Ethics Quiz 3

In order for informed consent to be valid, it MUST be in writing? True False Reset Selection Question 2 of 32 1 Points Statutes of limitations for health care injury or malpractice actions are usually in the range of ________ years from the date of the alleged act. ● A. 1 to 2 ● B. 2 to 4 ● C. 4 to 6 ● D. 6 to 8 Reset Selection Question 3 of 32 1 Points In most jurisdictions, the age of majority is attained at the age of? ● A. 12 ● B. 16 ● C. 18 ● D. 21 Reset Selection Question 4 of 32 1 Points A dental hygienist is held to the standard of care for a ● A. dentist ● B. periodontist ● C. physician ● D. dental hygienist Reset Selection Question 5 of 32 1 Points Which of the following are the two major categories of civil law? ● A. Breach of contract and contract law ● B. Malpractice law and tort law ● C. Negligence and informed consent ● D. Contract law and tort law

Reset Selection Question 6 of 32 1 Points Practicing dental hygiene without a license is a considered what type of offense? ● A. criminal offense ● B. civil offense ● C. both a and b ● D. none of the above Reset Selection Question 7 of 32 1 Points A ______________ is a wrongful act against a person that violates his or her person, privacy, or property or contractual rights. ● A. civil offense ● B. breach of contract ● C. malpractice ● D. criminal offense Reset Selection Question 8 of 32 1 Points Failure to deliver health care services can result in which of the following untoward consequences for the patient? ● A. Sanctions ● B. Complaint review ● C. Substandard care ● D. Criminal penalties Reset Selection Question 9 of 32 1 Points What are the NYS dental hygiene continuing education requirements for the registration renewal process? ● A. 24 credits every 3 years with 10 credits allowed to be taken online ● B. 24 credits every 2 years with 12 credits allowed to be taken online ● C. 12 credits annually with 12 credits allowed to be taken online ● D. 12 credits annually with 12 credits allowed to be taken online Reset Selection Question 10 of 32 1 Points New York State includes which of the “Spe cial Requirements ” for licensure?

● D. request of a police officer when stopped in their auto for a moving violation. Reset Selection Question 15 of 32 1 Points Which of the following is true regarding patient rights to their dental records? ● A. Patients do not have the legal right to a copy of their dental records. ● B. Patients should be charged financially if receiving records. ● C. Patients have the legal right to a copy of their dental records. ● D. Patients have the legal right to possession of their original dental records. Reset Selection Question 16 of 32 1 Points ________ means “something for something.” ● A. Quid pro quo ● B. Res gestae ● C. Ipsa loquitur ● D. Tort Reset Selection Question 17 of 32 1 Points How many hours must an employee have worked over the previous 12 months to be eligible for benefits according to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993? ● A. 40 ● B. 400 ● C. 800 ● D. 1250 Reset Selection Question 18 of 32 1 Points Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to employers with __ or more employees. ● A. 1 ● B. 5 ● C. 10 ● D. 15 Reset Selection Question 19 of 32

1 Points Which of the following preemployment questions is permitted? ● A. Ability to meet specified work schedules and attendance requirements ● B. National origin, ancestry, and descent ● C. Height and weight ● D. Native language Reset Selection Question 20 of 32 1 Points Dental hygiene professionals must be familiar with the legal principles of the dental hygienist-patient relationship to guide their ● A. actions, decisions, and professional interactions, but not record keeping. ● B. actions, decisions, record keeping, and professional interactions. ● C. actions and decisions, but neither record keeping nor professional interactions. ● D. actions and professional interactions, but neither decisions nor record keeping. Reset Selection Question 21 of 32 1 Points Failure to deliver health care services can result in which of the following untoward consequences for the patient? ● A. Criminal penalties ● B. Sanctions ● C. Complaint review ● D. Substandard care Reset Selection Question 22 of 32 1 Points Which type of employment refers to have an indefinite duration where either the employer or employee can terminate the relationship? ● A. term ● B. contract ● C. at will ● D. just cause Reset Selection Question 23 of 32

● A. public safety. ● B. dental practice act. ● C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. ● D. supreme court. Reset Selection Question 28 of 32 1 Points Which of the following are part of Individual Risk Management? ● A. carrying adequate liability coverage ● B. updating CPR requirements ● C. belonging to the ADHA state and local components ● D. maintaining professional competency ● E. all of the above ● F. only a, c, and d Reset Selection Question 29 of 32 1 Points When documenting aspects of communication between dental hygienist and patient, the dental hygienist should ensure that the notations are factual. If a direct quote from a patient is pertinent to the documentation, provide the quote with quotation marks. ● A. Both statements are true. ● B. Both statements are false. ● C. The first statement is true, and the second statement is false. ● D. The first statement is false, and the second statement is true. Reset Selection Question 30 of 32 1 Points Each of the following is true regarding strategies used to improve the effectiveness of listening in the patient-provider interchange EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? ● A. Clarify positions and statements before proceeding. ● B. Concentrate on central themes rather than isolated statements. ● C. Summarize what you have heard in your own mind before speaking again. ● D. Focus on emotionally charged words. Reset Selection Question 31 of 32 1 Points The three dimensions of a quality improvement program for health care delivery include

● A. materials, method, and analysis. ● B. structure, process, and outcome. ● C. diagnosis, action, and prognosis. ● D. framework, methodology, and demonstration. Reset Selection Question 32 of 32 1 Points The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applies to employers with ______ or more employees. ● A. 15 ● B. 10 ● C. 1 ● D. 20