Dental Hygiene Knowledge Quiz
Dental Hygiene Knowledge Quiz
Test your knowledge of dental hygiene practices, regulations, and concepts with our comprehensive quiz designed for both beginners and seasoned professionals.
This quiz includes:
- 92 multiple-choice questions
- Topics ranging from dental education to continuing education requirements
- Opportunities to enhance your understanding of the field
_________________: 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 Hygienist
Dentist
Dental Assistant
Dentistry
_________________: the rendering of educational, preventive, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services.
Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve?
2
3
4
6
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
4
6
8
10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members?
Past President
Executive Director BOD
Governor of Florida
President of the CDC
One member of the board must be at least?
30 years old
40 years old
60 years old
70 years old
Lntraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures.
Remediable tasks
Irremediable tasks
Reversible tasks
Irreversible tasks
Lntraoral 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.
Remediable tasks
Irremediable tasks
Reversible tasks
Irreversible tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
Remediable
Irremediable
Reversible
Irreversible
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and removes in-office bleaching materials is performing a _________________ task
Irremediable
Remediable
Irreversible
Reversible
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an emergency. Which remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
Cementing permanent and temporary crowns with temporary cement
Removing sutures
Recementing temporary crowns with temporary cement
Recementing permanent crowns with temporary cement
The use of a laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task?
Remediable
Irremediable
Reversible
Irreversible
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
Dental Hygienist
Dental Assistant
Both A & B
Neither A or B
In a percentage, what is the highest amount that be completed from probono work?
10%
15%
20%
25%
How many continuing education hours are required for dental hygienists?
20 credits annually
24 credits annually
20 credits biennially
24 credits biennially
How many continuing education hours are required for dentists?
24 credits annually
30 credits annually
24 credits biennially
30 credits biennially
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of continuing education?
45 minutes
50 minutes
60 minutes
None of the above
Which is NOT an appropriate topic for continuing education?
Domestic Violence
Chemotherapeutic Agents
Stress Management for the Patient
Scaling and Root Planing Techniques
Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for continuing education?
Medical Errors
CPR Refresher Course
Board Review Seminar
Board Approved Individual Study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take?
Practice Management
Organization or Design of the Office
Patient Stress Management
Personnel Management
When are licensees excused from CE?
Never
In the first biennium of licensure
For the first four years following licensure
For a grace period of 6 months following renewal date
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers or certificates as necessary document completion of CE courses?
2 years
4 years
8 years
10 years
Who of the following are required to take CE credits?
Dentist who is enrolled in a full-time post graduate specialty training
Dentist who is servicing as a full-time facultY member at a dental, dental hygiene or assisting school
Practicing hygienist or dentist
All of the above
A dentist or dental hygienist takes a 10-hour course on HIV/AIDS. The remaining 9 hours could count toward their 24 or 30 hours required for licensure renewal.
True
False
If 40 hours of continuing education are taken in one biennium, the remaining hours taken can count towards the renewal requirement for the next biennium.
True
False
Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
Writing a prescription for a patient who has a sinus infection
Giving his friend a prescription for pain killers
Writing within the scope of dentistry
All of the above
How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for?
6 months
12 months (1 year)
18 months
24 months (2 years)
What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride gel?
The dentists license number
The dental hygienists license number
The expiration date written on the script
The instructions for patient use
If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff hasto be properly trained in anticonvuIsants.
True
False
What is a dental hygienist allowed to do in regards to nitrous oxide?
Dental hygienist are allowed to turn it on, monitor and turn off.
€¢ Dental hygienists are not allowed to turn it on, but can monitor/adjust and turn off.
What are the supervisions levels for nitrous oxide?
Dental Assistants: Indirect Supervision. Dental Hygienists: Direct Supervision
Dental Assistants: Direct Supervision.• Dental Hygienists: Indirect Supervision
Both, Direct Supervision
Both, Indirect Supervision
The only agents allowed for inhalation in the dental office are nitrous and oxygen.
True
False
Who grants sedation permits?
Department of HeaIth
Board of Dentistry
NERB
ADA
Any dentist practicing in FL must notify the Board in writing by registered mail, postmarked within hours of any mortality or other incident occurring in the outpatient facilities.
12 hours
24 hours
48 hours
72 hours
A complete written report shall be filed with the Board of Dentistry within ______ days of the mortality or other incident,
10 days
14 days
30 days
90 days
A dental hygienist under the ______________ supervision of a dentist may administer local anesthesia, including intraoral block anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a non-sedated patient who is 15 years of age or older, if they meet criteria outlined in the laws manual.
General
Indirect
Direct
None of the above
Nitrous oxide produces a(n):
Loss of taste
Loss of pain
Altered state of consciousness
Mental inability of pain pathways
With conscious sedation:
The patient must be slightly awake
The patient must be under 100 lbs
Must not effect physical ability
What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia?
20%
25%
30%
35%
Any CRDH administering local anesthesia must notify the Board, in writing by registered mail within _____ of any adverse occurrence that was related to or the result of the administration of local anesthesia. A complete written report shall be filed with the Board within ____ of the mortality or other adverse occurrence.
7 days; 48 hours
24 hours; 30 days
10 days; 48 hours
48 hours; 30 days
What equipment should be present in ER/recovery rooms when using sedation?
Oxygen tank
EKG machine
Defibrillator
Thermometer
BP cuff
All of the above
A bronchodilator is needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in the dental office.
True
False
Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in the dental office.
True
False
A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from the dentist and a treatment plan is considered:
Documented Patient
Patient in Waiting
Patient of Record
Deeded Patient
€¢ Dental laboratories must keep patient records for four years following the date the prescription was issued.
2 years
4 years
7 years
10 years
How long must patient records remain in the office?
2 years from the date of the patient's last appointment
4 years from the date of the patient's last appointment
7 years from the date of the patient's last appointment
10 years from the date of the patient's last appointment
If a new patient comes in to see a hygienist but is not a patient of record, and the dentist has to leave due to an emergency, how do you proceed?
The hygienist can see the patient
Reschedule the patient with the dentist first before any treatment is provided by the hygienist
If there are multiple dentists seeing a patient and there is no dentist of record on file who is the dentist of record?
All of them
The dentist who saw the patient last
The dentist who saw the patient for the first time
The dentist who owns the practice
Who owns the patients record or chart?
Board of Dentistry
Department of Health
The patient
The dentist
In the event that a dentist dies, how long are the records to be kept?
Must surrender to individual patients within 30 days
Transfer to another dentist within 60 days
Keep records for four years
Turn over to Department of Health
In the event that a dentist dies, where do all the ''patient of record" files go?
To another Florida licensed dentist
To the Agency Clerk
To the Department of Health
To the Governor of Florida
The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is:
Sterilization takes two times as long
You can sterilize everything, but there maybe contraindications with chemicals
Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection
Both kill most bacterial, but only sterilizing inactivates viruses
Sterilizers are often monitored every 40 hours (2400 minutes) or at least once every 30 days, wichever comes first.
True
False
How long should heat sensitive instruments soak (how long are instruments left in cold sterile)?
At least 2 hours
At least 8 hours
At least 10 hours
At least 24 hours
Which of the following procedures must be used in order to provide proper sterilization?
Steam under pressure (autoclave)
Dry-heat
Chemical vapor
Ethylene oxide (NOT glycol)
All of the above
Disinfectant/sterilant EPA or FDA approved
Disinfectants/sterilants appropriate for use are only those registered by __________
The Board of Dentistry
FDA
CDC
EPA
The CDC only recommends the usage of disinfectants/sterilants
True
False
Extracted teeth and tissue fragments not required for microscopic exam shall be discarded as biohazardous waste or as a sharp.
True
False
What is not a sterilization process?
Dry Heat
Autoclave
Radiation
Chemical Vapor
When handling soiled instruments which is NOT appropriate?
Carry instruments in a closed container
Use regular examination gloves
Wear mask and eye wear
Use ultrasonic cleaner (if available)
Who would be the enforcement of making guidelines and rules for contaminants pertaining to blood, saliva and other bodily fluids?
Department of Health (DOH)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Board of Dentistry (BOD)
Which personal protective equipment is NOT required?
Gloves
Mask
Eye Protection
All of the above are required
Which is not consistent with the CDC recommendations of use?
Soaking heat sensitive instruments in a chemical solution for 10 hours
Scrubbing instruments with soap and water before sterilizing them
Washing prosthodontic appliances with soap and water before allowing patient to place in mouth
Can a dentist/hygienist accept fees during a suspension period?
Yes
No
A dentist change of address must be submitted to the Board within _________.
7 days
10 days
30 days
90 days
A dental lab should notify the Board with any change in address within _______.
7 days
10 days
30 days
90 days
If a dentist is terminated, how long does he/she have to notify their patients?
15 days
30 days
45 days
60 days
If a dentist is suspended, how long does he/she have to notify their patients?
15 days
30 days
45 days
60 days
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?
Increase the licensee's CE credits
Hold or deny their license
Make licensee perform community service
Pay extra fines
A patient is referred to a specialist, and at that location the patient also received treatment from the dental hygienist. Who is ultimately responsible?
The Specialist
The Dental Hygienist
The Referring Dentist
Owner of the Original Practice
A dentist refers a patient to another dentist due to a financial interest.
It is prohibited
Can happen only if patient has paid bill in full
Can only happen if the patients interest is in best interest
If a dental hygienist injures a patient, who is primarily responsible?
The Patient
The Dentist
The Dental Hygienist
The Dental Hygienists Liability Insurance
How often can a person renew their inactive status?
Once every 6 months
Once every 12 months
Biennually (once every 2 years)
Only once
If a license becomes suspended for a year or more, a dental professional must inform their patients within:
One Week
Two Weeks
One Month
Two Months
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 before dismissal.
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
A dentist examines patient, diagnoses, authorizes the procedure and remains on premises while the procedures are performed.
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
A dentist authorizes the procedures which are being carried out but need not be present when the authorized procedures are being performed.
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
Who defines the levels of supervision?
ADHA
Board of Dentistry
Governor of State
FDHA
If the dentist is out of the country and calls his office to instruct his staff to do a procedure on a
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for dental hygienists?
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns with ____________.
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
A dental assistant may polish clinical crowns with ___________.
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
A dental hygienist may apply topical anesthetic with ________.
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
A dental assistant may apply topical anesthetic with ___________.
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
If a hygienist is in a non-health access setting hygienist must perform sealants under which supervision?
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
A dental hygienist may place subgingival chlorhexidine with __________.
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
A dental hygienist may marginate restorations with _________.
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
No supervision
Emergency remediable tasks may be performed when the patient will be seen by the dentist within _________ day(s).
1
3
7
10
A patient returns to the community after living in another area. The patient wants to return for a prophylaxis. How long does the patient have until he/she is due for a new examination by the doctor?
3 months
6 months
13 months
24 months
A dental hygienist performing home care on a patient who is now in an assisted living center is working under which supervision level?
General
Direct
Indirect
No Supervision
When does the dentist see the patient?
Before radiographs
After radiographs
Before prophylaxis
After prophylaxis
If a doctor of record is out of town and a patient comes into the office with acute conditions, who can diagnose the patient?
Office Manager
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Another Dentist
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