Expanded Functions Ch 4&5

Question 1

Autonomy

Answer 1

A person’s freedom to think, judge, and act independently without undue influence

Question 2

Nonmaleficence

Answer 2

Do no harm. If an action can cause harm it cannot be considered moral

Question 3

Beneficence

Answer 3

Actions are ethical as long as they will benefit a person or community

Question 4

Justice

Answer 4

Treating people fairly and giving people what they deserve and are entitled to receive

Question 5

Veracity

Answer 5

Telling the truth

Question 6

What are the basic principles of ethics

Answer 6

Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, Justice, veracity, confidentiality,compassion, competence, integrity, professionalism

Question 7

Ethical dilemma

Answer 7

When one or more ethical principles are in conflict

Question 8

ADAA

Answer 8

American dental assistants association

Question 9

ADA

Answer 9

American dental Association

Question 10

CDA

Answer 10

California dental Association

Question 11

Conflict of interest

Answer 11

Dentist cannot use info from being an expert witness for their personal gain

Question 12

Informed consent

Answer 12

Nature of proposed treatment, including cost and expected healing/prognosis

Question 13

Dental practice act (DPA)

Answer 13

A publication of laws by the government to protect the public from incompetent dental healthcare providers

Question 14

Dental board of California (DBC)

Answer 14

Adopts rules and regulations that the fine, interpret and implement the contents of the DPA

Question 15

Who appoints the Board of dentistry

Answer 15

The governor

Question 16

Standard of care

Answer 16

Level of knowledge, skill, and care comparable with that of other dentist who are treating similar patients under similar conditions

Question 17

OAP

Answer 17

Orthodontic assistant permit

Question 18

DSAP

Answer 18

Dental sedation assistant permit

Question 19

DDS

Answer 19

Doctor of dental surgery

Question 20

Licensure

Answer 20

One method of supervising individuals who practice in a particular state

Question 21

Reciprocity

Answer 21

Agreement between two or more states to allow practice without additional licensure requirements

Question 22

Respondeat superior

Answer 22

Let the master answer. The employer is responsible for any harm caused by the employee

Question 23

What does an unlicensed dental assistant have to do

Answer 23

Board approved two hour DPA course, eight hour course in infection control, course in CPR

Question 24

Direct supervision

Answer 24

Dentist must be physically present in office

Question 25

General supervision

Answer 25

Dentist delegates procedures but doesn't have to be right there

Question 26

HIPPA

Answer 26

Health insurance portability and accountability act privacy protection of health information

Question 27

Malpractice

Answer 27

Professional negligence or failure to provide due care must have four D's duty, derelict, direct cause, damages

Question 28

Duty of care/Standard of care

Answer 28

Legal concept of general boundaries. Being licensed, using reasonable skill, using standard drugs

Question 29

Abandonment

Answer 29

Discontinuation of care after treatment has begun but before it has completed

Question 30

Omission

Answer 30

Failure to perform an act that a "reasonable and prudent professional "would perform

Question 31

Commission

Answer 31

Performance of an act that a "reasonable and prudent professional" would not perform

Question 32

Risk management

Answer 32

The procedures and practices that are used to avoid lawsuits. Excellent communication with patients, accurate and complete records, receiving informed consent, maintain highest standards of clinical excellence

Question 33

Informed consent

Answer 33

Patient has right to know all important facts about treatment. Nature of treatment, benefit of treatment, risks, alternatives

Question 34

Informed consent for minors

Answer 34

Separated parents have in Childs record letters from both providing consent

Question 35

Documenting informed consent

Answer 35

Patient recordshould show patient received info about risks benefits and alternatives and consented or refused written documents recommended for extensive procedures

Question 36

Content of informed consent

Answer 36

Nature of treatment, benefits, risks, other information necessary for particular case. Signed by patient and Dentist and witness patient given a copy

Question 37

Contributory negligence

Answer 37

Records include broken appointments. Patients action negatively affect treatment outcome

Question 38

It's financial information kept in a patient chart

Answer 38

No

Question 39

Charting entries in clinical records

Answer 39

Keep separate chart for each patient, business/financial info not with clinical record, make chart during examination,write neatly, never change

Question 40

Two types of statutory law

Answer 40

Criminal and civil

Question 41

Express contract

Answer 41

Written word or verbal agreement

Question 42

Implied contract

Answer 42

Patient walks in and wants to be seen

Question 43

Res Ipsa loquitur

Answer 43

The act speaks for itself

Question 44

Res gestae

Answer 44

Things done. Statements made spontaneously by anyone at time of alleged neglect act are admissible as evidence in court

Question 45

Sources of ethics

Answer 45

Basic instinct, parents, teachers, religion, observation of others behavior

Question 46

What are the six basic principles of ethics

Answer 46

Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, Justice, veracity, confidentiality

Question 47

How many CEU can be earned in one hour

Answer 47

One

Question 48

How many CEU must be completed by RDA and how often to renew

Answer 48

25 hours and every two years

Question 49

How many CEUs can be completed via homestudy, online, mailing course to renew RDA license

Answer 49

50%

Question 50

How long must you keep your CEU records

Answer 50

Seven years

Question 51

How many CEUs must RDA complete in DPA and IC

Answer 51

2 and 2