CALIFORNIA RDH LAW AND ETHICS EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|| ALREADY
GRADED A+|| GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST
UPDATE 2026
Use of the name of a dentist no longer actively associated with the practice may
be continued for a period not to exceed ________
-120 days
-Six months
-one year
-Two years - ANSWER-one year
A licensee must comply with a request for a patient's dental hygiene records that
is accompanied by that patient's written authorization for release of the records
to the DHCC, within ________ days of receiving the request and authorization.
-15 days
-90 days
-60 days
-30 days - ANSWER-15 days
This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to be fair in
their dealings with patients, colleagues and society
,-Nonmaleficence
-Justice
-Autonomy
-Veracity
-Beneficence - ANSWER-Justice
Dental hygienists are not obliged to report suspected child abuse cases to the
proper authorities
-True
-False - ANSWER-False
Dentists with first-hand knowledge that a colleague is practicing dentistry when
chemically impaired have an ethical responsibility to report such evidence to the
professional assistance committee/drug diversion committee of a dental society
-True
-False - ANSWER-True
In its broadest sense this principle expresses the concept that the dental
profession should actively seek allies throughout society on specific activities
that will help improve access to care for all
-Justice
-Nonmaleficence
-Autonomy
-Veracity
-Beneficence - ANSWER-Justice
, Registered dental hygienists are permitted, under direct supervision, to place
antimicrobial or antibiotic medicaments, which do not later have to be removed
-True
-False - ANSWER-false
Unprofessional conduct that is punishable by 60 day-180 days imprisonment in
jail and fined $100-$1500 are all of the following except one. Which one is
EXCEPTION?
-Intentionally represents oneself falsely, through alteration of his/her name, to
be have received a degree in dental hygiene or licensure as a dental hygienist.
-Is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance while treating
patients and it impairs his/her ability to practice safely.
-advertising of either professional superiority or advertising of performance of
services that are superior.
-commits any act or acts of sexual abuse, misconduct, or relations with a patient
that are related to the practice of dental hygiene.
-None; all are considered unprofessional with these punishments possible. -
ANSWER--None; all are considered unprofessional with these punishments
possible.
It is unprofessional conduct if a dental professional is convicted of more than
one misdemeanor or felony involving the use or consumption of alcohol or
drugs, if it is related to the practice authorized by his/her license.
-True
-False - ANSWER-True
A person who is found guilty of unprofessional conduct has committed a
misdemeanor, which is considered criminal activity.
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|| ALREADY
GRADED A+|| GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST
UPDATE 2026
Use of the name of a dentist no longer actively associated with the practice may
be continued for a period not to exceed ________
-120 days
-Six months
-one year
-Two years - ANSWER-one year
A licensee must comply with a request for a patient's dental hygiene records that
is accompanied by that patient's written authorization for release of the records
to the DHCC, within ________ days of receiving the request and authorization.
-15 days
-90 days
-60 days
-30 days - ANSWER-15 days
This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to be fair in
their dealings with patients, colleagues and society
,-Nonmaleficence
-Justice
-Autonomy
-Veracity
-Beneficence - ANSWER-Justice
Dental hygienists are not obliged to report suspected child abuse cases to the
proper authorities
-True
-False - ANSWER-False
Dentists with first-hand knowledge that a colleague is practicing dentistry when
chemically impaired have an ethical responsibility to report such evidence to the
professional assistance committee/drug diversion committee of a dental society
-True
-False - ANSWER-True
In its broadest sense this principle expresses the concept that the dental
profession should actively seek allies throughout society on specific activities
that will help improve access to care for all
-Justice
-Nonmaleficence
-Autonomy
-Veracity
-Beneficence - ANSWER-Justice
, Registered dental hygienists are permitted, under direct supervision, to place
antimicrobial or antibiotic medicaments, which do not later have to be removed
-True
-False - ANSWER-false
Unprofessional conduct that is punishable by 60 day-180 days imprisonment in
jail and fined $100-$1500 are all of the following except one. Which one is
EXCEPTION?
-Intentionally represents oneself falsely, through alteration of his/her name, to
be have received a degree in dental hygiene or licensure as a dental hygienist.
-Is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance while treating
patients and it impairs his/her ability to practice safely.
-advertising of either professional superiority or advertising of performance of
services that are superior.
-commits any act or acts of sexual abuse, misconduct, or relations with a patient
that are related to the practice of dental hygiene.
-None; all are considered unprofessional with these punishments possible. -
ANSWER--None; all are considered unprofessional with these punishments
possible.
It is unprofessional conduct if a dental professional is convicted of more than
one misdemeanor or felony involving the use or consumption of alcohol or
drugs, if it is related to the practice authorized by his/her license.
-True
-False - ANSWER-True
A person who is found guilty of unprofessional conduct has committed a
misdemeanor, which is considered criminal activity.
