RDHAP LAW AND ETHICS EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RDHAP can practice as... - ANS Employee of DDS or another RDHAP, as independent
contractor, as sole proprietor of AP practice, as employee of primary care clinic, as employee of
clinic owned or operated by public hospital or health system, as employee of clinic owned and
operated by hospital that maintains primary contact with county government to fill county's
role
RDHAP can practice at.... - ANS A) residences of home bound
B) schools
C) residential facilities and other institutions
D) dental health professional shortage areas
RDHAP can hire... - ANS A) other RDHAP to assist in practice
B) dental assistants for retraction and suction
C) NOT an RDH to provide direct patient services
Referrals - ANS Must provide committee documentation of existing relationship with at least
one DDS for referral, consultation, and emergency services
Prescriptions to Practice - ANS A) can provide services without written verification that
patient has had exam with DDS, physician and surgeon licensed to practice is CA
B) after 18 months since first date of service, must obtain written verification patient has been
examined by DDS, physician and surgeon licensed to practice in CA
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, C) prescription valid for time period based on dentist's it physician and surgeon's professional
judgement, but not to exceed two years from issue date
D) without obtaining prescription shall constitute unprofessional conduct on the part of the
RDHAP, and reason for committee to revoke or suspend license
Severe Child Neglect - ANS Negligent failure of a person having the care or custody of a child
to protect the child from severe malnutrition or medically diagnosed nonorganic failure to
thrive. Being placed in situation which that his/her person or health is endangered, including
failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care.
General Child Neglect - ANS Negligent failure of a person having the care or custody of a
child to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or supervision where no
physical injury to the child has occured
Unlawful Corporal Punishment or Injury - ANS Situation where nay person willfully inflicts
upon any child any cruel or inhuman corporal punishment or injury resulting in a traumatic
condition.
Licensing Agency - ANS State Department of Social Services office responsible for the
licensing and enforcement of the California Community Care Facilities Act, the California Child
Day Care Act, or the county licensing agency which has contracted with the state for
performance of those duties
Unfounded Report - ANS A report that is determined by the investigator who conducted the
investigation to be false, to be inherently improbable, to involve an accidental injury, or not to
constitute child abuse or neglect
Substantiated Report - ANS Report that is determined by the investigator to constitute child
abuse or neglect based upon evidence has occurred
Inconclusive Report - ANS Report that is determined by the investigator that the findings are
inconclusive and there is insufficient evidence to determine whether child abuse or neglect.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RDHAP can practice as... - ANS Employee of DDS or another RDHAP, as independent
contractor, as sole proprietor of AP practice, as employee of primary care clinic, as employee of
clinic owned or operated by public hospital or health system, as employee of clinic owned and
operated by hospital that maintains primary contact with county government to fill county's
role
RDHAP can practice at.... - ANS A) residences of home bound
B) schools
C) residential facilities and other institutions
D) dental health professional shortage areas
RDHAP can hire... - ANS A) other RDHAP to assist in practice
B) dental assistants for retraction and suction
C) NOT an RDH to provide direct patient services
Referrals - ANS Must provide committee documentation of existing relationship with at least
one DDS for referral, consultation, and emergency services
Prescriptions to Practice - ANS A) can provide services without written verification that
patient has had exam with DDS, physician and surgeon licensed to practice is CA
B) after 18 months since first date of service, must obtain written verification patient has been
examined by DDS, physician and surgeon licensed to practice in CA
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, C) prescription valid for time period based on dentist's it physician and surgeon's professional
judgement, but not to exceed two years from issue date
D) without obtaining prescription shall constitute unprofessional conduct on the part of the
RDHAP, and reason for committee to revoke or suspend license
Severe Child Neglect - ANS Negligent failure of a person having the care or custody of a child
to protect the child from severe malnutrition or medically diagnosed nonorganic failure to
thrive. Being placed in situation which that his/her person or health is endangered, including
failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care.
General Child Neglect - ANS Negligent failure of a person having the care or custody of a
child to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or supervision where no
physical injury to the child has occured
Unlawful Corporal Punishment or Injury - ANS Situation where nay person willfully inflicts
upon any child any cruel or inhuman corporal punishment or injury resulting in a traumatic
condition.
Licensing Agency - ANS State Department of Social Services office responsible for the
licensing and enforcement of the California Community Care Facilities Act, the California Child
Day Care Act, or the county licensing agency which has contracted with the state for
performance of those duties
Unfounded Report - ANS A report that is determined by the investigator who conducted the
investigation to be false, to be inherently improbable, to involve an accidental injury, or not to
constitute child abuse or neglect
Substantiated Report - ANS Report that is determined by the investigator to constitute child
abuse or neglect based upon evidence has occurred
Inconclusive Report - ANS Report that is determined by the investigator that the findings are
inconclusive and there is insufficient evidence to determine whether child abuse or neglect.
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