Dental Law and Ethics Exam
Questions and Answers 100% PASS
Which of the following legally defines the scope of practice for dental personnel in
each state? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dental Practice Act
The foreign trained dentist acquires a RDA license and subsequently opens a
dental office and treats patients for restorative procedures although not licensed to
practice dentistry in California. Which of the following can enforce disciplinary
action? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Dental Board of California
Dentists who have taken and successfully completed the Western Regional Board
Examination can apply to be eligible to practice dentistry in California. Which of
the following is this an example of? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reciprocity
The RDA is adjusting permanent gold crown intraorally and the handpiece slips
and the bur causes extensive damage to the patient's cheek. The patient files a
lawsuit for damages and wins the case. The dentist's insurance pays for the
damages due to which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Respondeat
superior
, The patient has the orthodontic bands and brackets removed. The patient is
unhappy because of demineralized white and brown spots on the facial surfaces of
the teeth. The patient's chart reveals that the patient has had poor oral hygiene
throughout treatment and was warned of the consequences. Which of the
following describes the patient's role? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contributory
negligence
Res ipsa loquitur - CORRECT ANSWER-accidents are negligence
Reciprocity - CORRECT ANSWER-able to practice in different areas- agreements
between two or more states to allow practice without additional licensure
requirements
Respondeat superior - CORRECT ANSWER-employer or doctor is responsible
for wrongful acts within practice
"let the master answer"
contributary negligence - CORRECT ANSWER-patients actions negatively affects
the treatment outcome
Which of the following protect a patient's confidentiality of existing medical
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-HIPAA - accountability
HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER-health insurance portibility accountability act
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Questions and Answers 100% PASS
Which of the following legally defines the scope of practice for dental personnel in
each state? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dental Practice Act
The foreign trained dentist acquires a RDA license and subsequently opens a
dental office and treats patients for restorative procedures although not licensed to
practice dentistry in California. Which of the following can enforce disciplinary
action? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Dental Board of California
Dentists who have taken and successfully completed the Western Regional Board
Examination can apply to be eligible to practice dentistry in California. Which of
the following is this an example of? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reciprocity
The RDA is adjusting permanent gold crown intraorally and the handpiece slips
and the bur causes extensive damage to the patient's cheek. The patient files a
lawsuit for damages and wins the case. The dentist's insurance pays for the
damages due to which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Respondeat
superior
, The patient has the orthodontic bands and brackets removed. The patient is
unhappy because of demineralized white and brown spots on the facial surfaces of
the teeth. The patient's chart reveals that the patient has had poor oral hygiene
throughout treatment and was warned of the consequences. Which of the
following describes the patient's role? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contributory
negligence
Res ipsa loquitur - CORRECT ANSWER-accidents are negligence
Reciprocity - CORRECT ANSWER-able to practice in different areas- agreements
between two or more states to allow practice without additional licensure
requirements
Respondeat superior - CORRECT ANSWER-employer or doctor is responsible
for wrongful acts within practice
"let the master answer"
contributary negligence - CORRECT ANSWER-patients actions negatively affects
the treatment outcome
Which of the following protect a patient's confidentiality of existing medical
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-HIPAA - accountability
HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER-health insurance portibility accountability act
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