The First State to Allow Dental Hygienists to Practice Beyond

question 5

Multiple Choice

The first state to allow dental hygienists to practice beyond the scope of normal practice (expanded functions) was:

• A) California
• B) Colorado
• C) Alaska
• D) Minnesota

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Definitions:

External Acoustic Meatus

The passage leading from the outer ear to the eardrum, also known as the external auditory canal.

Jugular Foramen

A large opening in the base of the skull that allows for the passage of the jugular vein and several important nerves.

Transverse Foramen

Openings in the cervical vertebrae for the passage of the vertebral artery and vein, along with sympathetic nerve fibers.

Vertebral Foramen

The central canal in a vertebra through which the spinal cord passes.