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Malpractice is an example of
An intentional CIVIL tort
A CRIMINAL action
An unintentional CIVIL tort
A breach of contract
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False
True
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Self-governance is included under this California Dental Association code of ethics principle
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity
Tolerance
Professionalism
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Principle that if two or more people consider the same action in the same situation, the same conclusion would be drawn
Complementarity
Universality
Responsibility
Community
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It is within legal limits to write a prescription for a controlled substance to one's self
False
True
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Acts of kindness & a sympathetic ear for the patient are included in the CDA code of ethics principle __________
Professionalism
Competence
Beneficence
Integrity
Compassion
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It is a criminal offense to perform licensed duties with an expired, cancelled or inactive license.
False
True
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Registered dental hygienists are permitted, under direct supervision, to place antimicrobial or antibiotic medicaments,
False
True
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Question 5 word doc
-Both statements are FALSE
Both statements are TRUE
The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
-The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
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A dental professional must provide the necessary service at the same standard of care to all patients
Veracity and confidentiality
Autonomy and societal trust
None of these
justice and fairness
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A dentist may not advertise or offer discounts on a dental procedure
True
False
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A person who is found guilty of unprofessional conduct is guilty of a ______ and shall be fined __ or imprisoned for ___
-felony; $100-$600; 60-180
-misdemeanor; $500-$100; 90-180
-misdemeanor; $100-$600; 60-180
-felony; $500-$1000; 90-180
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A board approved course in infection control is a requirement of all dental auxiliary and need to be at least X hours
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2
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Dental hygienists are not obliged to report suspected child abuse cases to the proper authorities
True
False
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A registered dental hygienist (RDH) or a (RDHAP) is permitted to perform which of the following with appr. supervision?
Take impressions for bleaching trays
Apply non-caustic topical agents
Aerosol topical anesthesia
Supra and subgingival scaling
Dental hygiene assessment
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Question 22
15 days
30 days
60 days
90 days
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A registered dental hygienist is authorized to perform all of the procedures under general supervision EXCEPT one.
Impressions for bleaching, activation of agents with nonlaser, light curing
Appy laser, light curing devices for whitening
Preventive therapeutic interventions, including prophylaxis and SRP
Apply topical, therapeutic and sub G agents for caries & perio control
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Principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to be fair in dealings with patients, colleagues &society
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
Justice
Veracity
Beneficence
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Question 39 case
Nonmaleficence
Veracity
Beneficence
Autonomy
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Principle that requires DDS to recognize that cultural differences exist
Tolerance
Autonomy
Veracity
Beneficence
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The DHBC may not deny a license to anyone who is required to register as a sex offender.
False
True
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Case 41
Veracity
Confidentiality
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
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If a hygienist is licensed in California, he/she may perform the duties of a registered dental assistant (RDA). Q 10
First is true, second is false.
Both are false
First is false, second is true.
Both are true
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Principle expresses the dental profession should seek allies in society on specific activities to promote access to all
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
Veracity
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All dentists have the obligation of keeping their knowledge and skill current. This falls under the principle of
Nonmaleficence
Veracity
Justice
Autonomy
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Registered dental hygienists are permitted, under general supervision, to irrigate subgingivally with antimicrobials....
False
True
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child is clumsy
possible child abuse
neurological disorder
child may have MS
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If someone practices dental hygiene without a license, what is the punishment?
Imprisonment in a state jail for 5 years & fined $100-$500
Imprisonment in a federal penitentiary for up to 6 months & fined $1,500
Imprisonment in a state prison for up to one year & fined $500-$1,500
Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year & fined $100-$1,500
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Participation in a community activity and/or being a member of your professional organization is an example of:
Professionalism
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Integrity
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A dentist is not liable for failing to obtain informed consent in each situation EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION
reasonably believed that the dental treatment should be done immediately
Consent for a minor is obtained from the babysitter
ER tx is performed on a patient that is not capable of giving consent
The patient is unconsciousness
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Question 9)
Both are flase
First statement is false. 2nd is true
Both are true
The first statement is true, 2nd is false
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If licenses are posted in view of the public, dental hygiene licensees do NOT need to wear name tags with credentials
True
False
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Use of the name of a dentist no longer actively associated with the practice may be continued for a period not to exceed
six months
two years
one year
120 days
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In the interest of preserving the patients continuity of care, a dentist who treats a patient...
True
False
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Different ethical considerations apply when the dentist engages in fee-for-service or insurance based practice
False
True
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The range of activities that can be performed legally by a dentist or dental auxiliary is referred to as:
Extended Function
Supervision
Practice Act
Scope of practice
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The cost to renew your RDH license is______.
No more than 250
no more than 500
No more than 100
No more than $80
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A dentist is not permitted to make payments to another person or entity for the referral of a patient for services
True
False
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Question 19
False
True
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Case 44
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
Paternalism
Beneficence
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Unprofessional conduct includes all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
Advertising of professional superiority
Alter patient records with intent to deceive
Repeated violations of poor recording keeping
Follow infection control guidelines
Aid or abet a licensed person to practice dentistryunlawfully
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Unprofessional conduct includes which of the following violations:
Employment of any student or suspended/unlicensed dentist to practice
-Obtaining of any fee by fraud or misrepresentation
Making use of any deceiving or misleading advertising statements
Practice of accepting /receiving any commission or the rebating in any form
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Dentists and dental auxillaries are required to complete all of the following continuing education courses except one...
Law and Ethics Exam
California Dental Law/Dental Practice Act
Infection control
Healthcare provider BLS
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Veracity
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
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6) CE requirements
The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
Both statements are TRUE
Both statements are FALSE
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Autonomy
Beneficence
Confidentiality
Veracity
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Case 40
Practicing outside scope of practice; veracity
-Practicing without a license; beneficiencePracticing without a license;
-Practicing without a license; nonmaleficience
-Practicing outside scope of practice; autonomy
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If a potential licensee violates the integrity of the licensing examination, through copying the exam.....
Report it by phone and written report within 2 days
Report it by written report within a week
Report it by phone immediately and written report within 2 days
Report by telephone within 2 days
