Ethics Flashcards
Dr. Pete O. Dontist placed sealants in four of Mary’s newly erupted first molars without asking Mary’s mother for consent prior to treatment. This is an example of:
Battery
What does the acronym HIPPA stand for?
Health insurance portability and accountability act
OSHA is responsible for all of the following except one
- protecting the employer
- protecting the employee
- clinics and large facilities
- blood borne pathogens and MSDS
Protecting the employer
All of the following are examples of informed consent except one.
- prognosis
- alternatives to procedure
- nature and need of procedure
- patient is allowed to ask questions
- presented in dental/medical terminology
Presented in dental/medical terminology
Patients have a right to receive full disclosure of treatment so they can make informed choices about their treatment. This is an example of:
Autonomy
Providing patients with infection control during dental treatment is an example of:
Non-malfeasance
Providing brushing and flossing instructions to a group of fifth graders is an example of which core value?
Beneficence
The best way to avoid a dental lawsuit is:
Through documentation, charting, and communication
The statute of limitations for a dental lawsuit:
Varies from state to state
It is legal for a dentist to charge a reasonable fee for transfer of records to another dental practice
True
If a patient suffers a heart attack during prophylaxis and the dental hygienist fails to call 911, the hygienist would be guilty of:
Negligence
An implied contract is legally binding if it is:
Made through inference or silence
Which of the following is an example of slander?
Spoken defamation
Which is not a component of dental hygiene code or ethics?
- justice
- autonomy
- social trust
- confidentiality
- standard of care
- non-malfeasance
Standard of care
The center for disease control is responsible for
Providing guidelines for diseases and disease prevention
