Board Dental Jurisprudence
WA State
COMPLETE EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of professional
ethics in dental practice?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Justice
C) Autonomy
D) Profit Maximization
Answer: D) Profit Maximization
2. In Washington State, a dentist's duty to maintain patient
confidentiality is legally supported by which act?
A) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)
B) Affordable Care Act (ACA)
C) Civil Rights Act
D) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Answer: A) Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA)
3. When obtaining informed consent for a dental procedure,
which of the following is NOT required?
A) Explanation of the procedure
B) Discussion of alternative treatments
C) Disclosure of the dentist's personal dental history
D) Information about potential risks and benefits
Answer: C) Disclosure of the dentist's personal dental
history
4. A dental hygienist in Washington State fails to follow
proper sterilization procedures. This could result in
disciplinary action under which category?
A) Professional misconduct
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, B) Gross negligence
C) Ethical violation
D) Breach of contract
Answer: B) Gross negligence
5. According to Washington State law, which document
must be retained for at least seven years after the last
entry?
A) Patient appointment records
B) Financial transaction records
C) Patient dental records
D) Employment records
Answer: C) Patient dental records
6. The primary purpose of dental practice laws and
regulations is to:
A) Protect the interests of dental professionals
B) Standardize dental education requirements
C) Ensure public health and safety
D) Promote the use of advanced dental technology
Answer: C) Ensure public health and safety
7. Which entity is responsible for licensing dentists in the
State of Washington?
A) American Dental Association (ADA)
B) Washington State Dental Association (WSDA)
C) Washington State Department of Health
D) National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE)
Answer: C) Washington State Department of Health
8. A breach of patient confidentiality can occur if a dentist:
A) Discusses a patient's case with another dentist in a
private consultation
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WA State
COMPLETE EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of professional
ethics in dental practice?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Justice
C) Autonomy
D) Profit Maximization
Answer: D) Profit Maximization
2. In Washington State, a dentist's duty to maintain patient
confidentiality is legally supported by which act?
A) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)
B) Affordable Care Act (ACA)
C) Civil Rights Act
D) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Answer: A) Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA)
3. When obtaining informed consent for a dental procedure,
which of the following is NOT required?
A) Explanation of the procedure
B) Discussion of alternative treatments
C) Disclosure of the dentist's personal dental history
D) Information about potential risks and benefits
Answer: C) Disclosure of the dentist's personal dental
history
4. A dental hygienist in Washington State fails to follow
proper sterilization procedures. This could result in
disciplinary action under which category?
A) Professional misconduct
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, B) Gross negligence
C) Ethical violation
D) Breach of contract
Answer: B) Gross negligence
5. According to Washington State law, which document
must be retained for at least seven years after the last
entry?
A) Patient appointment records
B) Financial transaction records
C) Patient dental records
D) Employment records
Answer: C) Patient dental records
6. The primary purpose of dental practice laws and
regulations is to:
A) Protect the interests of dental professionals
B) Standardize dental education requirements
C) Ensure public health and safety
D) Promote the use of advanced dental technology
Answer: C) Ensure public health and safety
7. Which entity is responsible for licensing dentists in the
State of Washington?
A) American Dental Association (ADA)
B) Washington State Dental Association (WSDA)
C) Washington State Department of Health
D) National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE)
Answer: C) Washington State Department of Health
8. A breach of patient confidentiality can occur if a dentist:
A) Discusses a patient's case with another dentist in a
private consultation
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