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FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES BOARD
EXAM DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+




Direct supervision defined:

Correct Answer: Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a

condition to be treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, be on the premises

while the procedure is performed, and approve the work performed prior to the patient's

departure from the premises.

*Examine, Diagnose, Authorize, Approve*

(On premises)



Indirect supervision defined:

Correct Answer: Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a

condition to be treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, and be on the

premises while the procedure is performed.

*Examine, Diagnose, Authorize*

(On premises)




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General supervision defined:

Correct Answer: Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a

condition to be treated, and authorize the procedure to be performed.

*Examine, Diagnose, Authorize*

(Not on premises) (Must see pt. within a maximum of 13 months).



Any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under *general supervision* is

valid for a maximum of ______(time frame); after which, no further treatment under

general supervision can be performed without another clinical exam by a Florida

licensed dentist.

Correct Answer: "13 months"



T/F? Any tasks delegable to dental assistants will be delegable to dental hygienists

under the same supervision level, unless otherwise stated in the rules.

Correct Answer: True



Remediable Tasks, also referred to as Expanded Functions defined:

Correct Answer: Are intra-oral tasks which do not create unalterable changes in the

oral cavity or contiguous structures, are reversible and do not expose a patient to

increased risks. DA & DH can both be delegated.



T/F? The use of a laser or laser device of any type is NOT a remediable task/expanded

function.




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Correct Answer: True



Removing and re-cementing properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not

permanently attached to any appliance. (This is this called what?)

Correct Answer: Emergency Remediable Task



Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing the fastening device. (This

is called what?)

Correct Answer: Emergency Remediable Task



Inserting or removing dressings from alveolar sockets in post-operative osteitis when

the patient is *uncomfortable* due to the loss of a dressing from an alveolar socket in

diagnosed cases of post-operative osteitis. (This is called what?)

Correct Answer: Emergency Remediable Task



Placing or removing periodontal dressings when the patient is *uncomfortable* due to

the loss of a periodontal pack during the prescribed period of treatment. (This is called

what?)

Correct Answer: Emergency Remediable Task



Cementing temporary crowns or bridges using temporary cement when the patient is

*uncomfortable* due to the loss of a temporary crown or bridge. (This is this called

what?)




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Correct Answer: Emergency Remediable Task



Placing temporary medicinal restorative material when the patient is uncomfortable due

to the loss of a temporary medicinal restoration. (This is called what?)

Correct Answer: Emergency Remediable Task



Formal training required for the performance of certain remediable tasks for both DA

and DH. Expanded duty course or program which meets one of the following

requirements:

Faculty Requirements as well included.

Correct Answer: *Accredited by the ADA & approved by the Board.

*Certification as a dental radiographer (DA).

*Course or program curriculum reflects appropriate didactic and clinical training in each

remediable task.

*Dentists and dental hygienists shall have a minimum of one year experience in

expanded duty functions and expanded duty dental assistants shall have a minimum of

5 years of hands-on experience.

*The student/teacher ratio shall not exceed one instructor to ten students.

*Documentation of the training and experience of faculty members which establishes

their qualifications to teach specified subject areas.

*Any course offered shall also include instruction regarding sterilization and disinfection

procedures and instruction in the dental practice act and administrative code as it

relates to dental auxiliaries.




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