The dental hygienist obtains a new client’s consent to obtain dental records from a previous dental provider. In reviewing the record, it appears the client was not truthful concerning his health history. Which of the following ethical principles did the client violate?

A new dental office manager distributes guidelines to staff dental hygienists indicating that client appointments will be reduced by 50%. The dental hygienist is concerned about the substandard care that will be delivered because of lack of adequate time. Which of the following ethical principles is violated by this request?

A front desk staff person at a dental clinic receives a telephone call from insurance company representative who is seeking health-related information about a client. The person is concerned about sharing information without the client’s consent. Which of the following ethical principles is guiding the front desk person in their decision making?

A state has a dental hygiene board that oversees the practice of dental hygiene, disciplinary matters and licensure requirements. This reflects a profession’s obligations to

After a client’s assessment and data collection, a dentist determines that referral to a periodontist is necessary for the client to receive appropriate treatment. The dental hygienist does not agree and does not give the client a referral slip for a periodontist. Which of the following best describes this situation?

A client does not take premedication as instructed before dental treatment. Which of the following best describes this situation?

A state law requires that a dental malpractice case must be filed against a dental provider within 2 years from the time the client was treated by the provider. This time limit refers to

A dentist describes an unusual case study in his practice that is published in the state dental society journal with pictures of the client. The client contacts the office upset about the use of the photographs. Which of the following violations of privacy occurred?

A 16-year-old client informs you that he no longer lives with his parents, identifying himself as an “emancipated minor.” However, the parents continue to pay for the dental treatment. Which of the following statements best describes the situation?

A state’s dental practice act is revised and mandates that dental providers take at least one continuing education course on pain management as a requirement for license renewal. This action falls within which board duty?

A dental hygienist is scheduled to provide treatment to clients when the dentist is not in the office. The dental hygienist only performs those procedures within the accepted scope of practice as described in the dental practice act. This type of supervision falls within which type of arrangement?

A dental hygienist relocates to another state and practices dental hygiene without obtaining a license in that state. Which of the following may be a consequence of practicing without a license?

A client writes an article in the newspaper containing false statements about her dental hygienist’s care and treatment. What tort does this describe?

A boating accident results in victims requiring positive identification. A request is made to a dental office to provide dental records, and the office agrees to assist in the process. Which of the following function is the record satisfying?

A client is provided with a prescription for an antibiotic after dental treatment but fails to have the prescription filled and take the medication as directed. The client experiences a serious infection and is hospitalized. The client sues the dental provider, but the legal determination is that the injured individual is responsible for a portion of the injury suffered. What is the legal concept being used as part of the dental provider’s defense?

A dental hygienist observes clinical findings that may indicate child abuse. Her employer refuses to report the abuse and suggests if the dental hygienist does take action, she may lose her job. The dental hygienist decides to report the abuse. Which of the following ethical concepts do the dental hygienist’s actions BEST follow?

Which of the following statements from the ADHA Code of Ethics provides guidance to the dental hygienist about obligations to report cases of suspected abuse or violence against adults and children?

After a discussion with a client concerning proposed dental hygiene treatment, including alternatives, risks and benefits, and outcomes, the client accepts and signs an informed consent form. Which of the ethical principles guiding oral health care did the process of obtaining informed consent satisfy?

Faculty in a dental hygiene program collaborate with the local dental hygiene group on a research investigating the impact of a new mouthrinse on burning mouth syndrome in perimenopausal women. Which of the following characteristics of a profession does this research project support?

A client bill of rights provides

The Hippocratic oath is an example of an early ethical code that advocates health providers should do no harm. Which universal ethical principle best supports this recommendation?

A state dental board or dental hygiene committee monitors the behavior of licensed oral health care providers and recommends sanctions for individuals who violate a state dental practice act because

A city council votes to allocate health department funds for a dental sealant program. After consultation with appropriate individuals, the council determines children enrolled in either a hot lunch program or a state-funded program for medical services for children from low-income families should receive the sealants. On which principle of allocation of resources is this determination based

A dental hygienist has allegations of professional misconduct reported to the state board. A hearing is conducted, and the dental hygienist has an opportunity to hear and respond to the allegations. These actions best demonstrate which of the following?

A dentist examines a client, develops a treatment plan, and obtains informed consent. The client nods in agreement and indicates that she will be making further appointments. On the basis of the dentist’s and client’s actions, which of the following may exist?

A dental hygienist recently relocated to a state and is seeking to apply for a dental hygiene license. The license application asks the applicant to indicate whether he or she has been convicted of any felonies. A felony is

A dental provider and a client discuss a proposed dental hygiene treatment plan. The written plan outlines the treatment, the fees, the risks and benefits, the client’s financial obligations, and the expectations of the provider concerning the client’s responsibilities. The provider and client sign the treatment plan. This situation BEST describes

A dental office employs a dental hygiene student approximately 6 months before graduation. The dentist in the office was scheduled to provide a maintenance visit with a client. However, an emergency client is also waiting to be assessed for care. The dentist asks the dental hygiene student to provide a “quick cleaning.” Under what area of jurisprudence does the dentist’s action fall?

The trial for a dental hygienist alleged to have committed negligence is complete. The judge prepares to give the jury instructions pertaining to the level of proof the jury must consider to make their decision about the guilt or innocence of the defendant. Which of the following is needed to convict the defendant?

A client’s contractual responsibilities include all the following EXCEPT

A new client presents to a dental office for treatment. Client demographic and clinical data are collected and reviewed by the dentist and the dental hygienist, who together determine the case is too complex for the office to manage and suggest the client seek another provider. The client is informed that he will not be accepted into the practice. Which statement BEST describes this situation?

A dental hygienist has demonstrated behaviors that include purposefully using a loud voice and waving syringes and handpieces in a threatening manner. The dental hygienist is aware of the actions and the potential impact on a client. Which of the following intentional torts may the dental hygienist be accused?

Adam is scheduled for sealants on his four first molars. His record indicates he is somewhat uncooperative during dental appointments. As the appointment progresses, the dental hygienist and the dental assistant become increasingly aggravated at Adam’s uncooperative actions. At one point, the assistant holds Adam’s hands down, and the dental hygienist firmly takes Adam’s chin to position his face. At the end of the appointment, red marks are seen on Adam’s hands and cheeks. As he enters the reception area, Adam’s mother looks at her son and asks the assistant, “What did you do to my son?” Which of the following might the dental hygienist and the assistant be accused?

All the following are key elements of obtaining an informed refusal EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?

The dental hygienist is root planing and scaling and removes a portion of a client’s amalgam during the procedure. The dental hygienist fails to inform the client, who later experiences pain and swallows a portion of the remaining restoration. The intentional tort committed is

A dentist is accused of a serious criminal violation against a client. After the trial, the jury will be asked to judge the facts and make a decision based on which of the following standards?

Dr. Miller recently joined a private practice as a partner. The office staff can check email or order supplies using the Internet from a computer in the staff lounge. The mostly female staff use the lounge to eat lunch. During lunch, Dr. Miller frequently logs on to read his email. He usually reads his email, laughs out loud, and without anyone asking, proceeds to read some of the jokes, poems, and “stories” out loud. Most of the jokes would be considered crude or inappropriate. Which workplace law is being violated?

A dental hygienist is terminated from a full-time position in a dental office with 25 employees. The dental hygienist s recently turned 65 and suspects the reason for the termination is based on age. Which of the following federal regulations provides legal protection for the employee?

The level of care a reasonably prudent practitioner would provide in the same or similar circumstances BEST describes

To assist in maintaining competence and reduce the risks of malpractice allegations, it is advisable for a dental provider to

A client requests and is allowed to review her dental record. Which of the following regulations supports this?

A dental hygienist realizes that an entry made 2 days ago in a client’s dental record incorrectly recorded the number of carpules that were used for anesthesia. The dental hygienist obtains the record to correct the entry. Which is the appropriate method to make a correction?

A dental provider accepts a client and during the course of treatment decides not to complete the treatment because of an antagonistic relationship with the client. To legally terminate a client, which of the following steps must be followed?

A dental provider seeking to obtain informed consent discusses a client’s diagnosis and proposed treatment, including risks and benefits and anticipated outcomes of the treatment; allows the client to ask questions; and provides answers. Which element of informed consent is lacking?

Legislation is passed in a state to allow dental hygienists to administer local anesthetic agents under the direct supervision of a dentist. Direct supervision usually requires that a licensed dentist has authorized the procedure and that the dentist

Which of the following expanded HIPAA privacy and security provisions require notification of breaches or unauthorized disclosures of protected health information?

All the following are recommended personal risk management strategies EXCEPT

A dental hygienist is informed that the employment situation is “at will.” This situation is BEST described as

Autonomy i s based on the principle of respect for persons

Nonmaleficence is summarized by "above all, do no harm". A hygienist seeks to never harm a client

Justice relies on the fairness and equality

Veracity, truth telling or integrity is critical to meaningful communication and therefore relationships between individuals.

Fidelity is the obligation to keep implied or explicit promises

Beneficence is the provision of benefit, preventing evil or harm, removing evil or harm, or promoting good.

A Dental Hygienists code of ethics applies to which of the following

Reparation is making a mends and taking responsibility for an injury to a patient

Jurisprudence: The law is divides the law into criminal and civil

Civil action requires what kind of the evidence

Criminal acts require what kind of evidence

How many types of Torts are there

What does Tort mean?

What are examples of intentional tort?

What is an example of unintentional tort?

An example of unintentional tort is

What is statue of limitations

Standard of care is the degree of care a reasonably prudent profession would exercise under the same or similar circumstances.

A dental hygienist is expected to adhere to a standard of care in delivering dental hygiene services. What does this mean?

If a dental hygienist discusses a client’s current dental status with a nondental or nonmedical professional, the dental hygienist is experiencing a breach of:

It is a dental hygienist’s legal and ethical responsibility to assess and document client information during the dental hygiene visit. It is also a dental hygienist’s responsibility to inform the dentist if he or she is concerned about the quality of the dentist’s work in an edifying way.

Professional malpractice suits filed against oral healthcare professionals are usually in the civil category. The level of proof required to convict is called a “preponderance of evidence

Law is divided into two categories Civil and Criminal. Civil law is defined as law established for preventing harm against society.

Ethics is defined as the philosophy of:

When a dentist sends a letter to clients stating that he or she is leaving the practice due to retirement and that another dentist has bought the practice, this letter of protection is to avoid the suit of:

Which principal is based on respect for others and belief that patients have the power to make decisions about things that may affect their health?

What type of supervision authorizes dental hygiene procedures to be performed with the knowledge of said dentist, whether or not said dentist is on the premises when such procedures are being performed?

The overall purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects individuals by:

A dental hygienist is preparing the treatment room for the next client. The dental hygienist adheres to appropriate surface disinfection and instrument recirculation protocols. Which ethical principle is the dental hygienist upholding?

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has established a Code of Ethics. The code stresses all of the following EXCEPT one. WHICH ONE IS THE EXCEPTION?

As a practicing dental hygienist, you realize that during the care of a patient, you may have broken an instrument tip. The tip may be located somewhere in the oral cavity. You immediately inform the client of the situation, obtain his or her cooperation, and initiate the appropriate steps to resolve the problem. You clearly document the event in the client’s chart. Which ethical principle was followed?

The decision to treat a client unfairly over another according to factors unrelated to their ability, or potential, such as age, disability, sex, or national origin is considered:

A child-behavior management technique used by the dental hygienist in a pediatric dental practice includes allowing the dental assistant to hold the child-client’s hands and arms firmly during care. If permission from the parentis not initially and appropriately obtained, the dental providers could be accused of which of the following?

As part of the assessment phase of care, the dental hygienist repeatedly tried to convince the client to agree to have radiographs taken. The client declined the recommendation. The risk management method used to document the client’s decision to decline recommended treatment is called:

The overall responsibility for a client’s dental health is primarily the responsibility of:

The Surgeon General’s Report: Oral Health in America (2000)increased the county health department’s interest in reducing facial injuries and trauma for citizens in the community. The dental hygienist employed by the health department is given a budgeted amount of state/county funds and also the authority to determine how the funds will be allocated. One colleague in the health department suggested the funds be used to improve lighting at senior centers to assist senior citizens in seeing better and hence preventing injuries. The dental hygienist wants to target all high school athletic programs in the county by planning a district-wide sports mouth guard program. The dental hygienist decides to implement the countywide sports mouthguard program. What ethical theory or perspective guided the dental hygienist’s decision?

When a conflict occurs between a client and a dental hygienist regarding treatment, which of the following represents the proper sequence in resolving the conflict?

A dental hygienist whose ethical principles include taking only necessary radiographs and maintaining equipment to prevent client injury, such as replacing worn instruments, is demonstrating what type of ethical principle?