How many years experience must the dentist or hygienist have if on the Board?

5 preceding the date of his/her appointment to the Board

Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for continuing education?

Board Approved Individual Study

In the event that a dentist dies, where do all patient of record files go?

To another Florida licensed dentist

For RDHs, how many hours of didactic ed/clinical experience are required in local anesthesia?

30 hours of didactic; 30 hours of clinical experience

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1
Pt returns after living in another area & wants prophy. How long until he is due for DDS exam?
3 months
6 months
13 months
24 months
2
You have the option to be placed on inactive status if you pay the inactive status fee.
False
True
3
Dentists delegate other dentists
False
True
4
You do not need to submit proof of CE credits unless you are being audited.
True
False
5
Emergency remediable tasks may be performed when pt will be seen by the DDS within ____ days.
two
four
five
three
6
No continuing education credit shall be awarded for participation of less than 25 minutes.
True
False
7
How many years experience must the dentist or hygienist have if on the Board?
2 preceding the date of his/her appointment to the Board
8 preceding the date of his/her appointment to the Board
5 preceding the date of his/her appointment to the Board
3 preceding the date of his/her appointment to the Board
8
In order for a DDS to obtain a conscious sedation permit, ___ didactic hours are required.
20
10
60
30
9
Monitors will perform their duties by making random, on-site visits at least __ for a __period
2x year; 2 year
1x year; 3 years
4x year; 3 year
10
Written report shall be filed with the board within __ days of the mortality or other incident.
90 days
14 days
10 days
30 days
11
Hep B infected licensees will be monitored on a random basis for ___by BoD approved consultants
3 months
1 year
9 months
5 years
12
Dental hygienists can prescribe fluoride or chlorhexidine to a patient of record.
True
False
13
Which is not an appropriate topic for continuing education?
Chemotherapeutic Agents
Stress Management for the Patient
Scaling and Root Planing Techniques
Domestic Violence
14
Change of address must be submitted to the Board within ____ days
14
5
2
10
15
Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for continuing education?
Board Review Seminar
CPR Refresher Course
Board Approved Individual Study
Medical Errors
16
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
4
6
10
8
17
A board approved CE course on HIV and AIDS is required by the first renewal.
True
False
18
In the event that a dentist dies, where do all patient of record files go?
To the Department of Health
To the Governor of Florida
To another Florida licensed dentist
To the Agency Clerk
19
If you take a 10-hour course on HIV/AIDS, remaining 9 hours could count toward CE hours.
True
False
20
How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for?
24 months
6 months
12 months
18 months
21
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
Dental assistant
Neither A & B
Both A & B
Dental hygienist
22
Applyin bleaching solution, activates light, monitor & remove in-office bleaching materials
Reversible
Irremediable
Irreversible
Remediable
23
How many members are on the Board of Dentistry?
11
8
12
10
24
In the event that a dentist dies, how long are the records to be kept?
Turn over to Department of Health
Transfer to another dentist within 60 days
Keep records for four years
Must surrender to individual patients within 30 days
25
The ____ RX is given to the patient, while the ____ should be kept in the patient’s chart.
Copy of the; original
Original; copy of the
26
CPR at a basic support level is required every other biennium.
True
False
27
What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for dental hygienists?
General
None
Direct
Indriect
28
___ people must be present for a DDS to perform conscious sedation
Two
Three
Five
Four
29
When handling soiled instruments which is NOT appropriate?
Use regular examination gloves
Use ultrasonic cleaner (if available)
Wear mask and eyewear
Carry instruments in closed container
30
The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be what type of task?
Reversible
Irremediable
Irreversible
Remediable
31
Use of another’s license results in:
2nd degree misdemeanor
3rd degree felony
1st degree misdemeanor
32
DDS/RDH who administers any form of anesthesia must recertify CPR every _____.
Four years
Three years
Two years
One year
33
(LA) A written report shall be filed with the Board within ____ of the incident.
30 days
48 hours
34
What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia?
30%
35%
25%
20%
35
A pt referred to specialist& at that location also received tx from the DH. Who is responsible?
The specialist
The dental hygienist
The referring dentist
Owner of original practice
36
For RDHs, how many hours of didactic ed/clinical experience are required in local anesthesia?
15 hours of didactic; 20 hours of clinical education
25 hours of didactic; 25 hours of clinical experience
10 hours of didactic; 10 hours of clinical experience
30 hours of didactic; 30 hours of clinical experience
37
Process by which ALL forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed
Sterilization
Disinfection
38
Loss of sensation of pain in a specific area of the body; no loss of consciousness
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Conscious sedation
General anesthesia
39
One member of the board must be at least:
60 years old
40 years old
70 years old
30 years old
40
A hygienist may not be excused from CE requirements due to a hardship.
True
False
41
Nitrous oxide produces a(n):
Mental ability of pain pathways
Loss of pain
Altered state of consciousness
Loss of taste
42
How many CE hours are required for dentists?
24 credits annually
30 credits annually
24 credits biennially
30 credits biennially
43
If a dental hygienist injures a patient, who is primarily responsible?
The dental hygienist
The patient
The dental hygienist's liability insurance
The dentist
44
Intraoral tx tasks; irreversible, create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or structures
Reversible
Irreversible
Irremediable
Remediable
45
___ people must be present for a dentist to perform general sedation on a patient
Three
Five
Four
Two
46
A dental assistant may apply topical anesthetic under ____ supervision.
Direct
Indirect
None
General
47
Who defines rules on training, certification, limits of use, & mechanism to ensure compliance?
Board of Dentistry
The Governor of Florida
48
A lab not keeping the original RX results in:
1st degree misdemeanor
3rd degree felony
2nd degree misdemeanor
49
When does the dentist see the patient?
Before prophy
Before radiographs
After radiographs
After prophy
50
A bronchodilator is needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in the dental office.
False
True
51
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve?
2
4
6
3
52
DDS out of the country & calls office to authorize procedure on pt, what supervision is this?
None
General
Indirect
Direct
53
Who of the following are required to take CE credits?
All the above
Dentist servicing as FT faculty at a D, DH, or DA school
Dentist enrolled in a FT post graduate specialty training
Practicing dentist or hygienist
54
Authorization for remediable tasks under general supervision is valid for
24 months
13 months
36 months
12 months
55
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of continuing education?
60 minutes
45 minutes
None of the above
50 minutes
56
Can a dentist/hygienist accept fees during a suspension period?
Yes
No
57
Intraoral tx tasks; reversible, do not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity
Irremediable
Reversible
Remediable
Irreversible
58
Loss of feeling or sensation, especially loss of sensation of pain
Analgesia
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Deep sedation
59
How many licensed dentists make up the Board of Dentistry?
4
7
6
5
60
Pt must be notified immediately if a barrier technique is broken by a Hep B infected licensee.
True
False
61
If the dentist is terminated, how long does he/she have to notify their patients?
15 days
30 days
60 days
45 days
62
A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from the dentist, and a tx plan is considered:
Patient in waiting
Deeded patient
Documented patient
Patient of record
63
An x-ray machine must be repaired by a licensed technician who has radiology credentials
False
True
64
Healing art concerned with the exam, diagnosis, tx plan, care of oral conditions
Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Dental assistant
65
Ethylene glycol is NOT a form of sterilization
False
True
66
How long must a patient’s record remain in the same office?
Four years from patient's last appointment
Two years from patient's last appointment
One year from patient's last appointment
Ten years from patient's last appointment
67
If there are multiple DDSs seeing a patient & no DDS of record, who is the DDS of record?
The dentist the patient chooses
The owner of the practice
The dentist who last gave the patient an exam
68
Unlicensed dentistry/practice outside the scope of practice results in:
2nd degree misdemeanor
3rd degree felony
1st degree misdemeanor
69
The Board of Dentistry does not designate remediable and delegable tasks.
True
False
70
BoD has responsibility of protecting the public from DDS/RDH who present danger to the public.
False
True
71
When are licensees excused from CE?
Never
For the first four years following licensure
For a grace period of six months following the renewal date
In the first biennium of licensure
72
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take?
Personnel Management
Organization or Design of the office
Patient Stress Management
Practice Management
73
Dentists & hygienists on the Board must remain in clinical practice while appointed to board.
True
False
74
Using the name RDH or “dental hygienist” if not licensed is a ______.
Misdemeanor
Felony
75
If a license becomes suspended for a year or more pts must be informed within:
One month
Two weeks
Two months
One week
76
If 40 hours of CE are taken in one biennium, the remaining can count towards the next biennium
False
True
77
The dentist is responsible to ensure the license is being displayed, not the hygienist.
False
True
78
What equipment should be present in ER/recovery rooms when using sedation?
All the above
Oxygen tank
Defibrillator
BP cuff
79
A licensee can choose to become inactive at any time.
False
True
80
Isopropyl alcohol is a form of disinfectant
False
True
81
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is not required?
Eye protection
All of the above are required
Gloves
Mask
82
The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is:
Sterilization takes two times as long
Both kill most bacteria,only sterilizing inactivates viruses
Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection
Can sterilize everything, but may be contraind. w/ chemicals
83
At least two hours of CE on medical errors prevention is required.
True
False
84
Eye protection is recommended but not mandatory
False
True
85
Operating as a lab results in:
1st degree misdemeanor
3rd degree felony
2nd degree misdemeanor
86
Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in the dental office
True
False
87
If you are a DDS/RDH teaching or student enrolled in an accredited program - NOT EXEMPT from CE
True
False
88
An expired or suspended license results in:
2nd degree misdemeanor
1st degree misdemeanor
3rd degree felony
89
Board does not find licensees infected with the Hep B virus present danger to the public
False
True
90
A dentist refers a patient to another dentist due to a financial interest.
Can only happen if pt's interest is in the best interest
Can only happen is pt has paid in full
It is prohibited
91
Who appoints Board of Dentistry members?
Past president
Executive director of the Board
President of the CDC
Governor of Florida
92
Should an RDH keep her license displayed at the main office, part time office or both offices?
Both
Part-time
Main
93
What is a dental hygienist allowed to do in regards to nitrous oxide?
B and C only
Monitor/adjust
Turn it off
Turn it on
94
Who grants sedation permits?
ADA
NERB
Board of Dentistry
Department of Health
95
The dentist of record shall be primarily responsible regardless of who provides treatment.
True
False
96
Two hours of CE on domestic violence is required every biennium.
False
True
97
Which is not a sterilization process?
Autoclave
Radiation
Chemical vapor
Dry heat
98
Who owns the patient's record/chart?
Board of Dentistry
Department of Health
The dentist
The patient
99
Can an RDH repair an x-ray machine?
Yes
No
100
Rendering of edu, preventive & therapeutic dental services &related extra oral services
Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
101
Any CRDH administering LA must notify Board in writing within __ of any adverse occurrence.
10 days
7 days
48 hours
24 hours
102
If the dentist is suspended, how long does he/she have to notify their patients?
45 days
15 days
30 days
60 days
103
Absence of pain without the loss of consciousness
Local anesthesia
Anesthesia
Conscious sedation
Analgesia
104
Which is not consistent with the CDC recommendations of use?
Washing prosthodontic appliances w/soap&water before pt uses
10 hour soak heat sensitive instruments in chemical solution
Scrubbing instruments w/soap & water before sterilization
105
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
Irremediable
Remediable
Irreversible
Reversible
106
Who defines the levels of supervision?
Governor of State
FDHA
ADHA
Board of Dentistry
107
Any DDS must notify the Board in writing within ___ hours of any mortality or other incident
12 hours
48 hours
24 hours
72 hours
108
How many lay persons not related to the dental profession make up the Board of Dentistry?
0
1
2
3
109
How long should you keep receipts, etc. as necessary document completion of CE courses?
10 years
4 years
8 years
2 years
110
If the primary dentist is out of town, who can diagnose and tx plan a patient?
RDH
CDA
Another DDS
111
In an emergency when the dentist is out, which remediable task is the RDH/CDA able to perform?
Removing sutures
Recementing permanent crowns with temporary cement
Cementing permament and temporary crowns with temporary
Recementing temporary crowns with temporary cement
112
Any Hep B infected DDS/RDH must notify BoD in writing _____ after learning of infection
30 days
10 days
60 days
14 days
113
In a %, what is the highest amount of CE credits that can be completed from pro bono work?
15%
25%
20%
10%
114
Dentists MUST have CPR training every ______ and resuscitative equipment in good working order.
Three years
Two years
Four years
One year
115
The max number of CE credits you can receive for doing pro bono work is ____ every biennium.
7
5
10
6
116
The Board’s Executive Director and the local county health department must also be informed.
False
True
117
The dentist’s business address and license number must be included on a prescription
False
True
118
How many CE hours are required for dental hygienists?
24 credits annually
24 credits biennially
20 credits annually
20 credits biennially
119
How many licensed, actively practicing dental hygienists make up the Board of Dentistry?
0
1
3
2
120
What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride gel?
The dentist's license number
The expiration date written on the script
The RDH's license number
The instructions for patient use
121
Makes guidelines & rules for contaminants pertaining to blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids
Board of Dentistry
Centers for Disease Control
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Health
122
An RDH has been ruled by a court as delinquent on child support. The BOD has the right to ____.
Increase the licensee's CE credits
Hold or deny their license
Make licensee perform community service
Pay extra fines
123
How often can a person renew their inactive status?
Once every 12 months
Once every 6 months
Biennially
Only once
124
Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
Giving his friend an RX for pain killers
All of the above
Writing within the scope of dentistry
Writing an RX for a patient who has a sinus infection
125
If the DDS uses anesthesia in his office, staff has to be properly trained in anticonvulsants.
True
False

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