Which of the Following Allows the Hygienist to Initiate Dental

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following allows the hygienist to initiate dental treatment based on his or her assessment of the patient's needs without authorization from the dentist?

• A) Direct access
• B) Direct supervision
• C) General supervision

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Definitions:

Transmission

The process by which information, matter, or energy is sent or conveyed from one place or part to another.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain.

Broca's Aphasia

A condition characterized by the partial loss of the ability to produce language due to damage in a specific area of the brain.

Spinal Cord

The Spinal Cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.