PSI CA Dental Law and Ethics Actual Exam 2026 || Most Recent Exam
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Proper functioning of the sterilization cycle of all sterilization devices
shall be verified at least ___________ through the use of a
___________ -ANSWER-Weekly
Biological Indicator
Sterilization test result should be documented and kept for 12 months
Other Potentially infectious Materials (OPIM) -ANSWER-human bodily
fluids (saliva, blood);
any unfixed body tissue or organ (other than intact skin)
any infected cell, tissue, blood, organs or other tissues
Dental unit lines and device must be ____________
Must purged with air or flushed with water at the beginning of the day
for _______________ prior to attaching handpiece, scalers, saliva
ejectors or air/water syringes and
Flushed for a minimum of ___________ between each pt -ANSWER-
anti-retractive
2 minutes
20 seconds
,___________ of total units can be from home study/online courses
rest must come from live interactive courses -ANSWER-50%
A patient has requested that his records be transferred to you office.
You receive the records and schedule the patient for a comprehensive
oral evaluation at your practice. Upon review of his dental chart, you
note that the previous dentist recommended three fillings, but you do
not see any decay. -ANSWER-Inform the patient of your findings and
recommended treatment
A 9 year old girl presents with her father for a limited examination with
pain in the lower left quadrant. You determine that the etiology of her
CC is irreversible pulpitis at number 19. The tooth is restorable and a
root canal is indicated. The father says he can't afford it, and asks you
to pull it. -ANSWER-Discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives to
treatment, obtain informed consent from the father, and proceed with
treatment as indicated
One of your long term patients is 76 years old and presents for a
periodic exam with bruising on her right arm. You inquire about
bruising and she admits to you in confidence that her oldest son
intentionally knocked her over. -ANSWER-This scenario is considered
elder abuse and you must file a report since you are a mandated
reporter
Your aunt lives in Texas. Her dentist in Texas has recommended 6
fillings and 3 crowns, but she would like a second opinion. While visitng
,you over the Holidays, you perform a comprehensive oral evaluation
and diagnose 2 crowns and 3 fillings. -ANSWER-You should inform her
of your findings and recommended treatment
A person who you have never met before, calls your after hours
emergency phone number and reports a severe toothache. -ANSWER-
You are obligated to accommodate the patient as soon as reasonably
possible
A 13 year old male presents with his father for a limited oral evaluation
due to pain at 19. Evaluation reveals that 30 has advanced decay and
requires endodontic therapy to restore. The patient does not want a
root canal and the father agrees. The father asks to have the tooth
removed. -ANSWER-Obtain consent from the father and proceed with
treatment
After you meet a new patient and provide a treatment plan, the patient
asks if you or any of your assistants have Hepatitis C because he does
not want to have any surgeries completed by a dentist who has a
bloodborne disease. -ANSWER-There is no law in California that
mandates healthcare professionals from disclosing their PHI, including
Hepatitis and HIV
After a patient signs a general consent for the treatment you proposed
during a periodic exam. -ANSWER-It cannot be edited
, You recently prescribed ibuprofen to a patient of record after a crown
preparation. At delivery, your patient asks for a refill because of pain in
her knee that is relieved by ibuprofen. You should. -ANSWER-Decline to
refill the prescription because treating extremities is beyond your scope
of practice
Your son is not an employee at your practice but is frequently there
after soon because your spouse is working at her office. To entertain
your son, you allow him to use your credentials to sign into your
desktop computer and play video games. -ANSWER-Your son should
have his own user name and login credentials that prevent him from
having administrative privileges on your network while also logging his
behavior
While you are out of the office your hygienist is performing a prophy.
During the prophy, a temporary crown you fabricated was dislodged
from 19. -ANSWER-Your RDH should call you to inform you of the
situation, you can then advise the RDAEF on site to recement the
temporary crown
Ashley is 17 years old and presents to your dental office for a limited
exam with her mother. Ashley's mother is away from the operatory
when Ashely reports that she is HIV positive. When asked if her mother
knew of Ashley's condition, the patient replies "no, and I do not want to
tell her". You should. -ANSWER-Document Ashley's HIV status in her
health history. Do not inform the mother
2026|2027 Actual Complete Real Exam Questions And Correct
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Proper functioning of the sterilization cycle of all sterilization devices
shall be verified at least ___________ through the use of a
___________ -ANSWER-Weekly
Biological Indicator
Sterilization test result should be documented and kept for 12 months
Other Potentially infectious Materials (OPIM) -ANSWER-human bodily
fluids (saliva, blood);
any unfixed body tissue or organ (other than intact skin)
any infected cell, tissue, blood, organs or other tissues
Dental unit lines and device must be ____________
Must purged with air or flushed with water at the beginning of the day
for _______________ prior to attaching handpiece, scalers, saliva
ejectors or air/water syringes and
Flushed for a minimum of ___________ between each pt -ANSWER-
anti-retractive
2 minutes
20 seconds
,___________ of total units can be from home study/online courses
rest must come from live interactive courses -ANSWER-50%
A patient has requested that his records be transferred to you office.
You receive the records and schedule the patient for a comprehensive
oral evaluation at your practice. Upon review of his dental chart, you
note that the previous dentist recommended three fillings, but you do
not see any decay. -ANSWER-Inform the patient of your findings and
recommended treatment
A 9 year old girl presents with her father for a limited examination with
pain in the lower left quadrant. You determine that the etiology of her
CC is irreversible pulpitis at number 19. The tooth is restorable and a
root canal is indicated. The father says he can't afford it, and asks you
to pull it. -ANSWER-Discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives to
treatment, obtain informed consent from the father, and proceed with
treatment as indicated
One of your long term patients is 76 years old and presents for a
periodic exam with bruising on her right arm. You inquire about
bruising and she admits to you in confidence that her oldest son
intentionally knocked her over. -ANSWER-This scenario is considered
elder abuse and you must file a report since you are a mandated
reporter
Your aunt lives in Texas. Her dentist in Texas has recommended 6
fillings and 3 crowns, but she would like a second opinion. While visitng
,you over the Holidays, you perform a comprehensive oral evaluation
and diagnose 2 crowns and 3 fillings. -ANSWER-You should inform her
of your findings and recommended treatment
A person who you have never met before, calls your after hours
emergency phone number and reports a severe toothache. -ANSWER-
You are obligated to accommodate the patient as soon as reasonably
possible
A 13 year old male presents with his father for a limited oral evaluation
due to pain at 19. Evaluation reveals that 30 has advanced decay and
requires endodontic therapy to restore. The patient does not want a
root canal and the father agrees. The father asks to have the tooth
removed. -ANSWER-Obtain consent from the father and proceed with
treatment
After you meet a new patient and provide a treatment plan, the patient
asks if you or any of your assistants have Hepatitis C because he does
not want to have any surgeries completed by a dentist who has a
bloodborne disease. -ANSWER-There is no law in California that
mandates healthcare professionals from disclosing their PHI, including
Hepatitis and HIV
After a patient signs a general consent for the treatment you proposed
during a periodic exam. -ANSWER-It cannot be edited
, You recently prescribed ibuprofen to a patient of record after a crown
preparation. At delivery, your patient asks for a refill because of pain in
her knee that is relieved by ibuprofen. You should. -ANSWER-Decline to
refill the prescription because treating extremities is beyond your scope
of practice
Your son is not an employee at your practice but is frequently there
after soon because your spouse is working at her office. To entertain
your son, you allow him to use your credentials to sign into your
desktop computer and play video games. -ANSWER-Your son should
have his own user name and login credentials that prevent him from
having administrative privileges on your network while also logging his
behavior
While you are out of the office your hygienist is performing a prophy.
During the prophy, a temporary crown you fabricated was dislodged
from 19. -ANSWER-Your RDH should call you to inform you of the
situation, you can then advise the RDAEF on site to recement the
temporary crown
Ashley is 17 years old and presents to your dental office for a limited
exam with her mother. Ashley's mother is away from the operatory
when Ashely reports that she is HIV positive. When asked if her mother
knew of Ashley's condition, the patient replies "no, and I do not want to
tell her". You should. -ANSWER-Document Ashley's HIV status in her
health history. Do not inform the mother
