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FLORIDA DENTAL LAWS & RULES (DENTAL
EXAM ADEX CDCA) TEST BANK | FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW!
Disinfection is the process in which:
a) Only spores are destroyed
b) Spores and all bacteria are destroyed
c) The potential for infection remains - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
A dental hygienist needs how many CE credits every biennium?
a) 24
b) 26
c) 24 plus current CPR
d) 26 plus 1 hour in domestic violence and current CPR - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > C
How many CEU's must an RDH who is a full time faculty member
have per biennium?
a) 12
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b) 24
c) 36
d) None are required - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
The board has:
a) Full power to discipline a licensee & disciplinary power over
an applicant
b) Disciplinary power over an applicant but no power to discipline
a licensee
c) Full discipline over a licensee but no disciplinary power over
an applicant - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
When a new patient comes in to see the hygienist, when does the
dentist examine the patient? (***?)
a) After the x-rays are taken
b) After the prophy
c) At charting
d) During the prophy - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A
A written prescription for the services of a dental hygienist is
good for?
a) 13 months
b) 24 months
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c) 36 months
d) Four years - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
Which of the following must be on the script for the services of
an RDH?
a) Statement of previous services
b) Dentist's name and business address only
c) RDH's license number
d) RDH's name only - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
When should chemical vapor or steam sterilization be
monitored?
a) 1200 minutes
b) 1800 minutes
c) 2400 minutes
d) 60 days - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
Using false or forged evidence to obtain a license constitutes:
a) A felony
b) A misdemeanor
c) Grounds for Disciplinary Action
d) None of the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A
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Practicing without an appropriate license is:
a) A felony
b) A misdemeanor of the first degree
c) A grounds for disciplinary action
d) A misdemeanor of the second degree - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A
If a dentist has been suspended for over a year, how long before
he/she has to notify their patients?
a) One week
b) One month
c) Six months
d) One year - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
If an applicant practices dental hygiene before obtaining a license
what action is taken?
a) Probation once he/she receives a license
b) Revocation of a license once it is received
c) The initial application for licensure is denied
d) None of the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
FLORIDA DENTAL LAWS & RULES (DENTAL
EXAM ADEX CDCA) TEST BANK | FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW!
Disinfection is the process in which:
a) Only spores are destroyed
b) Spores and all bacteria are destroyed
c) The potential for infection remains - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
A dental hygienist needs how many CE credits every biennium?
a) 24
b) 26
c) 24 plus current CPR
d) 26 plus 1 hour in domestic violence and current CPR - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > C
How many CEU's must an RDH who is a full time faculty member
have per biennium?
a) 12
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b) 24
c) 36
d) None are required - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
The board has:
a) Full power to discipline a licensee & disciplinary power over
an applicant
b) Disciplinary power over an applicant but no power to discipline
a licensee
c) Full discipline over a licensee but no disciplinary power over
an applicant - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
When a new patient comes in to see the hygienist, when does the
dentist examine the patient? (***?)
a) After the x-rays are taken
b) After the prophy
c) At charting
d) During the prophy - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A
A written prescription for the services of a dental hygienist is
good for?
a) 13 months
b) 24 months
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c) 36 months
d) Four years - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
Which of the following must be on the script for the services of
an RDH?
a) Statement of previous services
b) Dentist's name and business address only
c) RDH's license number
d) RDH's name only - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
When should chemical vapor or steam sterilization be
monitored?
a) 1200 minutes
b) 1800 minutes
c) 2400 minutes
d) 60 days - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
Using false or forged evidence to obtain a license constitutes:
a) A felony
b) A misdemeanor
c) Grounds for Disciplinary Action
d) None of the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A
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Practicing without an appropriate license is:
a) A felony
b) A misdemeanor of the first degree
c) A grounds for disciplinary action
d) A misdemeanor of the second degree - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A
If a dentist has been suspended for over a year, how long before
he/she has to notify their patients?
a) One week
b) One month
c) Six months
d) One year - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
If an applicant practices dental hygiene before obtaining a license
what action is taken?
a) Probation once he/she receives a license
b) Revocation of a license once it is received
c) The initial application for licensure is denied
d) None of the above - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C
