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California RDH Law and Ethics Exam| 2023/
202 4 Update| Questions and Verified Answers
| A Grade
QUESTION
Unprofessional conduct includes which of the following violations:
- Making use of any deceiving or misleading advertising statements
- Obtaining of any fee by fraud or misrepresentation
- Employment of any student or suspended or unlicensed dentist to practice dentistry
- All of the answers are correct
- Practice of accepting or receiving any commission or the rebating in any form or manner of fees for professional services supplied to patients Answer:
- All of the answers are correct
QUESTION
A dentist is not liable for failing to obtain informed consent in each situation EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
- It is reasonably believed that the dental treatment should be done immediately and there is not time to inform the patient completely
- The patient is unconsciousness
- Consent for a minor is obtained from the babysitter
- Emergency treatment is performed on a patient that is not capable of giving consent and there is not enough time to obtain it from someone who can Answer: Consent for a minor is obtained from the babysitter
QUESTION
If licenses are posted in view of the public, dental hygiene licensees do NOT need to wear name tags with credentials (RDH)
QUESTION
The California Dental Association (CDA) principle that requires dentists to recognize that cultural differences exist and challenges dentists to understand how these differences may affect patient choices and treatment is:
- Beneficence
- Autonomy
- Tolerance
- Veracity
- Professionalism Answer: Tolerance
QUESTION
A person guilty of unprofessional conduct is guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by:
- Imprisonment for any length of time deemed by court
- Imprisonment for a term of not less than 60 days nor more than 180 days
- Imprisonment for a term of not less than 30 days nor more than 180 days
- Fine only
- autonomy
- professionalism (beneficence if professionalism is not listed) Answer: professionalism (beneficence if professionalism is not listed)
QUESTION
Brenda has 3 years of experience and recently took a job with Dr. Kettner, who has another hygienist, Lena. Brenda and Lena have a good relationship and often go to lunch together. Brenda has noticed that some of the patients of Lena's have significant subgingival calculus remaining even after 3 or 4 month recalls. The patients also comment that Brenda "cleans deeper" than Lena. What is the primary ethical principle in this case?
- Veracity
- Beneficience
- Autonomy
- Nonmaleficience Answer: Nonmaleficience
QUESTION
Marie, a registered dental assistant and long time dental assistant with Dr. Morton, just graduated from dental hygiene school and plans to take her clinical exam in August. In the meantime, she assists Dr. Morton as in the past. One of functions she performs for Dr. Morton is to polish the patients teeth prior to the doctors exam. Recently, she has started removing supragingival calculus and provide periodontal probe readings. Susan, the dental hygienist is recently aware of the change in her duties and is concerned. What is the primary ethical principle in this case?
- Practicing outside scope of practice; veracity
- Practicing without a license; nonmaleficience
- Practicing outside scope of practice; autonomy
- Practicing without a license; beneficience Answer: Practicing without a license; nonmaleficience
QUESTION
A 35-year old woman is scheduled for a routine oral prophylaxis after her initial exam with the doctor. On her medical history she notes she is HIV positive. She is direct about it and discusses her medications related to her medical condition. You discuss possible oral manifestations of HIV. Three months later, you attend a family social function. Your brother comes in with this patient and seems to be physically intimate with her What is the primary ethical concern?
- Confidentiality
- Veracity
- Nonmaleficience
- Autonomy Answer: Confidentiality
QUESTION
A long term patient (Russell) presents to the office to complete his 3rd quadrant of scaling and root planing. Prior to starting the appointment, he states he will lose his job in two weeks, has many expenses (mortgage, daughter in college, alimony, & child support) and cannot complete the scaling and root planing. He notices his maxillary fixed bridge (#6-9) is loose. When Dr. Adams examines him, he has caries around #6 & needs a new bridge. Dr. Adams instructs Maya (receptionist) to pre-date the insurance form so his dental insurance will cover the cost of the new bridge. What is the primary ethical concern?
- Nonmaleficience
- Autonomy
- Veracity
- Beneficience Answer: Veracity
QUESTION
Cheryl provided a child prophylaxis and fluoride treatment to an 8-year old pediatric patient who was shy and reserved. She was very well mannered. She had good oral hygiene and health, but her maxillary centrals were fractured. When asked about them, the patient said she fell off her bike. When she returned two weeks later, the 8-year old had bruises around her eyes. What is the primary concern in this case?
The DHCC may not deny a license to anyone who is required to register as a sex offender.
QUESTION
Any examinee for an RDH license who fails the California state or WREB or CRDTS clinical exam in four or more attempts or who fails as a result of imposing gross trauma on a patient, is not eligible for further examination until they successfully complete remedial education in a setting approved by the DHCC.
QUESTION
Registered dental hygienists licensed in another state can teach in a California dental hygiene college without obtaining a California license if they are issued a special permit by the DHCC. New educational programs in dental hygiene must provide a feasibility study to the DHCC demonstrating the need for a new program before seeking approval for accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
- The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE
- Both statements are TRUE
- Both statements are FALSE
- The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE Answer: Both statements are true
QUESTION
A dental professional must provide the necessary service at the same standard of care to all patients, regardless of a patient's long-term health status or prognosis. This represents which ethical principle?
- Autonomy & societal trust
- Justice & fairness
- Veracity & confidentiality
- No answer text provided. Answer: Justice & fairness
QUESTION
If a patient requests more nitrous oxide than is safe, the dental professional is obligated to refuse this treatment in an effort to do no harm. Which ethical principle is upheld in this instance?
- Beneficence
- Veracity
- Autonomy
- Confidentiality Answer: Autonomy
QUESTION
If a patient arrives late, cutting into the limited appointment time, the dental professional is ethically bound to still provide all levels of infection control. This demonstrates which ethical principle?
- Veracity
- Autonomy
- Beneficence
- Confidentiality Answer: Beneficence
QUESTION
Insurance fraud is not only illegal but unethical. Which ethical principle is not followed?
- Beneficence
- Veracity
- Autonomy
- Confidentiality Answer: Veracity
QUESTION
If employees are treated unfair, in terms of compensation, assignment of work hours, benefits, etc., what ethical principle is lacking?
- Nonmaleficence
- Beneficence
- Justice
- Autonomy Answer: Justice
QUESTION
Dental unit water lines shall be anti-retractive. At the beginning of each workday, dental unit lines and devices shall be purged with air or flushed with water for at least two (2) minutes prior to attaching handpieces, scalers, air water syringe tips, or other devices. The dental unit lines and devices shall be flushed between each patient for a minimum of twenty (20) seconds.
QUESTION
If you have exudative lesions or weeping dermatitis you shall refrain from all direct patient care and from handling patient care equipment until the condition resolves.
QUESTION
Healthcare workers shall wear surgical facemasks in combination with chin length plastic face shields or protective eyewear whenever there is...
- potential for splashing or spattering of the following: droplet nuclei, blood, chemical or germicidal agents or OPIM
- impression tray insertion
- fluoride varnish application
- radiographic exposures Answer: potential for splashing or spattering of the following: droplet nuclei, blood, chemical or germicidal agents or OPIM
QUESTION
Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) includes: (choose as many as you like)
- air/water syringe tip
- Any of the following, if known or reasonably likely to contain or be infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV): 1. Cell, tissue, or organ cultures from humans or experimental animals; 2. Blood, organs, or other tissues from experimental animals; or 3. Culture medium or other solutions.
- unfixed tissue or organ from a human (living or dead)
- human body fluids Answer: All except air/water syringe
QUESTION
Dental hygienists are not obliged to report suspected child abuse cases to the proper authorities
QUESTION
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
QUESTION
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
QUESTION
Registered dental hygienists are permitted, under direct supervision, to place antimicrobial or antibiotic medicaments, which do not later have to be removed
QUESTION
Registered dental hygienists are permitted, under general supervision, to irrigate subgingivally with antimicrobials and/or antibiotic solution
QUESTION
In the " Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists" this principle states that if two or more people consider the same action or trait in the same situation, the same conclusion would be drawn
- Universality
- Responsibility
- Community
- Complementarity
- Ethics Answer: Universality
QUESTION
A dentist is not permitted to make payments to another person or entity for the referral of a patient for professional services
Answer: Nonmaleficence
QUESTION
__________ disinfection kills some, but not necessarily all bacterial spores. This process kills mycobacterium tuberculosis var bovis, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
- High level
- Low level
- Intermediate level
- Sterilization Answer: High level
QUESTION
Critical instruments are used to
- contact intact skin
- None of the answers are correct
- penetrate soft tissue or bone
- contact oral tissue Answer: penetrate soft tissue or bone
QUESTION
Standard precautions include a group of infection prevention practices that apply to all patients, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status, in any setting in which healthcare is delivered. These include: hand hygiene, use of gloves, gown, mask, eye protection, or face shield, depending on the anticipated exposure, and safe handling of sharps. Standard precautions shall be used for care of all patients regardless of their diagnoses or personal infectious status.
Answer: True
QUESTION
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.
QUESTION
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.
QUESTION
A person who is found guilty of unprofessional conduct has committed a misdemeanor, which is considered criminal activity.
- care by another that lacks goods or services that are needed to avoid physical or mental suffering Answer: appropriate housing
QUESTION
If a person engages in or attempts to engage in actions that subvert ("cheating") of any licensing examination, it is considered to be a felony.
- True
- False Answer: False; it is a misdemeanor
QUESTION
If not renewed every 2 years, your RDH license expires at midnight on the _____________.
- same day as you received your license
- first day of your birth month
- your actual birth date
- last day of your birth month Answer: last day of your birth month
QUESTION
DHCC must be notified within 10 days when you have a change in your name.
QUESTION
An RDA is permitted to perform all of the procedures except one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
- ultrasonically remove supragingival calculus
- activate bleaching agents with a nonlaser light-curing device
- apply bleaching agents
- apply pit and fissure sealants Answer: ultrasonically remove supragingival calculus
QUESTION
A RDA is permitted to perform all of the following procedures except one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
- take impressions for bleaching trays
- apply topical fluoride
- polish coronal surfaces of teeth
- apply aerosol and noncaustic topical agents Answer: apply aerosol and noncaustic topical agents
QUESTION
A licensed RDH, without supervision, is permitted to apply fluorides and pit and fissure sealants and bill for these services in which setting?
- public health program created by federal, state, county or local government entity
- private practice
- none
- hospital setting Answer: public health program created by federal, state, county or local government entity
