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1. How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry ANS 11
2. How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry ANS 2
3. How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry

ANS 7

4. How many years of clinical experience must a board member have ANS 5
5. T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment. ANS: True
6. How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry ANS 4
7. What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve

ANS: True

12. Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks ANS The Board of Dentistry
13. The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months ANS 13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the dentist
14. Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or structures : irremediable tasks
15. Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral cavity or structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the

patient. : remediable tasks

16. Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task ANS Irreme- diable
17. Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching materials is an example of which type of task ANS remediable
18. Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist pre- sent ANS re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent)

23. CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include:: - CPR each biennium

• 2 hours - medical errors prevention
• 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium
• Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal

24. Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a disciplinary case ANS 11
25. Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at an ADA accredited school ANS 3
26. UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where disciplinary cases are heard ANS 4
27. What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work ANS 7 (30% of required hours per biennium)
28. Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years ANS 30
29. How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit ANS 50
30. How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit ANS 25
31. T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time.

ANS: True

32. Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE ANS Chemotherapeutic agents
33. What IS an appropriate education topic for CE credit ANS Board Approved Individual Study
34. Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take ANS Patient Stress Management
35. When are licensees excused from CE ANS In the first biennium of licensure
36. Dental hygienists are exempt from CE when:: - first biennium of licensure

• enrolled full-time in dental academic program
• serving as full-time faculty of a dental program

37. How long should you keep receipts, vouchers, or certificates as necessary documentation of CE courses ANS 4 years
38. T/F - you do not have to submit proof of CE credits unless you are audit- ed. ANS: True
39. T/F - If a dentist or hygienist takes 10 hours on HIV/AIDS course, the remaining 9 hours could count toward their required CE's for licensure renew- al. ANS: True
40. T/F - If 40 hours are taken during one licensing biennium, then the extra hours can count toward renewal during the next biennium ANS False

43. Who defines the rules for prescriptions, training, certifications, use, and compliance of dentists who give meds or anesthesia ANS Florida Board of Den- tistry
44. Can a hygienist PRESCRIBE fluoride or CHX to a patient of record ANS NO! prescribing is done by the dentist, only. Hygienists can recommend.
45. T/F - the original Rx is given to the patient and a copy is kept in their chart. ANS: True
46. A dentist may only write a prescription when it pertains to .. ANS the scope of dentistry
47. How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for ANS 24 months (2 years)
48. What MUST be included in a prescription for prescription-strength fluoride gel ANS Dentist's license number
49. The absence of pain without loss of consciousness: Analgesia
50. The loss of feeling and sensation, specifically pain: Anesthesia
51. The loss of sensation of pain in a specific area without causing loss of consciousness: Local Anesthesia
52. A controlled state of UNCONSCIOUSNESS, which includes the inability to respond purposefully or maintain an open airway. Parenteral routes: General Anesthesia
53. Same as general anesthesia except it includes parenteral and enteral routes: Deep sedation

54. A depressed level of consciousness where patient still maintains ability to control airways and respond to physical stimulation: conscious sedation
55. A child/pediatric patient is defined by anyone under the age of or is special needs and limits one or more major area of life ANS 18
56. A dentist or hygienist that administers any form of anesthesia must have what ANS CPR for health professionals or advanced cardiac life support approved by the ADA, and renewed every 2 years
57. What is required from a hygienist to be able to deliver local anesthesia ANS - $35 permit fee

• transcripts that reflect a minimum of 30 didactic and 30 clinical hours
• certified copy of diploma or certificate
• proof of accepted cert in CPR or ACLS

58. Anesthesia permit holders must do what if there is a change in location for use of the permit ANS Inform the board office in writing PRIOR to changes
59. T/F - If the dentist uses anesthesia in his/her office, the staff must be properly trained in anticonvulsants. ANS: True

• suction and backup suction (tonsil suction and catheters)

69. What is required to be in a recovery room of a sedated child patient ANS - suction and backup suctions

• postive pressure oxygen
• adequate lighting
• adequate size for emergency access
• situated so patient can be observed by dentist of office team member at all times

70. Equipment that must be in operatory after child conscious sedation:: - positive pressure O2 system w/ full face mask

• airways
• BP cuff and stethoscope
• suctions and catheters
• pulse oximeter
• scale
• thermometer

71. Emergency equipment that must be present for child conscious sedation: - IV setup

• syringes

• tourniquet and tape
• defibrillator

72. The following drugs must be accessible from operatory or recovery room:- : - epinephrine

• atropine
• lidocaine
• narcotic antagonist
• antihistamine
• corticosteroid
• nitroglycerine

73. Who grants sedation permits ANS Board of dentistry
74. Any dentist practicing in FL must notify the BOD in writing by registered mail, post-marked within how many hours, of any mortality or other incident occurring in out pt facilities ANS 48 hours
75. A complete written report of mortality or other incident must be filed with the BOD within how many days of the incident ANS 30 days
76. A dental hygienest under supervision may administer local anes- thesia to a non-sedated pt older than 15YO if they meet the criteria outlined in the laws manual ANS Unable!!! The pt MUST be at least 18YO for a hygienist to administer local

ANS: True

84. T/F - Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in a dental office ANS false
85. Who is primarily responsible for pt records regardless of who provides tx ANS The dentist
86. T/F - Tx rendered by someone else in the office must be noted by name or initial. ANS: True
87. T/F - If there is no noted dentist of record, it is assumed to be the owner of the practice. ANS: True
88. A pt who has received x-rays, an exam from the dentist, and a tx plan is considered to be.... ANS A pt of record
89. Records may be transferred ONLY with the consent of the pt ANS - Written consent
90. What minimum items must be included on a pt's record ANS - Med Hx

• pt Hx
• exam results
• tx plan

91. Within how many days of a dentist's death must all pt records be trans- ferred to another FL licensed dentist

ANS Advertising

101. A dental advertisement must include:: Dentist info: name, location, phone, license #
102. Who assumes total responsibility for a dental advertisement ANS the dentist
103. If a dentist advertises something but forgets to put an expiration, the deal is good for ANS 90 Days
104. The purpose of advertising is to... ANS allow public access to information which provides a sufficient basis to make an informed decision
105. What type of advertising is prohibited ANS In person and telephone ads
106. Dental ads may NOT be/contain.. ANS - false, deceptive, misleading

• laudatory statements
• intent to create false expectations
• comparisons to other practices
• representations to mislead an ordinarily prudent person
• intent to appeal to a person's fears

107. T/F - A dental hygienist may NOT represent that he/she is negative for HIV and AIDS ANS: True - you cannot say this bc any minimal risk creates fear with the public
108. What must an HIV/AIDS-negative representation say ANS "This negative HIV test cannot guarantee that I am currently free of HIV."