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1. 1A Wisconsin rule requires a dental hygiene school to be accredited. Under DE 1, which body must provide that accreditation?

   1. A. The American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor
   2. B. The Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board
   3. C. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services
   4. D. The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations

   Answer: A

   Explanation: DE 1.02(1) states: “accredited by the American dental association commission on dental accreditation or its successor agency” Therefore option A supplies the defined accreditor.

   Reference: Wi De 1 — DE 1.02

2. 2For Wisconsin approval, what knowledge must every dental hygiene testing service examination test?

   1. A. Clinical knowledge
   2. B. Only business management
   3. C. Only administrative hearing procedure
   4. D. Only continuing-education recordkeeping

   Answer: A

   Explanation: DE 2.005(1) requires all examinations of an approved testing service to “Test clinical knowledge.” The other subjects are not the stated testing-service requirement.

   Reference: Wi De 2 — DE 2.005(1)

3. 3Under DE 3, whose supervision is required for a dental hygienist's practice?

   1. A. A licensed dentist or dental therapist
   2. B. Only another dental hygienist
   3. C. Only a dental laboratory technician
   4. D. A health-department administrator

   Answer: A

   Explanation: DE 3.01 states that a hygienist “shall practice under the supervision of a licensed dentist or dental therapist.” Option A identifies the permitted supervisors.

   Reference: Wi De 3 — DE 3.01

4. 4Which patient-safety conduct is expressly unprofessional under DE 5?

   1. A. A practice creating a substantial danger to a patient or the public
   2. B. A practice using an approved treatment plan
   3. C. A practice documenting clinical findings
   4. D. A practice referring care beyond the hygienist's authority

   Answer: A

   Explanation: DE 5.02(1) includes “Engaging in any practice which constitutes a substantial danger to the health, welfare or safety of a patient or the public.” Option A states that conduct.

   Reference: Wi De 5 — DE 5.02

5. 5What licensure status must an applicant have to receive Wisconsin local-anesthesia certification under DE 7?

   1. A. A current Wisconsin dental hygienist license
   2. B. A current dental assistant registration
   3. C. A current license from any country only
   4. D. An expired Wisconsin hygienist license

   Answer: A

   Explanation: DE 7.03(1) requires the applicant to have “a current license to practice as a dental hygienist in this state.” Option A states that status.

   Reference: Wi De 7 — DE 7.03(1)

6. 6Under DE 13, what constitutes one continuing-education credit hour?

   1. A. 60 minutes with at least 50 minutes of instruction attended
   2. B. 50 minutes with at least 40 minutes of instruction attended
   3. C. 45 minutes with at least 30 minutes of instruction attended
   4. D. 90 minutes with at least 75 minutes of instruction attended

   Answer: A

   Explanation: DE 13.02(2) defines a credit hour as “60 minutes, of which at least 50 minutes are instruction attended by the student.” Option A matches.

   Reference: Wi De 13 — DE 13.02

7. 7Which proceedings fall under Wisconsin's professional pleading-and-hearing rules?

   1. A. Formal professional discipline against licensees before DSPS and attached authorities
   2. B. Criminal prosecutions in circuit court
   3. C. Federal administrative tax appeals
   4. D. Private contractual employment arbitrations

   Answer: A

   Explanation: SPS 2.02 says the chapter governs “procedures in class 2 proceedings ... against licensees before the department and all disciplinary authorities attached to the department.” Option A matches.

   Reference: Wi Sps 2 — SPS 2.02

8. 8How far in advance must DSPS give a credential holder notice of renewal under Wis. Stat. ch. 440?

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

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Wis. Stat. § 440.08(1) requires notice “at least 30 days prior to the renewal date of the credential.” Option A is the statutory period.

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

9. 9Absent a statutory exception, who may represent herself to the Wisconsin public as a dental hygienist?

   1. A. A person licensed to practice dental hygiene or holding a Wisconsin compact privilege
   2. B. Any dental assistant employed by a dentist
   3. C. Any graduate awaiting examination results
   4. D. Any person who has completed CPR training

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Wis. Stat. § 447.03(2) prohibits practice or representation as a hygienist unless the person is licensed or “holds a compact privilege to practice dental hygiene.” Option A states the authorized status.

   Reference: Wi Stat 447 — Wis. Stat. § 447.07

10. 10When DE rules refer simply to the “board,” which Wisconsin entity do they mean?

    1. A. The Dentistry Examining Board
    2. B. The Medical Examining Board
    3. C. The Department of Health Services
    4. D. The Controlled Substances Board

    Answer: A

    Explanation: DE 1.02(3) provides: “means the dentistry examining board” The defined entity is the Dentistry Examining Board.

    Reference: Wi De 1 — DE 1.02