Free Nebraska Dental/Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam Practice Questions

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1. 1Which national examination must an initial Nebraska dental hygiene applicant pass?

   1. A. National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
   2. B. Certified Dental Assistant examination
   3. C. Integrated National Board Dental Examination
   4. D. National Board Dental Examination Part II

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 38-1118(1)(b) requires an examination that “shall consist of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination”; therefore option A is required.

   Reference: Dentistry Statutes — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1117

2. 2What is the practice consequence of placing a Nebraska dental hygiene credential on inactive status?

   1. A. Practice is limited to public health settings
   2. B. The holder may not practice under the credential
   3. C. Practice requires direct supervision
   4. D. The holder may practice up to 30 days per year

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 38-142 states that an inactive credential holder “shall not engage in the practice of the profession” represented by that credential.

   Reference: Uniform Credentialing Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-199

3. 3In what form must a Nebraska patient submit a request and any authorization to access medical records?

   1. A. Orally to any employee
   2. B. In writing
   3. C. By notarized affidavit only
   4. D. Through an attorney only

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8403(1) states that the request and any authorization shall be in writing. The controlling text states, “The request and any authorization shall be in writing.”

   Reference: Medical Records Statutes — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8403(1)

4. 4How does 172 NAC 5 treat a criminal case disposition involving diversion for self-reporting purposes?

   1. A. It must be reported as a felony
   2. B. It must be reported within ten days
   3. C. It is reported only after renewal
   4. D. The diversion need not be reported

   Answer: D

   Explanation: 172 NAC 5-003.01(A)(6)(a)(i) states that a health care professional whose case disposition involves diversion is not required to report it. The controlling text states, “is not required to report the diversion.”

   Reference: Aspose — 172 NAC 5-003.01(A)(6)(a)(i)

5. 5How many individuals must the operating room accommodate for a general anesthesia or deep sedation team?

   1. A. At least two
   2. B. At least four
   3. C. At least five
   4. D. At least three

   Answer: D

   Explanation: 172 NAC 56 requires room for an operating team consisting of at least 3 individuals for general anesthesia or deep sedation. The controlling text states, “an operating team consisting of at least 3 individuals.”

   Reference: Aspose — 172 NAC 56, general anesthesia/deep sedation facility requirements

6. 6For how long after passage will Nebraska accept an approved dental hygiene practical examination score?

   1. A. Three years
   2. B. Four years
   3. C. Five years
   4. D. Seven years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 172 NAC 57-003.01(B) states, “Scores from any of the licensure practical examinations approved by the Board are accepted for up to 5 years from the date the examination was passed.”

   Reference: Aspose — 172 NAC 57-003.01(B)

7. 7What license must a dental hygienist hold as the foundation for a Compact Privilege?

   1. A. A temporary permit from any state
   2. B. A Qualifying License in a Participating State
   3. C. An inactive license in the Remote State
   4. D. A faculty license from a nonparticipating state

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, § 4(A)(1), requires a Qualifying License in a Participating State. The controlling text states, “Have a Qualifying License as a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in a Participating State.”

   Reference: Dentistry Statutes — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-4801, Compact § 4(A)(1)

8. 8A Nebraska dental hygiene applicant has failed the practical examination twice. What must occur before a third result can qualify the applicant?

   1. A. One year of supervised practice
   2. B. A second national board examination
   3. C. A board hearing
   4. D. Completion of a board-approved remedial course

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Section 38-1119 says the applicant “shall be required to complete a course in clinical” dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting approved by the board before a third examination result may qualify the applicant.

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

9. 9How long after revocation must a person generally wait before applying to reinstate a Nebraska health profession credential?

   1. A. Six months
   2. B. One year
   3. C. Eighteen months
   4. D. Two years

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Section 38-148 states that a person whose credential was revoked “may apply for reinstatement of the credential after a period of two years has elapsed from the date of revocation.”

   Reference: Uniform Credentialing Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-148

10. 10When does a medical-record authorization with no expiration date or event expire under Nebraska law?

    1. A. Six months after execution
    2. B. Nine months after execution
    3. C. Twelve months after execution
    4. D. Twenty-four months after execution

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8403(1) gives such an authorization a twelve-month expiration period. The controlling text states, “expire twelve months after the date the authorization was executed by the patient.”

    Reference: Medical Records Statutes — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8403(1)