DENTAL HYGIENE FLORIDA LAWS AND
RULES – STUDYGUIDE AND EXAM REVIEW
EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
Advertising of HIV/AIDS Status - ANSWERS--Public fear
regarding the possibility of HIV transmission from health
care workers to patients, although scientifically unfounded,
has resulted in concerns regarding the safety of dental care.
No dental health care licensee may represent that he or she
is HIV neg or free from AIDS. Any such advertisement or
notice must clearly state: - ANSWERS-THIS NEGATIVE HIV
TEST CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT I AM CURRENTLY FREE OF
HIV
When advertising HIV status you MUST - ANSWERS-Inform
the pt that current status guarantees nothing
,Sterilization - ANSWERS-Process by which ALL forms of life
within an environment are totally destroyed
How often are sterilizers monitored? - ANSWERS-Every 40
hours (2400 minutes) or at least once every 30 days,
whichever comes first.
Disinfection - ANSWERS-The destruction of inhibition of
most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active
growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses
How long should heat sensitive instruments soak (how long
are instruments left in cold sterile)? - ANSWERS-At least 10
hours
Before sterilization - ANSWERS-Instruments must be
cleaned to remove debris.
Ex: scrubbing with soap or a detergent and water, ultrasonic
cleaner
,How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have
on BOD - ANSWERS-At least 5 years clinical preceding the
appointment on BOD.
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members
serve? - ANSWERS-4
What is the maximum number of years a board member
may serve? - ANSWERS-10
Who appoints the BOD members? - ANSWERS-Governor of
Florida
One board member of the board must be at least ____ years
old. - ANSWERS-60
466.024 Delegation of Duties; Expanded functions -
ANSWERS--Dentists may not delegate irremediable tasks
except as provided by law
-Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk
, -May only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
-Dentists delegate NON-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general
supervision is - ANSWERS-13 months
Who designates remediable and delegable tasks? -
ANSWERS-BOD
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures? -
ANSWERS-Irremediable (anesthetic)
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not
create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or
structures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient?
- ANSWERS-Remediable tasks (rubber dam, matrix band,
polish amalgam)
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? -
ANSWERS-Irremediable
RULES – STUDYGUIDE AND EXAM REVIEW
EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
Advertising of HIV/AIDS Status - ANSWERS--Public fear
regarding the possibility of HIV transmission from health
care workers to patients, although scientifically unfounded,
has resulted in concerns regarding the safety of dental care.
No dental health care licensee may represent that he or she
is HIV neg or free from AIDS. Any such advertisement or
notice must clearly state: - ANSWERS-THIS NEGATIVE HIV
TEST CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT I AM CURRENTLY FREE OF
HIV
When advertising HIV status you MUST - ANSWERS-Inform
the pt that current status guarantees nothing
,Sterilization - ANSWERS-Process by which ALL forms of life
within an environment are totally destroyed
How often are sterilizers monitored? - ANSWERS-Every 40
hours (2400 minutes) or at least once every 30 days,
whichever comes first.
Disinfection - ANSWERS-The destruction of inhibition of
most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active
growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses
How long should heat sensitive instruments soak (how long
are instruments left in cold sterile)? - ANSWERS-At least 10
hours
Before sterilization - ANSWERS-Instruments must be
cleaned to remove debris.
Ex: scrubbing with soap or a detergent and water, ultrasonic
cleaner
,How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have
on BOD - ANSWERS-At least 5 years clinical preceding the
appointment on BOD.
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members
serve? - ANSWERS-4
What is the maximum number of years a board member
may serve? - ANSWERS-10
Who appoints the BOD members? - ANSWERS-Governor of
Florida
One board member of the board must be at least ____ years
old. - ANSWERS-60
466.024 Delegation of Duties; Expanded functions -
ANSWERS--Dentists may not delegate irremediable tasks
except as provided by law
-Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk
, -May only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
-Dentists delegate NON-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general
supervision is - ANSWERS-13 months
Who designates remediable and delegable tasks? -
ANSWERS-BOD
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures? -
ANSWERS-Irremediable (anesthetic)
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not
create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or
structures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient?
- ANSWERS-Remediable tasks (rubber dam, matrix band,
polish amalgam)
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? -
ANSWERS-Irremediable
