RDA Law & Ethics - Questions With Proven
Solutions
Ethics deals with? Correct Answer - -Moral conduct
-Right & wrong
A behavior can be unethical and still be ? Correct Answer -
Legal
The four basic principles of ethics for healthcare providers are
Correct Answer - Regard for self-determination, doing no harm,
promotion of well being
The right of privacy, freedom of choice, and the acceptance of
responsibility for one's actions are examples of which ethical
principle Correct Answer - Regard for self-determination
The law that deals with the patient confidentiality is Correct
Answer - HIPPA
You know someone who lost his or her wallet and you find it. By
returning it to the owner, you are applying which principle ethics?
Correct Answer - Principle of justice
A dental assistant has a _ obligation to report violations of ethical
conduct by his or her employer Correct Answer - Ethical
Criminal law involves crimes against ? Correct Answer - A
society
Not doing something that should have been done is an act of?
Correct Answer - Omission
, The purpose of a state dental practice act is to offer? Correct
Answer - Laws to protect the public from incompetent dental
healthcare providers
Who interprets and implements the state dental practice act
regulations? Correct Answer - The state board of dentistry
What is the name of the doctrine in which the employer is
responsible for any harm caused by the actions of the employee
while he or she is carrying out the business of the employer?
Correct Answer - Respondeat superior
Which of the following is a requirement for direct supervision ?
Correct Answer - - The dentist must by physically present in the
treatment facility during the performance of the function
- The dentist must examine the procedure after it is completed
- The dental assistant must be legally qualified
A dental assistant who performs a function that is not delegated
under the dental practice act of the state in which he or she
practices is Correct Answer - - Performing an illegal act
- Practicing dentistry without a license
- Performing a criminal act
The concept of duty of care or standard is? Correct Answer - -
A legal concept that provides general boundaries
- The customary practice of reputable dentist who have similar
training
The duty of care owed by a dentist to a patient includes? Correct
Answer - - Being licensed
- Using reasonable skill, care, & judgment
Solutions
Ethics deals with? Correct Answer - -Moral conduct
-Right & wrong
A behavior can be unethical and still be ? Correct Answer -
Legal
The four basic principles of ethics for healthcare providers are
Correct Answer - Regard for self-determination, doing no harm,
promotion of well being
The right of privacy, freedom of choice, and the acceptance of
responsibility for one's actions are examples of which ethical
principle Correct Answer - Regard for self-determination
The law that deals with the patient confidentiality is Correct
Answer - HIPPA
You know someone who lost his or her wallet and you find it. By
returning it to the owner, you are applying which principle ethics?
Correct Answer - Principle of justice
A dental assistant has a _ obligation to report violations of ethical
conduct by his or her employer Correct Answer - Ethical
Criminal law involves crimes against ? Correct Answer - A
society
Not doing something that should have been done is an act of?
Correct Answer - Omission
, The purpose of a state dental practice act is to offer? Correct
Answer - Laws to protect the public from incompetent dental
healthcare providers
Who interprets and implements the state dental practice act
regulations? Correct Answer - The state board of dentistry
What is the name of the doctrine in which the employer is
responsible for any harm caused by the actions of the employee
while he or she is carrying out the business of the employer?
Correct Answer - Respondeat superior
Which of the following is a requirement for direct supervision ?
Correct Answer - - The dentist must by physically present in the
treatment facility during the performance of the function
- The dentist must examine the procedure after it is completed
- The dental assistant must be legally qualified
A dental assistant who performs a function that is not delegated
under the dental practice act of the state in which he or she
practices is Correct Answer - - Performing an illegal act
- Practicing dentistry without a license
- Performing a criminal act
The concept of duty of care or standard is? Correct Answer - -
A legal concept that provides general boundaries
- The customary practice of reputable dentist who have similar
training
The duty of care owed by a dentist to a patient includes? Correct
Answer - - Being licensed
- Using reasonable skill, care, & judgment
