RDA Law and Ethics (California) Solved Correctly Latest Update
2027, Graded A+
Question 1.
Standard of care
Correct Answer: Otherwise known as the customary standards and practice of
the dental profession; a set of professional standards that are not in law or
regulation but established by the professional within the profession such as
code of ethics; the standard of care is often defined as what a reasonable
person would do in the same or similar circumstance.
Question 2.
Fiduciary Responsibility
Correct Answer: Holding of something of trust to another; a relationship based
on the trust responsibility between patient and health care provider.
Question 3.
Amoral
Correct Answer: To be without moral; lacking moral sensitivity; not caring about
right and wrong.
Question 4.
Ethics
Correct Answer: A set of principles of right conduct; the general nature of
morals and the specific moral choices made by a person.
Question 5.
Biennial
Correct Answer: Every two years; license renewal is required biennially.
Question 6.
Code of ethics
Correct Answer: A collection of rules or guidelines addressing the ethical
standards of a profession of professional entity.
,Question 7.
Autonomous/autonomy
Correct Answer: Independent; not controlled by others or outside forces;
self-directed; independent in mind and judgment. Ex: Patient's are capable of
autonomous decision-making and have the right to determine what should be
done with their body.
Question 8.
Battery
Correct Answer: The commission of bodily harm against another; unlawful
touching or striking of another person.
Question 9.
Continuing education
Correct Answer: After receiving a license, licensees continuing their education,
as a condition of license renewal during the succeed- ing two-year period; also
applies to permit holders.
Question 10.
Character
Correct Answer: A description of a person's attributes, traits and abilities; the
qualities that define a person or a group; could be used to define moral or
ethical strength.
Question 11.
Confidentiality
Correct Answer: That which held I confidence; done or communicated in secret;
the state of trust placed in a dental assistant by patient so as not to
communicate those items which are privileged
Question 12.
Beneficence
Correct Answer: The state or quality of being kind, charitable and promoting
good will.
, Question 13.
Defamation
Correct Answer: To damage the reputation, character or good name of another
or libel; the making of false statements maliciously.
Question 14.
Nolo Contendere
Correct Answer: Legal term that comes from the Latin for "I do not wish to
contend". It is also referred to as a plea "no contest"; it is a plea where the
defendant neither admits nor disputes a charge, serving as an alternative to a
pleading of guilt or not guilty.
Question 15.
Licensure Categories (Auxiliaries)
Correct Answer: DA- unlicensed dental assistant RDA- registered dental
assistant OAP- orthodontic assistance permit holder DSAP- dental sedation
assistance permit holder RDAEF- registered dental assisting in extended
functions RDH- registered dental hygienist RDHEF- registered dental hygienist
in extended functions RDHAP- registered dental hygienist in alternative practice
Question 16.
Impaired Professional
Correct Answer: A professional healthcare provider who is no longer able to
perform fiction in a professional capacity and with competence; may be
impaired by drugs or alcohol.
Question 17.
Implied consent
Correct Answer: By nature of being present in the treatment facility, it is implied
that the patient is seeking treatment; a dentist may not communicate the full
details of the treatment plan - therfore treatment may being with implied
consent without agreeing in writing or verbally.
Question 18.
Statue
Correct Answer: Otherwise known as laws, established by the legislature in
misdemeanor or felony if violated; dental assisting duties are in statue.
2027, Graded A+
Question 1.
Standard of care
Correct Answer: Otherwise known as the customary standards and practice of
the dental profession; a set of professional standards that are not in law or
regulation but established by the professional within the profession such as
code of ethics; the standard of care is often defined as what a reasonable
person would do in the same or similar circumstance.
Question 2.
Fiduciary Responsibility
Correct Answer: Holding of something of trust to another; a relationship based
on the trust responsibility between patient and health care provider.
Question 3.
Amoral
Correct Answer: To be without moral; lacking moral sensitivity; not caring about
right and wrong.
Question 4.
Ethics
Correct Answer: A set of principles of right conduct; the general nature of
morals and the specific moral choices made by a person.
Question 5.
Biennial
Correct Answer: Every two years; license renewal is required biennially.
Question 6.
Code of ethics
Correct Answer: A collection of rules or guidelines addressing the ethical
standards of a profession of professional entity.
,Question 7.
Autonomous/autonomy
Correct Answer: Independent; not controlled by others or outside forces;
self-directed; independent in mind and judgment. Ex: Patient's are capable of
autonomous decision-making and have the right to determine what should be
done with their body.
Question 8.
Battery
Correct Answer: The commission of bodily harm against another; unlawful
touching or striking of another person.
Question 9.
Continuing education
Correct Answer: After receiving a license, licensees continuing their education,
as a condition of license renewal during the succeed- ing two-year period; also
applies to permit holders.
Question 10.
Character
Correct Answer: A description of a person's attributes, traits and abilities; the
qualities that define a person or a group; could be used to define moral or
ethical strength.
Question 11.
Confidentiality
Correct Answer: That which held I confidence; done or communicated in secret;
the state of trust placed in a dental assistant by patient so as not to
communicate those items which are privileged
Question 12.
Beneficence
Correct Answer: The state or quality of being kind, charitable and promoting
good will.
, Question 13.
Defamation
Correct Answer: To damage the reputation, character or good name of another
or libel; the making of false statements maliciously.
Question 14.
Nolo Contendere
Correct Answer: Legal term that comes from the Latin for "I do not wish to
contend". It is also referred to as a plea "no contest"; it is a plea where the
defendant neither admits nor disputes a charge, serving as an alternative to a
pleading of guilt or not guilty.
Question 15.
Licensure Categories (Auxiliaries)
Correct Answer: DA- unlicensed dental assistant RDA- registered dental
assistant OAP- orthodontic assistance permit holder DSAP- dental sedation
assistance permit holder RDAEF- registered dental assisting in extended
functions RDH- registered dental hygienist RDHEF- registered dental hygienist
in extended functions RDHAP- registered dental hygienist in alternative practice
Question 16.
Impaired Professional
Correct Answer: A professional healthcare provider who is no longer able to
perform fiction in a professional capacity and with competence; may be
impaired by drugs or alcohol.
Question 17.
Implied consent
Correct Answer: By nature of being present in the treatment facility, it is implied
that the patient is seeking treatment; a dentist may not communicate the full
details of the treatment plan - therfore treatment may being with implied
consent without agreeing in writing or verbally.
Question 18.
Statue
Correct Answer: Otherwise known as laws, established by the legislature in
misdemeanor or felony if violated; dental assisting duties are in statue.
