RDHAP LAW AND ETHICS EXAM
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RDHAP may practice as... - ANSWER Employee of DDS or another RDHAP, as
an independent contractor, as sole proprietor of AP practice, as an employee of
primary care clinic, as an employee of a clinic owned or operated by a public
hospital or health system, or as an employee of a clinic owned and operated by the
hospital that maintains primary contact with county government to fill county's
role.
RDHAP can practice at....- ANSWER A) houses of the homebound
B) Schools.
C) Residential facilities and other institutions.
D) Dental health professional shortage areas
RDHAP can hire... - ANSWER A) another RDHAP to help with practice.
B) Dental assistants for retraction and suction.
C) not an RDH to give direct patient services.
Referrals - Answer Provide committee documentation demonstrating an existing
relationship with at least one DDS for referral, consultation, and emergency
services.
, Prescriptions to Practice - ANSWER A) can give services without written
documentation that the patient has had an exam with DDS, physician, and surgeon
licensed to practice in California.
B) after 18 months since the original date of service, must get written evidence that
the patient has been examined by DDS, physician, and surgeon licensed to practice
in CA.
C) prescription valid for a time period based on the dentist's, physician's, and
surgeon's professional judgment, but not exceeding two years from the issuance
date.
D) without receiving prescription shall constitute unprofessional conduct on the
part of the RDHAP, and justification for the committee to revoke or suspend the
license.
Severe Child Neglect - Answer Negligent failure by a person in charge or custody
of a kid to prevent the youngster from severe malnutrition or medically determined
nonorganic failure to grow. Being placed in a situation where his or her life or
health is jeopardized, such as a lack of proper food, clothing, shelter, or medical
care.
General Child Neglect - Answer Negligent failure of a person with care or custody
of a child to provide proper food, clothes, shelter, medical treatment, or supervision
if no bodily injury to the child has occurred.
Unlawful Corporal Punishment or harm - ANSWER A situation in which anybody
knowingly inflicts cruel or inhuman corporal punishment or harm on a child,
resulting in a traumatic condition.
License Agency - ANSWER State Department of Social Services office
responsible for the licensing and enforcement of the California Community Care
LATEST UPDATE
RDHAP may practice as... - ANSWER Employee of DDS or another RDHAP, as
an independent contractor, as sole proprietor of AP practice, as an employee of
primary care clinic, as an employee of a clinic owned or operated by a public
hospital or health system, or as an employee of a clinic owned and operated by the
hospital that maintains primary contact with county government to fill county's
role.
RDHAP can practice at....- ANSWER A) houses of the homebound
B) Schools.
C) Residential facilities and other institutions.
D) Dental health professional shortage areas
RDHAP can hire... - ANSWER A) another RDHAP to help with practice.
B) Dental assistants for retraction and suction.
C) not an RDH to give direct patient services.
Referrals - Answer Provide committee documentation demonstrating an existing
relationship with at least one DDS for referral, consultation, and emergency
services.
, Prescriptions to Practice - ANSWER A) can give services without written
documentation that the patient has had an exam with DDS, physician, and surgeon
licensed to practice in California.
B) after 18 months since the original date of service, must get written evidence that
the patient has been examined by DDS, physician, and surgeon licensed to practice
in CA.
C) prescription valid for a time period based on the dentist's, physician's, and
surgeon's professional judgment, but not exceeding two years from the issuance
date.
D) without receiving prescription shall constitute unprofessional conduct on the
part of the RDHAP, and justification for the committee to revoke or suspend the
license.
Severe Child Neglect - Answer Negligent failure by a person in charge or custody
of a kid to prevent the youngster from severe malnutrition or medically determined
nonorganic failure to grow. Being placed in a situation where his or her life or
health is jeopardized, such as a lack of proper food, clothing, shelter, or medical
care.
General Child Neglect - Answer Negligent failure of a person with care or custody
of a child to provide proper food, clothes, shelter, medical treatment, or supervision
if no bodily injury to the child has occurred.
Unlawful Corporal Punishment or harm - ANSWER A situation in which anybody
knowingly inflicts cruel or inhuman corporal punishment or harm on a child,
resulting in a traumatic condition.
License Agency - ANSWER State Department of Social Services office
responsible for the licensing and enforcement of the California Community Care
