CA Law and Ethics Exam Questions And Answers

CA Law and Ethics Exam Questions And Answers Breakdown of Exam - ANS (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 - ANS moral standards of conduct; rules or principles that govern proper conduct Code of ethics - ANS voluntary standards of behavior established by a profession; not a "law"; implied contract between dental professional and society Laws - ANS standards of behavior established by a population of profession; California Dental Practice Act Due care - ANS proper and sufficient care of the patient HIPAA - ANS Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; ensures privacy regarding a patient's healthcare information (PHI) Committee - ANS 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 - ANS this term refers to Dental Board of California Dec 31, 2005 - ANS a RDH can perform duties of RDA only if they are licensed prior to this date General supervision - ANS supervision of dental procedures based on instructions by a licensed dentist who is not required to be physically present in the facility during those