, MN JURISPRUDENCE EXAM TESTBANK
Which of the following is an obligation of non-harm and identifies an action as wrong if
harm is inflicted on an individual?
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Veracity
Fidelity - ANSWER- Nonmaleficence
Which of the following stresses the duty to maintain confidentiality?
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Veracity
Fidelity - ANSWER- Fidelity
Truthfulness and honesty are characteristics of
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Veracity
Fidelity - ANSWER- Veracity
Beneficence means
To do what is good for yourself
To do no harm
To do what is good for others
Faithfulness - ANSWER- To do what is good for others
Nonmaleficence means
To do no harm
To do only what is beneficial
To tell the truth
To do only what the patient accepts - ANSWER- To do no harm
,A term closely associated with beneficence is
Nonmaleficence
Maternalism
Paternalism
Veracity - ANSWER- Nonmaleficence
The basis of the Hippocratic oath is
Nonmaleficence
Veracity
Confidentiality
None of the above - ANSWER- Nonmaleficence
The utilization of standard precautions would be an application of the core value of
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity - ANSWER- Nonmaleficence
Volunteering in a community oral health activity would be an application of the core
value of
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity - ANSWER- Beneficence
Treating all patients equally, regardless of their social class, would be an application of
the core value of
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity
Justice - ANSWER- Justice
The opposite of paternalism is
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity - ANSWER- Autonomy
Faithfulness to promises and obligation is
, Utility
Fidelity
Veracity
Justice - ANSWER- Fidelity
Fairness is
Utility
Fidelity
Veracity
Justice - ANSWER- Justice
Truthfulness is
Utility
Fidelity
Veracity
Justice - ANSWER- Veracity
It would be acceptable for an assistant to administer local anesthesia under direct
supervision.
True
False - ANSWER- False
It would be acceptable for an assistant to administer nitrous oxide under general
supervision.
True
False - ANSWER- False
Direct supervision
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to place sealants under general supervision.
True
False - ANSWER- True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to diagnose caries under direct supervision.
True
False - ANSWER- False
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to remove orthodontic bonding material with
rotary instruments under indirect supervision.
True
False - ANSWER- False
Which of the following is an obligation of non-harm and identifies an action as wrong if
harm is inflicted on an individual?
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Veracity
Fidelity - ANSWER- Nonmaleficence
Which of the following stresses the duty to maintain confidentiality?
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Veracity
Fidelity - ANSWER- Fidelity
Truthfulness and honesty are characteristics of
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Veracity
Fidelity - ANSWER- Veracity
Beneficence means
To do what is good for yourself
To do no harm
To do what is good for others
Faithfulness - ANSWER- To do what is good for others
Nonmaleficence means
To do no harm
To do only what is beneficial
To tell the truth
To do only what the patient accepts - ANSWER- To do no harm
,A term closely associated with beneficence is
Nonmaleficence
Maternalism
Paternalism
Veracity - ANSWER- Nonmaleficence
The basis of the Hippocratic oath is
Nonmaleficence
Veracity
Confidentiality
None of the above - ANSWER- Nonmaleficence
The utilization of standard precautions would be an application of the core value of
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity - ANSWER- Nonmaleficence
Volunteering in a community oral health activity would be an application of the core
value of
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity - ANSWER- Beneficence
Treating all patients equally, regardless of their social class, would be an application of
the core value of
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity
Justice - ANSWER- Justice
The opposite of paternalism is
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity - ANSWER- Autonomy
Faithfulness to promises and obligation is
, Utility
Fidelity
Veracity
Justice - ANSWER- Fidelity
Fairness is
Utility
Fidelity
Veracity
Justice - ANSWER- Justice
Truthfulness is
Utility
Fidelity
Veracity
Justice - ANSWER- Veracity
It would be acceptable for an assistant to administer local anesthesia under direct
supervision.
True
False - ANSWER- False
It would be acceptable for an assistant to administer nitrous oxide under general
supervision.
True
False - ANSWER- False
Direct supervision
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to place sealants under general supervision.
True
False - ANSWER- True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to diagnose caries under direct supervision.
True
False - ANSWER- False
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to remove orthodontic bonding material with
rotary instruments under indirect supervision.
True
False - ANSWER- False
