Deck 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Question 1

Following standards of infection control for all patients represents

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

Answer 1

Beneficence

Question 2

Mike is a new patient at your office.It has been more than 2 years since he has seen a dentist,and he refuses radiographs despite being fully informed of the importance in providing thorough and individualized treatment.Nicole,the hygienist,refuses to treat the patient.Which core value is Nicole exercising?

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

Answer 2

Autonomy

Question 3

Civil cases are most often the result of lawsuits that are brought against dentists and dental hygienists.Which of the following is NOT among the most common actions related to health care?

A) Failure to obtain informed consent
B) Professional malpractice
C) Breach of contract
D) Misrepresentation

Answer 3

Misrepresentation

Question 4

A full-face photograph taken by a dental office to include in the patient chart is an example of a potential identifier for protected health information.

Question 5

A jurisprudence examination on the laws of the state is part of the licensing process for the dental hygienist.Reciprocity among states allows for the dental hygienist to practice in any state in the United States after successful completion of a jurisprudence exam.

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

Question 6

Which of the following are characteristics of a profession? 1)A specialized body of knowledge
2)Self-regulation
3)Collegiality
4)Specialized training
5)Membership in a profession association

A) 1,2,and 4
B) 1,2,and 3
C) 2,4,and 5
D) 1,4,and 5

Question 7

Which core value involves truth-telling?

A) Justice
B) Veracity
C) Societal trust
D) Confidentiality

Question 8

Which of the following is relevant to the core value of confidentiality?

A) Health Insurance Portability and Protection Act
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) Health Investigation Portability and Protection Act
D) Health Investigation Portability and Accountability Act

Question 9

Which core value is the founding principle of all health professions?

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

Question 10

"If I had a chance to do it all over again,would I make the same decision?" is a question under which step in the ethical decision-making model?

A) Identify ethical problem.
B) Gather facts.
C) Choose the best option and implement.
D) Evaluate.

Question 11

It is important for a dental hygienist to understand the law in the event he or she is named in a lawsuit.Dental hygienists do not need to worry about liability insurance because they are covered under the dentist's liability insurance.

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

Question 12

In a discussion of informed consent,which ethical principle or value would be primarily considered?

A) Beneficence
B) Social trust
C) Autonomy
D) Confidentiality
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 13

All of the following are core values EXCEPT for one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Veracity
B) Beneficence
C) Maleficence
D) Justice

Question 14

______are moral principles that guide law creation and individual behavior; ______are rules created by a society to arbitrate its citizens' relationships with each other.

A) Laws; ethics
B) Ethics; laws
C) Laws; rules
D) Ethics; rules

Question 15

Susan graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program but has not taken the national or clinical board examinations.She agrees to a substitute hygiene position and works for 2 days.Which law does Susan violate?

A) Criminal law
B) Civil law
C) Tort law
D) Susan does not violate any law since she graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program.

Question 16

Distinguishing beneficence from nonmaleficence can be thought of in the following way:

A) Right vs.wrong
B) Truthfulness vs.deceit
C) Actively promote good vs.do no harm

Question 17

Which ethical principle is most often discussed in terms of public policy issues related to resource distribution and fair and appropriate allocation of scarce resources?

A) Justice
B) Veracity
C) Confidentiality
D) Societal trust

Question 18

Law and ethics should be considered as two separate entities when engaging in ethical decision-making.

Question 19

Statutory law is written law set down by a legislature to regulate the conduct of individuals,businesses,etc.Two types of statutory law include tort laws and contract laws.

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

Question 20

Which of the following outlines responsibilities and duties of each member toward patients,colleagues,and society in general?

A) Dental hygiene ethics
B) Dental hygiene codes
C) Core values
D) Code of ethics