Free Open-book Examination on the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code Practice Questions

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1. 1A dentist passed a board-approved testing-service examination 14 months before applying for an initial Wisconsin license. Which timing rule applies to that examination result?

   1. A. It must have been completed within 6 months before application
   2. B. It must have been completed within 1 year before application
   3. C. It must have been completed within 2 years before application
   4. D. It remains acceptable for 5 years after completion

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "(g) Verification from a board-approved testing service of successful completion of an examination taken within one year immediately preceding application." The result is outside the permitted window. DE 2.01(1)(g) requires successful completion of an examination taken within one year immediately preceding application.

   Reference: De 2 — Wis. Admin. Code § DE 2.01(1)(g)

2. 2Under the baseline supervision rule, a Wisconsin dental hygienist practices under whose supervision?

   1. A. A licensed dentist or dental therapist
   2. B. A certified dental assistant
   3. C. A clinic administrator
   4. D. A dental laboratory technician

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "DE 3.01 Supervision. A dental hygienist shall practice under the supervision of a licensed dentist or dental therapist in a dental facility or a facility specified in s. 447.06 (2) , Stats., if applicable." DE 3.01 states: A dental hygienist shall practice under the supervision of a licensed dentist or dental therapist.

   Reference: De 3 — Wis. Admin. Code § DE 3.01

3. 3A dentist continues treating patients despite a condition that prevents reasonably skillful and safe practice. How does DE 5 classify the conduct?

   1. A. Unprofessional conduct for practicing beyond licensed scope
   2. B. Unprofessional conduct for inability to practice safely
   3. C. Unprofessional conduct involving controlled substances
   4. D. Unprofessional conduct involving false patient records

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "(2) Practicing or attempting to practice when unable to do so with reasonable skill and safety to patients." DE 5.02(2) includes as unprofessional conduct Practicing or attempting to practice when unable to do so with reasonable skill and safety to patients.

   Reference: De 5 — Wis. Admin. Code § DE 5.02

4. 4An advertisement claims a treatment is guaranteed to succeed when the dentist knows outcomes vary. Which DE 6 concern is clearest?

   1. A. A false or deceptive claim
   2. B. Undisclosed paid publicity
   3. C. Use of patient identity without permission
   4. D. An improper specialty representation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "(1) Publishing or communicating statements or claims in any media which are false, fraudulent or deceptive." DE 6 prohibits advertising that is false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive.

   Reference: De 6 — Wis. Admin. Code § DE 6.02

5. 5For purposes of DE 9, which operation is a dental laboratory?

   1. A. A workroom engaged in constructing, repairing, or altering appliances used as substitutes for natural teeth or to correct malocclusions
   2. B. A clinic room used only for examinations
   3. C. A pharmacy dispensing antibiotics
   4. D. A school classroom with no patient work

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "(1) “Dental laboratory” means any dental workroom directly or indirectly engaged in the construction, repair, or alteration of appliances to be used as substitutes for or as a part of natural teeth or jaws or associated structures, or for the correction of malocclusions or deformities." DE 9.015(1) defines a dental laboratory as a dental workroom directly or indirectly engaged in constructing, repairing, or altering the specified dental or orthodontic appliances.

   Reference: De 9 — Wis. Admin. Code § DE 9.015

6. 6Which function may a dentist never delegate to an unlicensed person under DE 12?

   1. A. A function that may damage teeth or the oral cavity in a way requiring professional intervention to remedy
   2. B. Preparing an operatory
   3. C. Scheduling a follow-up visit
   4. D. Providing approved oral-hygiene instructions

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "(1) Of a character which may cause damage to the patient’s teeth or oral cavity which cannot be remedied without professional intervention." DE 12.01(1) bars delegation of a procedure that may damage the patient's teeth or oral cavity when the damage cannot be remedied without professional intervention.

   Reference: De 12 — Wis. Admin. Code § DE 12.01

7. 7A dentist administers an immunization under Wisconsin authority. Which information must the immunization record identify?

   1. A. Vaccine manufacturer and lot number, immunization date, and the immunizer's name and title
   2. B. Patient and dentist identifiers plus the prescribed laboratory work
   3. C. Heart rate, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and end-tidal carbon dioxide
   4. D. The monitored prescription drug, dispensing date, and payment method

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "(1) The department shall carry out a statewide immunization program to eliminate mumps, measles, rubella (German measles), diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), poliomyelitis and other diseases that the department specifies by rule, and to protect against tetanus. Any person who immunizes an individual under this section shall maintain records identifying the manufacturer and lot number of the vaccine used, the date of immunization and the name and title of the person who immunized the individual. These records shall be available to the individual or, if the individual is a minor, to his or her parent, guardian or legal custodian upon request." Wis. Stat. § 252.04(1) requires the immunizer to maintain a record identifying the vaccine manufacturer and lot, the date, and the name and title of the person who immunized the individual.

   Reference: Stat 252 — Wis. Stat. § 252.04(1)

8. 8How far in advance must DSPS ordinarily mail or transmit a credential renewal notice under Chapter 440?

   1. A. At least 30 days before expiration
   2. B. At least 15 days before expiration
   3. C. At least 60 days before expiration
   4. D. At least 90 days before expiration

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "(1) Notice of renewal. The department shall give a notice of renewal to each holder of a credential at least 30 days prior to the renewal date of the credential. Notice may be mailed to the last address provided to the department by the credential holder or may be given by electronic transmission. Failure to receive a notice of renewal is not a defense in any disciplinary proceeding against the holder or in any proceeding against the holder for practicing without a credential. Failure to receive a notice of renewal does not relieve the holder from the obligation to pay a penalty for late renewal under sub. (3) ." Wis. Stat. § 440.08 directs the department to send a renewal notice at least 30 days before the applicable renewal date.

   Reference: Stat 440 — Wis. Stat. § 440.08(1)

9. 9May a person practice dentistry in Wisconsin without a dentist license unless a statutory exception applies?

   1. A. Yes, with any college degree
   2. B. No
   3. C. Yes, if no fee is charged
   4. D. Yes, for one year

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "(a) Practice or offer to practice dentistry." Wis. Stat. ch. 447 requires a license to practice dentistry except for activities within an express statutory exception.

   Reference: Stat 447 — Wis. Stat. § 447.03(1)(a)

10. 10In a nonemergency situation, how must a Wisconsin dentist generally issue a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance?

    1. A. A written hard copy or electronic prescription
    2. B. An oral prescription
    3. C. A written, oral, or electronic refill authorization
    4. D. A standing refill order

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The controlling text states, "(1r) Except when dispensed directly by a practitioner, other than a pharmacy, to an ultimate user, no controlled substance included in schedule II may be dispensed without the written hard copy or electronic prescription of a practitioner." Wis. Stat. § 961.38 generally requires a Schedule II controlled substance to be dispensed pursuant to a qualifying written or electronic prescription, subject to limited exceptions.

    Reference: Stat 961 — Wis. Stat. § 961.38(1r)