CDHO - Code of Ethics Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) Code of Ethics (5) - CORRECT
ANSWER 1- accountability
2- autonomy
3- beneficence
4- confidentiality and privacy
5- professionalism
Accountability - CORRECT ANSWER Pertains to the acceptance of responsibility for
one's actions and omissions in light of relevant principles, standards, laws, regulations and
the potential to self-evaluate and to be evaluated accordingly.
Dental hygienists practise competently in conformity with relevant principles, standards,
laws, and the regulations under the RHPA, 1991 and DHA, 1991 and accept responsibility for
their behaviour and decisions in the professional context.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER Pertains to the right to make one's own choices.
By communicating relevant information openly and truthfully, dental hygienists assist clients
to make informed choices and to participate actively in achieving and maintaining optimal
oral health.
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER Involves caring about and promoting the good of
another.
Dental hygienists use their knowledge and skills to assist clients to achieve and maintain
optimal oral health and to promote fair and reasonable access to quality care.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) Code of Ethics (5) - CORRECT
ANSWER 1- accountability
2- autonomy
3- beneficence
4- confidentiality and privacy
5- professionalism
Accountability - CORRECT ANSWER Pertains to the acceptance of responsibility for
one's actions and omissions in light of relevant principles, standards, laws, regulations and
the potential to self-evaluate and to be evaluated accordingly.
Dental hygienists practise competently in conformity with relevant principles, standards,
laws, and the regulations under the RHPA, 1991 and DHA, 1991 and accept responsibility for
their behaviour and decisions in the professional context.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER Pertains to the right to make one's own choices.
By communicating relevant information openly and truthfully, dental hygienists assist clients
to make informed choices and to participate actively in achieving and maintaining optimal
oral health.
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER Involves caring about and promoting the good of
another.
Dental hygienists use their knowledge and skills to assist clients to achieve and maintain
optimal oral health and to promote fair and reasonable access to quality care.
