ch 5

A code of ethics is one of the essential characteristics of a true profession. It is a guideline for members of a professional group used for self-regulation of the group. a.Both statements are true.b.Both statements are false.c.The first statement is true, the second statement is false.d.The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

a

Each of the following is true according to the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADAH) Standards of Professional Responsibility to the Community and Society EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? a.Report the use of illicit drugs by a patient to responsible authorities. b.Use peer review as a mechanism for identifying substandard care by dental hygienists .c.Promote access to dental hygiene services for all. d.Recognize and uphold our obligation to provide pro bono service.

a

It is the obligation of professionals to help regulate their profession, because the reputation of the profession and the well-being of the public ultimately rest on a willingness to engage in meaningful self-policing of the profession. a.Both the statement and reason are correct and related. b.Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related. c.The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT .d.The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. e.NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

a

Power and prestige is granted to the professions, because a code of ethics is a promise to society to uphold certain values and standards in the practice of the profession. a.Both the statement and reason are correct and related .b.Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related. c.The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT. d.The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. e.NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

a

The first principle function of a code of ethics is to provide an enforceable standard of minimally decent conduct for those who fall below that standard. The second principle function is to address every situation that may occur. a.Both statements are true. b.Both statements are false .c.The first statement is true, the second statement is false.d.The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

a

Ideally, ethical codes should create a relationship among members of a profession that is similar to ties in which of the following types of relationships? a.A high school or collegiate athletic team b.A family c.A club or organization where members have similar interests d.A group of people who are working together in a restaurant

b

Learning what is expected of a professional reinforces character traits in the developing student professional through each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? a.Introducing students to the institution's code of conduct b.Assuming the entering student does not have the character traits needed to be a true professional c.Familiarizing students with the profession's code of ethics and professional conduct d.Enforcing adherence to expected professional behaviors when professional codes have been violated

b

Which of the following is associated with the American Dental Association (ADA) Code of Ethics? a.Five core values b.Five fundamental principles c.Seven core values d.Seven fundamental principles

b

Which of the following principles of the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) Code of Ethics recognizes the existence of an obligation to justice and basic human rights? a.Universality b.Complementarity c.Ethics d.Community e.Responsibility

b

Which of the following statements about codes of ethics is most accurate? a.It is easy to determine the degree to which codes of ethics are effective .b.It is reasonable to assume that the professions find codes of ethics to be extremely valuable. c.The professions cannot do anything about it if someone does not behave with integrity .d.There is no way to judge acceptable parameters of behavior according to a code of ethics.

b

How can the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists be amended? a.If changes are approved by a majority of state dental hygiene associations. b.If changes are approved at any meeting of the ADHA House of Delegates by a majority of the group .c.If changes are approved at any meeting of the ADHA House of Delegates by a two-thirds vote of the group. d.The ADHA Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists cannot be modified. It can only be replaced.

c

Traditional medical codes of ethics emphasize all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception? a.Obligation to each other b.Duties in the individual patient-physician relationship c.The use of a patient's bill of rights in health care settings d.Authority and duty of beneficence

c

Which of the following is found as a core value in the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Code but are not found as fundamental principles in the American Dental Association (ADA) Code of Ethics? a.Autonomy b.Nonmaleficence and beneficence c.Societal trust d.Veracity

c

Which of the following types of ethical theories is thought to be of the most influence in screening applicants for professional schools of health care? a.Consequentialism b.Nonconsequentialism c.Virtue ethics

c

Which of the following core values of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Code of Ethics states that "we accept our fundamental obligation to provide services in a manner that protects all clients and minimizes harm to them and others involved in their treatment"? a.Societal trust b.Confidentiality c.Beneficence d.Nonmaleficence e.Veracity

d

Ethical codes address each of the following areas EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? a.Personal integrity b.Dedication c.Hours of continuing education required d.Principled behavior

d??