ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
1. The concept of ethics began - ANSWERS-During primitive times
\.2. Which situation best illustrates an ethic that was advocated by
Florence Nightingale and is still practiced today? - ANSWERS-SSgt Paul
reprimanded A1C Green and AB Brown because they were discussing a
patient's diagnosis in the hospital dining room.
\.3. Which moral term is an example used to describe a feeling or urge
that compels us to behave in a certain way? - ANSWERS-Obligation.
\.4. Why is the concept of "justice" in the dental and medical field
difficult to apply? - ANSWERS-Limited resources.
\.5. What example of ethics are you violating when you criticize your
coworkers in public? - ANSWERS-Loyalty
\.6. All of the following are considered patient rights except - ANSWERS-
an attorney when malpractice is suspected.
, \.7. All of the following statements are considered patient
responsibilities except - ANSWERS-maintaining medical records
documenting care provided by any medical treatment facility (MTF) or
dental treatment facility (DTF).
\.8. What term is an example of the dental profession providing a
significant service to society? - ANSWERS-Altruism.
\.9. The specialty training standard provides all the following
information except - ANSWERS-ethical standards.
\.10. An example of unprofessional behavior would be - ANSWERS-
calling retirees or active duty members by their first name.
\.11. A communication skill that is defined as "concentrating on what is
being said by the patient" is - ANSWERS-attending.
\.12. The following statements are examples of defamation except
telling - ANSWERS-the dentist about suspected child abuse
\.13. An example of the cause of a lawsuit against the federal
government by a dental assistant is - ANSWERS-using unsterile
procedures.