FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES
DENTAL Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Latest Versions 2025
Graded A+
1. Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
(2024 exam - on mine) Answer Writing within the scope of dentistry
mine gave an ex of like a pt wanting a rx for bladder infection
2. What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride
gel?
(2024 exam) - question was worded differently Answer Dental License #
3. If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly
trained in anticonvulsants. T/F Answer True
4. What is not a sterilization process?
A. Dry heat
B. Autoclave
C. Radiation
D. Chemical Vapor
,mine was like dry heat, autoclave, ultrasonic, and chemical vapor Answer C.
Radiation
5. A dental hygienist under the supervision of a dentist 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 Answer D. None of the above - RDH cannot give anesthetic to
anyone under the age of 18
6. Nitrous oxide produces Answer
(2024 exam - on mine too) Answer Altered state of consciousness
7. With conscious sedation, it must not effect what? Answer Pt's physical
ability
8. How often is a dentist reviewed and renewed for a general sedation permit?
(on 2024 exam - on mine too) Answer no dentist shall administer, supervise or
permit another health care practitioner, or perform the administration of general
,anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation 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 gener- al 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
9. What equipment should be present in the ER/recovery rooms when using
sedation?
(2024 exam) Answer Oxygen tank, EKG machine, bronchodilator, defibrillator,
thermome- ter, and BP cuff
NOT Answer portable x-ray unit
10. A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from dentist and treat-
ment plan is considered Answer
(2024 exam) Answer Pt of record
11. Who owns the patient records or chart? (2024 exam - on mine) Answer The
dentist
12. In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the patient of record files go?
(2024 exam) Answer To another licensed Fl dentist
, Within 90 days of a dentist's death, the dentist's estate or agent shall place all 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.
13. Under Indirect supervision, the dental hygienist can Answer
(on 2024 exam - mine asked what type of supervision was placing matrices)-
Answer (a) Placing or removing rubber dams;
(b) Placing or removing 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
14. Tasks under General supervision, the dental hygienist can Answer
(on 2024 exam) Answer - Polishing restorations which is not for the purpose of
changing the existing contour of the tooth
- Applying of topical fluorides
- Placing periodontal or surgical dressings (not just in an emergency)
- Removing periodontal or surgical dressings
- Removing sutures
DENTAL Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Latest Versions 2025
Graded A+
1. Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
(2024 exam - on mine) Answer Writing within the scope of dentistry
mine gave an ex of like a pt wanting a rx for bladder infection
2. What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride
gel?
(2024 exam) - question was worded differently Answer Dental License #
3. If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly
trained in anticonvulsants. T/F Answer True
4. What is not a sterilization process?
A. Dry heat
B. Autoclave
C. Radiation
D. Chemical Vapor
,mine was like dry heat, autoclave, ultrasonic, and chemical vapor Answer C.
Radiation
5. A dental hygienist under the supervision of a dentist 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 Answer D. None of the above - RDH cannot give anesthetic to
anyone under the age of 18
6. Nitrous oxide produces Answer
(2024 exam - on mine too) Answer Altered state of consciousness
7. With conscious sedation, it must not effect what? Answer Pt's physical
ability
8. How often is a dentist reviewed and renewed for a general sedation permit?
(on 2024 exam - on mine too) Answer no dentist shall administer, supervise or
permit another health care practitioner, or perform the administration of general
,anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation 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 gener- al 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
9. What equipment should be present in the ER/recovery rooms when using
sedation?
(2024 exam) Answer Oxygen tank, EKG machine, bronchodilator, defibrillator,
thermome- ter, and BP cuff
NOT Answer portable x-ray unit
10. A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from dentist and treat-
ment plan is considered Answer
(2024 exam) Answer Pt of record
11. Who owns the patient records or chart? (2024 exam - on mine) Answer The
dentist
12. In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the patient of record files go?
(2024 exam) Answer To another licensed Fl dentist
, Within 90 days of a dentist's death, the dentist's estate or agent shall place all 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.
13. Under Indirect supervision, the dental hygienist can Answer
(on 2024 exam - mine asked what type of supervision was placing matrices)-
Answer (a) Placing or removing rubber dams;
(b) Placing or removing 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
14. Tasks under General supervision, the dental hygienist can Answer
(on 2024 exam) Answer - Polishing restorations which is not for the purpose of
changing the existing contour of the tooth
- Applying of topical fluorides
- Placing periodontal or surgical dressings (not just in an emergency)
- Removing periodontal or surgical dressings
- Removing sutures
