ch 8 & 9 law n ethics
Which of the following scenarios is most likely?
The dental hygienist is employed by a dentist.
States may enact laws that
extend the provisions of federal laws against employment discrimination and extend the scope of protections.
Which of the following is a federal law that protects against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Word of mouth and networking with fellow professionals regarding obtaining employment is most likely to occur
at meetings, continuing education programs, and community service events.
A dental hygienist can be employed within two general categories of an employment relationship, known as
at will and term.
Which of the following statements is true regarding documentation in the dental record?
A simple note such as "prophy" is not appropriate because it does not convey what procedures were performed.
Which of the following is an analysis of the process dimension of quality improvement?
A study to ensure compliance with the practice's health history policy
The interview with a prospective employee must be limited to a question-and-answer period. A so-called working interview is not permitted because the person is not yet an employee.
Both statements are false.
Each of the following is a reason why an employer must grant an eligible employee unpaid leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
Provision of care for a cousin with a serious health condition
The employment relationship specified by a term cannot be terminated without breaching the contract unless which of the following is present?
just cause
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was an amendment to which of the following federal laws prohibiting discrimination?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
If the practitioner smells alcohol on a patient's breath and suspects that the patient is drunk, the
patient should be described in objective terms according to the conditions observed.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination based on age against any employee or applicant for employment who is at least
40 years old.
Patients have a legal right to their original dental records. The dental office has the legal right to refuse to transfer those records if the patient has not paid his or her bill.
Both statements are false.
According to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993, an employer must grant an eligible employee up to how many weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period for a qualifying reason?
12 weeks
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 does not protect people with which of the following impairments?
Addiction to illegal drugs
Each of the following listening strategies is recommended by Purtilo and Haddad EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
Allow vague or incomplete ideas to go unchallenged.
Which of the following is true of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?
An employer can treat the pregnant employee like any other temporarily disabled employee in terms of available options if a temporary inability to work occurs, such as leave or leave without pay.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a quality improvement program rather than incident reporting system?
An ongoing evaluation system that focuses on patterns of behavior
Which of the following correctly represents the sequence of continuous quality improvement?
Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Each of the following is recommended in the textbook for utilizing social media EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
Be encouraged to "Friend" or "Like" patients on social networking to enhance communication.
Dental hygienists should carry adequate professional liability insurance and be familiar with the policy and its coverage, terms, and requirements. Claims-made coverage is limited to protection for allegations that arise from treatment rendered and reported while the policy is in force.
Both statements are true
The dental hygienist uses various levels of communication skills on a daily basis. The ultimate success of verbal communication depends on the way the material is presented, the attitude of the speaker, the tone and volume of voice, and the degree to which the dental hygienist and patient/colleague are able and ready to listen effectively
Both statements are true
All patient contacts should be recorded in the dental record, including cancellations and oral and written communications including any requests for information. The fundamental requirement for effective and meaningful dental records is the implementation of a systematic process of accurate and complete documentation.
Both statements are true.
Disabled individuals can qualify for protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act if they can perform the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified disabled employee or job applicant.
Both statements are true.
Eliminating a high-risk procedure from the scope of practice is not always possible or desirable. In such cases a risk management strategy should be implemented to control the risk.
Both statements are true.
The same ethical and legal standards and practices applied in the dental clinical settings should be adhered to when utilizing social media. Confidentiality of patient information must be maintained and any breach of privacy could result in civil and criminal penalties.
Both statements are true.
A general dental practice may not provide complex oral surgery procedures for patients, because the clinicians have determined that extensive risk factors are associated with those procedures
Both the statement and reason are correct and related.
Good risk management practice may call for keeping a dental record beyond the mandated retention date because dental records are the best defense in any legal action.
Both the statement and reason are correct and related.
The attitude and tone with which the spoken words are presented can have an impact on the effectiveness of the communication, because judgmental or negative attitudes and tone can influence the patient's response to the information or distract the patient from the educational message the dental hygienist is trying to convey
Both the statement and reason are correct and related.
Each of the following is an example of a reasonable accommodation that an employer would be required to provide to a qualified disabled employee or job applicant EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
Changes that allow for full-time pay for part-time work
Which of the following is the recommended method to encourage completion of patient satisfaction surveys?
Compensate the patient with an incentive, such as oral health care products.
Which of the following is the correct sequence for the assessment of quality in a quality improvement process?
Design a study, collect data, analyze data, report results, and respond to results.
Which of the following is the proper correction to make if an error is made during an entry in a written chart?
Draw a single line through the entry, followed by a note that an error was made.
Which of the following is true of term employment and not at-will employment?
Employment with a definite duration
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to employers with how many employees?
Fifteen or more employees.
Each of the following interview questions is not permitted EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
Which of the following is true of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970?
It is a federal law intended to ensure working conditions for employees are free from recognized hazards to safety and health.
Each of the following should be found in a professional résumé EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
Marital status
Dental office documentation includes which of the following in addition to written entries?
Radiographs, models, and photographs.
Which of the following is a term used to describe a philosophy of risk identification and system of injury prevention?
Risk management
Which of the following provisions provides relief for employees who are injured while acting in the course of their employment?
State workers' compensation programs
Which of the following is a component of the process dimension of quality improvement?
Technical skill
Which of the following federal agencies enforces federal laws against discrimination in the employment setting?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
An employer is not required to maintain the insurance benefits provided as a part of the employment relationship during an approved Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave. Upon return to employment, an employee is required to be restored to his or her original position or to an equivalent position with equal pay, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
The first statement is false, the second statement is true
A hostile environment occurs when any type of unwelcome sexual behavior creates an offensive or hostile environment. The harassment must result in tangible or economic job consequences, such as the loss of pay or promotion opportunities
The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
An employer cannot ask an applicant about the existence, nature, or severity of a disability before making a job offer to a potential employee. Accordingly, the employer cannot and should not inform an applicant of the essential functions of the position and inquire whether the applicant is able with or without accommodation, to perform those job functions.
The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
Commonly understood acronyms should be used in the dental record so that all members of the dental office staff are familiar with the meaning of the term. Unusual or creative shorthand is encouraged as this may help ensure patient confidentiality.
The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
Each of the following statements is true for electronic record keeping EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
The guidelines for paper records are different from the guidelines for electronic records and do not apply to the electronic record.
Most State Dental Practice Acts require that any licensed dental health care provider inform which one of the following of any address or name changes within a certain period?
The monitoring agency, usually the State Dental Board
Each of the following is true for a system of incident reporting EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
The reports should be retained in the patient record.
An employment contract is associated with at-will rather than term employment, because term employment is employment with a definite duration.
The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
Intentional violations of employment laws should be brought to the attention of the employer, but unintentional violations should not, because the employers did not knowingly intend to break the law.
The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
Sexual harassment violates which of the following federal regulations?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Which of the following is a question that may legally be asked during the interview process?
What languages can you speak?
Dental record entries that are written should be made in
blue or black permanent ballpoint ink.
Many federal and state employment laws are designed to protect the interests of
both employees and employers.
Documentation in the dental record as part of the provision of oral health care services is important to protect
both the patient and the oral health care provider.
Which of the following is considered to be the key to a successful, safe, and satisfying dental hygiene practice?
communication
Quid pro quo means
something for something.
A quality improvement program should include three dimensions of health care delivery, which are
structure, process, and outcome.
At-will employment means that
termination of employment can legally occur without notice.
Who is responsible for managing the professional competency and maintaining the appropriate credentials associated with being a licensed professional?
the dental hygienist
