Ethics CDHO Test Review Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
According to the RHPA Act each regulatory body such as the CDHO should have a minimum
of ______ committees - CORRECT ANSWER 7
What is the age of consent in Ontario? - CORRECT ANSWER There is no age of
consent.
More about the person's capacity
_____ refers to the client's ability to understand the planned treatment - CORRECT
ANSWER Capacity
True or False:
Only dental hygienists who are self initiating can place temporary restorations - CORRECT
ANSWER false
You receive a formal letter in the mail
From the CDHO. A client has lodged a
Complaint against you.
What do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER You have to reply, even if you do not agree
with what the client is saying.
When can you use the designation RDH in your name? - CORRECT ANSWER After
you have registered in your province of choice.
What are some examples of a dental hygiene
Intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER Debridement, selective polish, fluoride,
OSC, Nutritional analysis and Tobacco
, Cessation.
Remember: they must be recorded in
Minutes!
What are the components of a client's record? Means only the ROC. - CORRECT
ANSWER ROC
Health Record
Financial Record
And ALL components of ADPIE
Client records should be retained for: - CORRECT ANSWER 10 years from each
visit/entry
But, if it is a minor, it can be 10 years from the last visit/entry or since the client has turned
18. Whichever is longer.
If your client reports something to you that could deem debridement unsafe (ie, last round of
chemo), would you go ahead with debridement if the DDS advises you to do so? -
CORRECT ANSWER NO - You are held accountable if something were to go wrong.
The RHPA (Regulated Health Profession Act) act describes the rules of advertising for who? -
CORRECT ANSWER For everyone
_________ refers to the clients right to control all aspects of their personal information. -
CORRECT ANSWER Privacy
There are how many controlled acts? - CORRECT ANSWER 14
Define the term "controlled act"
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
According to the RHPA Act each regulatory body such as the CDHO should have a minimum
of ______ committees - CORRECT ANSWER 7
What is the age of consent in Ontario? - CORRECT ANSWER There is no age of
consent.
More about the person's capacity
_____ refers to the client's ability to understand the planned treatment - CORRECT
ANSWER Capacity
True or False:
Only dental hygienists who are self initiating can place temporary restorations - CORRECT
ANSWER false
You receive a formal letter in the mail
From the CDHO. A client has lodged a
Complaint against you.
What do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER You have to reply, even if you do not agree
with what the client is saying.
When can you use the designation RDH in your name? - CORRECT ANSWER After
you have registered in your province of choice.
What are some examples of a dental hygiene
Intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER Debridement, selective polish, fluoride,
OSC, Nutritional analysis and Tobacco
, Cessation.
Remember: they must be recorded in
Minutes!
What are the components of a client's record? Means only the ROC. - CORRECT
ANSWER ROC
Health Record
Financial Record
And ALL components of ADPIE
Client records should be retained for: - CORRECT ANSWER 10 years from each
visit/entry
But, if it is a minor, it can be 10 years from the last visit/entry or since the client has turned
18. Whichever is longer.
If your client reports something to you that could deem debridement unsafe (ie, last round of
chemo), would you go ahead with debridement if the DDS advises you to do so? -
CORRECT ANSWER NO - You are held accountable if something were to go wrong.
The RHPA (Regulated Health Profession Act) act describes the rules of advertising for who? -
CORRECT ANSWER For everyone
_________ refers to the clients right to control all aspects of their personal information. -
CORRECT ANSWER Privacy
There are how many controlled acts? - CORRECT ANSWER 14
Define the term "controlled act"
