Free Wyoming Jurisprudence Examination (Dentistry and Dental Hygiene) Practice Questions

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1. 1How many members comprise the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners under the Dental Practice Act?

   1. A.Five
   2. B.SixCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Seven
   4. D.Eight

   Explanation: W.S. 33-15-101(a) states: "The board shall consist of six (6) members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state senate."

   Reference: Wyoming Title 33 — W.S. 33-15-101(a), page 113

2. 2A dentist has diagnosed a condition and authorized a hygienist's procedure but will not be physically present while it is performed. Which Wyoming supervision level does this describe?

   1. A.General supervision under the rule's definitionCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Direct supervision under the rule's definition
   3. C.Indirect supervision under the rule's definition
   4. D.Practice without a supervision classification

   Explanation: Chapter 1 defines general supervision as the dentist having "diagnosed and authorized the procedures which are being carried out; however, a dentist need not be present when the authorized procedures are being performed."

   Reference: Current Rules Chapter 1 — Chapter 1, Section 3(t)(i)

3. 3A Wyoming dental-hygiene applicant is preparing for the required jurisprudence examination. What minimum score satisfies the Board's passing requirement?

   1. A.75%
   2. B.80%Correct answer: B
   3. C.85%
   4. D.90%

   Explanation: Chapter 3 states: "To successfully pass the jurisprudence examination, the applicant shall score at least an 80% on the exam." Therefore, 80% is the minimum passing score.

   Reference: Current Rules Chapter 3 — Chapter 3, Section 5(b)

4. 4A Wyoming licensee provides teledentistry while physically outside the state to a patient sitting in Wyoming. Where does the rule deem the practice of dentistry to occur?

   1. A.Where the patient is locatedCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Where the licensee is located
   3. C.Where the server is located
   4. D.Where the supervising dentist was originally licensed

   Explanation: Chapter 4 states: "The practice of dentistry occurs where the patient is located."

   Reference: Current Rules Chapter 4 — Chapter 4, Section 3(a)

5. 5During a Wyoming dental procedure, a patient enters a deeper sedation level than the provider is qualified to provide. What must happen to the dental procedure?

   1. A.Stop it until the patient returns to the intended sedation levelCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Continue it while increasing the sedative dose
   3. C.Transfer responsibility to any dental assistant present
   4. D.Complete it before beginning rescue measures

   Explanation: Chapter 5 states: "If a patient enters a deeper level of sedation than the dentist or sedation permit holder is qualified to provide, the dentist or sedation permit holder shall stop the dental procedure until the patient returns to the intended level of sedation."

   Reference: Current Rules Chapter 5 — Chapter 5, Section 4(e)

6. 6A licensed dental hygienist is evaluating a proposed Wyoming practice arrangement. Whose supervision must govern the hygienist's work?

   1. A.A Wyoming-licensed dentistCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Any licensed physician
   3. C.An out-of-state dentist without Wyoming licensure
   4. D.A dental laboratory technician

   Explanation: Chapter 7 states: "The dental hygienist shall: (i) Work under the supervision of a Wyoming licensed dentist."

   Reference: Current Rules Chapter 7 — Chapter 7, Section 4(a)(i)

7. 7A Wyoming hygienist intentionally discloses a patient confidence without authorization. Which Chapter 9 unprofessional-conduct ground directly matches that act?

   1. A.Betraying patient confidencesCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Failing to maintain current BLS certification
   3. C.Violating a condition imposed by the Board
   4. D.Failing to provide timely care or an appropriate referral

   Explanation: Chapter 9 expressly lists "Betraying patient confidences" as unprofessional conduct. The other choices are separate listed grounds but do not classify the disclosure in the scenario.

   Reference: Current Rules Chapter 9 — Chapter 9, Section 2(b)(vi)

8. 8After Board staff receives or initiates a complaint against a Wyoming dental hygienist, to which body is the complaint assigned for investigation?

   1. A.Investigative CommitteeCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Application Review Committee
   3. C.Hearing Panel
   4. D.Board of Dental Examiners

   Explanation: Chapter 12 states: "After receiving a complaint or initiating a complaint, Board staff shall assign the complaint to an Investigative Committee (IC) for investigation."

   Reference: Current Rules Chapter 12 — Chapter 12, Section 3(b)

9. 9Which professional seat must be included among the appointed members of the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners?

   1. A.One dental hygienistCorrect answer: A
   2. B.One dental laboratory owner
   3. C.One pharmacist
   4. D.One physician assistant

   Explanation: W.S. 33-15-101(c) provides: "One (1) appointed member of the board shall be a dental hygienist who has the qualifications provided in this act."

   Reference: Wyoming Title 33 — W.S. 33-15-101(c), page 113

10. 10For a procedure requiring direct supervision, what additional action must the Wyoming dentist take before the patient is dismissed?

    1. A.Approve the work performed by the auxiliaryCorrect answer: A
    2. B.Send the record to the Board
    3. C.Repeat the entire procedure personally
    4. D.Obtain a second dentist's signature

    Explanation: Direct supervision includes that "before dismissal of the patient, a dentist has approved the work performed by the auxiliary."

    Reference: Current Rules Chapter 1 — Chapter 1, Section 3(t)(ii)