CA Law and Ethics
Exam
, Breakdown of Exam - CORRECT ANSWERS-(just FYI)
-60 questions
-appx 9 questions on RDH functions/Scope of practice
-appx 9 questions on license maintenance (includes mandated reporter and infection
control)
-appx 9 questions on unprofessional conduct
-appx 30 on ethical principles
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS-moral standards of conduct; rules or principles that
govern proper conduct
Code of ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS-voluntary standards of behavior established by
a profession; not a "law"; implied contract between dental professional and society
Laws - CORRECT ANSWERS-standards of behavior established by a population of
profession; California Dental Practice Act
Due care - CORRECT ANSWERS-proper and sufficient care of the patient
HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWERS-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996; ensures privacy regarding a patient's healthcare information (PHI)
Committee - CORRECT ANSWERS-this term refers to Dental Hygiene Committee of
California; can reprimand, suspend, or revoke licenses for unprofessional conduct,
gross negligence, conviction of a crime, etc.
Dental board - CORRECT ANSWERS-this term refers to Dental Board of California
Dec 31, 2005 - CORRECT ANSWERS-a RDH can perform duties of RDA only if they
are licensed prior to this date
General supervision - CORRECT ANSWERS-supervision of dental procedures based
on instructions by a licensed dentist who is not required to be physically present in the
facility during those procedures; i.e scaling, root planing, impressions, activation of
agents with light-curing devices (NONLASER)
Direct supervision - CORRECT ANSWERS-supervision of dental procedures by a
licensed dentist that is required to be physically present in the treatment facility; i.e.
local anesthesia, nitrous oxide (and oxygen) and curettage
Exam
, Breakdown of Exam - CORRECT ANSWERS-(just FYI)
-60 questions
-appx 9 questions on RDH functions/Scope of practice
-appx 9 questions on license maintenance (includes mandated reporter and infection
control)
-appx 9 questions on unprofessional conduct
-appx 30 on ethical principles
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS-moral standards of conduct; rules or principles that
govern proper conduct
Code of ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS-voluntary standards of behavior established by
a profession; not a "law"; implied contract between dental professional and society
Laws - CORRECT ANSWERS-standards of behavior established by a population of
profession; California Dental Practice Act
Due care - CORRECT ANSWERS-proper and sufficient care of the patient
HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWERS-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996; ensures privacy regarding a patient's healthcare information (PHI)
Committee - CORRECT ANSWERS-this term refers to Dental Hygiene Committee of
California; can reprimand, suspend, or revoke licenses for unprofessional conduct,
gross negligence, conviction of a crime, etc.
Dental board - CORRECT ANSWERS-this term refers to Dental Board of California
Dec 31, 2005 - CORRECT ANSWERS-a RDH can perform duties of RDA only if they
are licensed prior to this date
General supervision - CORRECT ANSWERS-supervision of dental procedures based
on instructions by a licensed dentist who is not required to be physically present in the
facility during those procedures; i.e scaling, root planing, impressions, activation of
agents with light-curing devices (NONLASER)
Direct supervision - CORRECT ANSWERS-supervision of dental procedures by a
licensed dentist that is required to be physically present in the treatment facility; i.e.
local anesthesia, nitrous oxide (and oxygen) and curettage
