RDA LAW AND ETHICS EXAM || MOST RECENT
EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS!! NEWEST EXAM | JUST RELEASED!!
How soon must an office comply with a request for dental
records from the Board? - ANSWER-- w/in 15 days, or must pay
a penalty of $250 per day for each late day, max. of $5K
-a health care institution (hospital, etc.) has 30 days
PT's express written authorization must be included
What is the penalty for not complying with a subpena to provide
PT records to the Board? - ANSWER-- $1000 per day, unless it
is deemed that the request is unlawful
-not to exceed $5000, and the fees will be tacked onto the
renewal fees at next
renewal
period
-limit for a healthcare facility is $10K, plus a report to State
Dept of Health
Services for disciplinary
action
Can a DDS perform services on anyone? - ANSWER-only
on Patients of
,Record
-this does not include any initial diagnostic
procedures
What duties can a DDS ask an auxillary to perform before they
see the PT? - ANSWER--take x-rays
-any extra-oral duties
-mouth-mirror inspection of oral cavity
Patient of Record - ANSWER-any person has been examined,
has a medical and dental health history on file, and has had oral
conditions diagnosed and a written treatment plan developed
by the DDS
(does NOT include exams at health fairs, schools, or other
community events, not the application of fluoride at such
events)
Mandated Reporting - ANSWER-mus report when has
knowledge of or
observes child abuse, sexual abuse,
elder abuse,
How much time do you have to report an incident of abuse? -
ANSWER-36 hours from time of observation, or risk $1000 fine
or up to 6 months jail time
What about regarding photos/film of sexual nature? - ANSWER-
If the child depicted in under 16 years of age and depicted in
any kind of sexual manner, this must be reported
, Do you need to report evidence of abuse to your employer? -
ANSWER-NO - the law only requires that you report to the
correct agency; must not discuss with employer, colleges, or
the caregiver or parent - mandated reporters are protected by
law from being sued as long as the claim was made in good
faith
Can licensee's under current investigation request placement in
diversion programs? - ANSWER-Yes, but this does not mean
that any investigation or disciplinary action would halt - unless
it is a controlled substances offense: in that case, all
disciplinary action is stopped and sealed as long as the
program is successfully completed
6 ethical principles - ANSWER-
autonomy non-maleficence
beneficence, justice veracity
confidentiality
PT autonomy - ANSWER-"self-governance"
-PT has a right to actively participate in their treatment, and
make their own decisions regarding treatment
-PT have a right to have all records kept confidential unless
they give written
consent
What practices does the principle of autonomy lay the
groundwork for? -
EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS!! NEWEST EXAM | JUST RELEASED!!
How soon must an office comply with a request for dental
records from the Board? - ANSWER-- w/in 15 days, or must pay
a penalty of $250 per day for each late day, max. of $5K
-a health care institution (hospital, etc.) has 30 days
PT's express written authorization must be included
What is the penalty for not complying with a subpena to provide
PT records to the Board? - ANSWER-- $1000 per day, unless it
is deemed that the request is unlawful
-not to exceed $5000, and the fees will be tacked onto the
renewal fees at next
renewal
period
-limit for a healthcare facility is $10K, plus a report to State
Dept of Health
Services for disciplinary
action
Can a DDS perform services on anyone? - ANSWER-only
on Patients of
,Record
-this does not include any initial diagnostic
procedures
What duties can a DDS ask an auxillary to perform before they
see the PT? - ANSWER--take x-rays
-any extra-oral duties
-mouth-mirror inspection of oral cavity
Patient of Record - ANSWER-any person has been examined,
has a medical and dental health history on file, and has had oral
conditions diagnosed and a written treatment plan developed
by the DDS
(does NOT include exams at health fairs, schools, or other
community events, not the application of fluoride at such
events)
Mandated Reporting - ANSWER-mus report when has
knowledge of or
observes child abuse, sexual abuse,
elder abuse,
How much time do you have to report an incident of abuse? -
ANSWER-36 hours from time of observation, or risk $1000 fine
or up to 6 months jail time
What about regarding photos/film of sexual nature? - ANSWER-
If the child depicted in under 16 years of age and depicted in
any kind of sexual manner, this must be reported
, Do you need to report evidence of abuse to your employer? -
ANSWER-NO - the law only requires that you report to the
correct agency; must not discuss with employer, colleges, or
the caregiver or parent - mandated reporters are protected by
law from being sued as long as the claim was made in good
faith
Can licensee's under current investigation request placement in
diversion programs? - ANSWER-Yes, but this does not mean
that any investigation or disciplinary action would halt - unless
it is a controlled substances offense: in that case, all
disciplinary action is stopped and sealed as long as the
program is successfully completed
6 ethical principles - ANSWER-
autonomy non-maleficence
beneficence, justice veracity
confidentiality
PT autonomy - ANSWER-"self-governance"
-PT has a right to actively participate in their treatment, and
make their own decisions regarding treatment
-PT have a right to have all records kept confidential unless
they give written
consent
What practices does the principle of autonomy lay the
groundwork for? -
