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FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES BOARD
EXAM DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
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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
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while the procedure is performed, and approve the work performed prior to the patient's
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departure from the premises.

*Examine, Diagnose, Authorize, Approve*

(On premises)
O

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

licensed dentist.

Correct Answer: "13 months"
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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
O

Remediable Tasks, also referred to as Expanded Functions defined:
C

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?)
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Correct Answer: Emergency Remediable Task



Inserting or removing dressings from alveolar sockets in post-operative osteitis when
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the patient is *uncomfortable* due to the loss of a dressing from an alveolar socket in
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diagnosed cases of post-operative osteitis. (This is called what?)

Correct Answer: Emergency Remediable Task
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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
C

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
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requirements:

Faculty Requirements as well included.

Correct Answer: *Accredited by the ADA & approved by the Board.
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*Certification as a dental radiographer (DA).
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*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
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expanded duty functions and expanded duty dental assistants shall have a minimum of

5 years of hands-on experience.
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*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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