PSI Exam - Law & Ethics Questions and Solutions(RATED A)

PSI Exam - Law & Ethics Questions and SolutiIf a pt dies in the chair, when & where do you report it? - ANSWER within 7 days to the dental hygiene committee A RDH is doing a screening on a child & the child falls and breaks their tooth. What should the RDH do? - ANSWER Call the supervising dentist & ask for approval An elderly pt got irritated that she was scheduled with a new dental hygienist. The RDH asked if she wanted to reschedule with the other RDH. What value was performed? - ANSWER tolerance A RDH wanted to help a friend in order for the friend to practice dental hygiene & not lose their skills until they get their license. - ANSWER unprofessional conduct An RDH was asked to take impressions for a bleaching tray. This requires...? - ANSWER general supervision An RDH let's a DA perform sealants & then signs off the auto note. - ANSWER unprofessional conduct & illegal HHx 7 screening requires what type of supervision? - ANSWER no supervision required A RDH was listening to a pt discuss her sister dying while reviewing the pt's hhx. What value is the hygienist performing? - ANSWER compassion RDH is getting commision for referrals. - ANSWER unprofessional conduct RDH performs ITR; whose supervision does she need? - ANSWER DDS When can a person practice in CA if they live outside of CA? - ANSWER once they are licensed RDH in CA A pt has a hunchback so the RDH places pillows so the pt is comfortable. what value is the RDH showing? - ANSWER compassion A pt is unsatisfied with tx & does not want to pay but wants her records. The RDH does not want to give the pt her records because she will not pay for the tx. - ANSWER illegal because those are the pt's own records a RDH ons(RATED A)