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Florida Laws & Rules (Dental Exam
ADEX CDCA) QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS!!!
Dentistry - CORRECT 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
Dental Hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER -the rendering of educational,
preventative, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services
Governor of Florida - CORRECT ANSWER -Who appoints the board of dentistry
members?
Irremediable tasks - CORRECT ANSWER -Intraoral treatment tasks which are
irreversible and create unaltered changes within the oral cavity
Remediable tasks - CORRECT 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
Irremediable - CORRECT ANSWER -Applying topical with jet spray is what type
of task?
Remediable - CORRECT ANSWER -A dental hygienist who applies bleaching
solution, activates light source, monitors and removes in office bleaching materials is performing a ______ task
Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement - CORRECT ANSWER -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?
Irremediable - CORRECT ANSWER -The use of a laser or laser type device is
considered to be what type of task?
Dental hygienists & assistants - CORRECT ANSWER -Who may perform
emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
50 min - CORRECT ANSWER -How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of
continuing education?
Chemotherapeutic agents - CORRECT ANSWER -What is not an appropriate
topic for continuing education?
Board approved individual study - CORRECT ANSWER -What is an appropriate
educational activity or topic for continuing education?
Pt stress management - CORRECT ANSWER -What is an example of a CE a
dental hygienist would take?
1st biennium of licensure - CORRECT ANSWER -When are licensees excused
from CE?
Practicing hygienist or dentist - CORRECT ANSWER -Who of the following are
required to take CE credits?
Writing within the scope of dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER -Which of the
following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
False - CORRECT ANSWER -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
True - CORRECT ANSWER -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
Dental license # - CORRECT ANSWER -What must be included in a prescription
for a prescription strength fluoride gel?
True - CORRECT ANSWER -If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her
staff has to be properly trained in anticonvulsants. T/F
Board of Dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER -Who grants sedation permits?
Eye Wear - CORRECT ANSWER -Which personal protective equipment is not
required? Washing prosthodontic appliances with soap and water before giving to patient -
CORRECT ANSWER -What is not consistent with the CDC recommendations?
Hold or deny license - CORRECT ANSWER -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?
Referring dentist - CORRECT ANSWER -A patient is referred to a specialist, and
at that location, the patient also received treatment from the hygienist. Who is ultimately responsible?
This can happen only if the patient's interest is in the best interest - CORRECT
ANSWER -A dentist refers a patient to another dentist due to financial interest
Dentist - CORRECT ANSWER -If a dental hygienist injures a patient, who is
primarily responsible?
Direct supervision - CORRECT ANSWER -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
indirect supervision - CORRECT ANSWER -A dentist examines the patient,
diagnoses, authorizes the procedure and remains on premises while the procedures are performed
General supervision - CORRECT ANSWER -A dentist authorizes the procedures
but need not be present with the procedure is being performed
Board of Dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER -Who defines the levels of
supervision?
General Supervision - CORRECT 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?
Indirect - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the supervision level for making
bleaching trays for dental hygienist?
General - CORRECT ANSWER -A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns
with what level of supervision?
Direct - CORRECT ANSWER -A dental assistant may polish clinical crowns with
General - CORRECT ANSWER -A dental hygienist may apply topical anesthetic
with
Direct - CORRECT ANSWER -A dental assistant may apply topical anesthetic
with
General - CORRECT 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?
Indirect - CORRECT ANSWER -A dental hygienist may place subgingival
chlorhexidine with
Indirect - CORRECT ANSWER -A dental hygienist may marginate restorations
with
General - CORRECT ANSWER -A dental hygienist performing home care on a
patient who is now in an assisted living center is working under which supervision level
After radiographs - CORRECT ANSWER -When does the dentist see the patient
Another dentist - CORRECT ANSWER -If a doctor of record is out of town and a
patient comes to the office with acute conditions, who can diagnose the patient?
Analgesia - CORRECT ANSWER -Absence of pain without loss of
consciousness
Anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWER -The loss of feeling or sensation, especially
the loss of sensation of pain
Local anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWER -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
General Anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWER -Controlled state of
unconsciousness, produced by pharmacologic agent, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including the inability to independently maintain
All of these: placing pre-treatment separators; selecting bands, arch wires, or expansion appliances; removing excess cement with non-mechanical hand instruments -
CORRECT ANSWER -Which of the following are remediable tasks?
Placing sealants & removing sutures - CORRECT ANSWER -What is under
general supervision for RDH?
Root planing if pt hasn't been pre-examined - CORRECT ANSWER -In an
emergency, what is a violation of the law?
maintain own airway - CORRECT ANSWER -In conscious sedation, the patient
must be able to:
Monitoring and turning the unit off - CORRECT ANSWER -Which of the following
is allowed when an auxiliary is utilizing N2O2? It is reversible and does not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity and does
not cause an increased risk to the patient - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the
definition of a remediable task?
CPR certification with defib - CORRECT ANSWER -For licensure renewal an
RDH needs 24 hours of CE plus:
A statement of specific services and authorized frequency - CORRECT
ANSWER -A prescription for the services of an RDH must contain
Grounds for disciplinary action - CORRECT ANSWER -Being unable to practice
with reasonable skill and safety during an illness or use of drugs/narcotics is a
Given to the patient - CORRECT ANSWER -The original Rx for DH services is
A qualified anesthetist performing a dental operation with a licensed dentist -
CORRECT ANSWER -All of the following are exempt from chapter 466 except
See a DDS within 3 days - CORRECT ANSWER -After having an emergency
task performed on him/her, a patient must Submit a sworn affidavit listing the date, location, sponsor, subject matter, and hours of
completed education - CORRECT ANSWER -In applying for renewal, the RDH
shall
Completed a clinical exam, charted pathological conditions, prepared a treatment plan,
and completed medical history - CORRECT ANSWER -A patient of record is a
patient that the DDS has
Dental office redecorating - CORRECT ANSWER -An unacceptable CE is
Felony - CORRECT ANSWER -Practicing without a valid Fl license would
constitute a
Indirect - CORRECT ANSWER -Root planning for a dental hygienist is performed
under which supervision
Governor - CORRECT ANSWER -Who appoints BoD?
Person who gave the tx - CORRECT ANSWER -If anyone other than the dentist
of record treats a patient, who must initial the chart?
making adjustments & turning it off - CORRECT ANSWER -The scope of dental
hygienist involvement in N2O2 administration is limited to
for the practice of dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER -Pharmacists in Fl can fill
prescriptions of legally licensed dentists for any drug
dentist of record responsible for all tx - CORRECT ANSWER -In a multi-dentist
practice, the patient of record must have
direct - CORRECT ANSWER -curettage is performed under which supervision
Display a copy of the license in each office in a conspicuous place with the original in
the main office of employment - CORRECT ANSWER -A dental hygienist or
dentist who works in more than one office must
No supervision - CORRECT ANSWER -To provide educational programs in
elementary institutions, an RDH needs
The BoD cannot limit in an HRS institution - CORRECT ANSWER -The BoD can
limit the number of hygienists in an HRD program to
A rebuttable presumption of guilts to underlying criminal charges - CORRECT
ANSWER -A plea of no lo contender creates
However many the BoD limits them to - if they choose to do so - CORRECT
ANSWER -A dentist can employ how many full time hygienists?
CPR certificate - CORRECT ANSWER -Before a dental hygienist can monitor
N2O2, they must have
Misdemeanor 2nd Degree - CORRECT ANSWER -A firm or corporation acting
as a 'dental lab' in any way other than defined in ch 466 has
Not at all - CORRECT ANSWER -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
Window Period - CORRECT ANSWER -The time between infection and
appearance of HIV antibodies is known as
Non biohazard - CORRECT ANSWER -Extracted teeth can be rendered _____
by disinfection in order to be returned to the patient
Impervious container - CORRECT ANSWER -Impressions shipped to a lab are
sealed in what
Fees from any capitation party or payment plan - CORRECT ANSWER -During a
period of suspension, a licensee cannot accept what
Gloves & mask - CORRECT ANSWER -PPE is mandatory by chapter 64B5?
Placing class I restoration - CORRECT ANSWER -Which of the following cannot
be delegated to a hygienist by a dentist in Fl
Completed dental work - CORRECT ANSWER -A patient of record is designated
by all the following except
Fine, restriction, revocation of license - CORRECT ANSWER -In the practice of
dentistry, the BoD may impose
RDH license # - CORRECT ANSWER -What must be on the script for the
services of an RDH
Felony - CORRECT ANSWER -Using false or forged evidence to obtain a license
constitutes
initial app for licensure denied - CORRECT ANSWER -If an applicant practices
dental hygiene before obtaining a license, what action is taken
The licensee - CORRECT ANSWER -If you have been issued a license by the
BoD through an error, who is responsible? 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER -Where is a hygienist allowed to work?
Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing fastening devices -
CORRECT ANSWER -Which of the following constitutes an emergency
remediable task?
Infected with the hep-B virus surface antigen and hep-B e-antigen - CORRECT
ANSWER -Being sero-positive for HBSAG means that
The time when the reliability of any negative results can be diminished - CORRECT
ANSWER -The window period is
Exposed to a chemical agent - CORRECT ANSWER -All heat sensitive
instruments must be A qualified anesthetist giving anesthesia under supervision of a Fl licensed dentist -
CORRECT ANSWER -All of the following are exempt from chapter 466 except
Dept of Health - CORRECT ANSWER -If someone violates chapter 466 and
64B5, who should it be reported to?
In the home of an ambulatory patient - CORRECT ANSWER -In which of the
following settings may a hygienist NOT perform her duties
Contour ortho bands - CORRECT ANSWER -Which of the following can a
hygienist NOT perform
When they are teaching full time in a school of dental hygiene - CORRECT
ANSWER -When is a hygienist exempt from CE courses
Assistant & hygienist - CORRECT ANSWER -Who can remove sutures
Can be suspended until they follow the order from the board - CORRECT
ANSWER -If patient reports drug or alcohol abuse to the board and the dentist
refuses to be tested
Provide authorized fluoride rinse programs - CORRECT ANSWER -What can an
RDH do without supervision
Indirect - CORRECT ANSWER -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
No supervision necessary - CORRECT ANSWER -OHI can be given by an RDH
under what supervision
Remove calculus, accretions, or stain above (or below) the gumline - CORRECT
ANSWER -A dental assistant is not allowed to
All of these --> ADA or ADHA, hospitals approved by US dept of edu, or dental school
accredited by the ADA commission on dental accreditation - CORRECT
ANSWER -CE's can be taken through
All of these --> dept of health, dept of juvenile justice, dept of child and family services -
CORRECT ANSWER -There no limit on the number of auxiliaries:
Applying sealants - CORRECT ANSWER -A hygienist can ask an assistant to
help perform which of the following
False - CORRECT ANSWER -In order to prescribe chlorhexidine or fl rinse, a
dentist must hold a dispensing permit - T/F
Deep sedation - CORRECT ANSWER -Which of the following is a controlled
state of depressed consciousness
For the first renewal - CORRECT ANSWER -HIV/AIDs course must be taken
when?
Publisher's name - CORRECT ANSWER -When presenting a CE, one does not
have to keep documentation of
Review the number of reminder calls made that day - CORRECT ANSWER -A
hepatitis monitor is not required to
Radiographs - CORRECT ANSWER -A patient of record must have all the
following except
Place sutures - CORRECT ANSWER -An auxiliary may perform all the following
in an emergency without pre-exam from dentist except
Fees - CORRECT ANSWER -Peer review contains all except:
No - CORRECT ANSWER -Does CPR count towards CE requirements?
Suspension / Revocation of License - CORRECT ANSWER -If you don't keep the
work order / rx forms for 4 years, what happens?
Professional journals NOT the public - CORRECT ANSWER -Dental labs can
advertise to what?
Yes - CORRECT ANSWER -Can a lab tech make a mouthguard?
Full Time - CORRECT ANSWER -To have a teaching permit & do faculty
practice you must work how long? Teach - yes
Faculty Practice - NO - CORRECT ANSWER -If you fail licensing exam 3x, you
can still do what, but not what?
456 - CORRECT ANSWER -Fl Statutues
LAW that governs dept of health
466 - CORRECT ANSWER -Dental Practice Act - Fl Statutes
Law that governs practice of dentistry in Fl
64B5 - CORRECT ANSWER -Fl Admin Code
RULES enforced by the BoD
No SRP or Gingival Curettage - CORRECT ANSWER -What are hygienists not
allowed to do under general supervision for non-ambulatory pts?
Dept of Health - CORRECT ANSWER -Who gives the actual license?
No - CORRECT ANSWER -Can you do research for CE?
Prohibited - CORRECT ANSWER -Practice in a private sector is ___________
when on military status
Delinquent - CORRECT ANSWER -Fail to renew license or elect inactive status
before license expires shall be what status name?
Void - CORRECT ANSWER -Fail to renew before expiration of licensure cycle
ins which the licensee became delinquent shall _______ the license
