Random mastery app ethics Q's ( i think this is all of them

The The ability of the patient to independently choose a treatment option (Including no treatment) represents the ethical concept of

Autonomy

Veracity is closely related to __ as a guiding principle

Autonomy

Which of the following describes the ability of a patient to make choices among treatment options?

Autonomy

DEONTOLOGY (Ethical Theory)

A focus in fhe morality ic an act rwther thwn the situation or consequences of action

Which of the following is identified as the principle which respects a patient's ability to be self-governing and self-directing?

Autonomy

Do you to complete a treatment once started

Abandonment

Following a discussion with a patient concerning proposed dental treatment, treatment alternatives, risks, benefits, and outcomes, the patient accepts and signs an informed consent form. Which of the following ethical principles was utilized during this process?

Autonomy

Following a discussion with a patient concerning proposed dental treatment, treatment alternatives, risks, benefits, and outcomes, the patient accepts and signs an informed consent form. Which of the following ethical principles was utilized during this process?

Autonomy Informed consent = autonomy

Providing the patient with all necessary information for treatment is identified as informed consent. Which of the following would include this basic ethical principle?

Autonomy Informed consent = autonomy

Which of the following ethical principles requires clinicians to inform their patients about treatment risks and benefits and to protect their confidentiality?

Autonomy = informed consent

Which of the following ethical principles includes the concept of informed consent and informed refusal?

Autonomy `

patient of record presents to your practice with a broken restoration on tooth #31. Upon review of the patient's medical history he notes that he had cardiac surgery three months prior to have a prosthetic cardiac valve placed. According to the current American Heart Association guidelines, this patient would be required to have preventive antibiotics prior to any dental treatment. You inform the patient of this requirement and note that you will need to prescribe him the appropriate medication and get him rescheduled to restore tooth #31. The patient informs you that he does not want to have any premedication and that he would like to have the restoration fixed immediately. This ethical dilemma presents where two principles are in conflict. Which of the following identify those two principles? Autonomy and beneficence Autonomy and Justice Autonomy and nonmaleficence Non-maleficence and beneficence

Autonomy and nonmaleficence

Patient cerebral palsy, causes the patient have unpredictable head movements for treatment of the patient the clinician secures with the help of a dental assistant to hold a patient's head still which of the following might the clinician assisted be accused of Abandonment Battery Fraud Unintentional tort

Battery

You're a member of a local dentist decide who is ask members to schedule one day per month to offer free or discounted dental care to the needy and underserved population's which of the following ethical principles would include this example of community service?

Beneficence Beneficent refers to the principle of protein you're doing good essential that don't care to provide a adequately and timely don't care what the needs are surveys are patient giving to Joel due diligence

While performing a regular dental hygiene exam on an 8 year old female, you observe numerous facial injuries in various stages of healing. The dental hygienist has previously informed you that she has questioned the patient on the suspicious injuries and received unspecified, vague answers. State laws and dental ethics place an obligation on dentists to be mandatory reporters and to act on any suspicions of abuse that they gain through treatment of minor patients. Reporting of these suspicions are identified under which of the following ethical principles?

Beneficence Beneficence refers to the principle of promoting or doing good. It is essential that the dentist report investigative findings that promote or safeguard the health of the general public and reporting symptoms consistent with domestic violence and child abuse to the proper authorities.

Which of the following best describes a teleological ethical theory

Comprises rules for conduct based on actions to bring about the greatest good for the greatest number of individual

Patient with extensive care is midway through a complex treatment plan he has missed a couple appointments during his last appointment the clinician to the generalized heavy plaque accumulation and tobacco leftovers which are contributing to further periodontal and dental destruction which of the following describes his behavior Abandonment Contributory negligence Informed refusal Negligence

Contributory negligence Contributory negligence occurs when a patient's actions or lack there of negatively impact their outcome

Justice

Dennis has a duty to treat people fairly

Which of the following describes veracity

Dentists has a duty to communicate truthfully

Patient autonomy =

Informed consent

Which of the following ethical principles is described as the principle of equality?

Justice

You have recently been contacted by the local jail about the possibility of treating incarcerated offenders in your office for emergency/pain situations. The correctional facility ensures you that safety would not be a concern and reimbursement would come from the state. Following discussion with your staff and final contractual obligations, you agree to the arrangements and are scheduled to see the first offender that afternoon. Completion of radiographs and an examination reveal that tooth #3 is grossly decayed and needs to be extracted. However, the distal root has a severe dilaceration which would require a timely surgical extraction, which would prevent you and your staff from being able to leave work on time for that day. Since this patient may never be seen in your office again and he is just an offender, instead of the extraction, you decide to remove the decay, place a sedative restoration, and release the patient. These actions are in direct conflict with which of the following ethical principles?

Justice Justice is the principle in conflict in this situation. The principle of justice is concerned with providing individuals or groups with what is owed, due or deserved. All patients should receive the same level of care and attention regardless of personal or social characteristics. Regardless of age, gender, social status, religion or other distinguishing factors, each person should be entitled to the same oral health care options.

Dr. Alton was scheduled with an emergency/pain patient (Mr. Scott, 29 year old male) in a cancellation slot at 1:00 PM. After review of the medical history, Dr. Alton instructs his dental assistant to expose a periapical radiograph of tooth #6. The radiograph exhibits periapical pathosis and will need root canal treatment to save the tooth. Dr. Alton informs the patient of the diagnosis, as well as his open schedule slot and ability to initiate treatment at that time. Mr. Scott agrees to the treatment plan and signs all release forms. Dr. Alton proceeds to prepare for treatment, and Mr. Scott informs Dr. Alton that he wishes to disclose something to him. "I am HIV positive," Mr. Scott says. Dr. Alton removes his gloves and informs Mr. Scott that he will be unable to treat him. Which of the following ethical principles should be utilized for Dr. Alton to make an ethically appropriate decision for this situation? Based on the principle of beneficence, Dr. Alton is justified in his release of the patient because the patient's health status would be significantly compromised by the provision of dental treatment. Justice: Dr. Alton has an obligation to provide care for this patient as the release of the patient based solely on the fact that he is HIV+ is unethical and illegal based on the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities or diseases/conditions. Dr. Alton uses the veracity (truthfulness) ethical principle and informs the patient of his inability to treat him based on his medical history. Dr. Alton has a non-maleficence responsibility to his staff to limit exposure to blood-borne pathogens and should release the patien

Justice: Dr. Alton has an obligation to provide care for this patient as the release of the patient based solely on the fact that he is HIV+ is unethical and illegal based on the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities or diseases/conditions.

When a dentist thinks they know what is best for the patient and tries to control a patient's behavior, it is referred to as

Paternalism

Informed consent is most similar to what ADA principal

Patient autonomy

Inform refusal

Patient refuses treatment after he's been fully diagnosed and consulted with the doctor and is aware of the consequences of not receiving

Negligence

So it's probably taking oral disease or malformation in proper dental care instruments installation of the fact of her and for your dental materials

Which of the following describes the ethical concept of beneficence? The dentist has a duty to promote the patient's welfare. The dentist has the ethical obligation to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records. The dentist has a duty to respect the patient's rights to self determination. The dentist has a duty to refrain from harming the patient. The dentist has the general obligation to provide care to those in

The dentist has a duty to promote the patient's welfare. The principle of beneficence expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to act for the benefit of others. Under this principle, the dentist's primary obligation is service to the patient and the public at large. The most important aspect of this obligation is the competent and timely delivery of dental care within the bounds of clinical circumstances presented by the patient, with due consideration being given to the needs, desires, and values of the patient.

Which of the following Describes the ethical concept of autonomy Dentist has to do is communicate truthfully The Dennis has a duty to promote the patient welfare The dentist has a duty to refrain from harming the patient The dentist as I do respect and patience right to self-determinationAnd confidentiality The Dennis has a duty to treat people fairly

The tenant says do you respect the patient's right to self-determination and confidentiality

It does informed the patient they will have numerous carrots lesions which will need to be restored your degree with this extensive work the patient required to trust the Dennis and commit to a time consuming treatment plan with the following Ethical principles defined the relationship between tennis and patient in the situation Autonomy Beneficence Nonmaleficence Veracity

Veracity

Mr. Byron presents to your office today as a new patient. He currently has advanced Multiple Sclerosis and has recently read on the internet that "old silver tooth fillings" are the cause of his condition. Mr. Byron wants to pay cash to have all of his teeth "capped or replaced with white fillings." Which of the following ethical principles best describes how you should utilize the ADA Principles of Ethics in the decision making process to implement care for this patient

Veracity the principal truthfulness The Dennis has a duty to communicate truthfully and current data the ADA has determined that the removal of amalgam restoration's the purpose of removal of toxic substance from the body is improper and unethical

You have recently been hired as a new graduate in an economically depressed geographical area. Less than 30% or your patients have any type of dental insurance. In order to build your practice and to help the economically disadvantaged patients, you have decided to only charge a dental exam fee to the patients who have dental insurance coverage. Patients who do NOT have insurance are examined free of charge. A colleague mentions to you that this is a direct breach of one of the ADA Ethical Principles. Which of the following principles are you committing a violation of?

Veracity Veracity is associated with being truthful and respecting the position of trust that is essential in the dentist-patient relationship. Additional areas included under the veracity principle are truthfulness in billing issues. It is unethical for a dentist to change or mark up charges for procedures done to patients who may carry a particular insurance or to recommend treatment that is unnecessary.

Which of the following describes the ethical concept of nonmaleficence?

dentist has a duty to refrain from harming the patient.

Following a full dental and periodontal examination, a patient is presented with an informed consent which includes all of the following EXCEPT

costs of the procedures. Informed consent is the procedure of fully informing a patient about the choices the patient has regarding the proposed treatment and addressing any concerns he/she may have. Complete informed consent includes a discussion of the following elements: Presented in understandable language Nature and need of procedure Benefits/risks of procedure Prognosis Alternatives to procedure Patient is allowed to ask questions.

Beneficence

doing good promote the patients welfare

Utilitarianism

idea that the goal of society should be to bring about the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people

Abandonment

is with drawl from patient care without reasonable notice or Failure to provide referral for. completion of dental treatment

You are hired into a practice with three other dental practitioners. The current dental staff has been employed for many years and appears to be competent, hardworking, and professional. The dental auxiliary assigned to assist you has many years of experience and is productive and efficient. However on many occasions you notice the assistant performing duties which are not allowed via the current Dental Practice Act for the state where you are working. Which of the following Principles of Ethics is being breached by this assistant's actions?

nonmaleficecne Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle of "do no harm." This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to protect the patient from harm. Under this principle, the dentist's primary obligations include keeping knowledge and skills current, knowing one's own limitations and when to refer to a specialist or other professional, and knowing when and under what circumstances delegation of patient care to auxiliaries is appropriate. Dentists shall be obliged to protect the health of their patients by only assigning to qualified auxiliaries those duties which can be legally delegated. Autonomy is the ethical principle of self-governance. This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to treat the patient according to the patient's desires within the bounds of accepted treatment and to protect the patient's confidentiality. Beneficence is the ethical principle to do good. This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to act for the benefit of others. Under this principle, the dentist's primary obligation is service to the patient and the public at large. The most important aspect of this obligation is the competent and timely delivery of dental care within the bounds of clinical circumstances presented by the patient, with due consideration being given to the needs, desires and values of the patient. Justice is the ethical principle of fairness. This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to be fair in their dealings with patients, colleagues and society. Under this principle, the dentist's primary obligations include dealing with people justly and delivering dental care without prejudice. Veracity is the ethical principle of truthfulness. This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to be honest and trustworthy in their dealings with people. Under this principle, the dentist's primary obligations include respecting the position of trust inherent in the dentist-patient relationship, communicating truthfully and without deception, and maintaining intellectual integrity.il;u

Which of the following is the primary concern in planning a patient's treatment? The general comfort and overall health of the patient Establishment of good home care and dental home Arresting of all carious activity All answers are correct. No answers are correct.

the general comfort and overall health of a patient The patient's right to be treated with beneficence means that you have a duty to promote your patient's comfort and welfare. The primary objective of the clinician is to respect the patient's right to be treated in a way that puts their rights to autonomy, beneficence, justice, nonmaleficence, and veracity above all else.