Florida Laws and Rules Questions And
Answers
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered
changes within the oral cavity or structures.
a. Remediable tasks
b. Irremediable tasks
c. Reversible tasks
d. Irreversible tasks - -B
-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 patient.
a. Remediable tasks
b. Irremediable tasks
c. Reversible tasks
d. Irreversible tasks - -A
-Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
a. Remediable tasks
b. Irremediable tasks
c. Reversible tasks
d. Irreversible tasks - -B
-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 - -B
-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. Recementing temporary crowns with temporary cement
d. Recementing permanent crowns with temporary cement - -C
-The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be what type of task?
a. Remediable
b. Irremediable
c. Reversible
d. Irreversible - -B
,-Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified
in the laws?
a. Dental Hygienist
b. Dental Assistant
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A or B - -C
-In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from pro
bono work?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25% - -D
-What is NOT an appropriate topic for continuing education?
a. Domestic Violence
b. Chemotherapeutic Agents
c. Stress Management for the Patient
d. Scaling and Root Planning Techniques - -B
-Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for continuing
education?****
a. Medical Errors
b. CPR Refresher Course
c. Board Review Seminar
d. Board Approved Individual Study - -D
-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. Personal Management - -C
-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 - -B
-Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
a. Writing a prescription for a patient who has a sinus problem
b. Giving a friend a prescription for pain killers
c. Writing within the scope of dentistry
d. All of the above - -C
, -How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for?
a. 6 months
b. 12 months (1 year)
c. 18 months
d. 24 months (2 years) - -D
-What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride
gel?
a. The dentists license number
b. The dental hygienists license number
c. The expiration date written on the script
d. The instructions for patient use - -A
-Any dentist practicing in FL must notify 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 - -C
-Nitrous oxide produces a(n):
a. Loss of taste
b. Loss of pain
c. Altered state of consciousness
d. Mental inability of pain pathways - -C
-With conscious sedation:
a. The patient must be slightly awake
b. The patient must be under 100 lbs
c. Must not effect physical ability - -C
-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 - -C
-Who owns the patients record or chart?
a. Board of Dentistry
b. Department of Health
c. The patient
d. The dentist - -D
Answers
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered
changes within the oral cavity or structures.
a. Remediable tasks
b. Irremediable tasks
c. Reversible tasks
d. Irreversible tasks - -B
-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 patient.
a. Remediable tasks
b. Irremediable tasks
c. Reversible tasks
d. Irreversible tasks - -A
-Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
a. Remediable tasks
b. Irremediable tasks
c. Reversible tasks
d. Irreversible tasks - -B
-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 - -B
-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. Recementing temporary crowns with temporary cement
d. Recementing permanent crowns with temporary cement - -C
-The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be what type of task?
a. Remediable
b. Irremediable
c. Reversible
d. Irreversible - -B
,-Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified
in the laws?
a. Dental Hygienist
b. Dental Assistant
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A or B - -C
-In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from pro
bono work?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25% - -D
-What is NOT an appropriate topic for continuing education?
a. Domestic Violence
b. Chemotherapeutic Agents
c. Stress Management for the Patient
d. Scaling and Root Planning Techniques - -B
-Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for continuing
education?****
a. Medical Errors
b. CPR Refresher Course
c. Board Review Seminar
d. Board Approved Individual Study - -D
-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. Personal Management - -C
-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 - -B
-Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
a. Writing a prescription for a patient who has a sinus problem
b. Giving a friend a prescription for pain killers
c. Writing within the scope of dentistry
d. All of the above - -C
, -How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for?
a. 6 months
b. 12 months (1 year)
c. 18 months
d. 24 months (2 years) - -D
-What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride
gel?
a. The dentists license number
b. The dental hygienists license number
c. The expiration date written on the script
d. The instructions for patient use - -A
-Any dentist practicing in FL must notify 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 - -C
-Nitrous oxide produces a(n):
a. Loss of taste
b. Loss of pain
c. Altered state of consciousness
d. Mental inability of pain pathways - -C
-With conscious sedation:
a. The patient must be slightly awake
b. The patient must be under 100 lbs
c. Must not effect physical ability - -C
-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 - -C
-Who owns the patients record or chart?
a. Board of Dentistry
b. Department of Health
c. The patient
d. The dentist - -D
