RDHAP Law and Ethics Questions with Correct Answers.

RDHAP can practice as... Correct Answer Employee of DDS or another RDHAP, as independent contractor, as sole proprietor of AP practice, as employee of primary care clinic, as employee of clinic owned or operated by public hospital or health system, as employee of clinic owned and operated by hospital that maintains primary contact with county government to fill county's role RDHAP can practice at.... Correct Answer A) residences of home bound B) schools C) residential facilities and other institutions D) dental health professional shortage areas RDHAP can hire... Correct Answer A) other RDHAP to assist in practice B) dental assistants for retraction and suction C) NOT an RDH to provide direct patient services Referrals Correct Answer Must provide committee documentation of existing relationship with at least one DDS for referral, consultation, and emergency services Prescriptions to Practice Correct Answer A) can provide services without written verification that patient has had exam with DDS, physician and surgeon licensed to practice is CA B) after 18 months since first date of service, must obtain written verification patient has been examined by DDS, physician and surgeon licensed to practice in CA C) prescription valid for time period based on dentist's it physician and surgeon's professional judgement, but not to exceed two years from issue date D) without obtaining prescription shall constitute unprofessional conduct on the part of the RDHAP, and reason for committee to revoke or suspend license Severe Child Neglect Correct Answer Negligent failure of a person having the care or custody of a child to protect the child from severe malnutrition or medically diagnosed nonorganic failure to thrive. Being placed in situation which that his/her person or health is endangered, including failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care. General Child Neglect Correct Answer Negligent failure of a person having the care or custody of a child to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or supervision where no physical injury to the child has occured