Clinic 228 Exam 1

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?