Question 1

Which of the following terms means demonstrating the empathy necessary to comfort and guide the patient in the health promotion process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caring 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Tolerance 
D)  Loyalty 
E)  Honesty 
A)  Caring 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Tolerance 
D)  Loyalty 
E)  Honesty A

Question 2

Most legislative changes related to dental health care are driven by individuals in the dental or dental hygiene profession. For the most part the public remains unaware of the intricacies of the process.

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. A

Question 3

Which of the practice models described by Ozar is considered most desirable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guild 
B)  Interactive 
C)  Commercial 
A)  Guild 
B)  Interactive 
C)  Commercial B

Question 4

An individual who demonstrates certain attributes, traits, and behaviors that embrace the best qualities of care and service is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  professional. 
B)  technician. 
C)  vendor. 
D)  supplier. 
A)  professional. 
B)  technician. 
C)  vendor. 
D)  supplier.

Question 5

Which of the following organizations is recognized by the United States Department of Education to accredit programs for dental hygiene in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The college or university with the dental hygiene program 
B)  The American Dental Hygiene Association (ADH
A)  
C)  The State Board of Dentistry for the respective state 
D)  The Commission on Dental Accreditation (COD
A)  
A)  The college or university with the dental hygiene program 
B)  The American Dental Hygiene Association (ADH
A)  
C)  The State Board of Dentistry for the respective state 
D)  The Commission on Dental Accreditation (COD
A)

Question 6

Each of the following is one of the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) standards for clinical dental hygiene practice EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation 
B)  Documentation 
C)  Recapitulation 
D)  Assessment 
E)  Dental hygiene diagnosis 
A)  Implementation 
B)  Documentation 
C)  Recapitulation 
D)  Assessment 
E)  Dental hygiene diagnosis

Question 7

Society recognizes that health care providers are held to a higher standard than legislative mandate. These higher standards are expressed in professional codes of ethics and are enforced by the legal system.

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 8

Which of the following professional traits of the dental hygienist ensures that the patient should be confident that information given in written and verbal form is held in confidence and handled appropriately?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caring and compassion 
B)  Reliability and responsibility 
C)  Maturity and self-analysis 
D)  Honesty and integrity 
A)  Caring and compassion 
B)  Reliability and responsibility 
C)  Maturity and self-analysis 
D)  Honesty and integrity

Question 9

Each of the following is considered to be a true profession EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Law 
B)  Medicine 
C)  Dentistry 
D)  Culinary chef 
E)  Ministry 
A)  Law 
B)  Medicine 
C)  Dentistry 
D)  Culinary chef 
E)  Ministry

Question 10

A license to practice as a dental hygienist is granted by

Accepted Answer

A)  The American Dental Association 
B)  The American Dental Hygienists' Association 
C)  The State Board of Dentistry 
D)  The school of matriculation, meaning where the student graduated 
A)  The American Dental Association 
B)  The American Dental Hygienists' Association 
C)  The State Board of Dentistry 
D)  The school of matriculation, meaning where the student graduated

Question 11

According to the ethicist Laurence McCullough the two virtues required in a professional person are

Accepted Answer

A)  honesty and integrity. 
B)  self-effacement and self-sacrifice. 
C)  caring and compassion. 
D)  maturity and self-analysis. 
A)  honesty and integrity. 
B)  self-effacement and self-sacrifice. 
C)  caring and compassion. 
D)  maturity and self-analysis.

Question 12

Which of the following characteristics is used to separate the professional from the layperson?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competency 
B)  Quality performance 
C)  A specialized body of knowledge and skill of value to society 
D)  A code of ethics 
A)  Competency 
B)  Quality performance 
C)  A specialized body of knowledge and skill of value to society 
D)  A code of ethics

Question 13

The publication "Medical Professionalism in the New Millennium: A Physician Charter" set out three fundamental principles, including patient welfare, patient autonomy, and the principle of social justice, because it is thought this will reinvigorate the value of professionalism.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. 
A)  Both the statement and reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 14

Which of the following individuals is regarded as the father of dental hygiene?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. David T. Ozar 
B)  Dr. Laurence McCullough 
C)  Dr. A. C. Fones 
D)  Dr. Carl Rogers 
A)  Dr. David T. Ozar 
B)  Dr. Laurence McCullough 
C)  Dr. A. C. Fones 
D)  Dr. Carl Rogers

Question 15

Which of the following terms is used to describe that core of health care that places the needs of the patient or client ahead of those of the provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy 
B)  Justice 
C)  Beneficence 
D)  Nonmaleficence 
E)  Veracity 
A)  Autonomy 
B)  Justice 
C)  Beneficence 
D)  Nonmaleficence 
E)  Veracity

Question 16

The dental hygiene oath is revised by action of which of the following professional organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The American Dental Association (AD
A)  
B)  The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADH
A)  
C)  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  
D)  The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) 
E)  The Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
A)  The American Dental Association (AD
A)  
B)  The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADH
A)  
C)  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  
D)  The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) 
E)  The Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)

Question 17

Most states have a legal requirement for continuing education for those who hold a dental hygiene or dental license because mandated continuing education helps ensure optimal health services to the public.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both that statement and reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. 
A)  Both that statement and reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 18

Professionalism is demonstrated through a foundation of clinical competence, communication skills, and ethical and legal understanding. Upon this foundation is built the aspiration to and wise application of the principles of professionalism.

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 19

Which member of the dental team is the primary oral preventive therapist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dentist 
B)  Dental hygienist 
C)  Dental assistant 
D)  Receptionist 
A)  Dentist 
B)  Dental hygienist 
C)  Dental assistant 
D)  Receptionist

Question 20

Each of the following is a requirement for licensure of a dental hygienist in the United States EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Completion of a higher education accredited program 
B)  Graduation from a college or university 
C)  Passed a written national board examination 
D)  Passed a clinical national board examination 
A)  Completion of a higher education accredited program 
B)  Graduation from a college or university 
C)  Passed a written national board examination 
D)  Passed a clinical national board examination

Which of the following terms means demonstrating the empathy necessary to comfort and guide the patient in the health promotion process?

Most legislative changes related to dental health care are driven by individuals in the dental or dental hygiene profession. For the most part the public remains unaware of the intricacies of the process.

Which of the practice models described by Ozar is considered most desirable?

An individual who demonstrates certain attributes, traits, and behaviors that embrace the best qualities of care and service is known as a

Which of the following organizations is recognized by the United States Department of Education to accredit programs for dental hygiene in the United States?

Each of the following is one of the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) standards for clinical dental hygiene practice EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Society recognizes that health care providers are held to a higher standard than legislative mandate. These higher standards are expressed in professional codes of ethics and are enforced by the legal system.

Which of the following professional traits of the dental hygienist ensures that the patient should be confident that information given in written and verbal form is held in confidence and handled appropriately?

Each of the following is considered to be a true profession EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A license to practice as a dental hygienist is granted by

According to the ethicist Laurence McCullough the two virtues required in a professional person are

Which of the following characteristics is used to separate the professional from the layperson?

The publication "Medical Professionalism in the New Millennium: A Physician Charter" set out three fundamental principles, including patient welfare, patient autonomy, and the principle of social justice, because it is thought this will reinvigorate the value of professionalism.

Which of the following individuals is regarded as the father of dental hygiene?

Which of the following terms is used to describe that core of health care that places the needs of the patient or client ahead of those of the provider?

The dental hygiene oath is revised by action of which of the following professional organizations?

Most states have a legal requirement for continuing education for those who hold a dental hygiene or dental license because mandated continuing education helps ensure optimal health services to the public.

Professionalism is demonstrated through a foundation of clinical competence, communication skills, and ethical and legal understanding. Upon this foundation is built the aspiration to and wise application of the principles of professionalism.

Which member of the dental team is the primary oral preventive therapist?

Each of the following is a requirement for licensure of a dental hygienist in the United States EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Ethical Theory and Philosophy

Ethical Principles and Values

Social Responsibility

Codes of Ethics

Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry

Society and the State Dental Practice Act

Dental Hygienistpatient Relationship

Dental Hygienistdentistemployer Relationship

Risk Management

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Exam 1: Ethics and Professionalism

Which of the following terms means demonstrating the empathy necessary to comfort and guide the patient in the health promotion process?

Most legislative changes related to dental health care are driven by individuals in the dental or dental hygiene profession. For the most part the public remains unaware of the intricacies of the process.

Which of the practice models described by Ozar is considered most desirable?

An individual who demonstrates certain attributes, traits, and behaviors that embrace the best qualities of care and service is known as a

Which of the following organizations is recognized by the United States Department of Education to accredit programs for dental hygiene in the United States?

Each of the following is one of the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) standards for clinical dental hygiene practice EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Society recognizes that health care providers are held to a higher standard than legislative mandate. These higher standards are expressed in professional codes of ethics and are enforced by the legal system.

Which of the following professional traits of the dental hygienist ensures that the patient should be confident that information given in written and verbal form is held in confidence and handled appropriately?

Each of the following is considered to be a true profession EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A license to practice as a dental hygienist is granted by

According to the ethicist Laurence McCullough the two virtues required in a professional person are

Which of the following characteristics is used to separate the professional from the layperson?

The publication "Medical Professionalism in the New Millennium: A Physician Charter" set out three fundamental principles, including patient welfare, patient autonomy, and the principle of social justice, because it is thought this will reinvigorate the value of professionalism.

Which of the following individuals is regarded as the father of dental hygiene?

Which of the following terms is used to describe that core of health care that places the needs of the patient or client ahead of those of the provider?

The dental hygiene oath is revised by action of which of the following professional organizations?

Most states have a legal requirement for continuing education for those who hold a dental hygiene or dental license because mandated continuing education helps ensure optimal health services to the public.

Professionalism is demonstrated through a foundation of clinical competence, communication skills, and ethical and legal understanding. Upon this foundation is built the aspiration to and wise application of the principles of professionalism.

Which member of the dental team is the primary oral preventive therapist?

Each of the following is a requirement for licensure of a dental hygienist in the United States EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Ethical Theory and Philosophy

Ethical Principles and Values

Social Responsibility

Codes of Ethics

Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry

Society and the State Dental Practice Act

Dental Hygienistpatient Relationship

Dental Hygienistdentistemployer Relationship

Risk Management

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