DH230 Final Review

According to Piaget’s 4-stage model of moral development, the egocentric stage is found in what ages?

Which of the following is regarded as an expanded function for a dental hygienist rather than a traditional duty?

Which ethical theory evaluates usefulness & potential for achieving the greatest good as measurements of right vs. wrong

The Age discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on age who is

Which of the following are the two major categories of civil law?

What are desirable characteristics in a health care professional?

Saying something that may damage a patient’s reputation is:

A relationship between the medical profession and the society which it serves is ____________.

All of the following terms is 1 of the ADHA standards for clinical dental hygiene practice EXCEPT ______.

Learning what is expected of a professional person reinforces ________ in the developing professional.

 A note in tx record such as “prophy” is not appropriate, because it does not convey what procedures were performed.

Which of the following is a part of the outcomes dimension of quality improvement?

A license to practice as a dental hygienist is granted by

Adding fluoride to a community water system is a good example of the application of which type of ethical reasoning?

The first ethical code dates back to the time of Greek physician

In most jurisdictions, the age of majority is attained at the age of

A body of law created by acts of the legislature is

The responsibility & power for legislative protection of the public rest with dental schools & dental hygiene programs.

The dental hygienist can provide services as he or she deems appropriate without specific authorization from a licensed

According to the ethicist Laurence McCullough the two virtues required in a professional person are

The party bringing a claim in the legal system is the ________ in a criminal proceeding.

Slander or libel resulting in defamation causing damage to the reputation of another is an example of

Patients have the right to be provided full disclosure of relevant information so that they can make informed choices is

Which of the following is an ethical principle that focuses on the individual rather than society?

Each of the following is considered to be a true profession EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Ethical decision making is __________.

Each of the following is one of the “Major Findings of Oral Health in America” EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which federal law intended to ensure working conditions for employees free from recognized hazards to safely & health?

Each of the following is true of codes of ethics EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Negligence is an unintentional tort involving failure to act as a reasonable, prudent person under similar circumstances

Finding a colleague's lost handpiece and keeping it as your own property is considered:

The executive branch is responsible for implementing statutory law & providing specific guidance & regulation of RDHs.

In the state of NY, dental hygienists practice under what supervision?

Which of the following theorists of cognitive moral development created the concept of the ethic of care?

Which of the practice models described by Ozar is considered most desirable?

An ethical theory that regards an action as right when it conforms to a principle or rule of conduct of overriding duty.

According to Kant, helping an elderly person cross the street is (a/an)

Which of the following individuals is regarded as the father of dental hygiene?

Which of the following organizations developed the “Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice”?

A person being sued in a civil case or charged with a crime is the

Which of the following forms of patient contacts should be recorded?

When was the first Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health published?

The employment interview may include a _________ interview, which provides an opportunity for the employer to assess the

A healthcare provider is responsible for providing truthful & adequate information to allow decisions regarding tx.

The act of directing or observing the activities of another person

A RDH treats a pt. who depends on government funding, the same way she treats a private insurance pt she is practicing:

 Failure to deliver health care services can result in which of the following untoward consequences for the patient?

When was the inception of the profession of dental hygiene?

Which of the following states does not require a license to practice as a dental hygienist?

Dental hygiene is a self-regulated health profession, obligated to be familiar with statutory & regulatory provisions.

A civil wrong that occurs when an individual does not intend the results of an action

Adhering to the licensure requirements as defined in your state's practice act is indicative of which legal concepts?

A hostile environment occurs when any type of unwelcome sexual behavior creates an offensive or hostile environment.

A _____ is a wrongful act against a person that violates his or her person, privacy, or property or contractual rights.

The process of documentation should be assigned to a staff person. 

The photo is a visual representation of:

The party bringing a claim in a criminal proceeding is a

If a dental office treats every patient in a fair manner, the office is practicing:

Which member of the dental team is the primary oral preventive therapist?

A dental hygienist is held to the standard of care for a

According to HIPAA, the dental office can release information to:

It is expected that racial and ethnic minority groups will constitute the emerging majority of the U.S. population by

Immanuel Kant is associated with which of the following theories of ethical thinking?

Which term is thought to be 1 of the strongest & most consistent & correlates with development of moral judgement?

How does dental hygiene fit with the goals of health promotion established by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Which of the following is true of Piaget’s theory of cognitive moral development?

The dental hygienist can practice independently as long as the patient is seen by a dentist within a specific timeframe

Which of the following is the correct sequence for the stages of mastery learning according to the competency continuum?

Which of the following is the most basic stage of Kohlberg’s three-level model of moral development?

The principles between the ADHA and ADA Codes of Ethics are identical.

The legislative branch of government enacts the dental practice act.

The dentist needs to authorize services to allied dental staff, but does not need to be present in the facility

Reading the patient’s _______ is a common method for gauging a patient’s reactions to diagnostic or treatment methods.

More than ___ million people in the United States are estimated to be underinsured or have no health insurance.

Questions of ________ are decided by judges, whereas questions of ________ are decided by juries.

A relationship based on responsibility between the patient and the health care provider is

What is a duty to conform to a rule or custom?

Avoiding hurt becomes the moral guide governing all moral reasoning according to Gilligan’s model of moral development.

How often must a dental hygiene program undergo a formal, on-site review by the accrediting body?

Documenting communication between the RDH & pt, the RDH should ensure notes are factual. Direct quotes from pt need " "

State statutory law that regulates the practice of dental hygiene.

Malpractice is a form of negligence that includes all liability-producing conduct resulting from health care delivery.

The higher standards expressed in a professional code of ethics & enforced by those within the profession represents __

A civil wrong that occurs when an individual intends the results of an action

The dentist is present in the facility

Who was a proponent of utilitarianism?

Two major categories of civil law are

The _________ enforces federal laws against discrimination in the employment setting.

Which of the following preemployment questions is permitted?

Which of the following terms describe the judgement of conduct based on right & wrong?

The dentist is present

If a dental hygienist starts practicing at a dental office before receiving the proper license, it violates:

________ means “something for something.”

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to employers with __ or more employees.

Legal matters other than criminal ones; includes torts and contractual agreements is

According to Piaget, rules are tested and become internalized during which of the following stages of moral development?

Each of the following is recommended when utilizing social media EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Statutes of limitations for health care injury/malpractice actions are usually in the range of _________ yrs from act.

Which of the following models or professionalism presents dentistry as an all-knowing profession?