RDHAP Law and Ethics Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and 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
Unlawful Corporal Punishment or Injury - CORRECT ANSWER - Situation where nay
person willfully inflicts upon any child any cruel or inhuman corporal punishment or injury
resulting in a traumatic condition.
Licensing Agency - CORRECT ANSWER - State Department of Social Services office
responsible for the licensing and enforcement of the California Community Care Facilities Act,
the California Child Day Care Act, or the county licensing agency which has contracted with the
state for performance of those duties
Unfounded Report - CORRECT ANSWER - A report that is determined by the
investigator who conducted the investigation to be false, to be inherently improbable, to involve
an accidental injury, or not to constitute child abuse or neglect
Substantiated Report - CORRECT ANSWER - Report that is determined by the
investigator to constitute child abuse or neglect based upon evidence has occurred
Inconclusive Report - CORRECT ANSWER - Report that is determined by the
investigator that the findings are inconclusive and there is insufficient evidence to determine
whether child abuse or neglect.
Child Mandated Reporting - CORRECT ANSWER - A) Initial report by telephone
immediately or as soon as practicably possible including name, business address, and telephone
number of mandated reporter
ACTUAL Questions and 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
Unlawful Corporal Punishment or Injury - CORRECT ANSWER - Situation where nay
person willfully inflicts upon any child any cruel or inhuman corporal punishment or injury
resulting in a traumatic condition.
Licensing Agency - CORRECT ANSWER - State Department of Social Services office
responsible for the licensing and enforcement of the California Community Care Facilities Act,
the California Child Day Care Act, or the county licensing agency which has contracted with the
state for performance of those duties
Unfounded Report - CORRECT ANSWER - A report that is determined by the
investigator who conducted the investigation to be false, to be inherently improbable, to involve
an accidental injury, or not to constitute child abuse or neglect
Substantiated Report - CORRECT ANSWER - Report that is determined by the
investigator to constitute child abuse or neglect based upon evidence has occurred
Inconclusive Report - CORRECT ANSWER - Report that is determined by the
investigator that the findings are inconclusive and there is insufficient evidence to determine
whether child abuse or neglect.
Child Mandated Reporting - CORRECT ANSWER - A) Initial report by telephone
immediately or as soon as practicably possible including name, business address, and telephone
number of mandated reporter
