Florida Laws & Rules - ADEX/CDCA Dental Exam - Combined Questions & Verified Answers
how many hours of continuing education course on 2 hours every 2 years
prescribing controlled substances each biennium?
Q about what does no tneed to be in the room for peds
conscoius sedation
stethoscope
scale to weigh pt
pulse oximeter
EKG
stuff for throat that fits peds throats
Q about dr that got a new laser, what is he NOT allowed to
say in the ad?
Laser is painless
laser works better than other instruments
laser is used for certain procedures
laser heals faster
There was a question about a dentist relocating to florida, B. - here is what I found online
and while she awaits her licensure, which is she not "Under Florida law, no person other than a Florida licensed dentist, nor any entity
allowed to do prior to licensure approval? other than a professional corporation or limited liability company composed of
A. design new office space dentists may: Employ a dentist or dental hygienist in the operation of a dental office"
B. Hire staff
C. Buy dental equipment
D. Buy dental materials
DH giving anesthesia that isn't topical, what type of task is I put remediable
this
reversible
irremediable
remediable
idk the last one
Irremediable tasks Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered changes
(2024 exam) within the oral cavity
Remediable tasks Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable
(2024 exam) changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to
the patient
What level of supervision would this example be? general supervision
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution,
activates light source, monitors and removes in office
bleaching materials is performing a Remediable task
(2024 exam - mine too)
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement
comes into the office with an emergency. What is a
remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
(2024 exam)
The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be Irremediable
what type of task? (on my test)
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under Dental hygienists & assistants
conditions specified in the laws?
(2024 exam - mine too)
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, Florida Laws & Rules - ADEX/CDCA Dental Exam - Combined Questions & Verified Answers
An approved CE for a dentist might include what? Basic medical and scientific subjects, including but not limited to – biology,
(2024 exam) microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, microscopic anatomy, pathology,
physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, neurology, pharmacology,
anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it relates to the conditions of the
human oral cavity
Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing Writing within the scope of dentistry
prescriptions?
(2024 exam - on mine) mine gave an ex of like a pt wanting a rx for bladder infection
What must be included in a prescription for a prescription Dental License #
strength fluoride gel?
(2024 exam) - question was worded differently
If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has True
to be properly trained in anticonvulsants. T/F
What is not a sterilization process? C. Radiation
A. Dry heat
B. Autoclave
C. Radiation
D. Chemical Vapor
mine was like dry heat, autoclave, ultrasonic, and chemical
vapor
A dental hygienist under the ____ supervision of a dentist D. None of the above - RDH cannot give anesthetic to anyone under the age of 18
may administer local anesthesia, including intraoral block
anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a
non-sedated patient who is 15 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: Altered state of consciousness
(2024 exam - on mine too)
With conscious sedation, it must not effect what? Pt's physical ability
How often is a dentist reviewed and renewed for a general no dentist shall administer, supervise or permit another health care practitioner, or
sedation permit? perform the administration of general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation
(on 2024 exam - on mine too) or pediatric moderate sedation in a dental office for dental patients, unless such
dentist possesses a permit issued by the Board. A permit is required even when
another health care practitioner, as administers general anesthesia, deep sedation,
moderate sedation, or pediatric moderate sedation in a dental office for a dental
patient. The dentist holding such a permit shall be subject to review and such
permit must be renewed biennially
What equipment should be present in the ER/recovery Oxygen tank, EKG machine, bronchodilator, defibrillator, thermometer, and BP cuff
rooms when using sedation?
(2024 exam) NOT: portable x-ray unit
A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from Pt of record
dentist and treatment plan is considered:
(2024 exam)
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, Florida Laws & Rules - ADEX/CDCA Dental Exam - Combined Questions & Verified Answers
Who owns the patient records or chart? (2024 exam - on The dentist
mine)
In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the patient To another licensed Fl dentist
of record files go? Within 90 days of a dentist's death, the dentist's estate or agent shall place all
(2024 exam) patient records of the deceased dentist in the care of another Florida licensed
dentist.
(a) The patient records of the deceased dentist shall be maintained and made
available to patients for a period of 4 years.
Under Indirect supervision, the dental hygienist can: (a) Placing or removing rubber dams;
(on 2024 exam - mine asked what type of supervision was (b) Placing or removing matrices;
placing matrices) (c) Applying cavity liners, varnishes or bases;
(d) Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing the fastening
device;
(e) Cementing temporary crowns and bridges with temporary cement
Tasks under General supervision, the dental hygienist - Polishing restorations which is not for the purpose of changing the existing contour
can: of the tooth
(on 2024 exam) - Applying of topical fluorides
- Placing periodontal or surgical dressings (not just in an emergency)
- Removing periodontal or surgical dressings
- Removing sutures
- Applying sealants
- Apply bleaching solution, activate light source, monitor and remove in-office
bleaching materials
Q abotu when can peds kids take oral meds for dentist in office only
Oral radiology on the job training: - Document having completed at least 3 months of continuous on-the-job
(on 2024 exam - on mine too, but asked which of these is training through assisting
NOT true) in the positioning of digital radiographic sensors and positioning and exposing of
dental radiographic images under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed
dentist
- document successful completion of a Board-approved course within 12 months
of completion of the on-the-job training
**The thing I selected that was NOT true was like receiving the OTJ training from a
radiographer not a dentist
A hygienist is taking study models on their patient, the I put B on my exam, but here is what the actual laws state this:
study models can be used for all of the following except:
A. Bleaching trays "Taking impressions for study casts which are not being made for the purpose of
B. Orthodontic appliances fabricating any intra-oral appliances, restorations or orthodontic appliances"
C. Occlusal guard And...
D. opposing models "Taking impressions for passive appliances, occlusal guards, space maintainers and
(on 2024 exam - kinda similar on mine, same answer) protective mouth guards;"
The major difference between sterilization and disinfection That sterilization does not allow the potential for infection to remain
is: “Disinfection” is defined to mean the destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic
(on 2024 exam) bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some
viruses. Disinfection allows the potential for viable pathogens to remain
True or false: Oral prosthetic appliances received from a True
dental laboratory must be washed with soap or a detergent
and water, rinsed well, appropriately disinfected and rinsed
well again before the prosthetic appliance is placed in the
patient's mouth.
(on 2024 exam)
A person holding a dental hygiene license in the state of Fl Hold or deny license
has been ruled by a court of law that they are delinquent
on their child support. The Board of dentistry has the right
to?
(on 2024 exam - on mine)
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how many hours of continuing education course on 2 hours every 2 years
prescribing controlled substances each biennium?
Q about what does no tneed to be in the room for peds
conscoius sedation
stethoscope
scale to weigh pt
pulse oximeter
EKG
stuff for throat that fits peds throats
Q about dr that got a new laser, what is he NOT allowed to
say in the ad?
Laser is painless
laser works better than other instruments
laser is used for certain procedures
laser heals faster
There was a question about a dentist relocating to florida, B. - here is what I found online
and while she awaits her licensure, which is she not "Under Florida law, no person other than a Florida licensed dentist, nor any entity
allowed to do prior to licensure approval? other than a professional corporation or limited liability company composed of
A. design new office space dentists may: Employ a dentist or dental hygienist in the operation of a dental office"
B. Hire staff
C. Buy dental equipment
D. Buy dental materials
DH giving anesthesia that isn't topical, what type of task is I put remediable
this
reversible
irremediable
remediable
idk the last one
Irremediable tasks Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered changes
(2024 exam) within the oral cavity
Remediable tasks Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable
(2024 exam) changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to
the patient
What level of supervision would this example be? general supervision
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution,
activates light source, monitors and removes in office
bleaching materials is performing a Remediable task
(2024 exam - mine too)
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement
comes into the office with an emergency. What is a
remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
(2024 exam)
The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be Irremediable
what type of task? (on my test)
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under Dental hygienists & assistants
conditions specified in the laws?
(2024 exam - mine too)
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, Florida Laws & Rules - ADEX/CDCA Dental Exam - Combined Questions & Verified Answers
An approved CE for a dentist might include what? Basic medical and scientific subjects, including but not limited to – biology,
(2024 exam) microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, microscopic anatomy, pathology,
physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, neurology, pharmacology,
anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it relates to the conditions of the
human oral cavity
Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing Writing within the scope of dentistry
prescriptions?
(2024 exam - on mine) mine gave an ex of like a pt wanting a rx for bladder infection
What must be included in a prescription for a prescription Dental License #
strength fluoride gel?
(2024 exam) - question was worded differently
If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has True
to be properly trained in anticonvulsants. T/F
What is not a sterilization process? C. Radiation
A. Dry heat
B. Autoclave
C. Radiation
D. Chemical Vapor
mine was like dry heat, autoclave, ultrasonic, and chemical
vapor
A dental hygienist under the ____ supervision of a dentist D. None of the above - RDH cannot give anesthetic to anyone under the age of 18
may administer local anesthesia, including intraoral block
anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a
non-sedated patient who is 15 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: Altered state of consciousness
(2024 exam - on mine too)
With conscious sedation, it must not effect what? Pt's physical ability
How often is a dentist reviewed and renewed for a general no dentist shall administer, supervise or permit another health care practitioner, or
sedation permit? perform the administration of general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation
(on 2024 exam - on mine too) or pediatric moderate sedation in a dental office for dental patients, unless such
dentist possesses a permit issued by the Board. A permit is required even when
another health care practitioner, as administers general anesthesia, deep sedation,
moderate sedation, or pediatric moderate sedation in a dental office for a dental
patient. The dentist holding such a permit shall be subject to review and such
permit must be renewed biennially
What equipment should be present in the ER/recovery Oxygen tank, EKG machine, bronchodilator, defibrillator, thermometer, and BP cuff
rooms when using sedation?
(2024 exam) NOT: portable x-ray unit
A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from Pt of record
dentist and treatment plan is considered:
(2024 exam)
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, Florida Laws & Rules - ADEX/CDCA Dental Exam - Combined Questions & Verified Answers
Who owns the patient records or chart? (2024 exam - on The dentist
mine)
In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the patient To another licensed Fl dentist
of record files go? Within 90 days of a dentist's death, the dentist's estate or agent shall place all
(2024 exam) patient records of the deceased dentist in the care of another Florida licensed
dentist.
(a) The patient records of the deceased dentist shall be maintained and made
available to patients for a period of 4 years.
Under Indirect supervision, the dental hygienist can: (a) Placing or removing rubber dams;
(on 2024 exam - mine asked what type of supervision was (b) Placing or removing matrices;
placing matrices) (c) Applying cavity liners, varnishes or bases;
(d) Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing the fastening
device;
(e) Cementing temporary crowns and bridges with temporary cement
Tasks under General supervision, the dental hygienist - Polishing restorations which is not for the purpose of changing the existing contour
can: of the tooth
(on 2024 exam) - Applying of topical fluorides
- Placing periodontal or surgical dressings (not just in an emergency)
- Removing periodontal or surgical dressings
- Removing sutures
- Applying sealants
- Apply bleaching solution, activate light source, monitor and remove in-office
bleaching materials
Q abotu when can peds kids take oral meds for dentist in office only
Oral radiology on the job training: - Document having completed at least 3 months of continuous on-the-job
(on 2024 exam - on mine too, but asked which of these is training through assisting
NOT true) in the positioning of digital radiographic sensors and positioning and exposing of
dental radiographic images under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed
dentist
- document successful completion of a Board-approved course within 12 months
of completion of the on-the-job training
**The thing I selected that was NOT true was like receiving the OTJ training from a
radiographer not a dentist
A hygienist is taking study models on their patient, the I put B on my exam, but here is what the actual laws state this:
study models can be used for all of the following except:
A. Bleaching trays "Taking impressions for study casts which are not being made for the purpose of
B. Orthodontic appliances fabricating any intra-oral appliances, restorations or orthodontic appliances"
C. Occlusal guard And...
D. opposing models "Taking impressions for passive appliances, occlusal guards, space maintainers and
(on 2024 exam - kinda similar on mine, same answer) protective mouth guards;"
The major difference between sterilization and disinfection That sterilization does not allow the potential for infection to remain
is: “Disinfection” is defined to mean the destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic
(on 2024 exam) bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some
viruses. Disinfection allows the potential for viable pathogens to remain
True or false: Oral prosthetic appliances received from a True
dental laboratory must be washed with soap or a detergent
and water, rinsed well, appropriately disinfected and rinsed
well again before the prosthetic appliance is placed in the
patient's mouth.
(on 2024 exam)
A person holding a dental hygiene license in the state of Fl Hold or deny license
has been ruled by a court of law that they are delinquent
on their child support. The Board of dentistry has the right
to?
(on 2024 exam - on mine)
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