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1. 1An applicant otherwise qualifies for Alabama dental hygiene licensure but is 18 years old. What age must the applicant reach before being entitled to a license?

   1. A. 19 years
   2. B. 20 years
   3. C. 21 years
   4. D. 22 years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Ala. Code § 34-9-26(d) states: "No applicant shall be entitled to a license and license certificate unless he or she is 19 years of age." The applicant must reach 19.

   Reference: Alabama Legislature — Ala. Code § 34-9-26(d)

2. 2An Alabama hygienist finds that the office infection-control protocol has not been updated since the office opened. Which version benchmark should be used to assess current compliance?

   1. A. Current CDC recommendations and guidelines
   2. B. The CDC edition in effect when the hygienist was licensed
   3. C. The CDC edition in effect when the office opened
   4. D. The CDC edition selected at the last annual registration

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-2-.15 states: "All dental offices must conform to and comply with the current recommendations and guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

   Reference: Alabama Administrative Code — § 270-X-2-.15, page 2-12

3. 3Which education route satisfies Alabama's rule for eligibility to take the dental hygiene licensure examination?

   1. A. Graduating from any health-sciences college
   2. B. Graduating from a Board-approved dental hygiene school or the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
   3. C. Completing two years as an unsupervised dental assistant
   4. D. Holding a dental assistant certificate from any state

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-3-.03(1) lists: "Graduate of a school or college of dental hygiene approved by the Board" or "Graduate of the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program."

   Reference: Alabama Administrative Code — § 270-X-3-.03(1)

4. 4How many continuing education hours must an Alabama dental hygienist complete each year for renewal?

   1. A. 6 hours
   2. B. 8 hours
   3. C. 10 hours
   4. D. 12 hours

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-4-.04(2)(b) states: "Dental hygienists shall complete twelve (12) hours of continuing education every year."

   Reference: Alabama Administrative Code — § 270-X-4-.04(2)(b), page 4-8

5. 5Which workload meets Alabama's definition of active dental hygiene practice?

   1. A. Ten hours weekly or 500 hours yearly
   2. B. Fifteen hours weekly or 750 hours yearly
   3. C. Twenty-five hours weekly or 1,250 hours yearly
   4. D. At least 20 hours weekly or 1,000 hours yearly

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-5-.11 defines active dental hygiene practice as "no less than twenty (20) hours per week or one thousand (1,000) hours per year."

   Reference: Alabama Administrative Code — § 270-X-5-.11, page 5-9

6. 6Under Alabama law, under what supervision may a dental hygienist work?

   1. A. General supervision by any dentist
   2. B. Remote supervision by an Alabama dentist
   3. C. Direct supervision of a dentist licensed in Alabama
   4. D. Independent practice after two years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Ala. Code § 34-9-27(a) states: "A dental hygienist shall work only under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist practicing in this state."

   Reference: Alabama Legislature — Ala. Code § 34-9-27(a)

7. 7Who has responsibility to remain familiar with current CDC dental infection-control recommendations?

   1. A. Only the practice owner
   2. B. Licensed dentists, hygienists, assistants, and other exposed dental personnel
   3. C. Only the designated infection-control coordinator
   4. D. Only personnel who sterilize instruments

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-2-.15 places this responsibility on "all currently licensed dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and all other personnel" exposed to body fluids.

   Reference: Alabama Administrative Code — § 270-X-2-.15, page 2-12

8. 8How far in advance must an Alabama dental hygiene examination application and fee be filed with the Board?

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

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-3-.03(2)(a) says applications and fees "must be filed with the Board at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the examination."

   Reference: Alabama Administrative Code — § 270-X-3-.03(2)(a), page 3-3

9. 9What is the minimum live-training portion of a dental hygienist's annual Alabama continuing education?

   1. A. 6 hours
   2. B. 4 hours
   3. C. 8 hours
   4. D. 10 hours

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-4-.04(2)(b)(1) states: "A minimum of six(6) hours shall be live training." This makes six hours the minimum live portion.

   Reference: Alabama Administrative Code — § 270-X-4-.04(2)(b)(1), page 4-8

10. 10Within what period after the final disciplinary hearing must the Board issue its order?

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

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 270-X-5-.05(1)(c) requires an order "within thirty (30) days of the date of the final hearing."

    Reference: Alabama Administrative Code — § 270-X-5-.05(1)(c), page 5-5