DHG 161 Lecture: Chapter 1 Questions and
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What are the 8 types of supervision in dental hygiene practice Correct Answ_Direct
Supervision
Personal Supervision
General Supervision
Direct Access Supervision
Collaborative Practice
Indirect Supervision
Remote Supervision
Independent Practice
What are 3 professional organizations for dental hygiene? Correct Answ_ADHA - American
Dental Hygiene Association (National)
SCDHA - South Carolina Dental Hygiene Association (State)
PDHA - Piedmont Dental Hygiene Association (Local)
The Code of Ethics describes what?
, Outlines ____ and ___ of each member toward patients, coworkers, and society
dental hygienists are ___, ___, and ____ responsible to provide oral care for all patients without
____ Correct Answ_Professional conduct
responsibilities and duties
ethically, morally, and legally
discrimination
What is the difference between an ethical issue and an ethical dilemma? Correct
Answ_ethical issue: you can go look at the laws and see something that is obviously right or
wrong. The solution is grounded in governing practice act and laws.
ethical dilemma: more gray area, may have a few different options on how to proceed. May
involve 2 morally correct choices or courses of action.
for EX: something may not be against the law, but is it the right thing to do?
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What are the 8 types of supervision in dental hygiene practice Correct Answ_Direct
Supervision
Personal Supervision
General Supervision
Direct Access Supervision
Collaborative Practice
Indirect Supervision
Remote Supervision
Independent Practice
What are 3 professional organizations for dental hygiene? Correct Answ_ADHA - American
Dental Hygiene Association (National)
SCDHA - South Carolina Dental Hygiene Association (State)
PDHA - Piedmont Dental Hygiene Association (Local)
The Code of Ethics describes what?
, Outlines ____ and ___ of each member toward patients, coworkers, and society
dental hygienists are ___, ___, and ____ responsible to provide oral care for all patients without
____ Correct Answ_Professional conduct
responsibilities and duties
ethically, morally, and legally
discrimination
What is the difference between an ethical issue and an ethical dilemma? Correct
Answ_ethical issue: you can go look at the laws and see something that is obviously right or
wrong. The solution is grounded in governing practice act and laws.
ethical dilemma: more gray area, may have a few different options on how to proceed. May
involve 2 morally correct choices or courses of action.
for EX: something may not be against the law, but is it the right thing to do?
