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1. 1A dentist diagnoses, authorizes a hygienist's procedure, stays on-site, and approves the work before dismissal. Which supervision level applies?

   1. A. Direct supervision
   2. B. Indirect supervision
   3. C. General supervision
   4. D. No supervision

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Direct supervision requires that "a dentist approves the work performed before dismissal of the patient."

   Reference: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine — § 466.003(9)

2. 2Which license status permits a Florida health professional to practice?

   1. A. Active
   2. B. Inactive
   3. C. Retired
   4. D. Delinquent

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A licensee may practice "only if the licensee has an active status license."

   Reference: Fl Statutes 456 — § 456.036(1)

3. 3A dental office advertises a fee for a specified dental service but states no period during which the fee applies. What is the minimum period after the final advertisement for which the service must remain available at or below that fee?

   1. A. 30 days after the final advertisement.
   2. B. 60 days after the final advertisement.
   3. C. 90 days after the final advertisement.
   4. D. 120 days after the final advertisement.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule requires availability "at or below the advertised fee for at least 90 days following the final advertisement for that service." Because no effective period was stated, 90 days is the minimum, rather than 30 or 60 days; 120 days exceeds the asked minimum.

   Reference: Florida Board of Dentistry, Laws and Rules — Rule 64B5-4.003(3), F.A.C.

4. 4A retired dental hygienist seeks a Florida limited license. What minimum period of prior licensure in the same profession in a U.S. jurisdiction does the Board's rule require?

   1. A. Five years of prior professional licensure.
   2. B. Seven years of prior professional licensure.
   3. C. Ten years of prior professional licensure.
   4. D. Fifteen years of prior professional licensure.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The applicant must have "been licensed for practice in any jurisdiction in the United States for at least ten (10) years in the profession for which the applicant seeks a limited license." Five and seven years do not meet the threshold; fifteen exceeds the asked minimum.

   Reference: Florida Board of Dentistry, Laws and Rules — Rule 64B5-7.007(1)(a), F.A.C.

5. 5A dentist writes a prescription for a patient of record to receive hygiene services offsite. The prescription already identifies the patient, dentist, and hygienist. Which additional information must it state?

   1. A. The authorized services and the frequency of those services.
   2. B. The completed services and the fees charged for those services.
   3. C. The referral diagnosis and the duration of the treatment plan.
   4. D. The appointment dates and the location of each future visit.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule requires "A statement of the specific services authorized and the frequency of the services authorized." Completed service charges, a referral diagnosis, and planned appointment details do not substitute for the prescription's service authorization and frequency.

   Reference: Florida Board of Dentistry, Laws and Rules — Rule 64B5-9.010(1)(d), F.A.C.

6. 6How long is the required prevention-of-medical-errors course each biennium?

   1. A. One hour on medical errors
   2. B. Two hours on medical errors
   3. C. Three hours on medical errors
   4. D. Four hours on medical errors

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule requires "a board-approved two (2) hour" course.

   Reference: Flrules Current 64 B 5 12 — § 64B5-12.013

7. 7An advertising violation listed in Rule 64B5-13.0045 has no allegation of consumer injury, and the advertisement can be withdrawn within 15 days of the notice. Which licensee history allows the rule's minor-violation designation?

   1. A. This is the licensee's first professional-rule violation.
   2. B. No prior patient complaint against the licensee.
   3. C. No prior Board investigation of the licensee.
   4. D. No prior warning from the employing practice.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "This designation of violations as minor for the purposes of Section 456.073(3), F.S., is limited to initial violations." The rule also requires no allegation of consumer injury and withdrawal of the advertisement within 15 days of the notice. The other prior events are not the initial-violation condition.

   Reference: Florida Board of Dentistry, Laws and Rules — Rule 64B5-13.0045(2), F.A.C.

8. 8A certified dental hygienist works under a dentist's direct supervision. A patient takes a prescribed medication, and the hygienist is considering local anesthesia. Which medication purpose permits the hygienist to proceed under the stated supervision?

   1. A. A drug prescribed to induce minimal sedation for the dental procedure.
   2. B. A drug administered to induce moderate sedation for the dental procedure.
   3. C. A drug prescribed by a health care provider for life functions.
   4. D. A drug administered to induce deep sedation for the dental procedure.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule permits local anesthesia for a patient prescribed a drug "for the purposes of life functions" under direct supervision, but states that when medication is intended to induce dental minimal sedation, "the hygienist may not administer local anesthesia to the patient." Moderate and deep sedation are also barred by this subsection.

   Reference: Florida Board of Dentistry, Laws and Rules — Rule 64B5-14.002(6), F.A.C.

9. 9A successor-owner dentist receives records from a deceased dentist's practice but is not treating a particular patient. Which review of that patient's record may the successor make solely to comply with the record-availability rule?

   1. A. Review the full treatment history to assess future treatment options.
   2. B. Review only identifying details: name, address, and last treatment date.
   3. C. Review radiographs and diagnoses to prepare a referral letter.
   4. D. Review clinical notes and prescriptions before transferring the file.

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule allows "limited review for the purpose of obtaining a patient’s name, address and last date of treatment in order to comply with this rule is permitted." Possession by a successor owner does not authorize review of clinical details without treatment involvement or patient authorization.

   Reference: Florida Board of Dentistry, Laws and Rules — Rule 64B5-17.001(1), F.A.C.

10. 10Which condition must contaminated instruments meet before sterilization under Rule 64B5-25.003?

    1. A. Lubricated before cleaning
    2. B. Cleaned to remove debris
    3. C. Wrapped before cleaning
    4. D. Surface-disinfected in place of cleaning

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The current rule states: "Before sterilization, instruments must be cleaned to remove debris."

    Reference: Flrules Current 64 B 5 25 — § 64B5-25.003