Unit V Florida State Practice Act Questions and Answers Graded A+

Unit V Florida State Practice Act Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the makeup of the Board of Dentistry? Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance: Law; chapter 466: ensure that every DDS and RDH participating in Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice Rule: 64b5 Rules: enact the law 11 members 7DDS 2RDH 2 LAYPEOPLE/CONSUMERS Who appoints the board? Confirms? Appointed by the Governor Confirmed by the senate What are the definitions of all the supervisions? Supervision Direct- examine diagnose,- Authorize, Remain Approve .(E,D,A,R,A) Indirect :Examine, Diagnose Authorize, Remain (E,D,A,R,) General : Examine, diagnose, authorize (E,D,A) What are the definitions of remediable and irremediable tasks? Remedial: are reversible pose no risk to patient: taking impressions, placing Do not create Unalterable changes, periodontal dressings, removing periodontal and surgical dressings Irremediable: irreversible: Create unalterable changes Prescriptions - what dentists can legally write; when the dentist has to sign? Presign? he can write prescription only related for dental dentistry " for the practice of dentistry" or pharmacist cannot fill Rx he is not allowed to presign What needs to be done with patient records when sending radiographs to another dentist? NEED to put initials!! and records of everything performed Dentist is relieved of maintaining records if ptnt legal representative transfer custody of records to another DDS but should keep records. Written statement ( signed by owner DDS person receiving records and 2 witnesses) Written statement (signed by owner DDS, person receiving records, and 2 witnesses) Date of transfer Names of persons records transferred to Who signs the patient record? DDS, RDH or DA can sign upon treatment How long is the retention period of patient records? Retain records for 4 years from the date of patients last appointment Is it necessary for the dentist to maintain reasonable sanitary facilities? yes if not, it is ground for disciplinary action by board: failure to provide and maintain reasonable sanitary facilities. What constitutes disciplinary actions against a licensee re radiographs? Radiographs must be available to the patient if they request and radiation safeguards Who has ownership of dentures that are delivered to the patient? Who must deliver dentures to a patient? the dentist has the ownership of the dentures , the denture are deliver by the dentist to the patient. What are the continuing education requirements for the dentist? Hygienist? For Dentist: biennially, not less than 30 hrs. subject pertinent to dentistry may need up to 3 hours for practice mngt, ethics, etc.. For hygienist: Biennally, not less than 24 hrs; not more than 36 hrs. What is required for the licensee re display of license? License to be displayed Conspicuously ( in plain sight of patient) in office/s where he/she practices.Copies acceptable for multi-practices Is it mandatory that dental laboratories must be registered with the state of Florida? yes, and received registration certificate for 2 years What happens when a dentist has a substance abuse problem? the panel determines that a licensee is believed to stand in violation of Chapter 456 or 466 or ruled of Dept. or Board. Grounds for disciplinary action by the board. fines Can payment by a third party continue if dentist's license is revoked? No, after the license has been revoke but yes before the revoke What does a licensee have to do to renew their license? Slide 11- Renewal Renew application and fee (not more than $300.00) Biennial renewal Complete CE requirements for professional as per Ch. 466 prove CEU's What is inactive status? Delinquent status? Keeping your license but not actively practicing: / Deliquent not renewing license on time: must pay applicable renewal, delinquency fee, and or reactivation. Who can employ a dental hygienist; can a dental hygienist be employed by a nursing home without a prescription from the doctor ? A R.D.H can be employed by a dentist or a public health program and no the D.H cannot be employed What is required to be a dental radiographer? Formal Training (FT) for dental radiographer: OJT certified by the state Graduate from board approved program. Only for certain remedial task trained by a license DDS Which expanded functions are legal and not legal in the state of Florida for dental assistants? The legal expanded functions are all described in Rule 64B5-16. If the expanded function is not listed in the laws and rules, then it is not a legal expanded function in this state. Legals ones are on the handout; illegals ones : cant probe, cant scale, no drill fast mechanical instruments A Dental Assistant may not perform an intraoral procedure except after such formal or on the job training What expanded functions can be learned through on the job training alone? page handout 5 What are the emergency remediable tasks? Removing & re-cementing correctly contoured & fitting loose bands; not permanently attached to appliance Securing/unsecuring archwire by attaching/removing the fastening device Inserting/removing dressings from bony socket (In a diagnosed case of post-operative osteitis); ptnt uncomfortable Placing/removing periodontal dressings; (loss or pack during Rx pd. of tx); ptnt uncomfortable Cementing temporary crowns/bridges; ptnt uncomfortable Placing temporary medicinal restorative mat'l. when lost; ptnt uncomfortable this rules apply if dentist cannot physically examine ptnt DA OR DH must have CPR card pantient has to be seen within 3 days by DOR What is required by the state regarding carrier state of Hepatitis B? Notify Board, in writing, within 14 days Successfully complete (includes an exam) an educational program 6 clock hours Within 6 months of Board being notified of status Be randomly checked by Board approved consultant