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1. 1A 17-year-old graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program applies for initial Nevada licensure. Which age requirement prevents eligibility?

   1. A. The applicant must be over 18 years of age
   2. B. The applicant must be over 16 years of age
   3. C. The applicant must be over 21 years of age
   4. D. The applicant must be over 25 years of age

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 631.290(1)(b) says an eligible applicant "Is over 18 years of age." Graduation does not remove that Nevada age condition.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, DENTAL THERAPY AND EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANCE — NRS 631.290

2. 2The Executive Director finds an initial application deficient. What action does NAC 631.050 require?

   1. A. Hold the application indefinitely without notice
   2. B. Approve it conditionally for 90 days
   3. C. Reject and return it with the reasons for rejection
   4. D. Refer it directly to a disciplinary hearing panel

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NAC 631.050(1) says the Executive Director or Secretary-Treasurer "shall reject the application and return it to the applicant with the reasons for its rejection."

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE — NAC 631.050

3. 3How much academic instruction must the dental hygiene curriculum include for a Nevada applicant to satisfy the statutory education requirement?

   1. A. Not less than 1 year
   2. B. Not less than 2 years
   3. C. Not less than 3 years
   4. D. Not less than 4 years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NRS 631.290(1)(c)(2) requires a curriculum "of not less than 2 years of academic instruction in dental hygiene or its academic equivalent."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, DENTAL THERAPY AND EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANCE — NRS 631.290

4. 4After an application is rejected again following reconsideration by the Executive Director, what review may the applicant seek?

   1. A. A petition for federal-court review at its next motion calendar
   2. B. A request for national testing-agency review at its next session
   3. C. An appeal to the county health district at its next meeting
   4. D. A petition for Board review at its next regularly scheduled meeting

   Answer: D

   Explanation: NAC 631.050(3) allows the applicant to "petition the Board for a review of the application at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board."

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE — NAC 631.050

5. 5An initial applicant relies on an NBDHE certificate instead of a written examination given by the Nevada Board. What minimum score must the certificate show?

   1. A. 70
   2. B. 72
   3. C. 75
   4. D. 80

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NRS 631.300(1)(a) requires the NBDHE certificate to show that the applicant passed "with a score of at least 75."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, DENTAL THERAPY AND EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANCE — NRS 631.300

6. 6An applicant asked the Board to postpone action and requests reconsideration 10 months after filing. When is another application generally unnecessary?

   1. A. When the request is within 1 year and the original information has not changed
   2. B. When the request is within 2 years regardless of changes
   3. C. When the request is within 30 days and the fee is repaid
   4. D. When the request is within 90 days and a new transcript is filed

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NAC 631.070(2) says that for reconsideration "within 1 year after filing the original application," another application is not required unless the original information changed.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE — NAC 631.070

7. 7Which body of law defines the required subject matter of Nevada's written jurisprudence examination for dental hygiene applicants?

   1. A. Only federal occupational-safety regulations
   2. B. Only the national clinical examination manual
   3. C. Nevada's general business code only
   4. D. Nevada dental-practice statutes and the Board's regulations

   Answer: D

   Explanation: NRS 631.300(2) provides: "The Board shall examine each applicant in writing on the contents and interpretation of this chapter and the regulations of the Board."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, DENTAL THERAPY AND EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANCE — NRS 631.300

8. 8An applicant failed only one required clinical demonstration. What happens if the remaining demonstration is not passed at the next scheduled examination or within the approved timeline?

   1. A. Only that demonstration may be repeated indefinitely
   2. B. The applicant must retake the entire examination
   3. C. The applicant receives a provisional passing score
   4. D. The clinical requirement converts to continuing education

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NAC 631.140(3) states that if the remaining demonstration is not successfully completed at the next scheduled examination or approved timeline, the applicant "must retake the entire examination."

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE — NAC 631.140

9. 9What criminal-history material must accompany an initial Nevada dental hygiene license application under NRS 631.220?

   1. A. A complete set of fingerprints and permission to forward them
   2. B. A county police clearance letter only
   3. C. A personal criminal-history affidavit only
   4. D. A federal background report obtained by the applicant

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 631.220(1)(c) requires the applicant to submit "a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints" for state and federal reports.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, DENTAL THERAPY AND EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANCE — NRS 631.220

10. 10When may the Nevada Board prescribe additional licensure examinations for a previously licensed applicant who did not maintain active practice elsewhere?

    1. A. When the prior Nevada license has not been held for at least 1 year
    2. B. When the prior Nevada license has not been held for at least 18 months
    3. C. When the prior Nevada license has not been held for at least 2 years
    4. D. When the prior Nevada license has not been held for at least 5 years

    Answer: C

    Explanation: NAC 631.090(2) permits additional examinations when the applicant has not held the prior Nevada license "for 2 years or more" and has not maintained active practice outside Nevada.

    Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE — NAC 631.090