Dental Hygienist Regulations and Scope of Practice in Florida, Exams of Dentistry

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EXAM 2023-2024 STUDY GUIDE EXAM 300+

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the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures - ANSWER>>Dentistry

the rendering of educational, preventative, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services - ANSWER>>Dental Hygiene

Who appoints the board of dentistry members? - ANSWER>>Governor of Florida

Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered changes within the oral cavity - ANSWER>>Irremediable tasks

Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient - ANSWER>>Remediable tasks

Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? - ANSWER>>Irremediable

A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and removes in office bleaching materials is performing a ______ task - ANSWER>>Remediable

The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an emergency.

What is a remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform? - ANSWER>>Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement

The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be what type of task? - ANSWER>>Irremediable

Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws? - ANSWER>>Dental hygienists & assistants

How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of continuing education? - ANSWER>>50 min

What is not an appropriate topic for continuing education? - ANSWER>>Chemotherapeutic agents

What is an appropriate educational activity or topic for continuing education? - ANSWER>>Board approved individual study

What is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? - ANSWER>>Pt stress management

When are licensees excused from CE? - ANSWER>>1st biennium of licensure

Who of the following are required to take CE credits? - ANSWER>>Practicing hygienist or dentist

Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions? - ANSWER>>Writing within the scope of dentistry

If 40 hours of CE are taken in 1 biennium, the remaining hours taken can count toward renewal requirement for the next biennium. True/False - ANSWER>>False

A dentist or hygienist takes a 10 hr HIV/AIDs course. The remaining 9 hours could count for their remaining 24 or 30 hours required for licensure renewal. True/False - ANSWER>>True

What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride gel? - ANSWER>>Dental license #

If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly trained in anticonvulsants. T/F

• ANSWER>>True

Who grants sedation permits? - ANSWER>>Board of Dentistry

A dental hygienist under the ____ supervision of a dentist may administer local anesthesia, including intraoral block anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a non-sedated patient who is 15 or older, if they meet criteria outlined in the laws manual - ANSWER>>NO

Nitrous oxide produces: - ANSWER>>Altered state of consciousness

With conscious sedation, it must not effect what? - ANSWER>>Pt's physical ability

What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia? - ANSWER>>25%

What equipment should be present in the ER/recovery rooms when using sedation? - ANSWER>>All of these: oxygen tank, EKG machine, bronchodilator, defibrillator, thermometer, and BP cuff

Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in the dental office - T/F - ANSWER>>False

A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from dentist and treatment plan is considered: - ANSWER>>Pt of Record

Who owns the patient records or chart? - ANSWER>>Dentist

In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the patient of record files go? - ANSWER>>To another licensed Fl dentist

The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is: - ANSWER>>Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection

What is not a sterilization process - ANSWER>>Radiation or wiping down with alcohol

When handling soiled instruments - what's not appropriate? - ANSWER>>Using regular exam gloves

Who would be the enforcement of making guidelines and rules for contaminants pertaining to blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids? - ANSWER>>CDC

Which personal protective equipment is not required? - ANSWER>>Eye Wear

What is not consistent with the CDC recommendations? - ANSWER>>Washing prosthodontic appliances with soap and water before giving to patient

A person holding a dental hygiene license in the state of Fl has been ruled by a court of law that they are delinquent on their child support. The Board of dentistry has the right to? - ANSWER>>Hold or deny license

A patient is referred to a specialist, and at that location, the patient also received treatment from the hygienist. Who is ultimately responsible? - ANSWER>>Referring dentist

A dentist refers a patient to another dentist due to financial interest - ANSWER>>This can happen only if the patient's interest is in the best interest

If a dental hygienist injures a patient, who is primarily responsible? - ANSWER>>Dentist

A dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the procedure to be performed, remains on the premises while the procedures are performed, and approves the work performed - ANSWER>>Direct supervision

A dentist examines the patient, diagnoses, authorizes the procedure and remains on premises while the procedures are performed - ANSWER>>indirect supervision

A dentist authorizes the procedures but need not be present with the procedure is being performed - ANSWER>>General supervision

Who defines the levels of supervision? - ANSWER>>Board of Dentistry

If the dentist is out of the country and calls his office to instruct his staff to do a procedure on a patient, what supervision is this? - ANSWER>>General Supervision

What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for dental hygienist? - ANSWER>>Indirect

A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns with what level of supervision? - ANSWER>>General

A dental assistant may polish clinical crowns with - ANSWER>>Direct

A dental hygienist may apply topical anesthetic with - ANSWER>>General

A dental assistant may apply topical anesthetic with - ANSWER>>Direct

If a hygienist is in a non-health access setting and a patient is in need of sealants, the hygienist must perform sealants under which supervision? - ANSWER>>General

A dental hygienist may place subgingival chlorhexidine with - ANSWER>>Indirect

A dental hygienist may marginate restorations with - ANSWER>>Indirect

A dental hygienist performing home care on a patient who is now in an assisted living center is working under which supervision level - ANSWER>>General

When does the dentist see the patient - ANSWER>>After radiographs

If a doctor of record is out of town and a patient comes to the office with acute conditions, who can diagnose the patient? - ANSWER>>Another dentist

Absence of pain without loss of consciousness - ANSWER>>Analgesia

The loss of feeling or sensation, especially the loss of sensation of pain - ANSWER>>Anesthesia

The loss of sensation of pain in a specific area of the body, generally produced by a topically applied agent or injected agent without causing the loss of consciousness - ANSWER>>Local anesthesia

Controlled state of unconsciousness, produced by pharmacologic agent, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including the inability to independently maintain airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command. This modality includes administration of medications via parenteral routes; that is oral, rectal or transmucosal - ANSWER>>General Anesthesia

What are the supervision levels for nitrous oxide? Dental assistant; dental hygienist - ANSWER>>DA - direct, hygienist - indirect

The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed - ANSWER>>Sterilization

The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses - ANSWER>>Disinfection

Is using the name RDH or Dental Hygienist if not licensed - misdemeanor or felony? - ANSWER>>Misdemeanor

The penalty for using another's license is a ____ in the ____ degree - ANSWER>>Misdemeanor; 1st

The penalty for using a suspended/expired license is a ___ in the ___ degree - ANSWER>>Felony, 3rd degree

The penalty for unlicensed dentistry/practicing outside of the scope of practice is a ___ in the __degree - ANSWER>>Felony, 3rd degree

The penalty for the lab not keeping original Rx is a ___ in the __ degree - ANSWER>>Misdemeanor, 2nd Degree

The penalty for operating as a lab is a ___ in the ___ degree - ANSWER>>Misdemeanor; 2nd

A monitor for hep B can/does all the following except - ANSWER>>Phone or visit to office monthly

Impressions for appliances or models sent to labs must be labeled as: - ANSWER>>treat as infectious materials

In accepting a license to practice, you must consent to:

In investigations you have to provide these: - ANSWER>>A handwriting sample

Which of the following are remediable tasks? - ANSWER>>All of these: placing pre-treatment separators; selecting bands, arch wires, or expansion appliances; removing excess cement with non-mechanical hand instruments

What is under general supervision for RDH? - ANSWER>>Placing sealants & removing sutures

In an emergency, what is a violation of the law? - ANSWER>>Root planing if pt hasn't been pre- examined

In conscious sedation, the patient must be able to: - ANSWER>>maintain own airway

Which of the following is allowed when an auxiliary is utilizing N2O2? - ANSWER>>Monitoring and turning the unit off

What is the definition of a remediable task? - ANSWER>>It is reversible and does not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity and does not cause an increased risk to the patient

For licensure renewal an RDH needs 24 hours of CE plus: - ANSWER>>CPR certification with defib

A prescription for the services of an RDH must contain - ANSWER>>A statement of specific services and authorized frequency

Being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety during an illness or use of drugs/narcotics is a - ANSWER>>Grounds for disciplinary action

The original Rx for DH services is - ANSWER>>Given to the patient

All of the following are exempt from chapter 466 except - ANSWER>>A qualified anesthetist performing a dental operation with a licensed dentist

After having an emergency task performed on him/her, a patient must - ANSWER>>See a DDS within 3 days

In applying for renewal, the RDH shall - ANSWER>>Submit a sworn affidavit listing the date, location, sponsor, subject matter, and hours of completed education

A patient of record is a patient that the DDS has - ANSWER>>Completed a clinical exam, charted pathological conditions, prepared a treatment plan, and completed medical history

An unacceptable CE is - ANSWER>>Dental office redecorating

Practicing without a valid Fl license would constitute a - ANSWER>>Felony

Root planning for a dental hygienist is performed under which supervision - ANSWER>>Indirect

Who appoints BoD? - ANSWER>>Governor

If anyone other than the dentist of record treats a patient, who must initial the chart? - ANSWER>>Person who gave the tx

The scope of dental hygienist involvement in N2O2 administration is limited to - ANSWER>>making adjustments & turning it off

Pharmacists in Fl can fill prescriptions of legally licensed dentists for any drug - ANSWER>>for the practice of dentistry

In a multi-dentist practice, the patient of record must have - ANSWER>>dentist of record responsible for all tx

curettage is performed under which supervision - ANSWER>>direct

A dental hygienist or dentist who works in more than one office must - ANSWER>>Display a copy of the license in each office in a conspicuous place with the original in the main office of employment

To provide educational programs in elementary institutions, an RDH needs - ANSWER>>No supervision

The BoD can limit the number of hygienists in an HRD program to - ANSWER>>The BoD cannot limit in an HRS institution

A plea of no lo contender creates - ANSWER>>A rebuttable presumption of guilts to underlying criminal charges

The legislative purpose of chapter 466 is to - ANSWER>>Ensure that every dentist and hygienist in the state meets the minimum requirements for safe practice

The correct wording for a non-specialist, limiting his/her practice to orthodontics is - ANSWER>>Jane Doe, DMD, general dentist, practice limited to orthodontics

After 4 years, an inactive license becomes - ANSWER>>Null & void

Which of the following is not allowed - ANSWER>>Advertising dentist may claim he/she gives superior treatment

When polishing an amalgam restoration, the hygienist may not use - ANSWER>>Flame burs

When a patient is in discomfort due to the loss of a periodontal dressing, when can the hygienist replace the dressing? - ANSWER>>At the time when the dentist of record cannot pre-examine the patient

The board has - ANSWER>>Full discipline over a licensee but no disciplinary power over an applicant

Dental assistants can cement temp crown and bridges with temp cement under - ANSWER>>Direct supervision/formal training

Can the BoD put a dentist or hygienist in jail? - ANSWER>>No

How many times in a biennium can one become inactive, reactive, and inactive again? - ANSWER>>None

What can be mixed with N2O2 for inhalation analgesia? - ANSWER>>Oxygen only

Any violations of the rules and laws are reported to the - ANSWER>>Dept of Dentistry

If John Doe comes to the office for his first visit and the dentist is out of town, can the hygienist prophy?

• ANSWER>>No

A dentist can employ how many full time hygienists? - ANSWER>>However many the BoD limits them to

• if they choose to do so

Before a dental hygienist can monitor N2O2, they must have - ANSWER>>CPR certificate

A firm or corporation acting as a 'dental lab' in any way other than defined in ch 466 has - ANSWER>>Misdemeanor 2nd Degree

Obtaining bacteriological specimens involving the cutting of tissue and not involving taking endo cultures to be examined under a microscope for educational purposes can be done by an RDH when - ANSWER>>Not at all

The time between infection and appearance of HIV antibodies is known as - ANSWER>>Window Period

Extracted teeth can be rendered _____ by disinfection in order to be returned to the patient - ANSWER>>Non biohazard

Impressions shipped to a lab are sealed in what - ANSWER>>Impervious container

During a period of suspension, a licensee cannot accept what - ANSWER>>Fees from any capitation party or payment plan

PPE is mandatory by chapter 64B5? - ANSWER>>Gloves & mask

Which of the following cannot be delegated to a hygienist by a dentist in Fl - ANSWER>>Placing class I restoration

A patient of record is designated by all the following except - ANSWER>>Completed dental work

In the practice of dentistry, the BoD may impose - ANSWER>>Fine, restriction, revocation of license

What must be on the script for the services of an RDH - ANSWER>>RDH license #

Using false or forged evidence to obtain a license constitutes - ANSWER>>Felony

If an applicant practices dental hygiene before obtaining a license, what action is taken - ANSWER>>initial app for licensure denied

If you have been issued a license by the BoD through an error, who is responsible? - ANSWER>>The licensee

Where is a hygienist allowed to work? - ANSWER>>All of these --> in the office of a Fl licensed dentist, in a public health program, in the home of a non-ambulatory patient of record, and in a government institution

Which of the following constitutes an emergency remediable task? - ANSWER>>Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing fastening devices

Being sero-positive for HBSAG means that - ANSWER>>Infected with the hep-B virus surface antigen and hep-B e-antigen

The window period is - ANSWER>>The time when the reliability of any negative results can be diminished

All heat sensitive instruments must be - ANSWER>>Exposed to a chemical agent

All of the following are exempt from chapter 466 except - ANSWER>>A qualified anesthetist giving anesthesia under supervision of a Fl licensed dentist

If someone violates chapter 466 and 64B5, who should it be reported to? - ANSWER>>Dept of Health

In which of the following settings may a hygienist NOT perform her duties - ANSWER>>In the home of an ambulatory patient

Which of the following can a hygienist NOT perform - ANSWER>>Contour ortho bands

When is a hygienist exempt from CE courses - ANSWER>>When they are teaching full time in a school of dental hygiene

Who can remove sutures - ANSWER>>Assistant & hygienist

What duty can a dentist delegate to a hygienist - ANSWER>>Marginating restorations without changing the contour

A dentist asks the hygienist to perform gingival curettage - this is considered - ANSWER>>Acceptable

Who can the BoD limit in a private practice - ANSWER>>The number of assistants and hygienists

A patient of record is transferred to a nursing home - the family wishes the RDH to continue tx. What level of supervision must be employed - ANSWER>>General

A patient reports a dentist to the board for suspected alcohol abuse. After review, the board requests specific test to be given to verify the charges. What else can the board do to the doctor - ANSWER>>Suspend license until rehab - followed by other penalties upon rehabilitation

Under which supervision is an RDH allowed to authorize fluoride rinse program - ANSWER>>No supervision necessary

If a dentist performs general anesthesia, they must hold current certifications in - ANSWER>>Basic CPR, infant, obstructed airway, plus either ACLS or ATLS

Which form of anesthesia causes a depressed level of consciousness - ANSWER>>Conscious sedation

If someone is adjudged mentally incompetent in this or any other state, what is the disciplinary action - ANSWER>>No fine or reprimand

Expansion duties for an RDH include all except - ANSWER>>Laser device

Who would NOT see an emergency patient if the dentists is on vacation - ANSWER>>Physician

What would a hygienist not have to include for certification for a course for a conference - ANSWER>>Outline of course

If patient reports drug or alcohol abuse to the board and the dentist refuses to be tested - ANSWER>>Can be suspended until they follow the order from the board

What can an RDH do without supervision - ANSWER>>Provide authorized fluoride rinse programs

Making impressions for creating opposing models or fabrication of bleach stents and surgical stents to be used for providing palatal coverage falls under which supervision for an RDH - ANSWER>>Indirect

OHI can be given by an RDH under what supervision - ANSWER>>No supervision necessary

A dental assistant is not allowed to - ANSWER>>Remove calculus, accretions, or stain above (or below) the gumline

CE's can be taken through - ANSWER>>All of these --> ADA or ADHA, hospitals approved by US dept of edu, or dental school accredited by the ADA commission on dental accreditation

There no limit on the number of auxiliaries: - ANSWER>>All of these --> dept of health, dept of juvenile justice, dept of child and family services

A hygienist can ask an assistant to help perform which of the following - ANSWER>>Applying sealants

In order to prescribe chlorhexidine or fl rinse, a dentist must hold a dispensing permit - T/F - ANSWER>>False

Which of the following is a controlled state of depressed consciousness - ANSWER>>Deep sedation

HIV/AIDs course must be taken when? - ANSWER>>For the first renewal

When presenting a CE, one does not have to keep documentation of - ANSWER>>Publisher's name

A hepatitis monitor is not required to - ANSWER>>Review the number of reminder calls made that day

A patient of record must have all the following except - ANSWER>>Radiographs

An auxiliary may perform all the following in an emergency without pre-exam from dentist except - ANSWER>>Place sutures

Peer review contains all except: - ANSWER>>Fees

Does CPR count towards CE requirements? - ANSWER>>No

If you don't keep the work order / rx forms for 4 years, what happens? - ANSWER>>Suspension / Revocation of License

Dental labs can advertise to what? - ANSWER>>Professional journals NOT the public

Can a lab tech make a mouthguard? - ANSWER>>Yes

To have a teaching permit & do faculty practice you must work how long? - ANSWER>>Full Time

If you fail licensing exam 3x, you can still do what, but not what? - ANSWER>>Teach - yes Faculty Practice - NO

Fl Statutues LAW that governs dept of health - ANSWER>>

Dental Practice Act - Fl Statutes Law that governs practice of dentistry in Fl - ANSWER>>

Fl Admin Code RULES enforced by the BoD - ANSWER>>64B

What are hygienists not allowed to do under general supervision for non-ambulatory pts? - ANSWER>>No SRP or Gingival Curettage

Who gives the actual license? - ANSWER>>Dept of Health

Can you do research for CE? - ANSWER>>No

Is a lab tech licensed or unlicensed? - ANSWER>>Unlicensed

first time offenders get 30 days pay fees vs 2nd time offenders have to: - ANSWER>>Must appear before the board

Agency of Health Care Admin ____ citations

Bureau of Investigative Services _____ citations - ANSWER>>Reviews Issues

3 or more claims within 5 year resulting in payment over 25K b/c of judgement / settlement b/c of negligent conduct of part of dentist - ANSWER>>Dental Malpractice

The governor and cabinet make up what? - ANSWER>>Administrative Commission

BoD headquarters in? - ANSWER>>Tallahassee

The councils that advise the BoD job is to what only?

Council in Dental Hygiene

Council on Dental Assisting

Committee on Continuing Professional Education - ANSWER>>Advise only

Who confirms the members of the BoD? - ANSWER>>Senate

Program used to register CE credits (no board requirement to use it) - ANSWER>>CE Broker

Protocol for CE tracking? - ANSWER>>Random, no need to send proof unless audited

Refers to dentists who in their offices fill the prescriptions they write - ANSWER>>Dispensing Practitioners

Practice in a private sector is ___________ when on military status - ANSWER>>Prohibited

Fail to renew license or elect inactive status before license expires shall be what status name? - ANSWER>>Delinquent

Fail to renew before expiration of licensure cycle ins which the licensee became delinquent shall _______ the license - ANSWER>>Void