LAW AND ETHICS RDA UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. Abandonment
discontinuation of a patient/provider relationship one it has been established; discontinuing treatment
once begun without cause or notification to the patient
2. Confidentiality
that which is held in confidence; done or communicated in secret; the state of trust placed in the dental
assistant by a patient so as not to communicate those items which are privileged
3. Implied
a term used when data or knowledge is not specially stated verbally or in writing; an inferred statement
4. Implied Consent
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- therefore treatment may begin with
implied consent without agreeing in writing or verbally.
5. Impaired Professional
A professional healthcare provider who is no longer able to preform functions in a professional capacity
and with competence; may be impaired by drugs or alcohol
6. Informed Consent
the act of providing information, verbally or in writing, to and ensuring the understanding of the patient,
as to the nature of proposed treatment, financial responsibilities, potential risks, options for treatment,
potential outcomes, and impact on the patients physical and oral health
7. Professionalism
a quality set in standard and methods of performance demonstrating skill, knowledge and professional
ability demonstrated consistently
8. Standard of Care
known as the customary standards and practices of the dental profession; a set of professional standards
that are not in law or regulation but are established by the professionals within the profession such as the
code of ethics; the standard of care is often defined as what a reasonable person would do in the same or
similar situation.
9. DA
unlicensed dental assistant
10. RDA
registered dental asssistant
11. OAP
Orthodontic assistant permit holder
12. DSAP
Dental sedation assistant permit holder
13. RDAEF
Registered dental assistant in extended functions
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ANSWERS VERIFIED 2027 EDITION
1. Abandonment
discontinuation of a patient/provider relationship one it has been established; discontinuing treatment
once begun without cause or notification to the patient
2. Confidentiality
that which is held in confidence; done or communicated in secret; the state of trust placed in the dental
assistant by a patient so as not to communicate those items which are privileged
3. Implied
a term used when data or knowledge is not specially stated verbally or in writing; an inferred statement
4. Implied Consent
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- therefore treatment may begin with
implied consent without agreeing in writing or verbally.
5. Impaired Professional
A professional healthcare provider who is no longer able to preform functions in a professional capacity
and with competence; may be impaired by drugs or alcohol
6. Informed Consent
the act of providing information, verbally or in writing, to and ensuring the understanding of the patient,
as to the nature of proposed treatment, financial responsibilities, potential risks, options for treatment,
potential outcomes, and impact on the patients physical and oral health
7. Professionalism
a quality set in standard and methods of performance demonstrating skill, knowledge and professional
ability demonstrated consistently
8. Standard of Care
known as the customary standards and practices of the dental profession; a set of professional standards
that are not in law or regulation but are established by the professionals within the profession such as the
code of ethics; the standard of care is often defined as what a reasonable person would do in the same or
similar situation.
9. DA
unlicensed dental assistant
10. RDA
registered dental asssistant
11. OAP
Orthodontic assistant permit holder
12. DSAP
Dental sedation assistant permit holder
13. RDAEF
Registered dental assistant in extended functions
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