L&E
If you lost your employer coverage because of a job loss or reduced hours, you can keep your group health insurance under COBRA for up to: 18 months 3 months 12 months (1 year) 36 months
18 months
if Elder Abuse is suspected an RDH is required to call law enforcement and file written report within: 24 hours. 2 days. one week. Not required to report elder abuse.
2 days
RDH license renewal requires a minimum of _______ total units completed biannually. 15 25 35 50
25
Upon committee determination that a licentiate has been rehabilitated and the diversion program is completed, the committee shall purge and destroy all records pertaining to the licentiate's participation in a diversion program. $25 $30 $60 $75
25
The DHBC must be notified of change of address within ____________________ after the change. 10 days 14 days 30 days Same calendar year
30 days
An RDH is presenting at a local component meeting and wants to use photos of a patient. She obtains client consent before the presentation. Which CDHA principle is being upheld? Beneficence Autonomy Integrity Accountability Confidentiality
Confidentiality
Dental hygienists are not obliged to report suspected child abuse cases to the proper authorities. true false
false
Different ethical considerations apply whether the dentist engages in fee-for-service, managed care or some other practice arrangement. True False
false
HIPAA Rules do not require covered entities to have a written business associate agreement (BAA) or other arrangement in place with a Telehealth/Teledentistry vendor. true false
false
In the interest of preserving the patients continuity of care, a dentist who treats a patient not of record is not obligated to recommend the patient continue treatment with the original treating dentist in all cases. true false
false
The Dental Auxiliary Licensing Board renews all California dental hygiene licenses. true false
false
True or False. Oral exfoliative cytology is not an RDH allowable duty. true false
false
A hygienist does a periodontal probing on her patient and finds several pockets that have deepened since his last regular appointment. The hygienist feels the patient's condition is no longer maintaining well and feels it in the best interest of the patient to refer to a specialist. The CDHA principle being upheld is: Beneficence Autonomy Integrity Accountability Confidentiality
integrity
This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to be fair in their dealings with patients, colleagues and society. Autonomy Nonmaleficence Beneficence Justice Veracity
justice
Use of the name of a dentist no longer actively associated with the practice may be continued for a period not to exceed _________________. two years one year 6 months 120 days
one year
Self-governance is included under this CDA code of ethics principle: Autonomy Beneficence Professionalism Tolerance Veracity
professionalism
Serving on a local hygiene society committee to help promote oral health initiatives such as school sealant programs for children in low-income area is an example that is represented by which CDA principle? Tolerance Professionalism Beneficence Integrity Veracity
professionalism
A licensee who is not the subject of a current investigation may self-refer to the diversion program on a confidential basis, (except as provided in subdivision f). true false
true
According to the California Dental Practice Act, a "dental auxiliary" is defined as a person who may perform dental assisting or dental hygiene procedures authorized by Act: True False
true
An RDH who performs a service on a patient in a dental office shall identify himself or herself in the patient record by signing his or her name or identification number and initials next to the service performed, and shall date those treatment entries in the record. true false
true
Dentists with first-hand knowledge that a colleague is practicing dentistry when chemically impaired have an ethical responsibility to report such evidence to the professional assistance committee/drug diversion committee of a dental society. true false
true
If licenses are posted in view of the public, dental licensees do NOT need to wear name tags. True False
true
It is unethical for a dentist to represent his or her views as those of the dental society or as those of the majority of the dentists of the community when, in fact, those views are opposed to those of the society or the majority of dentists in the community. true false
true
The Dental Hygiene Board of CA (DHBC) renews all California dental hygiene licenses. As a courtesy, renewal notices are sent about 60 days prior to expiration, but the licensee is ultimately responsible for renewing his or her license. true false
true
True or False. An RDH may perform oral health screenings without supervision. true false
true
True or False. An RDH may remove sutures after inspection of the site by the dentist. true false
true
Upon committee determination that a licentiate has been rehabilitated and the diversion program is completed, the committee shall purge and destroy all records pertaining to the licentiate's participation in a diversion program. true false
true
With Teledentistry in California, general supervision allows for the expansion of hygiene hours in a traditional private practice without the necessity of an onsite dentist, with consultation with a dentist easily available through Teledent true false
true
Malpractice is an example of: A criminal action An unintentional civil tort An intentional civil tort A breach of contract
unintentional tort
Which CDA ethical principle is known as the "bedrock of a trusting doctor-patient relationship? Competence Integrity Professionalism Tolerance Veracity
veracity
A licensee must comply with a request for a patient's dental hygiene records that is accompanied by that patient's written authorization for release of the records to the DHCC, within ________ days of receiving the request and authorization 90 days 60 days 30 days 15 days
15 days
A dentist may not advertise or offer discounts on a dental procedure. true false
false
At the end of the 2 years RDH license term, if not renewed the license expires on: The licensee's birthday. The day you received your license. Midnight on the last day of the month of the licensee's birthday month. There is a grace period of 30 days after the expiration date noted on the paper license.
Midnight on the last day of the month of the licensee's birthday month.
May an RDH use lasers? Select the incorrect statement from the following: Yes if it is used in accordance with the customary standards and practice of the dental community. Yes if laser has been approved by the FDA for the particular procedure they intend to perform with the laser. RDH can perform the procedure if it is one that law and regulations currently allows them to perform. No auxiliary may provide ANY service that includes the use of a laser.
No auxiliary may provide ANY service that includes the use of a laser.
This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to protect the patient from harm. Tolerance Autonomy Nonmaleficence Beneficence Justice
Nonmaleficence
HIPAA outlines the handling of health information into three major sections. Which of the following are they? Privacy standards, Patient's rights, Administrative requirements Patient's rights, Administrative requirements, PHI PHI, Privacy standards, Patient's rights All of the above
PHI, Privacy standards, Patient's rights
A registered dental hygienist may perform all of the following duties except: Prepare enamel by etching for bonding; apply etchant for bonding restorative materials Use of automated caries detection devices to gather information for diagnosis by the dentist Remove excess cement from surfaces of teeth undergoing orthodontic treatment, with an ultrasonic scaler. Apply fluoride
Prepare enamel by etching for bonding; apply etchant for bonding restorative materials
Dental hygienists inform their employers about the principles, standards, laws and regulations to which dental hygienists are accountable and determine whether employment conditions facilitate safe professional practice. Beneficience Integirty Accountability Confidentiality Autonomy
accountability
Dental hygienists inform their employers and/or appropriate regulatory authority of unethical practice by a colleague. Beneficience Autonomy Integrity Accountability Confidentiality
accountability
Sexual harassment can occur as: visual verbal physical all of the above
all of the above
Sexual harassment is an illegal activity. Dental hygienists may be targeted for inappropriate discussions, behaviors, or pictures from: employers colleagues patients vendors all of the above
all of the above
An RDH believes her employer has a drinking abuse problem which has been demonstrated at work. The RDH is obliged to report to dental board under which principle? Beneficence Professionalism Compassion Integrity
beneficence
A registered dental hygienist under general supervision is authorized to take impressions for bleaching trays, and apply and activate agents with nonlaser, light-curing devices. The first part is true but the second part is false. The first part is false but the second is true. Both parts are true. Both parts are false.
both are true
The license expires at midnight of the last day of the month of the birth date during the second year of a two-year term. It is a criminal offense to perform licensed duties with an expired, cancelled or inactive license. Both statements are TRUE Both statements are FALSE The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
both are true
A dental hygienist runs late during the workday because of taking extra time to listen to a distressed client who has recently suffered a death in her family. This CDA principle best represented by this act is: Beneficence Professionalism Integrity Compassion
compassion
Acts of kindness and a sympathetic ear for the patient are included in this CDA code of ethics principle: Beneficence Compassion Professionalism Competence Integrity
compassion
Direct Supervision means: Auxiliary may perform duty based on instructions given by licensed DDS who must be physically present in the treatment facility during performance. Duty must be performed pursuant to the order, control and full professional responsibility of the supervising DDS. Such procedures must be directly observed by the supervising DDS while being performed by auxiliary. Dentist does not need to be in facility A and B are correct
A and B are correct
A patient being seen by his RDH regularly has several pocket areas that have gotten worse. The RDH feels the patient should be referred to a specialist and discusses the situation with the dentist. Which CDHA principle is being upheld? Beneficence Autonomy Integrity Accountability Confidentiality
Accountability
An RDH takes several courses on instrumentation techniques and types every summer to improve his skills. Which CDHA ethical principle is being upheld? Beneficence Autonomy Integrity Accountability Confidentiality
Accountability
Unprofessional conduct by a person licensed under the DPA is defined as, but is not limited to, all of the following except: The aiding or abetting of any unlicensed person to practice dentistry. The practice of accepting or receiving any commission or the rebating in any form or manner of fees for professional services. The advertising of professional superiority All of the above are unprofessional conduct
All of the above are unprofessional conduct.
Unprofessional conduct includes which of the following violations? Obtaining of any fee by fraud or misrepresentation Employment of any student or suspended or unlicensed dentist to practice dentistry Practice of accepting or receiving any commission or the rebating in any form or manner of fees for professional services supplied to patients Making use of any deceiving or misleading advertising statements All of the above.
All of the above.
A registered dental hygienist is authorized to perform the following procedures under general supervision except: Preventive and therapeutic interventions, including oral prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing. Application of topical, therapeutic, and subgingival agents used for the control of caries and periodontal disease. Apply laser, light curing devices for whitening The taking of impressions for bleaching trays and application and activation of agents with nonlaser, light-curing devices.
Apply laser, light curing devices for whitening
A dentist is liable for failing to obtain informed consent in each situation EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? The patient is unconsciousness for procedure. It is reasonably believed that the dental treatment should be done immediately and there is not time to inform the patient completely. Emergency treatment is performed on a patient that is not capable of giving consent and there is not enough time to obtain it from someone who can. Consent for a minor is obtained from the babysitter
Consent for a minor is obtained from the babysitter
A person guilty of unprofessional conduct is guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by a: Fine of not less than $50 or more than $1000 and/or imprisonment length as deemed by law. Fine of not less than $100 or more than $600 and/or imprisonment length as deemed by law. Fine of any amount and/or imprisonment for any length of time deemed by court. Fine only. Inprisonment not allowable.
Fine of not less than $100 or more than $600 and/or imprisonment length as deemed by law.
Under the term "justifiable criticism" which statement is NOT true: When informing a patient of the status of his or her oral health, the dentist should exercise care that the comments made are truthful, informed and justifiable. A difference of opinion as to preferred treatment should not be communicated to the patient in a manner which would unjustly imply mistreatment. If comments are made which are not supportable and therefore unjustified, such comments cannot be the basis for the institution of a disciplinary proceeding against the dentist making such statements None of the above
If comments are made which are not supportable and therefore unjustified, such comments cannot be the basis for the institution of a disciplinary proceeding against the dentist making such statements
The Teledentistry modality using Personal health and medical data collection from an individual in one location via electronic communication technologies, which is transmitted to a provider (sometimes via a data processing service) in a different location for use in care and related support of care is: Synchronous (live video) Asynchronous (store and forward) Remote patient monitoring (RPM) Mobile health (mHealth)
Remote patient monitoring (RPM)
The CDHA code of ethics defines ethics as: Defining right and wrong actions Personal values and beliefs that guide behavior Study of moral values and moral reasoning. None of the above.
Study of moral values and moral reasoning.
Registered dental hygienists are permitted, under general supervision, to irrigate subgingivally with antimicrobials and/or antibiotic solution. Registered dental hygienists are permitted, under direct supervision, to place antimicrobial or antibiotic medicaments, which do not later have to be removed. Both statements are TRUE Both statements are FALSE The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE
The CDA principle requires dentists to recognize that cultural differences exist and challenges dentists to understand how these differences may affect patient choices and treatment. Compassion Integrity Professionalism Tolerance
Tolerance
In the ADHA "Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists" this principle states that if two or more people consider the same action or trait in the same situation, the same conclusion would be drawn. Universality Complementarity Ethics Community Responsibility
Universality