Blog

“Dental hygienists who have graduated from a CODA accredited dental hygiene program, who are licensed in good standing in a state with similar or higher requirements for licensure, and who have practiced dental hygiene for a minimum prescribed period may have examination requirements waived on the basis of their credentials,” according to which of the following principles?

All of the following may be penalties for noncompliance with state licensure requirements EXCEPT which of the following?

When loading the “SPS” biological indicator test strip into the sterilization unit, it should be placed:

The elements of informed consent require the dental hygienist to inform that patient of the risks, consequences, and anticipated results of the proposed treatment and alternative feasible treatments. The consequences of accepting no treatment should be discussed as well.

What is the purpose of the National Practitioner Data Bank?

When preparing to operate the statim, which of the below is a CORRECT statement?

Which of the following statements regarding best practices for correct placement of autoclave bags/pouches in the sterilizer is true? (Choose all that apply)

Consent to health care services for a competent adult may be determined by

The purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is to

The color change on the internal chemical indicator in the autoclave pouch indicates: