Florida Dental and Dental Hygiene Regulations, Exams of Nursing

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When are licensees excused from CE? a. Never b. In the first biennium of licensure c. For the first four years following licensure d. For a grace period of 6 months following renewal date

How long should you keep receipts, vouchers or certificates as necessary document completion of CE courses? a. 2 years b. 4 years c. 8 years d. 10 years

Who of the following are required to take CE credits? a. Dentist who is enrolled in a full time post graduate speciality training b. Dentist who is serving as a full-time faculty at a dental, dental hygiene, or dental assisting school c. Practicing hygienist or dentist d. All of the above

A dentist or dental hygienist takes a 10 hour course on HIV/AIDS. The remaining 9 hours could count for their remaining 24 or 30 hours required for licensure renewal. True /False

False - answer>>If 40 hours of continuing education are taken in one biennium, the remaining hours taken can count towards the renewal requirement for the next biennium. True/ False

Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions? a. Writing a prescription for a patient who has a sinus problem b. Giving a friend a prescription for pain killers c. Writing within the scope of dentistry d. All of the above

D - answer>>How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for? a. 6 months b. 12 months (1 year) c. 18 months d. 24 months (2 years) C - answer>>Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? a. Practice Management b. Organization or Design of the Office c. Patient Stress Management d. Personal Management

A - answer>>What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride gel? a. The dentists license number b. The dental hygienists license number

c. The expiration date written on the script d. The instructions for patient use

True - answer>>If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly trained in anticonvulsants. True /False

B - answer>>Who grants sedation permits? a. Department of Health b. Board of Dentistry c. NERB d. ADA

C - answer>>Any dentist practicing in FL must notify in writing by registered mail, postmarked within ___ hours of any mortality or other incident occurring in the outpatient facilities. a. 12 hours b. 24 hours c. 48 hours d. 72 hours

C - answer>>A complete written report shall be filed within the Board of Dentistry within ___ days of the mortality or other incident. a. 10 days b. 14 days c. 30 days d. 90 days

D - answer>>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 years of age or older, if the meet criteria outlined in the laws manual. a. General b. Indirect c. Direct d. None of the above

C - answer>>Nitrous oxide produces a(n): a. Loss of taste b. Loss of pain c. Altered state of consciousness d. Mental inability of pain pathways

C - answer>>With conscious sedation: a. The patient must be slightly awake b. The patient must be under 100 lbs c. Must not effect physical ability

B - answer>>What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia? a. 20% b. 25% c. 30%

d. 35%

D - answer>>Any CRDH administering local anesthesia must notify the Board, in writing by registered mail within ___ of any adverse occurrence that was related to or the result of the administration of local anesthesia. A complete written report shall be filed with the Board within ___ of the mortality or other adverse occurrence. a. 7 days; 48 hours b. 24 hours; 30 days c. 10 days; 48 hours d. 48 hours; 30 days

F - answer>>What equipment should be present in ER/ recovery rooms when using sedation? a. Oxygen tank b. EKG machine c. Defibrillator d. Thermometer e. BP cuff f. All the above

True - answer>>A bronchodilator is needed in the recovery room when preforming sedation in the dental office. True /False

False - answer>>Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when preforming sedation in the dental office. True/ False

C - answer>>A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from the dentist and a treatment plan is considered: a. Documented Patient b. Patient in Waiting c. Patient of Record d. Deeded Patient

D - answer>>Who owns the patients record or chart? a. Board of Dentistry b. Department of Health c. The patient d. The dentist

C - answer>>In the event that a dentist dies, how long are the records to be kept? a. Must surrender to individual patients within 30 days b. Transfer to another dentist within 60 days c. Keep records for four years d. Turn over to department of health

A - answer>>In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the "patient of record" files go? a. To another Florida licensed dentist b. To the Agency Clark c. To the Department of Heath d. To the Governor of Florida

C - answer>>The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is: a. Sterilization takes two times as long b. You can sterilize everything, but there may be contraindications with chemicals c. Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection d. Both kill most bacterial, but only sterilizing inactivates viruses

C - answer>>What is not a serialization process? a. Dry heat b. Autoclave c. Radiation d. Chemical vapor

B - answer>>When handling soiled instruments which is NOT appropriate? a. Carry instruments in a closed container b. Use regular examination gloves c. Wear mask and eye wear d. Use ultrasonic cleaner (if available)

C - answer>>Who would be the enforcement of making guidelines and rules for contaminants pertaining to blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids? a. Department of Health (DOH) b. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) c. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

d. Board of Dentistry (BOD)

C - answer>>Which personal protective equipment is NOT required? a. Gloves b. Mask c. Eye Protection d. All of the above are required

C - answer>>Which is not consistent with the CDC recommendations of use? a. Soaking heat sensitive instruments in a chemical solution for 10 hours b. Scrubbing instruments with soap and water before sterilizing them c. Washing prosthodontic appliances with soap and water before allowing patient to place in mouth

B - answer>>If a dentist is terminated, how long does he/she have to notify their patients? a. 15 days b. 30 days c. 45 days d. 60 days

B - answer>>If a dentist is suspended, how long does he/she have to notify their patients? a. 15 days b. 30 days c. 45 days

d. 60 days D - answer>>____ 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. a. Dental Hygienist b. Dentist c. Dental Assistant d. Dentistry

B - answer>>____ the rendering of educational, preventative, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services. a. Dentistry b. Dental Hygiene c. Dental Hygienist d. Dentist

C - answer>>How many terms do dental hygiene board members serve? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6

D - answer>>What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? a. 4 b. 6

c. 8 d. 10

C - answer>>Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? a. Past President b. Executive Director BOD c. Governor of FLorida d. President of the CDC

C - answer>>One member of the board must be at least? a. 30 years old b. 40 years old c. 60 years old d. 70 years old

B - answer>>Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered changes within the oral cavity or structures. a. Remediable tasks b. Irremediable tasks c. Reversible tasks d. Irreversible tasks

A - answer>>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. a. Remediable tasks

b. Irremediable tasks c. Reversible tasks d. Irreversible tasks

B - answer>>Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? a. Remediable tasks b. Irremediable tasks c. Reversible tasks d. Irreversible tasks

B - answer>>A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and removes in-office bleaching materials is performing a ___ task. a. Irremediable b. Remediable c. Irreversible d. Reversible

C - answer>>The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an emergency. Which remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform? a. Cementing permanent and temporary crowns with temporary cement b. Removing sutures c. Recementing temporary crowns with temporary cement d. Recementing permanent crowns with temporary cement

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

a. Remediable b. Irremediable c. Reversible d. Irreversible

C - answer>>Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws? a. Dental Hygienist b. Dental Assistant c. Both A and B d. Neither A or B

D - answer>>In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from pro bono work? a. 10% b. 15% c. 20% d. 25%

D - answer>>How many continuing education hours are required for dental hygienists? a. 20 credits annually b. 24 credits annually c. 20 credits biennially d. 24 credits biennially

D - answer>>How many continuing education hours are required for dentists? a. 24 credits annually b. 30 credits annually c. 24 credits biennially d. 30 credits biennially

B - answer>>How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of continuing education? a. 45 minutes b. 50 minutes c. 60 minutes d. None of the above

B - answer>>What is NOT an appropriate topic for continuing education? a. Domestic Violence b. Chemotherapeutic Agents c. Stress Management for the Patient d. Scaling and Root Planning Techniques

D - answer>>Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for continuing education?**** a. Medical Errors b. CPR Refresher Course c. Board Review Seminar d. Board Approved Individual Study

B - answer>>A person holding a dental hygiene license in the State of Florida has been ruled by a court of law that they are delinquent on their child support. The Board of Dentistry has the right to? a. Increase the licensee's CE credits b. Hold or deny their license c. Make licensee perform community service d. Pay extra fines

C - answer>>A patient is referred to a specialist, and at that location the patient also received treatment from the dental hygienist. Who is ultimately responsible? a. The Specialist b. The Dental Hygienist c. The Referring Dentist d. The Owner of the Original Practice

C - answer>>A dentist refers a patient to another dentist due to financial interest. a. It is prohibited b. Can happen only if patient has paid bill in full c. Can happen only of patients interest is in best interest

B - answer>>If a dental hygienist injures a patient, who is primarily responsible? a. The Patient b. The Dentist c. The Dental Hygienist d. The Dental Hygienists Liability Insurance

C - answer>>How often can a person renew their inactive status? a. Once every 6 months b. Once every 12 months c. Biennially (Once every 2 years) d. Only Once

C - answer>>If a licensee becomes suspended for a year or more, a dental professional must inform their patients within: a. One Week b. Two Weeks c. One Month d. Two Months

A - answer>>A dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the procedure to be performed, remains on the premises while the procedures are preformed and approves the work preformed before dismissal. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision

B - answer>>A dentist examines the patient, diagnoses, authorizes the procedure and remains on premises while the procedures are preformed. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision

c. General supervision d. No supervision

C - answer>>A dentist authorizes the procedures which are being carried out but need not be present when the authorized procedures are being preformed. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision

B - answer>>Who defines the levels of supervision? a. ADHA b. Board of Dentistry c. Governor of State d. FDHA

C - answer>>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? a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision

B - answer>>What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for dental hygienists? a. Direct supervision

b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision

C - answer>>A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns with _____. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision

A - answer>>A dental assistant may polish clinical crowns with ____. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision

C - answer>>A dental hygienist may apply topical anesthetic with ___. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision

A - answer>>A dental assistant may apply topical anesthetic with ___. a. Direct supervision

b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision

C - answer>>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? a. Direct b. Indirect c. General d. On the job training

B - answer>>A dental hygienist may place subgingival chlorhexidine with ___. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision

B - answer>>A dental hygienist may marginate restorations with ___. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision

B - answer>>Emergency remediable task may be performed when the patient will be seen by the dentist within ____ day(s).

a. 1 b. 3 c. 7 d. 10

C - answer>>A patient returns to the community after living in another area. The patient wants to return for a prophylaxis. How long does the patient have until he/she is due for a new examination by the doctor? a. 3 months b. 6 months c. 13 months d. 24 months

A - answer>>A dental hygienist performing home care on a patient who is now in an assisted living center is working under which supervision level? a. General b. Direct c. Indirect d. No Supervision

B - answer>>When does the dentist see the patient? a. Before radiographs b. After radiographs c. Before prophylaxis d. After prophylaxis

D - answer>>If a doctor of record is out of town and a patient comes into the office with acute conditions, who can diagnose the patient? a. Office Manager b. Dental Assistant c. Dental Hygienist d. Another Dentist

11, 7, 2, 2 - answer>>The Board of Dentistry has __ members total. __licensed dentists actively participating, __ licensed dental hygienists actively participating, and __ laypersons who are not and have never been dentists, dental hygienists, or related to the dental profession (consumer member)

5 - answer>>How many years of experience must the dentist or hygienist have if on the board? At least ___ years clinical experience preceding he date of her or his appointment to the board.

13 - answer>>Authorization for irremediable tasks under general supervision is valid for ___ months

11, 3, 4 - answer>>Nontraditional ways to earn CE credits include up to___ hours for being an expert witness in the review of a disciplinary case, up to ___ hours for each semester of teaching a course at any ADA accredited school (dental, dental hygiene, or assisting), and up to ___ CE hours for a Board meeting where disciplinary cases are heard

7 - answer>>What is the maximum number of CE's you can receive for doing probono work every biennium?

Analgesia - answer>>Absence of pain without loss of consciousness:

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

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

General anesthesia - answer>>Controlled state of unconsciousness, produced by pharmacologic agent, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including 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:

Direct, indirect - answer>>What are the supervision levels for nitrous oxide? Dental assistant= ____ supervision Dental hygienist= ____ supervision

90 - answer>>A transfer of records should occur within __ days of a dentist's death.

90 - answer>>If a dentist advertises something but forgets to put an expiration date on it then the ad is good for ___ days.

Sterilization - answer>>The process by which ALL forms of life within an environment are totally destroys

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

40, 30 - answer>>How often should sterilizers be monitors? Every __ hours or at least every __ days, whichever comes first

10 - answer>>Change of addresses must be submitted to the Board within ___ days

250 - answer>>The penalty for failure to change address with the Board of Dentistry is a $____ fine

30 - answer>>A dental lab should notify the Board with any change in address within ___ days

3, 12, 35 - answer>>A dental assistant must complete __ months of on-the-job training to receive a radiographer permit. They have ___ months to complete and accredited course to be certified by the ADA. There is a $___ fee for a radiographer permit.

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

Misdemeanor, 1st - answer>>The penalty for using another's license is a ___ in the ___ degree

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

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

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

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

1000 - answer>>DDS practicing 2-6 months without a license- $____ fine and 4 hours risk management

250 - answer>>Hygienist practicing 2-6 months without a license- $___ fine

100, 150 - answer>>DDS fee per CE hour not completed= $___ and $____ for not doing CPR

25, 50 - answer>>Hygienist fee per CE hour not completed= $___ and $___ for not doing CPR

14 - answer>>Any Florida licensed dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this State who is infected with the Hepatitis B virus is required to notify the Board of such in writing no later than ___ days after learning of his or her infection with the Hepatitis B virus.

6 - answer>>Licensees infected must successfully complete an educational program (6 clock hours) approved by the Board which will aid in a better understanding of the disease within ___ months after receiving acknowledgement

24, 72 - answer>>Telephone notification must be accomplished within ___ hours and must be followed up by written notification no later than ___ hours after the barrier technique has been broken for licensees infected by the Hepatitis B virus.

B - answer>>A monitor for Hep B can/does all of the following except:

a) Ask how many gloves are on hand b) Phone or visit office monthly c) Interview office personnel d) Report to the executive director of the BOD within 14 days of visiting

C - answer>>Impression for appliances or models sent to labs must be labeled: a) Biohazardous b) Contaminated c) Treat as Infectious Material

C - answer>>In accepting a license to practice you must consent to: a) A mental exam b) A physical exam c) A handwriting sample

D - answer>>Which of the following are remediable tasks? a) Placing pre-treatment separators b) Selecting bands, archwires, or expansion appliances c) Removing excess cement with non-mechanical hand instruments d) A,B,& C are all remediable tasks

A and C - answer>>What is under general supervision for the RDH? (2 answers) a) Placing sealants b) Cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement

c) Removing sutures d) Marginating restorations

B - answer>>In an emergency what is a violation of the law? a) Recementing a crown if the patient was not pre-examined b) Root planing if the patient has not been pre-examined

C - answer>>What are not acceptable ways to sterilize? a) Steam under pressure b) Chemical c) Radiation d) Ethylene Oxide

A - answer>>In Conscious Sedation the patient must be able to maintain: a) Their own airway b) Their composure c) Nothing is maintained

C - answer>>Which of the following is allowed when an auxiliary is utilizing N2O2? a) Inducing and increasing the flow b) Increasing the flow and turning the unit off c) Monitoring and turning the unit off d) All of the above