CALIFORNIA RDH LAW AND ETHICS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+RECENT VERSION

CALIFORNIA RDH LAW AND ETHICS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+RECENT VERSION 1. If someone practices dental hygiene without a license, what is the punishment? Imprisonment in a state prison for up to one year & fined $500-$1,500 Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year & fined $100-$1,500 Imprisonment in a federal penitentiary for up to 6 months & fined $1,500 Imprisonment in a state jail for 5 years & fined $100-$500 - ANSWER Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year & fined $100-$1,500. 2. A person who is found guilty of unprofessional conduct is guilty of a _____________ and shall be fined _______________ or imprisoned for ____________ days and/or fined and imprisoned. -misdemeanor; $500-$100; 90-180 -felony; $100-$600; 60-180 -felony; $500-$1000; 90-180 -misdemeanor; $100-$600; 60-180 - ANSWER misdemeanor; $100-$600; 60-180 3. Unprofessional conduct includes all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -Aid or abet a licensed person to practice dentistry Unlawfully -Follow infection control guidelines -Alter patient records with intent to deceive -Advertising of professional superiority Repeated violations of poor recording keeping - ANSWER Follow infection control guidelines 4. If a potential licensee violates the integrity of the licensing examination, through copying the exam, removing it from the testing site, etc., and this is witnessed by another, what action needs to be taken? -Report it by written report within a week -Report it by phone and written report within 2 days -Report it by phone immediately and written report within 2 days -Report by telephone within 2 days - ANSWER Report it by phone immediately and written report within 2 days A license may be revoked or suspended, or may be reprimanded or placed on probation by the committee for unprofessional conduct, incompetence, gross negligence, or repeated negligence or receiving a license by mistake. 5. If the licensee is convicted of a crime related to the licensee's qualification, functions or duties, it may be revoked, suspended or reprimanded or placed on probation -The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE -Both statements are TRUE -Both statements are FALSE -The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE - ANSWER Both statements are TRUE Each renewal cycle, the licensee is required to obtain 25 continuing education units (CEU's). 6. These units may have 20% of the 25 CEU's based on patient care and up to 80% in other categories related to dentistry (office production, practice management, etc.) -The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE -Both statements are TRUE -Both statements are FALSE The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE - ANSWER The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE 7. It is a criminal offense to perform licensed duties with an expired, cancelled or inactive license. -True -False - ANSWER true 8. A registered dental hygienist (RDH) or a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice (RDHAP) is permitted to perform, which of the following, as long as the appropriate level of supervision is followed: (choose as many as you like) -Take impressions for bleaching trays -Aerosol topical anesthesia -Dental hygiene assessment -Apply non-caustic topical agents -Supra and subgingival scaling - ANSWER All except Aerosol topical anesthesia In a public health setting, the registered dental hygienist may apply fluoride treatments and dental sealants in addition to oral screenings, without supervision. 9. The registered dental hygienist may submit or allow to submitted, any insurance or third-party claims for patient services performed in the public health care setting. -The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE -Both statements are TRUE -Both statements are FALSE -The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE - ANSWER Both statements are TRUE 10. If a hygienist is licensed in California, he/she may perform the duties of a registered dental assistant (RDA). The practice of dental hygiene includes assessment and development, planning, and implementation of a dental hygiene care plan. -The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE -Both statements are TRUE -Both statements are FALSE -The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE - ANSWER The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE An oral prophylaxis includes scaling supra and subgingival calculus to obtain a smooth root surface, which includes root planing of pockets. 11. The dentist is not required to be on the premises when the registered dental hygienist is performing an oral prophylaxis -The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE -Both statements are TRUE -Both statements are FALSE -The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE - ANSWER The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE 12. Dentists and dental auxillaries are required to complete all of the following continuing education courses(s) for each 2-year renewal period EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -Infection control -California Dental Law Law and ethics exam -Healthcare provider Basic Life Support - ANSWER Law and ethics exam 13. According to the California Dental Practice Act, it is within legal limits to write a prescription for a controlled substance to one's self True False - ANSWER False 14. A board approved course in infection control is a requirement of all dental auxiliary and need to be at least ____ hours in length -3 -4 -2 -8 - ANSWER 2 15. The range of activities that can be performed legally by a dentist or dental auxiliary is referred to as: -Scope of practice -Practice Act Supervision -Extended function - ANSWER Scope of practice 16. A registered dental hygienist is authorized to perform all of the following procedures under general supervision EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception? -Preventive and therapeutic interventions, including oral prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing -The taking of impressions for bleaching trays and application and activation of agents with nonlaser, light-curing devices Application of topical, therapeutic, and subgingival agents used for the control of caries and periodontal disease -Apply laser, light curing devices for whitening - ANSWER Apply laser, light curing devices for whitening 17. Malpractice is an example of -A breach of contract -A CRIMINAL action -An intentional CIVIL tort -An unintentional CIVIL tort - ANSWER An unintentional CIVIL tort 18. Self-governance is included under this California Dental Association code of ethics principle -Beneficence -Autonomy -Tolerance -Veracity -Professionalism - ANSWER Professionalism 19. Acts of kindness and a sympathetic ear for the patient are included in the California Dental Association code of ethics principle ______________ -Compassion -Integrity -Professionalism -Beneficence -Competence - ANSWER Compassion 20. An RDH who performs a service on a patient in a dental office shall identify himself or herself in the patient record by signing his or her name or identification number and initials next to the service performed, and shall date those treatment entries in the record -True -False - ANSWER true 21. How should you clean your slow speed hand peice between patients? - ANSWER heat sterilization 22. When any health care provider acts with decency of care. - ANSWER Integrity 23. As of 2006 the RDH is eligible to receive a registered dental assistant license. True or False - ANSWER True 24. When does an RDH license expire? - ANSWER At 12 midnight on the LAST day of the license's birth month, of a two year term. 25. If a patient was to die in the dental facility, when should the written report be completed and sent to the board? - ANSWER You have 7 days to get the report in. 26. How long do you have to notify the boards if you have an address or e-mail change? - ANSWER 30 days 27. How long do you have to notify the board if you have a name change? - ANSWER 10 days 28. What is the fundamental principle of ethics? - ANSWER The general standards of right and wrong that guide behavior within society 29. What core value is the primary role in promoting the well being of others and engaging in health promotion/disease prevention activities? - ANSWER Beneficence 30. Trusting that your patient is telling you the truth and that as a RDH, we tell them the truth. - ANSWER Veracity 31. What core value is being violated when the RDH has a martini on their lunch? - ANSWER Social trust, it's unprofessional conduct 32. What core value is violated when the dental hygienist presents treatment that is clearly excessive? - ANSWER Veracity 33. The dental hygienist presents SRP treatment to the patient, and the patient responds with, "I don't want to do that I just want the basic cleaning." What core value is the patient practicing? - ANSWER Autonomy