Florida Board of Dentistry: Membership, CE Requirements, and Regulations, Exams of Nursing

Download Florida Board of Dentistry: Membership, CE Requirements, and Regulations and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! 1[Date] 1 Florida Dental Law Examination 205 Questions and Answers 2024 1) How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct answer 11 2) How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct answer 2 3) How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct answer 7 4) How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - Correct answer 5 5) T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment. - Correct answer True 6) How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? - Correct answer 4 7) What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - Correct answer 10 8) Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - Correct answer Governor of Florida 9) One member of the board must be as least how old? - Correct answer 60 10) T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. - Correct answer True - only those defined by rule or law 11) T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law - Correct answer True 12) Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - Correct answer The Board of Dentistry 2[Date] 1 13) The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months? - Correct answer 13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the dentist 14) Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or structures - Correct answer irremediable tasks 15) Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral cavity or structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. - Correct answer remediable tasks 16) Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - Correct answer Irremediable 17) Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? - Correct answer remediable 18) Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? - Correct answer re- cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent) 19) The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - Correct answer Irremediable 20) Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? - Correct answer Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA] 21) How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - Correct answer Every 2 years (each biennium) 22) Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - Correct answer 24 (12 per year) 23) CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - Correct answer - CPR each biennium 5[Date] 1 46) A dentist may only write a prescription when it pertains to ... - Correct answer the scope of dentistry 47) How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for? - Correct answer 24 months (2 years) 48) What MUST be included in a prescription for prescription-strength fluoride gel? - Correct answer Dentist's license number 49) The absence of pain without loss of consciousness - Correct answer Analgesia 50) The loss of feeling and sensation, specifically pain - Correct answer Anesthesia 51) The loss of sensation of pain in a specific area without causing loss of consciousness - Correct answer Local Anesthesia 52) A controlled state of UNCONSCIOUSNESS, which includes the inability to respond purposefully or maintain an open airway. Parenteral routes - Correct answer General Anesthesia 53) Same as general anesthesia except it includes parenteral and enteral routes - Correct answer Deep sedation 54) A depressed level of consciousness where patient still maintains ability to control airways and respond to physical stimulation - Correct answer conscious sedation 55) A child/pediatric patient is defined by anyone under the age of ___ or is special needs and limits one or more major area of life. - Correct answer 18 56) A dentist or hygienist that administers any form of anesthesia must have what? - Correct answer CPR for health professionals or advanced cardiac life support approved by the ADA, and renewed every 2 years 6[Date] 1 57) What is required from a hygienist to be able to deliver local anesthesia? - Correct answer - $35 permit fee - transcripts that reflect a minimum of 30 didactic and 30 clinical hours - certified copy of diploma or certificate - proof of accepted cert in CPR or ACLS 58) Anesthesia permit holders must do what if there is a change in location for use of the permit? - Correct answer Inform the board office in writing PRIOR to changes 59) T/F - If the dentist uses anesthesia in his/her office, the staff must be properly trained in anticonvulsants. - Correct answer True 60) What is a hygienist allowed to do in regards to nitrous? - Correct answer - CANNOT turn it on - CAN adjust it and turn it off 61) Hygienist are under ________ supervision for nitrous oxide. - Correct answer Indirect supervision 62) Dental Assistants are under ________ supervision for nitrous oxide. - Correct answer Direct supervision 63) What are the only agents allowed for inhalation in a dental office? - Correct answer - Nitrous oxide - oxygen 64) T/F - Nitrous may be used with a single dose sedative. - Correct answer True 65) How many didactic hours are required for a dentist to receive conscious sedation? - Correct answer 60 66) How many people must be present for a dentist to perform conscious sedation on a patient? - Correct answer 2 7[Date] 1 67) How many people must be present for a dentist to perform general sedation on a patient? - Correct answer 3 68) What is required to be in an operatory of a sedated child patient? - Correct answer - adequate size to permit access for emergency procedures - chair equipped for emergency situation, including a CPR board - suction and backup suction (tonsil suction and catheters) 69) What is required to be in a recovery room of a sedated child patient? - Correct answer - suction and backup suctions - postive pressure oxygen - adequate lighting - adequate size for emergency access - situated so patient can be observed by dentist of office team member at all times 70) Equipment that must be in operatory after child conscious sedation: - Correct answer - positive pressure O2 system w/ full face mask - airways - BP cuff and stethoscope - suctions and catheters - pulse oximeter - scale - thermometer 71) Emergency equipment that must be present for child conscious sedation - Correct answer - IV setup - syringes - tourniquet and tape - defibrillator 72) The following drugs must be accessible from operatory or recovery room: - Correct answer - epinephrine - atropine - lidocaine 10[Date] 1 - pt Hx - exam results - tx plan 92) Within how many days of a dentist's death must all pt records be transferred to another FL licensed dentist? - Correct answer 90 Days 93) Within the event of the death of a dentist, how long must pt records be accessible by the pt from another FL licensed dentist? - Correct answer 4 years from the date of the pt's last exam 94) T/F - With the death of a dentist, all pt records must be transferred to another practice in the same county where the original practice was located. - Correct answer True 95) How long must dental labs keep pt records? - Correct answer 4 years following the date the prescription was issued. 96) If a new pt comes to see the hygienist, but is not yet a pt of record and the dentist leaves for an emergency, how do you proceed? - Correct answer reschedule the pt with the dentist first before any tx is provided 97) If there are mulitple dentists seeing a pt and there is no dentist of record on file, who is the dentist of record? - Correct answer The dentist who owns the practice 98) Who owns the pt's record or chart? - Correct answer The dentist 99) In the event that a dentist dies, how long must the records be kept? - Correct answer Keep records for 4 years 100) In the event that a dentist dies, where do all the "pt of record" files go? - Correct answer To another licensed FL dentist in the same county 11[Date] 1 101) Any statements, ORAL or WRITTEN, disseminated to the public for the purpose of selling professional services or inducing the public to enter into any obligation relating to those services. - Correct answer Advertising 102) A dental advertisement must include: - Correct answer Dentist info: name, location, phone, license # 103) Who assumes total responsibility for a dental advertisement? - Correct answer the dentist 104) If a dentist advertises something but forgets to put an expiration, the deal is good for? - Correct answer 90 Days 105) The purpose of advertising is to.... - Correct answer allow public access to information which provides a sufficient basis to make an informed decision 106) What type of advertising is prohibited? - Correct answer In person and telephone ads 107) Dental ads may NOT be/contain... - Correct answer - false, deceptive, misleading - laudatory statements - intent to create false expectations - comparisons to other practices - representations to mislead an ordinarily prudent person - intent to appeal to a person's fears 108) T/F - A dental hygienist may NOT represent that he/she is negative for HIV and AIDS - Correct answer True - you cannot say this bc any minimal risk creates fear with the public 109) What must an HIV/AIDS-negative representation say? - Correct answer "This negative HIV test cannot guarantee that I am currently free of HIV." You must inform the pt that the status guarantees nothing. 12[Date] 1 110) The process by which all forms of life in an environment are destroyed - Correct answer Sterilization 111) The destruction or inhibition of most pathogens while they are in their active growth stage; also the inactivation of some viruses - Correct answer Disinfection 112) Major differences b/w sterilization and disinfection is... - Correct answer - disinfection may leave open the possibility of infection 113) How often are sterilizers monitored? - Correct answer Every 40 hours or at least once every 30 days, whichever comes first. 114) How long should heat-sensitive instruments soak in cold sterile? - Correct answer At least 10 hours 115) What are the five options for sterilization? - Correct answer - steam under pressure (autoclave) - dry heat - chemical vapor - Ethylene oxide - EPA approved sterilant/disinfectant 116) Which is NOT a form of sterilization? - Correct answer ethylene glycol 117) Who registers disinfectants? - Correct answer EPA 118) Who recommends the usage of disinfectants? - Correct answer CDC 119) Which is NOT a form of disinfectant? - Correct answer isopropyl alcohol 120) How should impressions be treated that are sent to the lab? - Correct answer labeled as "treat as infectious material" and sealed in an impervious container 15[Date] 1 142) T/F - Non-profits may apply for approval for hiring unlicensed dentists for care of indigent pts. - Correct answer True - must show justification for need 143) The minimum standard of care requires all dentists to carry a/an... - Correct answer AED (Feb. 2006) 144) Any dentist that does not have an AED by Feb. 2006 is considered practicing below the...... - Correct answer minimum standard of care 145) Where should a dental hygienist keep their license displayed? - Correct answer At every office they work in 146) T/F - If a hygienist works in more than one office he/she MUST display a copy at each place. - Correct answer True 147) Who is responsible to ensure licenses are displayed? - Correct answer The dentist 148) The use of another's license is considered a _________. - Correct answer misdemeanor, 1st degree 149) Working under an expired or suspended license is a ______. - Correct answer felony, 3rd degree 150) A dentist who is unlicensed or is practicing outside the scope of dentistry has committed a _________. - Correct answer felony, 3rd degree 151) A lab that does not keep the original Rx has committed a _____. - Correct answer misdemeanor, 2nd degree 152) operating as a lab is a _____. - Correct answer misdemeanor, 2nd degree 16[Date] 1 153) DDS practicing w/out a license for 2-6 months - Correct answer $1,000 fine and 4 hours of risk management 154) RDH practicing w/out a license for 2-6 months - Correct answer $250 fine 155) DDS fee for each CE hour not completed - Correct answer $100 ($150 for not doing CPR) 156) RDH fee for each CE hour not completed - Correct answer $25 ($50 for not doing CPR) 157) What is the fee if lab forms are pre-signed? - Correct answer $500 fine 158) What is the fine if the dentist fails to give pt documents? - Correct answer $1,000 159) What is the fine for fraud? - Correct answer $10,000 per offense 160) What is the fine for malpractice or practicing beyond the scope of dentistry? - Correct answer $500- $10,000 fine and probation for first offense 161) If a dentist is terminated, how long do they have to notify their pts? - Correct answer 30 days 162) If a dentist is suspended, how long do they have to notify their pts? - Correct answer 30 days 163) If and RDH is delinquent on their child-support payments, the BOD has the right to ________. - Correct answer Hold or deny their license 164) The pt is referred to a specialist and at that appointment they are seen by the hygienist. Who is ultimately responsible for the pt? - Correct answer The referring dentist 17[Date] 1 165) A dentist refers a pt to another dentist due to a financial interest. This can only happen if..... - Correct answer The pt's interests is still in best interest and he/she consents by written notification that informs the pt of 1) the financial interest and 2) the pt's right to request another referral 166) If a dental hygienist injures a pt, who is primarily responsible? - Correct answer The dentist 167) When can a licensee choose to become inactive? - Correct answer anytime 168) Inactive licenses must be renewed ____ and the applicant is responsible for renewing the inactive status fee - Correct answer biennially 169) How often can a person renew their inactive status? - Correct answer biennially, once every 2 years 170) If a license becomes suspended for 1+ years, a dental professional must notify their pts within __________. - Correct answer 1 month (30 days) 171) Any licensee who's license has been revoked or suspended must...... - Correct answer - notify pt's within 30 days - remove any telephone listings identifying them as licensed - remove name from any advertising material - refrain from addressing the public in a way that identifies them as licensed 172) Who is responsible for protecting the public from dentists or RDHs who present a danger to the public? - Correct answer The BOD 173) A DDS or RDH infected with Hep B must notify the BOD within ___ days after discovering their infection. - Correct answer 14 days 174) Licensees infected with Hep B must complete an educational program (6 CE's) to aid in understanding the disease within how many months? - Correct answer 6 months 20[Date] 1 226) 9. place/remove perio & surgical dressing 227) 10. place/remove pre-tx separators 228) 11. secure/unsecure archwires 229) 12. retract lips, cheeks, tongue 230) 13. place/remove cotton rolls 231) General Supervision - Correct answer Authorize only 232) RDH general supervision needed: - Correct answer 1. polishing 233) 2. apply topical fluoride and anesthetic 234) 3. fabricate temp crowns and bridges in lab 235) 4. suture removal 236) 5. place/remove temps 237) 6. amalgam polishing 238) 7. access cement removal (restorations) 239) 8. place/remove perio dressing 240) 9. pt ed 241) 10. sealants 242) 11. obtain plaque specimens 243) 12. radiographs 244) 13. calc/stain removal 245) 14. charting 246) 15. place/remove pre-tx separators 247) CDA general supervision needed: - Correct answer 1. oral hygiene care 248) 2. education programs 249) 3. fabricate temp restorations in lab 250) In an emergency when a dentist is unavailable but can see the pt within 3 days, an RDH or CDA who are CPR certified can: - Correct answer 1. remove/recement improperly or loose fitting bands that are not permanently attached an an appliance 251) 2. secure/unsecure archwire 252) 3. insert/remove dressing from alveolar socket 253) 4. place/remove periodontal dressings 21[Date] 1 254) 5. cement temp crown with temp cement 255) 6. place temp medicinal restorative material 256) A dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the procedure to be performed, remains on the premises while the procedures are being performed, and approves the work before dismissal. - Correct answer Direct supervision 257) Dentist examines the pt, diagnoses and authorizes the procedure, and remains on the premise while they are being performed. - Correct answer Indirect supervision 258) DDS authorizes procedures which are being carried out, but need not be present when they are performed - Correct answer General supervision 259) Who defines the levels of supervision? - Correct answer BOD 260) If the dentist is out of the country and calls his office to instruct his staff to do a procedure on a pt, what supervision is this? - Correct answer General 261) What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for an RDH? - Correct answer Indirect supervision 262) An RDH may polish clinical crowns with _______ supervision. - Correct answer general 263) A CDA may polish clinical crowns with ___ supervision. - Correct answer Direct 264) An RDH may apply topical with ____ supervision - Correct answer general 265) A CDA may apply topical with ____ supervision. - Correct answer Direct 266) If an RDH is in a non-health access setting and a pt is in need of sealants, he/she must perform the sealants under which supervision? - Correct answer General 22[Date] 1 267) A dental hygienist may place subgingival CHX under which supervision? - Correct answer Indirect 268) An RDH may marginate restorations under ____ supervision - Correct answer Indirect 269) Emergency remedial tasks may be performed when the pt will be seen by the DDS within _____ days. - Correct answer 3 270) A pt returns to a community after living in another area, and wants a cleaning. How long does the pt have until they are due for an exam by the DDS? - Correct answer 13 months 271) An RDH performing homecare on a pt who is now in an assisted living center is working under which supervision level? - Correct answer General 272) When does the DDS see the pt? - Correct answer after radiographs 273) If a DDS of record is out of town and a pt comes in with acute conditions, who can diagnose the pt? - Correct answer another dentist 274) Who can perform in-office bleaching? - Correct answer RDH and DDS, not CDA 275) RDH can perform under direct supervision only