Law

Question 1

Mandated reporter
Initial report by ___ within ____;
_____ report within ____

Answer 1

Initial report by PHONE - ASAP;

WRITTEN report within 36 HOURS

Question 2

Mandated reporter

If phone call not possible then ____

Answer 2

Make one-time automated written report

Question 3

Mandated reporter

Failure to report: ____ for ___ months or $_____ fine or both; possible revocation of license.

Answer 3

MISDEMEANOR for 6 months or $1,000 fine or both

Question 4

Elder abuse
Initial report by ______ within _____
_____ report within _____ hours

Answer 4

Initial report by PHONE - ASAP

WRITTEN report within 48 hours

Question 5

Elder abuse
Suspect bodily injury - report by ______ within _____ hours
Report to: ___, ___, & ___

Answer 5

Report by PHONE - ASAP (within 2 hours)

Report to: DHCC, Local Law Enforcement & Local Ombudsman

Question 6

BCP 123

Exams: penalties damages

Answer 6

Up to $10,000 fine if violated

Question 7

Elder abuse reports include: (9)

Answer 7

Name of MR; Elders Name, Age, Address, Condition; Name & Address of Family Members or Others responsible for Elder; Date of Incident; Information leading to suspicion.

Question 8

Elder Abuse
Failure to report: ____ for ___ months in jail, $____ fine.
If abuse leads to death: ____ months jail, $____ fine.

Answer 8

Failure to report: MISDEMEANOR for 6 months in jail, $1,000 fine.
If abuse leads to death: 12 months jail, $5,000 fine.

Question 9

RDA Duties allowable by RDH

License before ____ or must ____

Answer 9

License before Dec 31, 2006 or must obtain RDA license

Question 10

Change of address or name

Answer 10

Notify DHCC
Name: within 10 days
Address: within 30 days

Question 11

Expiration of license & renew

Answer 11

Last day of birth-month at midnight, renew every 2 years.

Question 12

Excessive admin of drugs or tx violation: _____ for ___-___ days jail, $___-___ fine

Answer 12

MISDEMEANOR for 60-180 days jail, $100-$600 fine

Question 13

Death Report within ___ days; send report to ____ & COPY to ____

Answer 13

Report within 7 days; send report to DHCC & COPY to DBC

Question 14

Misdemeanor violations: ___ days - ___ years jail and $___-$___ fine

Answer 14

10 days - 1 year jail and $100-$1,500 fine

Question 15

Practicing without a license: _____ jail

Answer 15

1 year in jail

Question 16

Gowns to be changed how often

Answer 16

Daily or between pts if visibly soiled

Question 17

DH should not treat pts if they have

Answer 17

Exudative lesions or weeping dermatitis

Question 18

Critical items

Answer 18

Penetrate soft tissue or bone

HEAT STERILIZE between pts

Question 19

Sterilization tested ____

Maintain records for ____

Answer 19

Sterilization tested WEEKLY

Maintain records for 1 YEAR

Question 20

CE units: __ Infection Control; __ CA DPA; __ BLS

Answer 20

CE units: 2 Infection Control; 2 CA DPA; 4 BLS

Question 21

CE units needed per occupation:

Dentists __; RDHAP__; everyone else __

Answer 21

CE units needed per occupation:

Dentists 50; RDHAP 35; everyone else 25

Question 22

CE units for conscious sedation

Answer 22

15 for administration and medical emergencies

Question 23

___% of CE units can be video, online, at home

Answer 23

50%

Question 24

Maintain records of CE courses for __ renewal cycles (__ years)

Answer 24

3 renewal cycles (6 years)

Question 25

Ethics and Core Values are expectations of professional behavior that extend to people you interact with, treat, etc.

Answer 25

Purpose of Ethics

Question 26

The inquiry into the nature of morality or morals acts; values by which human beings live in relation to other human beings, nature, or higher power, and/or themselves.

Answer 26

Ethics

Question 27

The act of providing information to and ensuring the understanding of a patient regarding treatment risks, treatment options, and the nature of the disease or problem.

Answer 27

Informed Consent

Question 28

The ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with. Cultures, diversity, cultural awareness and understanding.

Answer 28

Tolerance

Question 29

Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. Caring and lending a sympathetic ear.

Answer 29

Compassion

Question 30

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. The state of being whole and undivided.

Answer 30

Integrity

Question 31

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently. Collect data, Diagnose, tx. Plan, referring pt. when necessary. Continued education being life-long because pts. expect it.

Answer 31

Competence

Question 32

Competence or skill expected of a professional. Self governance Promote prevention and therapeutic rehabilitation. Promote health and protect the public

Answer 32

Professionalism

Question 33

A set of rules or a promise that limits access or places restrictions on certain types of information.

Answer 33

Confidentiality

Question 34

The principle of self-determination in a person; the right to participate in and decide on a course of action without undue influence; foundation for right to privacy and ability to choose your own treatment.

Answer 34

Autonomy

Question 35

Doing what is GOOD. BENEFIT the patient. Promote GOOD or WELL-BEING (HARM ALREADY EXISTS) Community service* Abuse and neglect reporting? Prescribing meds when there is a dry socket or recommending a pain reliever if pt. is going to be in pain CE courses – skills and knowledge (benefits well being of patient care) Removing caries Desire to do good

Answer 35

Beneficence

Question 36

Telling the truth Not being misleading Always being truthful with patients

Answer 36

Veracity

Question 37

Treating everyone fairly.

Answer 37

Justice/Fairness

Question 38

“DO NO HARM”
(HARM DOES NOT ALREADY EXIST… SO DON’T CAUSE ANY) Prevent future harm Balance risks and benefits Referring patients when needed (instead of trying to handle the problem yourself when you know it is out of your skillset)

Answer 38

Non-maleficence

Question 39

Probability that an elder or dependent adult is at risk of death or serious harm.

Answer 39

Imminent danger

Question 40

Keeping an elder or dependent adult from receiving his or her mail or telephone calls

Answer 40

Isolation

Question 41

Dentist is physically PRESENT in the treatment facility

Answer 41

Direct Supervision

Question 42

Dentist does NOT have to be physically PRESENT

Answer 42

General Supervision

Question 43

A DH may use any material or device approved for use in the performance of a service or procedure within ___

Answer 43

Their scope of practice

Question 44

Which occupation can: Remove post-extraction and periodontal dressings; Remove sutures; Remove arch wires

Answer 44

DA

Question 45

Which occupation can: | Polish coronal surfaces of teeth ; Apply pit and fissure sealants; Take bite registrations

Answer 45

RDA

Question 46

What to do to avoid pt Abandonment

Answer 46

- Must give written notice informing the pt. that treatment is to be discontinued - Give pt. ample opportunity to secure dental services somewhere else

Question 47

Patient record identification - Repeated violations of this = unprofessional conduct

Answer 47

- MUST sign and identify yourself next to procedure you did on EVERY patient - ALWAYS date it & initial

Question 48

- Providing excessive/unnecessary treatment - NOT providing tx. When it is clearly needed - Incompetent behavior

Answer 48

Negligence as unprofessional conduct