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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. a. Dental Hygienist b. Dentist c. Dental Assistant d. Dentistry - Correct answerD ____ 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 - Correct answerB How many terms do dental hygiene board members serve? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6 - Correct answerC What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10 - Correct answerD Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? a. Past President b. Executive Director BOD c. Governor of FLorida d. President of the CDC - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerA Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? a. Remediable tasks b. Irremediable tasks c. Reversible tasks d. Irreversible tasks - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerC In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from pro bono work? a. 10% b. 15%

c. 20% d. 25% - Correct answerD 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 - Correct answerD 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 - Correct answerD 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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerD 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerB

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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerTrue 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 - Correct answerFalse 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 - Correct answerC 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) - Correct answerD 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 - Correct answerA If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly trained in anticonvulsants. True/False - Correct answerTrue Who grants sedation permits? a. Department of Health b. Board of Dentistry

c. NERB d. ADA - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerD Nitrous oxide produces a(n): a. Loss of taste b. Loss of pain c. Altered state of consciousness d. Mental inability of pain pathways - Correct answerC With conscious sedation: a. The patient must be slightly awake b. The patient must be under 100 lbs c. Must not effect physical ability - Correct answerC What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia? a. 20% b. 25% c. 30% d. 35% - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerD 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 - Correct answerF A bronchodilator is needed in the recovery room when preforming sedation in the dental office. True/False - Correct answerTrue Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when preforming sedation in the dental office. True/False - Correct answerFalse 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 - Correct answerC Who owns the patients record or chart? a. Board of Dentistry b. Department of Health c. The patient d. The dentist - Correct answerD 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerA

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 - Correct answerC What is not a serialization process? a. Dry heat b. Autoclave c. Radiation d. Chemical vapor - Correct answerC 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) - Correct answerB 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) - Correct answerC Which personal protective equipment is NOT required? a. Gloves b. Mask c. Eye Protection d. All of the above are required - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerA 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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerC Who defines the levels of supervision? a. ADHA b. Board of Dentistry c. Governor of State d. FDHA - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerC What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for dental hygienists? a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision - Correct answerB A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns with _____. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision - Correct answerC A dental assistant may polish clinical crowns with ____. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision

c. General supervision d. No supervision - Correct answerA A dental hygienist may apply topical anesthetic with ___. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision - Correct answerC A dental assistant may apply topical anesthetic with ___. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision - Correct answerA 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 - Correct answerC A dental hygienist may place subgingival chlorhexidine with ___. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision - Correct answerB A dental hygienist may marginate restorations with ___. a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerA When does the dentist see the patient? a. Before radiographs b. After radiographs c. Before prophylaxis d. After prophylaxis - Correct answerB 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 - Correct answerD 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) - Correct answer11, 7, 2, 2 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. - Correct answer 5 Authorization for irremediable tasks under general supervision is valid for ___ months - Correct answer 13 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 - Correct answer11, 3, 4 What is the maximum number of CE's you can receive for doing probono work every biennium? - Correct answer 7 Absence of pain without loss of consciousness: - Correct answerAnalgesia

The loss of feeling or sensation, especially the loss of sensation of pain: - Correct answerAnesthesia 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: - Correct answerLocal anesthesia 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: - Correct answerGeneral anesthesia What are the supervision levels for nitrous oxide? Dental assistant= ____ supervision Dental hygienist= ____ supervision - Correct answerDirect, indirect A transfer of records should occur within __ days of a dentist's death. - Correct answer 90 If a dentist advertises something but forgets to put an expiration date on it then the ad is good for ___ days. - Correct answer 90 The process by which ALL forms of life within an environment are totally destroys - Correct answerSterilization The destruction of inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses. - Correct answerDisinfection How often should sterilizers be monitors? Every __ hours or at least every __ days, whichever comes first - Correct answer40, 30 Change of addresses must be submitted to the Board within ___ days - Correct answer 10 The penalty for failure to change address with the Board of Dentistry is a $____ fine - Correct answer 250 A dental lab should notify the Board with any change in address within ___ days - Correct answer 30 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. - Correct answer3, 12, 35

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

• Correct answerMisdemeanor The penalty for using another's license is a ___ in the ___ degree - Correct answerMisdemeanor, 1st The penalty for using a suspended/expired license is a ___ in the ___ degree - Correct answerFelony, 3rd The penalty for unlicensed dentistry/practicing outside of scope of practice is a ___ in the ___ degree - Correct answerFelony, 3rd The penalty for the lab not keeping original Rx is a ___ in the ___ degree - Correct answerMisdemeanor, 2nd The penalty for operating as a lab is a ___ in the ___ degree - Correct answerMisdemeanor, 2nd DDS practicing 2-6 months without a license- $____ fine and 4 hours risk management
• Correct answer 1000 Hygienist practicing 2-6 months without a license- $___ fine - Correct answer 250 DDS fee per CE hour not completed= $___ and $____ for not doing CPR - Correct answer100, 150 Hygienist fee per CE hour not completed= $___ and $___ for not doing CPR - Correct answer25, 50 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. - Correct answer 14 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 - Correct answer 6 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. - Correct answer24, 72 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 - Correct answerB Impression for appliances or models sent to labs must be labeled: a) Biohazardous b) Contaminated c) Treat as Infectious Material - Correct answerC In accepting a license to practice you must consent to: a) A mental exam b) A physical exam c) A handwriting sample - Correct answerC 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 - Correct answerD 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 - Correct answerA and C 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 - Correct answerB What are not acceptable ways to sterilize? a) Steam under pressure b) Chemical c) Radiation d) Ethylene Oxide - Correct answerC In Conscious Sedation the patient must be able to maintain: a) Their own airway b) Their composure c) Nothing is maintained - Correct answerA 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 - Correct answerC

What is the definition of a remediable task? a) It is reversible and does not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity and does not cause an increased risk to the patient b) It is irreversible and creates unalterable changes within the oral cavity and does cause an increased risk to the patient - Correct answerA For licensure renewal an RDH needs 24 hours of CE plus: a) CPR certification with defibrillation b) Two hours of domestic violence and CPR certification with defibrillation c) Ethics d) Risk management - Correct answerA A prescription for the services of an RDH must contain: a) A copy of the RDH license certificate b) A copy of the DDS license certificate c) Specific conditions & diagnosis d) A statement of specific services and authorized frequency - Correct answerD Being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety during an illness or use of drugs or narcotics constitutes a: a) Felony b) Misdemeanor c) Grounds for disciplinary action d) No punishment at all - Correct answerC The original Rx for DH services is: a) Put into the patient's chart b) Given to the RDH c) Given to the patient - Correct answerC If a patient moves back into town and want to receive authorized care at the old DDS office, how long after last exam can the authorized care be given without reexamination? a) One year b) 13 months c) 24 months d) 18 months - Correct answerB All of the following are exempt from Chapter 466 except? a) A physician performing intra-oral surgery b) A qualified anesthetist performing a dental operation with a licensed dentist c) Students doing a prophy in a school d) Licensed dentists from other states at FL dental meetings - Correct answerB To administer N2O2 a DDS must be certified in CPR at least: a) Every 12 months

b) At least every 18 months c) At least every 24 months d) At least every 36 months - Correct answerC After having an emergency task performed on him/her, a patient must: a) See the DDS of record in 24 hours b) See a DDS in three days c) Have a treatment plan - Correct answerB In applying for renewal the RDH shall: a) Submit a sworn affidavit listing the date, location, sponsor, subject matter, and the hours of completed education b) Submit a sworn affidavit listing the hours completed c) Submit a sworn affidavit that the RDH took a course d) Submit a sworn affidavit listing the name of the course and the hours completed - Correct answerA A patient of record is a patient that the DDS has: a) Prepared a treatment plan only b) Completed a medical history only c) Done a clinical exam, charted pathological conditions, prepared a treatment plan, and completed a medical history d) Done a clinical exam, charted pathological conditions and completed a medical history - Correct answerC An acceptable course for continued education is: a) DH financial management b) Patient stress management - Correct answerB An unacceptable course for continued education is: a) Organic chemistry b) Nutrition c) Dental office redecorating d) Radiology - Correct answerC Practicing without a valid FL license would constitute a: a) Felony only b) Felony along with a citation c) Misdemeanor d) Grounds for Disciplinary Action - Correct answerA The BOD is composed of ____ hygienists? a) Three b) Seven c) Two d) One - Correct answerC

Root Planing for a hygienist is performed under which supervision? a) Direct b) Indirect c) General - Correct answerB Direct supervision includes dentist's: a) Diagnosis of case b) Authorization of treatment c) Remaining on the premises d) Approval of the treatment given e) All of the above - Correct answerE If the dentist authorizes treatment and is not on premises when treatment is given this is: a) Direct supervision b) Indirect supervision c) General supervision - Correct answerC Dental hygienists are required to take how many hours of continuing credit per biennium? a) 12 + two CPR b) 18 + two CPR c) 24 + two hours CPR d) 24 + hold current CPR - Correct answerD Who appoints the members of the BOD? a) The Senate b) The House of Representatives c) The ADA d) The Governor - Correct answerD If anyone other than the dentist of record treats a patient who must initial the chart? a) The dentist of record b) The hygienist c) The office manager d) The person who gave the treatment - Correct answerD The scope of the dental hygienist's involvement in N2O2 administration is limited to? a) Induction b) Turning it off c) Making adjustments during administration d) Making adjustments during administration & turning it off - Correct answerD Practicing without an active Florida license for dentistry or Dental Hygiene is: a) Felony

b) Misdemeanor - Correct answerA Using the name "dental hygienist " or the initials "RDH" unless the person holds a Florida license is a: a) Felony b) Misdemeanor c) Disciplinary Guideline - Correct answerB The definition of an irremediable task is: a) Irreversible & creates unalterable changes b) Reversible & creates unalterable changes c) Irreversible & creates alterable changes d) Reversible & creates alterable changes - Correct answerA Pharmacists in FL can fill prescriptions of legally licensed dentists for any drugs: a) For dental & medically related cases b) For the practice of dentistry c) Only if there are two dental signatures on the script - Correct answerB In a multi-dentist practice, the patient of record must have: a) A dentist of record, but if the dentist of record does not treat the patient, then the new dentist treating the patient becomes the dentist of record b) More than one dentist of record because of the multi-dentist practice exemption law c) A dentist of record responsible for all treatment - Correct answerC Curettage is performed under which supervision? a) Direct b) Indirect c) General - Correct answerA A dental hygienist or dentist who works in more than one office must: a) Carry his or her license from office to office and display it b) Display the license in the office where the majority of their work is done in a conspicuous place and not take it to the other offices c) Apply for a duplicate license from the BOD d) Display a copy of the license in each office of employment in a conspicuous place with the original in the main office of employment - Correct answerD A script for a dental hygienist to perform services on patients in nursing homes is good for: a) One year b) Two years c) Three years d) 13 months - Correct answerB To provide educational programs in elementary institutions, an RDH needs:

a) Direct supervision b) Indirect supervision c) General supervision d) No supervision - Correct answerD The BOD can limit the number of hygienists in an HRS program to? a) Three b) Five c) Seven d) None of the above. The BOD cannot limit in an HRS institution - Correct answerD A plea of no lo contendre creates: a) A rebuttable presumption of guilt to underlying criminal charges b) A denial of any guilt to the underlying criminal charges c) Has nothing to do with FL St. Law regarding the area of dental hygiene or dentistry - Correct answerA The legislative purpose of Chapter 466 is to: a) Ensure the dentists & hygienists in this state protection b) Ensure the people employed by the dentist legal protection c) Ensure that every dentist & hygienist in the state meets the minimum requirements for safe practice - Correct answerC The correct wording for a non-specialist, limiting his/her practice to orthodontics is: a) Jane Doe, D.D.S., Orthodontist b) Jane Doe, D.M.D., General Dentist , Practice Limited to Orthodontics c) Jane Doe, Dentist, Orthodontist, Limited Practice - Correct answerB The penalty for a dentist who delegates responsibilities to a person who is not qualified is usually: a) Reprimand b) Fine of $ 3,000.00 per offense c) A minimum of six month's suspension - Correct answerC After four years an inactive license becomes: a) Reactivated following payment of a $ 50.00 penalty b) Reactivated following compliance with Board-required continuing education hours c) Null & Void - Correct answerC Which of the following is not allowed? a) The dental hygienists name may be used in any media when accompanied by the dentist's name b) Minimum fees may be stated c) Total substance of advertising statements must be recorded d) The advertising dentist may claim he/she gives superior treatment - Correct answerD

When polishing an amalgam restoration, the dental hygienist may not use: a) Burnisher b) Slow speed rubber cup with tin oxide c) Bristle brush or porte polisher d) Flame burs - Correct answerD When a patient is in discomfort due to the loss of a periodontal dressing, when can the hygienist replace the dressing? a) When the dentist says to b) When the dentist on call is available to be on the premises c) At the time when the dentist of record cannot pre-examine the patient - Correct answerC The board has: a) Full power to discipline a licensee & disciplinary power over an applicant b) Disciplinary power over an applicant but no power to discipline a licensee c) Full discipline over a licensee but no disciplinary power over an applicant - Correct answerC Dental assistants can cement temporary crowns & bridges with temporary cement under: a) Direct supervision/Formal training b) Indirect supervision/Formal training c) General supervision/On the job training d) Direct supervision /On the job training - Correct answerA If an applicant for the Dental Hygiene State Exam fails one portion of the practical he/she is required to take: a) The entire exam over within 13 months b) Continuing education in the area he/she failed c) Only the portion that was failed within 13 months - Correct answerA All patient's records are kept for: a) Four years from the date dentistry began on the patient b) Four years from the date the office was called that the patient was going elsewhere c) Four years from the date of the patient's last appointment - Correct answerC Any licensee or applicant who is a carrier of Hep B must: a) Take the hepatitis vaccine b) Show proof of having taken the vaccine c) Notify the BOD d) Notify the Department of Health - Correct answerC For license renewal an RDH or D.D.S./D.M.D. must have how many hours of domestic violence courses? a) One every third biennium

b) Two every third biennium c) Three every biennium d) Four every biennium - Correct answerB Documentation of CE must be kept for how long? a) Two years b) Three years c) Four years d) Five years - Correct answerC The definition of disinfection is: a) The process by which all forms of life are destroyed b) The destruction of the Hep B bacteria c) The destruction of most pathogenic bacteria while in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses d) The destruction of most viruses in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some bacteria - Correct answerC Can the BOD put a dentist or hygienist in jail? a) Yes b) No - Correct answerB How many times in a biennium can one become inactive, reactive, and inactive again? a) One time b) Two times c) Three times d) Not at all - Correct answerD What can be mixed with N2O2 for inhalation analgesia? a) Only oxygen b) Oxygen & Hydrogen c) Oxygen & Valium d) Epinephrine - Correct answerA Any violations of the rules and laws are reported to the: a) Governor b) BOD c) Department d) Senate - Correct answerC If John Doe comes into the dental office for his first visit and the dentist is out of town can the hygienist give Mr. Doe a prophylaxis? a) Yes b) No - Correct answerB A dentist can employ how many full time hygienists?

a) Two b) Three c) Four d) However many the BOD limits him/her to if they so choose e) However many the Department limits him/her to if they so choose - Correct answerD Before a dental hygienist can monitor nitrous-oxide, he/she must have: a) A current CPR certificate b) 24 hours of dental hygiene school training in N2O2 c) No less than a three day course approved by the Board in N2O2 - Correct answerA A firm or corporation acting as a "dental laboratory" in any way other than defined in Chapter 466 is considered to have committed a: a) Felony of the third degree b) A misdemeanor of the first degree c) A felony of the first degree d) A misdemeanor of the second degree - Correct answerD Obtaining bacteriological cytological (plaque) specimens involving the cutting of tissue and not involving taking endodontic cultures to be examined under a microscope for educational purposes can be done by an RDH under: a) Direct supervision b) Indirect supervision c) General supervision d) Not at all - Correct answerD The time between infection and appearance of HIV antibodies is: a) When false positive results most likely show up b) An unimportant time period c) The window period - Correct answerC Extracted teeth can be rendered _____ by disinfection in order to be returned to the patient. a) Hazardous b) Biohazardous c) Non-biohazardous - Correct answerC Impressions shipped to a dental laboratory are sealed in what? a) Sealed can b) Plastic box c) Impervious container - Correct answerC During a period of suspension a licensee cannot accept what? a) Advice from other licensees b) Help from other dentists/hygienists c) Fees from any capitation party or payment plan - Correct answerC

Which of the following is mandatory by Chapter 64B5? a) Gloves, masks, protective eyewear b) Gloves, masks, lab coats c) Gloves, mask - Correct answerC Autoclaves are to be biologically monitored every: a) 30 hours of operation or every 40 days b) 40 hours of operation or every 30 days c) 20 hours of operation or every 40 days d) 20 hours of operation or every 30 days - Correct answerB After an emergency visit with a dental hygienist when does the patient need to see a D.D.S.? a) In two days b) In three days c) In four days d) In one week - Correct answerB Which of the following tasks cannot be delegated to a hygienist by a dentist in Florida? a) Placing sealants b) Root Planing c) Marginating restorations d) Placing a Class I restoration - Correct answerD A patient of record is designated by all of the following EXCEPT? a) Completed health history b) Completed dental work c) Pathology noted by the dentist d) Completed exam - Correct answerB In the practice of dentistry the BOD may impose: a) A fine only b) A restriction only c) Revocation of a license d) All of the above - Correct answerD Which remediable task for an RDH falls under indirect supervision? a) Applying topical fluoride b) Performing gingival curettage c) Performing root planing d) Removing calculus deposits - Correct answerC Direct supervision includes: a) The dentist diagnoses the problem, remains on the premises, & approves the work

b) The dentist examines the patient, diagnoses the problem, authorizes the treatment, remains on the premises, and approves the work c) The dentist diagnoses the problem and authorizes the work d) The dentist authorizes the work - Correct answerB Disinfection is: a) The process by which all forms of life within an environment are destroyed b) The destruction of all pathogenic bacteria c) The process by which one follows OSHA rules d) The process which allows the potential for infection to remain - Correct answerD A task which is irreversible and will create unalterable changes is: a) An irremediable task b) One done under direct supervision c) A remediable task d) One done under general supervision - Correct answerA The law governing the practice of dentistry in the State of Florida is: a) Chapter 455 b) Chapter 64B5 c) Chapter 466 d) Chapter 120 - Correct answerC How many people need to be qualified for basic life support for conscious sedation? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four - Correct answerB When using nitrous oxide sedation, the dental hygienist is allowed to do what? a) Induce and establish the maintenance level b) Induce and monitor the sedation level c) Make adjustments and turn off the nitrous at the end of the procedure d) Establish the maintenance level and make adjustments and turn off the nitrous at the end of the procedure - Correct answerC A dental hygienist needs how many CE credits every biennium? a) 24 b) 26 c) 24 plus current CPR d) 26 plus 1 hour in domestic violence and current CPR - Correct answerC A written prescription for the services of a dental hygienist is good for? a) 13 months b) 24 months c) 36 months

d) Four years - Correct answerB Which of the following must be on the script for the services of an RDH? a) Statement of previous services b) Dentist's name and business address only c) RDH's license number d) RDH's name only - Correct answerC When should chemical vapor or steam sterilization be monitored? a) 1200 minutes b) 1800 minutes c) 2400 minutes d) 60 days - Correct answerC Using false or forged evidence to obtain a license constitutes: a) A felony b) A misdemeanor c) Grounds for Disciplinary Action d) None of the above - Correct answerA Practicing without an appropriate license is: a) A felony b) A misdemeanor of the first degree c) A grounds for disciplinary action d) A misdemeanor of the second degree - Correct answerA If a dentist has been suspended for over a year, how long before he/she has to notify their patients? a) One week b) One month c) Six months d) One year - Correct answerB If an applicant practices dental hygiene before obtaining a license what action is taken? a) Probation once he/she receives a license b) Revocation of a license once it is received c) The initial application for licensure is denied d) None of the above - Correct answerC If you have been issued a license by the BOD through an error, who is responsible? a) The Dept. b) The BOD c) The licensee d) No one is held responsible - Correct answerC How many CEU's must an RDH who is a full time faculty member have per biennium?