How long must a patient’s record remain in the same office?

Four years from patient's last appointment

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

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 not consistent with the CDC recommendations of use?

Washing prosthodontic appliances w/soap&water before pt uses

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

Board Approved Individual Study

When are licensees excused from CE?

In the first biennium of licensure

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

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