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- Q1a patient attends the dental surgery with a fractured upper left first molar tooth, which requires treatment. The patient has come straight from his place of work and is still wearing his overalls, and confirms that he is a dustman. The dentist advised the patient to have the tooth extracted and does not mention the option of crowning the tooth. which of the following GDC standard key principles has the dentist failed to follow?protect patients confidentialitybe trustworthyput patients interests firstrespect patients dignity and choices60s
- Q2Over a 5- year cycle , the dental nurse must complete a minimum 50 hours of verifiable CPD, including a set minimum hours in 'core subjects'. which one of the following is not a 'core subject' ?complaints handlingreception and managementinfection controlradiological protection60s
- Q3one of your dental nurse colleagues tells you that she is concerned that another nurse appears to be taking shortcuts with infection control procedures, and is not following the workplace policy correctly. which one of the following gdc standards would you refer to for guidance in addressing the issue?responsibilityreportingrelationshipsregistration60s
- Q4a registered dental nurse has been asked to attend a Basic Life Support course, with the objective of obtaining a certificate of competence in this topic. which one of the following GDC standards is most relevant to this attendance ?cooperate with team membersmaintain professional knowledgebe trustworthyrespect patients dignity and choices60s
- Q5over a 5 year cycle , the dental nurse must complete a minimum of 50 hours verifiable cpd . which one of the following is an acceptable form of verifiable cpd?sitting an examinationreading dental textbookscompletion of appraisalattendance in a staff meeting60s
- Q6In some situations a dental nurse may be unsure whether a colleague's actions or omissions are serious enough to raise a concern. which one if the following organisations specifically provides confidential advice of these types of issues?Health and Safety ExecutivePublic Concern at WorkNQIAHealthcare Commission60s
- Q7One of your dental nurse colleagues has several years experience of working in a busy dental practice and has expressed an interest in taking on the role of dental nurse manager. this will involve the organisation and planning of the work practices of the dental nurses. which one of the following GDC standards is most likely to apply ?responsibilityregistrationdelegationreporting60s
- Q8if a dental nurse believes that another team members actions may put a patient at risk, he or she has a duty to raise a concern. which one of the following GDC standard key principles does this relate to?protect patients confidentialityrespect patients dignity and choicesput patients interests firstbe trustworthy60s
- Q9when a dental nurse has raised a concern about a serious matter, he or she is protected from retaliation in some circumstances under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. which one of the following states a circumstance where this protection will not apply?working outside the NHSwill gain personally from the outcomeallegation involves a crimeacting in good faith60s
- Q10it is sometimes appropriate to raise concerns about some issues at a local level, foe example with an employer if the Primary Care Trust. However, some issues should e raised directly with the GDC. Which of the following is a matter that can be raised at a local level ?alcoholismfrauddishonestydrug taking60s
- Q11Under the 'Scope Of Practice' document produced by the GDC, dental nurses may be able to carry out additional duties under certain circumstances. Which one of the following indicates the most likely circumstance where additional duties would be acceptable?instructed by employerduring short-staffed periodduring an emergencyfollowing competency training60s
- Q12You have been asked by your dentist to give diet and oral-hygiene advice to the mother of a 4 year old child. Which one of the following GDC Standards would have to be complied with?RelationshipResponsibilityRegistrationDelegation60s
- Q13From time to time ,it may be necessary to release confidential information about a patient to a third party, without the patients consent. Whixh one of the following organisations is the most likely source of advice on the legalities of this issue?RQIADept of HealthDefence organisationGDC60s
- Q14Patients are entitled to expect that the dental tram will keep any information held about them in confidential - this is called the duty of confidentiality. Which one of the following is the exception to this duty ?information learned from a team memberinformation learned outside the professional roleinformation learned verballyinformation learned anonymously60s
- Q15Whilst preparing the surgery for the afternoon treatment session, you find a purse from a previous patient under he dental chair. As the patients mobile phone number is on the dental records, you can contact her to let her know that you have found her purse. Which one of the following GDC Standards is the most relevant to you actions?be trustworthyrespect patients dignity and choicescooperate with team membersprotect confidentiality60s