Free Nebraska Dental/Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam Practice Questions

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1. 1A dental applicant has failed part of the practical examination on two occasions. What must occur before Nebraska may treat a third examination result as a valid licensure qualification?

   1. A. Completion of a Board-approved remedial course
   2. B. Completion of one year of supervised practice
   3. C. Passage of a second jurisprudence examination
   4. D. Submission of a new dental-school transcript

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Nebraska law provides that a person who has failed on two occasions to pass any part of the practical examination shall be required to complete a course in clinical dentistry approved by the Board before a third result may be considered valid. The official text states: “failed on two occasions to pass any part of the practical examination”.

   Reference: Dentistry Statutes (2026) — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1119

2. 2A licensed dentist acquires first-hand knowledge that another credential holder may have engaged in conduct subject to discipline. Within what period must the dentist generally report it to the Department under Nebraska law?

   1. A. 10 days
   2. B. 20 days
   3. C. 30 days
   4. D. 60 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The Uniform Credentialing Act requires a credential holder with first-hand knowledge of potentially disciplinary conduct to report it “within thirty days” after obtaining that knowledge.

   Reference: Uniform Credentialing Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1,125(1)

3. 3A patient submits a written request for copies of the patient's dental records. Absent an unusual circumstance, within how many days must the provider furnish the copies under Nebraska law?

   1. A. 10 days
   2. B. 21 days
   3. C. 30 days
   4. D. 45 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The Nebraska medical-records statute requires copies to be furnished “within thirty days” after receipt of the patient's written request, subject to its stated exceptions.

   Reference: Uniform Credentialing Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8403(2)

4. 4Which task may a Nebraska dentist NOT delegate to a dental assistant?

   1. A. Monitoring nitrous oxide with required certification
   2. B. Taking radiographs after required training
   3. C. Selecting the patient's diagnosis and treatment plan
   4. D. Placing topical local anesthesia under indirect supervision

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The regulation bars delegation of functions that require the professional judgment of a dentist or dental hygienist, expressly including diagnosis and treatment planning. The rule expressly lists “Making a dental diagnosis”.

   Reference: Aspose — 172 NAC 53-011.02

5. 5Which set of areas must a Nebraska dental office provide in adequate space?

   1. A. A clinical area and reception room only
   2. B. A supply room and toilet facilities only
   3. C. Clinical, reception, supply, toilet, and sanitary-condition space
   4. D. An operating room, recovery area, pharmacy, and laboratory

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The dental-office sanitation rule requires adequate space for clinical services, patient reception, supply storage, toilet facilities, and sanitary conditions. The office must contain “adequate space for a clinical area, reception room, supply room, toilet facilities”.

   Reference: Aspose — 172 NAC 55-002

6. 6An applicant for an initial Nebraska dental license has passed the national and practical examinations. What minimum result must the applicant obtain on the Nebraska jurisprudence examination?

   1. A. 70 or above
   2. B. 75 or above
   3. C. 80 or above
   4. D. 85 or above

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The controlling rule states: “Passage of the jurisprudence examination with a score of 75 or above.” The applicant therefore needs at least 75.

   Reference: Aspose — 172 NAC 56-003.01(C)

7. 7Nebraska issues a dental locum tenens license to cover a licensed dentist's temporary absence. What is the maximum authorized term in any twelve-month period?

   1. A. 30 days
   2. B. 60 days
   3. C. 90 days
   4. D. 120 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The statute states: “A dental locum tenens may be issued for a period not to exceed ninety days in any twelve-month period.”

   Reference: Dentistry Statutes (2026) — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1122

8. 8A dentist's only source of first-hand knowledge about potentially disciplinary conduct is the dentist's spouse. How does the mandatory-reporting statute treat the dentist under Nebraska law?

   1. A. A business partner of the credential holder
   2. B. The professional liability insurer
   3. C. A patient of the credential holder
   4. D. The spouse of the credential holder

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The reporting provision states that a credential holder shall not be required to report information obtained from a spouse. The reporting exception applies “To the spouse of the credential holder”.

   Reference: Uniform Credentialing Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1,125(2)(a)

9. 9After receiving a patient's written request to examine the patient's dental records, how soon must the provider generally make them available for examination under Nebraska law?

   1. A. No later than 21 days after a delayed request
   2. B. Within 10 days after the examination request
   3. C. Within 30 days after a copying request
   4. D. For 12 months after an undated authorization

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 71-8403 requires the provider to make the records available for examination “within ten days” after receiving the written request.

   Reference: Uniform Controlled Substances Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8403(1)

10. 10What running-water capability must be available in a Nebraska dental office?

    1. A. Bottled water only
    2. B. Cold running water only
    3. C. Hot running water only
    4. D. Both hot and cold running water

    Answer: D

    Explanation: The rule requires that the dental office have both hot and cold running water available. The rule expressly requires “hot and cold running water”.

    Reference: Aspose — 172 NAC 55-003