PSI Law & Ethics

Abuse shall be reported by telephone ___________ followed by a written report within _____ working days.

Without supervision in a public health setting, the RDH can do all of the following EXCEPT:

Expired licenses can be renewed anytime within 5 years. What must be done to renew an expired license?

Who can make a temporary crown?

"Preventive & therapeutic procedures that include debridement of hard and soft deposits, plaque, and stain"

How often should your mask be changed?

A child is not cooperating with tx. DDS closes door and doesn't let child leave. DDS is guilty of:

RDH must identify themselves in the patient record by:

In a public health setting, the RDH can place sealants under which supervision?

No physical contact, just words

Under general supervision, the RDH can do all of the following EXCEPT:

DHBC has criteria for acceptance, denial, or termination of licensees in a diversion program.

When should a report be made if you suspect child abuse?

Equality, morality, what is owed or deserved

Providing truthful and adequate information to allow decisions regarding treatment.

When should the dental unit waterlines be flushed?

Consistent failure to identify yourself in a patient record is an example of unprofessional conduct and could result in:

Death of a patient during or related to dental hygiene services requires a written report to DHBC within (days).

How many days does the RDH have to notify the DHBC of a change in their legal name?

It is considered _____________ to perform tasks outside of your scope of practice.

Prior to Dec 31, 2005, a RDH was authorized to perform the duties of a RDA

Dental hygiene includes:

DDS required to be physically present in treatment facility during procedures

Clinician took xrays on a child without consent. Clinician is guilty of:

Doing what is right for the patient, protect the patient

Renewing your RDH license occurs every 2 years. What CEs are required for each renewal?

If not renewed, your license expires at (time) on the last day of your birth month during the second year of issue

Sympathy, empathy, sensitivity, humanity

A person who violates the unprofessional conduct provisions shall be punished by:

Informed consent, provides all relevant information to make a decision, risks and benefits

Under direct supervision with the proper credentials, the RDH can:

Can a RDH self refer themselves into a diversion program?

If you witness abuse and it results in serious injury, a call must be made no later than 2 hours after the incident.

Informed consent fall under which principle?

A person guilty of a misdemeanor shall be punished for no less than 10 days and up to one year in:

"High level disinfection" kills all bacterial spores.

Honesty, good character, ethics, morals

RDH can have their license revoked/suspended, may be reprimanded/placed on probation for being negligent or incompetent

After (date) a RDH must qualify for and receive a RDA license prior to performing RDA duties

Acceptance, open-mindedness, patience, understanding without discrimination

Who qualifies as a mandated reporter?

Who pays for the RDH to participate in the diversion program?

What does dental hygiene NOT include?

How long should spore test results be maintained for?

Pregnancy of a minor provides "reasonable suspicion" for sexual abuse.

A licensee under current investigation CANNOT request entry into a diversion program by contacting the DHBC.

Fraud, misrepresentation, false advertising, and sexual relationships with patients are all examples of:

Failure to exercise the appropriate degree of skill

You have 2 implant pts back to back, but only one set of implant instruments. What do you do?

Privacy, respect for personal information

How long should you keep record of your license renewal and CEs?

Physical contact. Does not have to result in injury.

DDS not required to be physically present in treatment facility during procedures

A spore test should be performed:

Capability, ability, continuing education, recognizing when to refer

How many days does the RDH have to notify the DHBC of a change in address or email address?

DH is treating a Denti-Cal patient the same way they would treat a PPO patient. DH is practicing:

If you assume the title of RDH, EF, AP, and practice without a license, you can be charged with:

Truth, honesty, reliability

If you fail to report child abuse, you are guilty of a ________ punishable by _______ and _______.

A mandated reporter is responsible for reporting elder abuse or abuse of dependent adults in addition to child abuse

How often should you review the Dental Practice Act?