Stuvia Q&As Flashcards
1
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Who appoints the board of dentistry members?
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Governor of Florida
2
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Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity and cause an increased risk to the patient
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Irremediable tasks
3
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Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increase risk to the patient
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Remediable tasks
4
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Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
A
Irremediable
5
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A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and removes in office bleaching materials is what task?
A
Remediable
6
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The practicing dentist is out of country and a patient comes into the office with an emergency… what remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
A
Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement
7
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The use of a laser or type device is considered to be what type of task?
A
Irremediable
8
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Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
A
Dental hygienists and assistants
9
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How many minutes are equivalent to one hour CE?
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50 mins
10
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Is chemotherapeutic agents an appropriate educational activity or topic for CE?
A
No
11
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What is an appropriate educational activity or topic for CE?
A
Board approved individual study
12
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What is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take?
A
Patient stress management
13
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When are licensees excused from CE?
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1st biennium of licensure
14
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Who of the following are required to take CE credits?
A
Practicing hygienist or dentist
15
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Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
A
Writing within the scope of dentistry
16
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If 40 hours of CE are taken in 1 biennium, the remaining hours taken can count towards renewal requirements for the next biennium?
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False
17
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A dentist or hygienist takes a 10 hour HIV/AIDS course. The remaining 9 hours could count for the remaining 24 or 30 hours required for licensure renewal?
A
True
18
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What must be included in a prescription for an rx strength fluoride gel?
A
Dental license #
19
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If a dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly trained in anticonvulsants?
A
True
20
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Who grants sedation permits?
A
Board of dentistry
21
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A dental hygienist under the _____ supervision of a dentist may administer LA, including intraoral block anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a non-sedated patient who is 15 or older if they meet criteria outlined in the laws manual
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NO- cannot do this at all
22
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Nitrous oxide produces:
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Altered state of mind
23
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With conscious sedation, it must not affect what?
A
Patients physical ability
24
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What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia?
A
30%
25
Which equipment should be present in the ER/recovery rooms when using sedation?
ALL OF THESE- oxygen tank, EKG machine, defibrillator, thermometer, and BP cuff
26
Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in the dental office. T or F
False
27
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
11
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How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
2
29
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
7
30
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have?
5
31
The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment?
True
32
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve in the board of dentistry?
4 year terms
33
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
10
34
One member of the board must be at least how old?
60 y/o
35
Remediable tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient?
True- only those defined by the rule or law
36
Irremediable tasks may not be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law?
True
37
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks?
Board of Dentistry
38
The authorization of irremediable tasks under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months?
24
39
Fabricating temporary crowns or bridges intra-orally which shall not include an adjustment of occlusion to the appliance or existing dentition is what type of supervision?
Direct supervision
40
Securing or unsecuring an arch wire by attaching or removing the fastening device… is what type of task?
Emergency remediable task
41
Removing or re-cementing properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance is what type of task?
Emergency remediable task
42
466 legislative purpose and intent
Ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed
43
All licensed dental hygienist in this state of Florida required to notify the board of dentistry of an address change within _____ following an address change
10 days
44
What is not a sterilization process?
Radiation or wiping down with alcohol
45
The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is
Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection
46
In the event that the dentist dies, where do all patients of record files go?
To another licensed FL dentist
47
Who own the patient records or chart?
Dentist
48
A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from the dentist and treatment plan is considered:
Patient of record
49
What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia?
30%
50
When handling soiled instruments, what’s not appropriate?
Using regular exam gloves
51
Who would be the enforcement of making guidelines and rules for contaminants pertaining to blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids?
CDC
52
Which personal protective equipment is required?
Eye wear, masks, gloves
53
Is washing prosthodontic appliances with soap and water before giving to a patient consistent with CDC recommendations?
No
54
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
Hold or deny license
55
A patient is referred to a specialist, and at the location, the patient also received treatment from the hygienist, who is ultimately responsible?
The referring dentist
56
A dentist refers a patient to another dentist due to financial interest
This can happen only if the patient’s interest is in the best interest
57
If a dental hygienist injures a patient, who is primarily responsible?
Dentist
58
What is direct supervision?
The DDS diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the procedure to he performed, remains on the premises while the procedure is performed, and approves the work performed before dismissal
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What is indirect supervision?
The dentist authorizes the procedure and remains on premises while the procedures are performed
60
What is general supervision?
The dentist authorizes the procedure but need to be present while the procedure is being performed
61
If the dentist is out of country and calls his office to instruct his staff to do a procedure on a patient, what supervision is this?
General supervision
62
What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for dental hygienist?
General
63
A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns with what level of supervision?
General
64
A dental assistant may polish clinical crowns with what type of supervision?
Direct
65
A dental hygienist may apply topical anesthetic with what type of supervision?
General
66
A dental assistant may apply topical anesthetic with what type of supervision?
Direct
67
If a hygienist is in a non-health access setting and a patient is in need of sealants, the hygienist must perform sealants under what supervision?
General
68
A dental hygienist may place subgingival chx with what type of supervision?
General
69
A dental hygienist may marginate restorations with what type of supervision?
Indirect
70
A dental hygienist performing home care on a patient who is now in an assisted living center is working under which supervision level?
General
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When does the dentist see the patient?
After X-rays
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If a doctor of record is out of town and a patient comes to the office with acute conditions, who can diagnose the patient?
Another dentist
73
What is analgesia?
Absence of pain without loss of consciousness
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What is anesthesia?
The loss of feeling or sensation, especially the loss of sensation of pain
75
What is local anesthesia?
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
76
What is general anesthesia?
Controlled state of unconsciousness, produced by pharmacologic agent, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes including the inability to independently maintain airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command. This modality includes administration or medications via parenteral routes; that is oral, rectal, transmucosal
77
Nitrous oxide by a dental hygienist is under what supervision?
Indirect
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Nitrous oxide by a dental assistant is under what supervision?
Direct but indirect with proper training
79
What is sterilization?
The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed
80
What is disinfection?
The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation or some viruses
81
Is using the name RDH or dental hygienist if not licensed misdemeanor or felony?
Misdemeanor
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The penalty for using another license is a ______ in the _______ degree
Misdemeanor; 2nd degree
83
The penalty for using a suspended/expired license is a _______ in the ______ degree
Felony, 3rd degree
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The penalty for unlicensed dentistry/practicing outside of scope of practice is a ______ in the _______ degree
Felony; 3rd
85
The penalty for the lab not keeping original Rx is a ___ in the __ degree
Misdemeanor, 2nd Degree
86
The penalty for operating as a lab is a ___ in the ___ degree
Misdemeanor; 2nd
87
A monitor for hep B can/does all the following except
Phone or visit to office monthly
88
Impressions for appliances or models sent to labs must be labeled as:
treat as infectious materials
89
In accepting a license to practice, you must consent to:
A handwriting sample during investigations
90
List 3 remediable tasks
1. Placing pre treatment separators
2. Selecting bands, arch wires, or expansion appliances
3. Removing excess cement with non mechanical hand instruments
91
What type of supervision is placing sealants and removing sutures for dental hygienists?
General supervision
92
In an emergency, is root planing if the patient hasn’t been pre-examined a violation of the law?
Yes
93
In conscious sedation, the patient must be able to:
maintain own airway
94
Which of the following is allowed when an auxiliary is utilizing N2O2?
Monitoring and turning the unit off
95
What is the definition of a remediable task?
It is reversible and does not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity and does not cause an increased risk to the patient
96
For licensure renewal an RDH needs 24 hours of CE plus:
CPR certification with defib
97
An rx for the services of an RDH must contain
A statement of specific services and authorized frequency
98
Being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety during an illness or use of drugs/narcotics is a
Grounds for disciplinary action
99
The original Rx for DH services is
Given to the patient
100
All of the following are not exempt from chapter 466 except:
A qualified anesthetist performing a dental operation with a licensed dentist
101
After having an emergency task performed on him/her, a patient must
See a DDS within 3 days
102
In applying for renewal, the RDH shall (has to do with CE)
Submit a sworn affidavit listing the date, location, sponsor, subject matter, and hours of completed education
103
A patient of record is a patient that the DDS has
Completed a clinical exam, charted pathological conditions, prepared a treatment plan, and completed medical history
104
Is dental office redecorating an acceptable CE?
No
105
Practicing without a valid Florida license would constitute a?
Felony
106
Root planing for an rdh is performed under with supervision?
General
107
If anyone other than the dentist of record treats a patient, who must initial the chart?
Person who gave the tx
108
The scope of dental hygienist involvement in nitrous oxide administration is limited to
Making adjustments and turning it off
109
Pharmacists in Florida can fill prescriptions of legally licensed dentists for any drug
For the practice of dentistry
110
In a multi dentist practice, the patient of record must have?
Dentist of record responsible for all tx
111
Curettage is performed under which supervision?
Direct
112
A dental hygienist or dentist who works in more than one office must what in regards to the license exposure
Display a copy of the license in each office in a conspicuous place with the original in the main office of employment
113
To provide educational programs in elementary institutions, an RDH needs what supervision?
None
114
The board of dentistry can limit the number of hygienists in an HRD program to
The bod cannot limit in an HRS institution
115
A plea of no lo contender creates:
A rebuttable presumption of guilt to underlying criminal charges
116
The correct wording for a non-specialist, limiting his/her practice to orthodontics is
Jane Doe, DMD, general dentist, practice limited to orthodontics
117
After 4 years, an inactive license becomes
null & void
118
Can a dentist advertise that he or she gives superior treatment?
No
119
When polishing an amalgam restoration, a hygienist may not use:
Flame burs
120
When a patient is in discomfort due to loss of a periodontal dressing, when can the hygienist replace the dressing?
At the time when the dentist of record cannot pre examine the patient
121
The board has ____ _______ over a licensee but no disciplinary power over an _________
Full discipline; applicant
122
Dental assistant can cement temp crown and bridges with temp cement under what type of supervision/training?
Direct supervision/formal training
123
Can the board of dentistry put a dentist or hygienist in jail?
No
124
How many times in a biennium can one become inactive, reactive, and inactive again?
None
125
What can be mixed with nitrous oxide for inhalation analgesia?
Oxygen
126
Any violations of the rules and laws are reported to the:
Department of health
127
If John Doe comes to the office for this first visit and the dentist is out of the town, can the hygienist prophy?
No
128
A dentist can employ how many full time hygienists?
However many the bod limits them to, if they choose to do so
129
Before a dental hygienist can monitor nitrous oxide, they must have a:
CPR certificate
130
A firm or corporation acting as a ‘dental lab’ in any way other than defined in chapter 466 has
Misdemeanor 2nd degree
131
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
Not at all
132
The time between infection and appearance of HIV antibodies is known as
Window Period
133
Extracted teeth can be rendered _____ by disinfection in order to be returned to the patient
Non biohazard
134
Impressions shipped to a lab are sealed in what
Impervious container
135
During a period of suspension, a licensee cannot accept what
Fees from any capitation party or payment plan
64B5-13.006
136
What PPE is mandatory by chapter 64B5?
Gloves, masks, eyewear
137
Which of the following cannot be delegated to a hygienist by a dentist in Fl
Placing class I restoration
138
A patient of record is designated by all the following except
Completed dental work
139
In the practice of dentistry, the BoD may impose
Fine, restriction, revocation of license
140
What must be on the script for the services of an RDH
RDH license #
141
Using false or forged evidence to obtain a license constitutes
Felony
142
If an applicant practices dental hygiene before obtaining a license, what action is taken
initial app for licensure denied
143
If you have been issued a license by the BoD through an error, who is responsible?
licensee
144
Where is a hygienist allowed to work?
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
145
Which of the following constitutes an emergency remediable task?
Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing fastening devices -
146
Being sero-positive for HBSAG means that
Infected with the hep-B virus surface antigen and hep-B e-antigen
147
The window period is
The time when the reliability of any negative results can be diminished
148
All heat sensitive instruments must be
Exposed to a chemical agent
149
All of the following are not exempt from chapter 466 except
A qualified anesthetist giving anesthesia under supervision of a Fl licensed dentist -
150
If someone violates chapter 466 and 64B5, who should it be reported to?
Dept of Health
151
In which of the following settings may a hygienist NOT perform her duties
In the home of an ambulatory patient
152
Which of the following can a hygienist NOT perform
Contour ortho bands
153
When is a hygienist exempt from CE courses
When they are teaching full time in a school of dental hygiene
154
Who can remove sutures
Assistant & hygienist
155
What duty can a dentist delegate to a hygienist
Marginating restorations without changing the contour
156
A dentist asks the hygienist to perform gingival curettage - this is considered
Acceptable
157
Who can the BoD limit in a private practice
The number of assistants and hygienists
158
A patient of record is transferred to a nursing home - the family wishes the RDH to continue tx. What level of supervision must be employed
General
159
A patient reports a dentist to the board for suspected alcohol abuse. After review, the board requests specific test to be given to verify the charges. What else can the board do to the doctor
Suspend license until rehab - followed by other penalties upon rehabilitation
160
Under which supervision is an RDH allowed to authorize fluoride rinse program
No supervision necessary
161
If a dentist performs general anesthesia, they must hold current certifications in
Basic CPR, infant, obstructed airway, plus either ACLS or ATLS
162
Which form of anesthesia causes a depressed level of consciousness
Conscious sedation
163
If someone is adjudged mentally incompetent in this or any other state, what is the disciplinary action
No fine or reprimand
164
Expansion duties for an RDH include all except
Laser device
165
Who would NOT see an emergency patient if the dentists is on vacation
Physician
166
What would a hygienist not have to include for certification for a course for a conference
Outline of course
167
If patient reports drug or alcohol abuse to the board and the dentist refuses to be tested
Can be suspended until they follow the order from the board
168
What can an RDH do without supervision
Provide authorized fluoride rinse programs
169
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
General
170
OHI can be given by an RDH under what supervision
No supervision necessary
171
A dental assistant is not allowed to
Remove calculus, accretions, or stain above (or below) the gumline
172
CE's can be taken through
ADA or ADHA, hospitals approved by US dept of edu, or dental school accredited by the ADA commission on dental accreditation
173
There are to be no limit on the number of auxiliaries with what?
dept of health, dept of juvenile justice, dept of child and family services
466.023
174
A hygienist can ask an assistant to help perform which of the following
Applying sealants
175
In order to prescribe chlorhexidine or fl rinse, a dentist must hold a dispensing permit - T/F
False
176
Which of the following is a controlled state of depressed consciousness
Deep sedation
177
HIV/AIDs course must be taken when?
For the first renewal
178
When presenting a CE, one does not have to keep documentation of
Publisher's name
179
A hepatitis monitor is not required to
Review the number of reminder calls made that day
180
A patient of record must have all the following except
Radiographs
181
An auxiliary may perform all the following in an emergency without pre-exam from dentist except
Place sutures
182
Peer review contains all except:
Fees
183
Does CPR count towards CE requirements?
No
184
If you don't keep the work order / rx forms for 4 years, what happens?
Suspension / Revocation of License
185
Dental labs can advertise to what?
Professional journals NOT the public
186
Can a lab tech make a mouthguard?
Yes
187
To have a teaching permit & do faculty practice you must work how long?
Full time
188
If you fail licensing exam 3x, you can still do what, but not what?
Teach - yes
Faculty Practice - NO
189
Fl Statutues LAW that governs dept of health (#)
456
190
Dental Practice Act - Fl Statutes Law that governs practice of dentistry in Fl (#)
466
191
Fl Admin Code RULES enforced by the BoD
64B5
192
What are hygienists not allowed to do under general supervision for non-ambulatory pts?
No SRP or Gingival Curettage
193
Who gives the actual license?
Dept of Health
194
Can you do research for CE?
No
195
Is a lab tech licensed or unlicensed?
Unlicensed
196
first time offenders get 30 days pay fees vs 2nd time offenders have to:
Must appear before the board
197
Agency of Health Care Admin ____ citations
Reviews
198
3 or more claims within 5 year resulting in payment over 25K b/c of judgement / settlement b/c of negligent conduct of part of dentist
Dental Malpractice
199
The governor and cabinet make up what?
Administrative Commission
200
BoD headquarters in?
Tallahassee
201
The councils that advise the BoD job is to what only?
Advise only
202
Who confirms the members of the BoD?
Senate
203
Program used to register CE credits (no board requirement to use it)
CE Broker
204
Protocol for CE tracking?
Random, no need to send proof unless audited
205
Refers to dentists who in their offices fill the prescriptions they write
Dispensing Practitioners
206
Practice in a private sector is ___________ when on military status
Prohibited
207
Fail to renew license or elect inactive status before license expires shall be what status name?
Delinquent
208
Fail to renew before expiration of licensure cycle in which the licensee became delinquent shall _______ the license
Void
