Florida Law and Rules

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Florida Law and Rules Quiz

Test your knowledge on Florida dental laws and rules with our comprehensive quiz designed for dental hygienists, assistants, and dentists. This quiz includes a total of 75 questions covering essential topics related to dental practice regulations and requirements.

Key Features:

  • Multiple choice format
  • Questions on continuing education, board member responsibilities, and legalities
  • Perfect for preparing for licensure or refreshing your knowledge
75 Questions19 MinutesCreated by LearningTooth123
_______ : 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.
A) Dental Hygienist
B) Dentist
C) Dental Assistant
D) Dentistry
__________ : the rendering of educational, preventive, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services.
A) Dentistry
B) Dental Hygiene
C) Dental Hygienist
D) Dentist
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members?
A) Past President
B) Executive Director BOD
C) Governor of Florida
D) President of CDC
One member of the board must be at least?
A) 30 years old
B) 40 years old
C) 60 years old
D) 70 years old
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures.
A) Remediable
B) Irremediable
C) Reversible
D) Irreversible
Intraoral 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 patients.
A) Remediable
B) Irremediable
C) Reversible
D) Irreversible
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
A) Remediable
B) Irremediable
C) Reversible
D) Irreversible
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and removes in-office bleaching materials is performing a __________ task.
A) Irremediable
B) Remediable
C) Irreversible
D) 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?
A) Cementing permanent and temporary crowns with temporary cement
B) Removing sutures
C) Re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement
D) Re-cementing permanent crowns with temporary cement
The use of a laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task?
A) Remediable
B) Irremediable
C) Reversible
D) Irreversible
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
A) Hygienist
B) Assistant
C) Both
D) Neither
In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from pro bono work?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
How many CE hours are required for dental hygienists?
A) 20 credits annually
B) 24 credits annually
C) 20 credits biennially
D) 24 credits biennially
How many CE hours are required for dentists?
A) 24 credits annually
B) 30 credits annually
C) 24 credits biennially
D) 30 credits biennially
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of continuing education?
A) 45 minutes
B) 50 minutes
C) 60 minutes
D) None of the above
Which is not an appropriate topic for continuing education?
A) Domestic violence
B) Chemotherapeutic agents
C) Stress management for the patient
D) Scaling and root planing techniques
Which is an appropriate educational activity of topic for continuing education?
A) Medical errors
B) CPR refresher course
C) Board review seminar
D) Board approved individual study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take?
A) practice management
B) organization or design of the office
C) patient stress management
D) personnel management
When are licensees excused from CE?
A) never
B) in the first biennium of licensure
C) for the first four years following licensure
D) 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?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 8 years
D) 10 years
Who of the following are required to take the CE credits?
A) dentist who is enrolled in a full-time post graduate specialty training
B) dentist who is servicing as a full-time faculty member at a dental, dental hygiene or assisting school
C) practicing hygienist or dentist
D) 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?
A) writing a prescription for a patient who has a sinus infection
B) giving his friend a prescription for pain killers
C) writing within the scope of dentistry
D) all of the above
How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for?
A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 hours
What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride gel?
A) dentist's license #
B) hygienist's license #
C) expiration date written on the script
D) instructions for patient use
If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly trained in anticonvulsants.
True
False
Who grants sedation permits?
A) Department of Health
B) Board of Dentistry
C) NERB
D) 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.
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 72 hours
A complete written report shall be filed with the Board of Dentistry within _____ days of the mortality or other incident.
A) 10 days
B) 14 days
C) 30 days
D) 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.
A) General
B) Indirect
C) Direct
D) None of the above
Nitrous oxide produces a(n):
A) Loss of taste
B) Loss of pain
C) Altered state of consciousness
D) Mental inability of pain pathways
With conscious sedation:
A) The patient must be slightly awake
B) The patient must be under 100 lbs
C) Must not effect physical ability
What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia?
A) 20%
B) 25%
C) 30%
D) 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.
A) 7 days; 48 hours
B) 24 hours; 30 days
C) 10 days; 48 hours
D) 48 hours; 30 hours
What equipment should be present in ER/recovery rooms when using sedation?
A) Oxygen tank
B) EKG machine
C) Defibrillator
D) Thermometer
E) BP cuff
F) 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:
A) Documented patient
B) Patient in waiting
C) Patient of record
D) Deeded patient
Who owns the patient's record or chart?
A) Board of Dentistry
B) Department of Health
C) The patient
D) The dentist
In the event that a dentist dies, how long are the records to be kept?
A) Must surrender to individual patients within 30 days
B) Transfer to another dentist within 60 days
C) Keep records for four years
D) Turn over to department of health
In the event that a dentist dies, where do all the "patient of record" files go?
A) To another Florida licensed dentist
B) To the Agency Clerk
C) To the Department of Health
D) To the Governor of Florida
The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is:
A) Sterilization takes two times as long
B) You can sterilize everything, but there may be contraindications with chemicals
C) Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection
D) Both kill most bacteria, but only sterilizing inactivates viruses
What is not a sterilization process?
A) Dry heat
B) Autoclave
C) Radiation
D) Chemical Vapor
When handling soiled instruments which is NOT appropriate?
A) Carry instruments in a closed container
B) Use regular examination gloves
C) Wear mask and eye wear
D) 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?
A) Department of Health
B) Environmental Protection Agency
C) Centers for Disease Control
D) Board of Dentistry
Which personal protective equipment is NOT required?
A) Gloves
B) Mask
C) Eye protection
D) All of the above are required
Which is not consistent with the CDC recommendations of use?
A) Soaking heat sensitive instruments in a chemical solution for 10 hours
B) Scrubbing instruments with soap and water before sterilizing them
C) Washing prosthodontic appliances with soap and water before allowing the patient to place in their mouth
If a dentist is terminated, how long does he/she have to notify their patients?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
If a dentist is suspended, how long do they have to notify patients?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 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?
A) Increase the licensee's CE credits
B) Hold or deny their license
C) Make licensee perform community service
D) 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?
A) The specialist
B) The dental hygienist
C) The referring dentist
D) Owner of the original practice
A dentist refers a patient to another dentist due to a financial interest.
A) It is prohibited
B) Can only happen if patient has paid bill in full
C) Can only happen if the patient's interest is in best interest
If a hygienist injures a patient, who is primarily responsible?
A) The patient
B) The dentist
C) The hygienist
D) The dental hygienist's liability insurance
How often can a person renew their inactive status?
A) Once every 6 months
B) Once every 12 months
C) Once every 2 years
D) Only once
If a license becomes suspended for a year or more, a dental professional must inform their patients within:
A) Once a week
B) Two weeks
C) One month
D) 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.
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) No supervision
A dentist examines patient, diagnoses, authorizes the procedure and remains on premises while the procedures are performed.
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) No supervision
A dentist authorizes the procedures which are being carried out but need not be present when the authorized procedures are being performed.
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) No supervision
Who defines the levels of supervision?
A) ADHA
B) Board of Dentistry
C) Governor of State
D) FDHA
If the dentist is out of the country and calls his office to instruct his staff to do a procedure on a patient, what supervision is this?
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) No supervision
What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for dental hygienists?
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) No supervision
A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns with _________.
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) No supervision
A dental assistant may polish clinical crowns with ________.
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) No supervision
A dental hygienist may apply topical anesthetic with _______.
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) No supervision
If a hygienist is a non-health access setting and a patient is in need of sealants, the hygienist must perform sealants under which supervision?
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) On the job training
A dental hygienist may place subgingival chlorhexidine with ________.
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) No supervision
A dental hygienist may marginate restorations with ________.
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) No supervision
Emergency remediable tasks may be performed when the patient will be seen by the dentist in _______ day(s).
A) 1
B) 3
C) 7
D) 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?
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 13 months
D) 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?
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) General
D) No supervision
When does the dentist see the patient?
A) Before radiographs
B) After radiographs
C) Before prophy
D) After prophy
If a doctor is out of town and a patient of record comes into the office with acute conditions, who can diagnose the patient?
A) Office manager
B) Assistant
C) Hygienist
D) Another dentist
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