FLORIDA LAWS & RULES (DENTAL ADEX CDCA) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026 | GRADED A+

FLORIDA LAWS & RULES (DENTAL ADEX CDCA) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026 | GRADED A+ Dentistry - answer-the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures Dental Hygiene - answer-the rendering of educational, preventative, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services Governor of Florida - answer-Who appoints the board of dentistry members? Irremediable tasks - answer-Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered changes within the oral cavity Remediable tasks - answer-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 Irremediable - answer-Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? Remediable - answer-A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and removes in office bleaching materials is performing a ______ taskRe-cementing temp crowns with temp cement - answer-The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an emergency. What is a remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform? Irremediable - answer-The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be what type of task? Dental hygienists & assistants - answer-Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws? 50 min - answer-How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of continuing education? Chemotherapeutic agents - answer-What is not an appropriate topic for continuing education? Board approved individual study - answer-What is an appropriate educational activity or topic for continuing education? Pt stress management - answer-What is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? 1st biennium of licensure - answer-When are licensees excused from CE? Practicing hygienist or dentist - answer-Who of the following are required to take CE credits? Writing within the scope of dentistry - answer-Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?False - answer-If 40 hours of CE are taken in 1 biennium, the remaining hours taken can count toward renewal requirement for the next biennium. True/False True - answer-A dentist or hygienist takes a 10 hr HIV/AIDs course. The remaining 9 hours could count for their remaining 24 or 30 hours required for licensure renewal. True/False Dental license # - answer-What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride gel? True - answer-If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly trained in anticonvulsants. T/F Board of Dentistry - answer-Who grants sedation permits? NO - answer-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 Altered state of consciousness - answer-Nitrous oxide produces: Pt's physical ability - answer-With conscious sedation, it must not effect what? 25% - answer-What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia? All of these: oxygen tank, EKG machine, bronchodilator, defibrillator, thermometer, and BP cuff - answer-What equipment should be present in the ER/recovery rooms when using sedation?False - answer-Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in the dental office - T/F Pt of Record - answer-A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from dentist and treatment plan is considered: Dentist - answer-Who owns the patient records or chart? To another licensed Fl dentist - answer-In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the patient of record files go? Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection - answer-The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is: Radiation or wiping down with alcohol - answer-What is not a sterilization process Using regular exam gloves - answer-When handling soiled instruments - what's not appropriate? CDC - answer-Who would be the enforcement of making guidelines and rules for contaminants pertaining to blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids? Eye Wear - answer-Which personal protective equipment is not required? Washing prosthodontic appliances with soap and water before giving to patient - answer-What is not consistent with the CDC recommendations?Hold or deny license - answer-A person holding a dental hygiene license in the state of Fl has been ruled by a court of law that they are delinquent on their child support. The Board of dentistry has the right to? Referring dentist - answer-A patient is referred to a specialist, and at that location, the patient also received treatment from the hygienist. Who is ultimately responsible? This can happen only if the patient's interest is in the best interest - answer-A dentist refers a patient to another dentist due to financial interest Dentist - answer-If a dental hygienist injures a patient, who is primarily responsible? Direct supervision - answer-A dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the procedure to be performed, remains on the premises while the procedures are performed, and approves the work performed