PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
(NBDHE) EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The first statement is true; the second statement is false. - Answer-The dental hygienist
may legally perform the duties or functions allowed in that particular state. If the
individual is trained and licensed in another state where the practice act is more
expansive, it is also permissible to perform those expanded functions in both states.
Nonmaleficence - Answer-The concept "Do Not Harm" is known as
veracity - Answer-Which term is also known as the principle of truthfulness?
breach of contact - Answer-Promising patients treatment outcomes that might not be
achievable is known as
The first statement is true, and the second statement is false. - Answer-Defamation is a
false communication that harms a person's reputation. It may be either slander (written
communication) or libel (verbal communication).
Both statements are true - Answer-The dental treatment record is a comprehensive,
ongoing file of assessment findings, treatment services rendered, outcomes, notations,
and patient contacts. Entries in the dental record should be signed and dated.
risk management
following the standard of care
comprehensive dental treatment record
clear communication with the patient regarding care and treatment - Answer-Select the
factors that minimize the risk of litigation for a dental care provider.
negligence
the hygienist is guilty of negligence, as the patient was harmed because of a breach of
duty such as failure to move the cords out of the patient's path - Answer-A dental
hygienist does not move the ultrasonic cords out of the way, and the patient accidently
trips, falls, and is harmed when leaving the treatment area. The hygienist is guilty of
, deceit - Answer-occurs when a practitioner intentionally misrepresents a situation to a
patient
Assult - Answer-occurs when a person intends to cause apprehension in another
person without touching them
battery - Answer-is unpremitted, harmful, or offensive physical contact
technical battery
technical battery occurs when, during the course of treatment, a practitioner exceeds
the consent given by the patient, for example, giving a treatment without the patient's
consent - Answer-Administering a fluoride treatment without obtaining the patient's
consent is considered
defamation - Answer-is communication that can harm a person's reputation
A negligent - Answer-act is the failure of one owing a duty to another to do what a
reasonable person would have ordinarily done under the circumstances
breach of confidentiality - Answer-occurs when the practitioner violates the confidential
relationship between the practitioner and patient
contributory negligence
contributory negligence is an action or lack of action that contributes to the harm or
injury of an individual - Answer-The patient has an articular heart valves requiring
prophylactic premedication before the dental hygiene appointment and does not take
the medication because of an upset stomach. The dental hygienist fails to ask if the
patient has taken the premedication, and the patient develops infective endocarditis.
The dental hygienist is guilty of
a criminal act - Answer-is an act that harms society that has the punishment prescribed
by criminal or penal codes
Technical battery - Answer-is when a practitioner exceeds what the patient has
authorized, for example, performing a treatment without consent. Breach of contact is
not completing a promised or required act or breaking a contact, agreement, promise, or
legal duty by failing to perform a promised or required duty
notifying the patient verbally
dental office is required to:
suggesting that the patient seek other providers
using objective language in written notification
providing written notification of termination and the reasons
(NBDHE) EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The first statement is true; the second statement is false. - Answer-The dental hygienist
may legally perform the duties or functions allowed in that particular state. If the
individual is trained and licensed in another state where the practice act is more
expansive, it is also permissible to perform those expanded functions in both states.
Nonmaleficence - Answer-The concept "Do Not Harm" is known as
veracity - Answer-Which term is also known as the principle of truthfulness?
breach of contact - Answer-Promising patients treatment outcomes that might not be
achievable is known as
The first statement is true, and the second statement is false. - Answer-Defamation is a
false communication that harms a person's reputation. It may be either slander (written
communication) or libel (verbal communication).
Both statements are true - Answer-The dental treatment record is a comprehensive,
ongoing file of assessment findings, treatment services rendered, outcomes, notations,
and patient contacts. Entries in the dental record should be signed and dated.
risk management
following the standard of care
comprehensive dental treatment record
clear communication with the patient regarding care and treatment - Answer-Select the
factors that minimize the risk of litigation for a dental care provider.
negligence
the hygienist is guilty of negligence, as the patient was harmed because of a breach of
duty such as failure to move the cords out of the patient's path - Answer-A dental
hygienist does not move the ultrasonic cords out of the way, and the patient accidently
trips, falls, and is harmed when leaving the treatment area. The hygienist is guilty of
, deceit - Answer-occurs when a practitioner intentionally misrepresents a situation to a
patient
Assult - Answer-occurs when a person intends to cause apprehension in another
person without touching them
battery - Answer-is unpremitted, harmful, or offensive physical contact
technical battery
technical battery occurs when, during the course of treatment, a practitioner exceeds
the consent given by the patient, for example, giving a treatment without the patient's
consent - Answer-Administering a fluoride treatment without obtaining the patient's
consent is considered
defamation - Answer-is communication that can harm a person's reputation
A negligent - Answer-act is the failure of one owing a duty to another to do what a
reasonable person would have ordinarily done under the circumstances
breach of confidentiality - Answer-occurs when the practitioner violates the confidential
relationship between the practitioner and patient
contributory negligence
contributory negligence is an action or lack of action that contributes to the harm or
injury of an individual - Answer-The patient has an articular heart valves requiring
prophylactic premedication before the dental hygiene appointment and does not take
the medication because of an upset stomach. The dental hygienist fails to ask if the
patient has taken the premedication, and the patient develops infective endocarditis.
The dental hygienist is guilty of
a criminal act - Answer-is an act that harms society that has the punishment prescribed
by criminal or penal codes
Technical battery - Answer-is when a practitioner exceeds what the patient has
authorized, for example, performing a treatment without consent. Breach of contact is
not completing a promised or required act or breaking a contact, agreement, promise, or
legal duty by failing to perform a promised or required duty
notifying the patient verbally
dental office is required to:
suggesting that the patient seek other providers
using objective language in written notification
providing written notification of termination and the reasons
