Select one: True False ✔✔false
In an investigative panel hearing concerning alleged substance abuse by Suri Ididit, RDH, a licensed NC dental hygienist, all members of the board can vote in this hearing except: Select one: a. Consumer b. Dentist
c. Hygienist ✔✔a
When is the dental hygienist exempt from the direct supervision requirement? Select one: a. while working in a private practice b. while working under the limited supervision requirement c. while working for the Dept. Of Human Resources as a public health hygienist d. either b or c e. a dental hygienist is never exempt from the direct supervision requirement ✔✔d
If the Board does not automatically send a licensed dental hygienist a renewal application, the dental hygienist does not have to renew his/her license until the Board sends the application. Select one: True False ✔✔false
If an application for license renewal is not received by the Board on _______, the person will be considered practicing dental hygiene without a license. Select one: a. January 31 b. January 1
True False ✔✔false
Even if the State of NC is paying for a patient's dental treatment (ex: Health Department), the patient has the right to choose the dentist to whom he wants to go. Select one: True False ✔✔true
The NC State Board of Dental Examiners must, by law, make an annual report to? Select one: a. NC legislature b. NC Dental Society c. Governor of NC
d. NC Dental Hygiene Association ✔✔c
The person, firm, or corporation receiving a work order from a licensed dentist shall retain the original work order for inspection at any time for a period of how long?
Select one: a. 2 years b. 3 years c. 1 year d. indefinitely ✔✔a
Rules for licensure by credentials for dental hygienists include: Select one: a. verification of passing National Board Exam
b. verification of having a valid, current license c. affidavit stating dates, locations, number of hours of clinical practice for 2 years immediately preceding application d. b and c only e. a and b only f. a, b, and c ✔✔f
Who is legally able to apply topical anesthetic?Choose all that apply
A NC Provisional Dental Hygiene license is valid until Select one: a. one year from the date of issuance b. the next State Board Approved Clinical Exam is given c. no expiration d. the results of the State Board Approved Clinical Exam are announced ✔✔d
Who can legally place sutures? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. dental hygienist b. DA II c. dentist ✔✔c
Who is legally able to take a wax bite? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. DA I b. dental hygienist
c. DA II ✔✔all of the above
Who is legally able to apply Topical Fluoride? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. dental hygienist b. DA II
c. DA I ✔✔all of the above
After you are a licensed dental hygienist in NC you must report a change of _______ to the NC State Board of Dental Examiners. Select one: a. employment b. address c. marital status
d. education level ✔✔b
A quorom must be present for the Board to conduct business. How many members must be present for a quorum to be established?
Select one: a. 1, 2, and 3 b. a DA II can't do any of the above c. 1 only
d. 1 and 2 ✔✔d
A dentist in NC may have how many hygienists employed doing clinical dental hygiene at one and the same time? Select one: a. 3 b. 2 c. no limit
d. 1 ✔✔b
The license and current certificate of renewal to practice dental hygiene shall at all times be displayed: Select one: a. in the office in which you practice
b. in the office hallway c. in the office in a conspicuous place
d. in the home ✔✔c
Who is legally able to insert matrix bands and wedges? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. dental hygienist b. DA II
c. DA I ✔✔all of the above
The serial number on the renewal certificate will be the same as the serial number on the original license. Select one: True
False ✔✔false
All CE documentation must be kept for _____years. Select one:
d. 7 ✔✔d
Who is legally able to take impressions for crowns, bridges, partials, dentures, or orthodontic appliances?Choose all that apply Select one or more: a. dental hygienist b. dentist c. DA I
d. DA II ✔✔b
For a dental hygienist to be nominated for the Board: Select one: a. a letter must be sent to the Board by a dentist or hygienist making the nomination b. nominations may be made by the governor c. a petition signed by 10 hygienists must be sent to the Board d. a petition signed by 10 dentists must be sent to the Board ✔✔c
Holders of dental intern permits may be paid for their services only by:
Select one: a. fee-for-service b. commission c. they cannot be paid for their services d. salary ✔✔d
Every dental hygienist in NC must renew their license: Select one: a. annually b. every 3 years c. bi-annually ✔✔a
Who is legally able to place resorbable materials such as Atridox, Arestin, and Perio Chip? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. DA II b. dental hygienist
c. DA I ✔✔b
Select one or more: a. DA II b. DA I
c. dental hygienist ✔✔c
Every dental hygienist in NC must have _______ Continuing Education (CE) credits annually. Select one: a. 30 b. 6 c. 12 ✔✔b
Which of the following functions may not be delegated to dental hygienists? Select one: a. examination, diagnosis and treatment planning b. taking impressions for study models not used for construction of dental appliances c. apply sealants on a patient the dentist has examined and prescribed for d. apply the Perio-chip or similar Antimicrobial agent ✔✔a
Who is legally able to place amalgam in a prep with a carrier? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. DA II b. DA I c. dental hygienist ✔✔all of the above
Most complaints received by the NCSBDE against dental hygienists are for substance abuse and/or impairment. Select one: True False ✔✔true
Who is legally able to take impressions for study models and opposing casts? Choose all that apply. Select one or more: a. DA II b. DA I
c. dental hygienist ✔✔all of the above
