CDC 4Y051P VOL. 1 DENTAL
ADMINISTRATION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2027 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. Which principle of ethics requires dental personnel to treat patients
fairly and without discrimination?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Justice
D. Fidelity
Answer: C. Justice
Rationale: Justice refers to fairness and equitable treatment. In a dental
setting, it means providing appropriate care without unfair
discrimination. Autonomy concerns the patient's right to make
,decisions, beneficence involves promoting the patient's welfare, and
fidelity involves maintaining professional trust and commitments.
2. A dental technician discusses a patient's diagnosis with coworkers
in a public dining area. Which professional principle is most directly
violated?
A. Confidentiality
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Accountability
Answer: A. Confidentiality
Rationale: Patient information must be protected from unauthorized
disclosure. Discussing identifiable clinical information in a public area
can compromise confidentiality. Professional accountability also applies,
but confidentiality is the principle most directly involved.
3. Which ethical principle emphasizes the patient's right to make
informed decisions about treatment?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
,C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: B. Autonomy
Rationale: Autonomy recognizes a competent patient's right to make
voluntary, informed decisions regarding healthcare. Nonmaleficence
means avoiding harm, beneficence means promoting well-being, and
fidelity concerns keeping professional commitments.
4. Which ethical principle means that healthcare personnel should
avoid causing unnecessary harm?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Veracity
Answer: C. Nonmaleficence
Rationale: Nonmaleficence is commonly expressed as the obligation to
do no harm. Dental personnel should perform duties competently and
take reasonable measures to prevent injury or unnecessary risk.
, 5. Which action best demonstrates veracity in dental practice?
A. Withholding information to prevent patient anxiety
B. Providing truthful information about the patient's care
C. Allowing another person to sign a patient's consent
D. Discussing the patient's treatment publicly
Answer: B. Providing truthful information about the patient's care
Rationale: Veracity is the obligation to communicate truthfully. Patients
depend on accurate information to understand their condition and make
informed decisions.
6. What is the primary purpose of maintaining accurate dental
records?
A. To reduce the number of appointments
B. To document patient care and support continuity of treatment
C. To eliminate the need for patient identification
D. To replace communication among dental personnel
Answer: B. To document patient care and support continuity of
treatment
Rationale: Dental records provide a permanent account of
examinations, diagnoses, treatment, and other relevant information.
ADMINISTRATION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2027 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which principle of ethics requires dental personnel to treat patients
fairly and without discrimination?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Justice
D. Fidelity
Answer: C. Justice
Rationale: Justice refers to fairness and equitable treatment. In a dental
setting, it means providing appropriate care without unfair
discrimination. Autonomy concerns the patient's right to make
,decisions, beneficence involves promoting the patient's welfare, and
fidelity involves maintaining professional trust and commitments.
2. A dental technician discusses a patient's diagnosis with coworkers
in a public dining area. Which professional principle is most directly
violated?
A. Confidentiality
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Accountability
Answer: A. Confidentiality
Rationale: Patient information must be protected from unauthorized
disclosure. Discussing identifiable clinical information in a public area
can compromise confidentiality. Professional accountability also applies,
but confidentiality is the principle most directly involved.
3. Which ethical principle emphasizes the patient's right to make
informed decisions about treatment?
A. Fidelity
B. Autonomy
,C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: B. Autonomy
Rationale: Autonomy recognizes a competent patient's right to make
voluntary, informed decisions regarding healthcare. Nonmaleficence
means avoiding harm, beneficence means promoting well-being, and
fidelity concerns keeping professional commitments.
4. Which ethical principle means that healthcare personnel should
avoid causing unnecessary harm?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Veracity
Answer: C. Nonmaleficence
Rationale: Nonmaleficence is commonly expressed as the obligation to
do no harm. Dental personnel should perform duties competently and
take reasonable measures to prevent injury or unnecessary risk.
, 5. Which action best demonstrates veracity in dental practice?
A. Withholding information to prevent patient anxiety
B. Providing truthful information about the patient's care
C. Allowing another person to sign a patient's consent
D. Discussing the patient's treatment publicly
Answer: B. Providing truthful information about the patient's care
Rationale: Veracity is the obligation to communicate truthfully. Patients
depend on accurate information to understand their condition and make
informed decisions.
6. What is the primary purpose of maintaining accurate dental
records?
A. To reduce the number of appointments
B. To document patient care and support continuity of treatment
C. To eliminate the need for patient identification
D. To replace communication among dental personnel
Answer: B. To document patient care and support continuity of
treatment
Rationale: Dental records provide a permanent account of
examinations, diagnoses, treatment, and other relevant information.
