Question 1

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,which of the following conditions constitute occupational exposures in dentistry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contact of mucous membrane with body fluids that are potentially infectious 
B)  A percutaneous injury 
C)  When skin that is chapped,abraded,or affected by dermatitis is exposed to blood or saliva 
D)  All options listed 
A)  Contact of mucous membrane with body fluids that are potentially infectious 
B)  A percutaneous injury 
C)  When skin that is chapped,abraded,or affected by dermatitis is exposed to blood or saliva 
D)  All options listed D

Question 2

What should the dental hygienist do to prevent the possibility of litigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Practice life-long learning 
B)  Document accurately and thoroughly 
C)  Obtain informed consent before treatment 
D)  All options listed 
A)  Practice life-long learning 
B)  Document accurately and thoroughly 
C)  Obtain informed consent before treatment 
D)  All options listed D

Question 3

Due to the scope of practice for dentists,they are more at risk for litigation.Risk management identifies methods to negotiate the risk of legal actions associated with the delivery of oral care.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;second statement is true. C

Question 4

Any refusal of treatment by the patient and a brief statement documenting the discussion of risks associated with refusal of treatment should be documented in the patient record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What does the statement "A dental hygienist must meet the standard of care set by other practitioners with similar training" mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The dental hygienist must pass a written and clinical board. 
B)  The dental hygienist is expected to gain knowledge and skills throughout her career. 
C)  The dental hygienist only has to be as good as the least-educated person on staff. 
D)  Dental hygienists with an associate's degree are not expected to be as knowledgeable as dental hygienists with a bachelor's degree. 
A)  The dental hygienist must pass a written and clinical board. 
B)  The dental hygienist is expected to gain knowledge and skills throughout her career. 
C)  The dental hygienist only has to be as good as the least-educated person on staff. 
D)  Dental hygienists with an associate's degree are not expected to be as knowledgeable as dental hygienists with a bachelor's degree.

Question 6

Which of the following are dental hygiene considerations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confidentiality 
B)  Meeting the standards set by other practitioners 
C)  Informed consent 
D)  All options listed 
A)  Confidentiality 
B)  Meeting the standards set by other practitioners 
C)  Informed consent 
D)  All options listed

Question 7

A dental hygienist does not necessarily need to purchase his/her own liability insurance because he/she is typically covered under the umbrella of the supervising dentist's professional liability insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The primary objective of providing dental hygiene care is to assist patients in preventing disease and maintaining oral health.With the delivery of these services,the dental hygienist may experience unanticipated and problematic outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 9

Postexposure management's goal is to contain the injury to reduce the possibility of disease transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Any dental history regarding a patient's psychologic state as related to injections or nervousness is subjective and should not be included in dental notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In some states,the scope of dental hygiene practice for all dental hygiene treatment,including local anesthesia,requires the physical presence of a dentist.In other states,supervision laws do not require the physical presence of the dentist for dental hygiene treatment but do require it during the administration of local anesthesia.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 12

Which of the following legal issues pertain to the dental hygienist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contractual obligation to the patient 
B)  Assumption of own legal responsibility 
C)  Accountability if the patient's periodontal status declines 
D)  All options listed 
A)  Contractual obligation to the patient 
B)  Assumption of own legal responsibility 
C)  Accountability if the patient's periodontal status declines 
D)  All options listed

Question 13

Most states require the dental hygienist to apply for a local anesthesia license or certificate in addition to the regular dental hygiene license to legally administer local anesthetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The dental hygienist must follow the most current postexposure guidelines set by OSHA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The dental hygienist should always follow the lead direction of the supervising dentist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Whatever the situation may be,malpractice may be determined if the contractual obligations are not met by the dental hygienist.A dental hygienist may commit a negligent act during the administration of local anesthetics by causing paresthesia.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 17

What guides the conduct of the health care professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical principles 
B)  State laws 
C)  National laws 
D)  Knowledge 
A)  Ethical principles 
B)  State laws 
C)  National laws 
D)  Knowledge

Question 18

The dental hygienist should report only gross negligence by a health care provider to the responsible authorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For a percutaneous injury,details of the incident report should include the depth of the wound,the gauge of the needle,and whether fluid was injected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All dental facilities that employ more than 15 people must have a postexposure management protocol for occupational exposures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,which of the following conditions constitute occupational exposures in dentistry?

What should the dental hygienist do to prevent the possibility of litigation?

Due to the scope of practice for dentists,they are more at risk for litigation.Risk management identifies methods to negotiate the risk of legal actions associated with the delivery of oral care.

Any refusal of treatment by the patient and a brief statement documenting the discussion of risks associated with refusal of treatment should be documented in the patient record.

What does the statement "A dental hygienist must meet the standard of care set by other practitioners with similar training" mean?

Which of the following are dental hygiene considerations?

A dental hygienist does not necessarily need to purchase his/her own liability insurance because he/she is typically covered under the umbrella of the supervising dentist's professional liability insurance.

The primary objective of providing dental hygiene care is to assist patients in preventing disease and maintaining oral health.With the delivery of these services,the dental hygienist may experience unanticipated and problematic outcomes.

Postexposure management's goal is to contain the injury to reduce the possibility of disease transmission.

Any dental history regarding a patient's psychologic state as related to injections or nervousness is subjective and should not be included in dental notes.

Which of the following legal issues pertain to the dental hygienist?

Most states require the dental hygienist to apply for a local anesthesia license or certificate in addition to the regular dental hygiene license to legally administer local anesthetics.

The dental hygienist must follow the most current postexposure guidelines set by OSHA.

The dental hygienist should always follow the lead direction of the supervising dentist.

Whatever the situation may be,malpractice may be determined if the contractual obligations are not met by the dental hygienist.A dental hygienist may commit a negligent act during the administration of local anesthetics by causing paresthesia.

What guides the conduct of the health care professionals?

The dental hygienist should report only gross negligence by a health care provider to the responsible authorities.

For a percutaneous injury,details of the incident report should include the depth of the wound,the gauge of the needle,and whether fluid was injected.

All dental facilities that employ more than 15 people must have a postexposure management protocol for occupational exposures.

Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: an Introduction

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Maxillary Anesthesia

Mandibular Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent

Local Anesthetic Complications

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Exam 16: Legal Considerations and Risk Management

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,which of the following conditions constitute occupational exposures in dentistry?

What should the dental hygienist do to prevent the possibility of litigation?

Due to the scope of practice for dentists,they are more at risk for litigation.Risk management identifies methods to negotiate the risk of legal actions associated with the delivery of oral care.

Any refusal of treatment by the patient and a brief statement documenting the discussion of risks associated with refusal of treatment should be documented in the patient record.

What does the statement "A dental hygienist must meet the standard of care set by other practitioners with similar training" mean?

Which of the following are dental hygiene considerations?

A dental hygienist does not necessarily need to purchase his/her own liability insurance because he/she is typically covered under the umbrella of the supervising dentist's professional liability insurance.

The primary objective of providing dental hygiene care is to assist patients in preventing disease and maintaining oral health.With the delivery of these services,the dental hygienist may experience unanticipated and problematic outcomes.

Postexposure management's goal is to contain the injury to reduce the possibility of disease transmission.

Any dental history regarding a patient's psychologic state as related to injections or nervousness is subjective and should not be included in dental notes.

Which of the following legal issues pertain to the dental hygienist?

Most states require the dental hygienist to apply for a local anesthesia license or certificate in addition to the regular dental hygiene license to legally administer local anesthetics.

The dental hygienist must follow the most current postexposure guidelines set by OSHA.

The dental hygienist should always follow the lead direction of the supervising dentist.

Whatever the situation may be,malpractice may be determined if the contractual obligations are not met by the dental hygienist.A dental hygienist may commit a negligent act during the administration of local anesthetics by causing paresthesia.

What guides the conduct of the health care professionals?

The dental hygienist should report only gross negligence by a health care provider to the responsible authorities.

For a percutaneous injury,details of the incident report should include the depth of the wound,the gauge of the needle,and whether fluid was injected.

All dental facilities that employ more than 15 people must have a postexposure management protocol for occupational exposures.

Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: an Introduction

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Maxillary Anesthesia

Mandibular Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent

Local Anesthetic Complications

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