CA DH LAW AND ETHICS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
1. "Ethics" for the examination required by section 1917(d) of the
Business and Professions Code, means an act or acts by the California
Dental Hygienists' Association's (CDHA's) Policy Manual, Chapter 2,
Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists (Amended HOD 2015), which is
hereby incorporated by reference, or the American Dental Hygienists'
Association's (ADHA's) Bylaws and Code of Ethics (Adopted June 23,
2014), which is hereby incorporated by reference, and ADHA Policy
Manual, pages 7-12, (Adopted June 22, 2015), which is hereby
incorporated by reference, the study of moral values and moral
reasoning. ethical codes are formal statements that guide members of
a profession in their obligations to clients, colleagues, the larger
society, and to global health - CORRECT-ANSWERS- ethics defined
by CDHA
2. 6 core principles of ethical dental care - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Veracity
Confidentiality
Justice
3. Patient's right to informed consent before treatment with full disclosure
of relevant info to make an informed decision regarding treatment -
CORRECT-ANSWERS- autonomy
,4. “Do good”- promotion of wellbeing by engaging in health
promotion/disease prevention activities. Also, minimizing harm &
maximizing benefits for the patient. - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
beneficence
5. Do not harm - CORRECT-ANSWERS- non-maleficence
6. “Fairness & equality”- all pt's should be treated equally with the
highest quality of care - CORRECT-ANSWERS- justice
7. “Truthfulness”- our obligation to tell the truth - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
veracity
8. Behave with honor & decency. affirm core values and recognize when
words, actions, or intentions conflict with one's values & conscience.
influencing and promoting the highest professional standard, Integrity
relates to the consistency of actions, values, methods, expectations,
and outcomes. It includes the promotion of fairness and social justice
with consideration for those clients more vulnerable. It conveys a
sense of wholeness and strength, and doing what is right with honesty
and truthfulness. - CORRECT-ANSWERS- integrity
9. Treat the patient's oral health needs and refer when it is in the
patient's best interest. maintaining competence requires continual self-
assessment about the outcome of patient care and involves a
commitment to lifelong learning - CORRECT-ANSWERS- competence
, 10. Recognizing cultural & ethical differences & how they may affect
pt choices and treatment - CORRECT-ANSWERS- tolerance, caring &
the ability to identify with the patient's overall wellbeing; acts of
kindness & sympathy
11. Relieving pain and suffering is a common attribute of dental
practice - CORRECT-ANSWERS- compassion
12. Committee = - CORRECT-ANSWERS- dental hygiene
committee of CA
13. Direct Supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERS- doctor must be
*physically present* during these procedures
14. General supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERS- supervision of
dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist,
doctor does not need to be present
15. Preventative & therapeutic procedures that include bacterial
debridement with complete removal, supra & sub of subcalculus, soft
deposits, plaque, and stains, and the smoothing of tooth surfaces. -
CORRECT-ANSWERS- oral prophylaxis
ANSWERS 2025
1. "Ethics" for the examination required by section 1917(d) of the
Business and Professions Code, means an act or acts by the California
Dental Hygienists' Association's (CDHA's) Policy Manual, Chapter 2,
Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists (Amended HOD 2015), which is
hereby incorporated by reference, or the American Dental Hygienists'
Association's (ADHA's) Bylaws and Code of Ethics (Adopted June 23,
2014), which is hereby incorporated by reference, and ADHA Policy
Manual, pages 7-12, (Adopted June 22, 2015), which is hereby
incorporated by reference, the study of moral values and moral
reasoning. ethical codes are formal statements that guide members of
a profession in their obligations to clients, colleagues, the larger
society, and to global health - CORRECT-ANSWERS- ethics defined
by CDHA
2. 6 core principles of ethical dental care - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Veracity
Confidentiality
Justice
3. Patient's right to informed consent before treatment with full disclosure
of relevant info to make an informed decision regarding treatment -
CORRECT-ANSWERS- autonomy
,4. “Do good”- promotion of wellbeing by engaging in health
promotion/disease prevention activities. Also, minimizing harm &
maximizing benefits for the patient. - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
beneficence
5. Do not harm - CORRECT-ANSWERS- non-maleficence
6. “Fairness & equality”- all pt's should be treated equally with the
highest quality of care - CORRECT-ANSWERS- justice
7. “Truthfulness”- our obligation to tell the truth - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
veracity
8. Behave with honor & decency. affirm core values and recognize when
words, actions, or intentions conflict with one's values & conscience.
influencing and promoting the highest professional standard, Integrity
relates to the consistency of actions, values, methods, expectations,
and outcomes. It includes the promotion of fairness and social justice
with consideration for those clients more vulnerable. It conveys a
sense of wholeness and strength, and doing what is right with honesty
and truthfulness. - CORRECT-ANSWERS- integrity
9. Treat the patient's oral health needs and refer when it is in the
patient's best interest. maintaining competence requires continual self-
assessment about the outcome of patient care and involves a
commitment to lifelong learning - CORRECT-ANSWERS- competence
, 10. Recognizing cultural & ethical differences & how they may affect
pt choices and treatment - CORRECT-ANSWERS- tolerance, caring &
the ability to identify with the patient's overall wellbeing; acts of
kindness & sympathy
11. Relieving pain and suffering is a common attribute of dental
practice - CORRECT-ANSWERS- compassion
12. Committee = - CORRECT-ANSWERS- dental hygiene
committee of CA
13. Direct Supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERS- doctor must be
*physically present* during these procedures
14. General supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERS- supervision of
dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist,
doctor does not need to be present
15. Preventative & therapeutic procedures that include bacterial
debridement with complete removal, supra & sub of subcalculus, soft
deposits, plaque, and stains, and the smoothing of tooth surfaces. -
CORRECT-ANSWERS- oral prophylaxis
