Question 1

What is contact of the mucous membrane with blood,saliva,tissue,or other body fluids that are potentially infectious called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational exposure 
B)  Occupational hazard 
C)  Primary prevention 
D)  Tertiary prevention 
A)  Occupational exposure 
B)  Occupational hazard 
C)  Primary prevention 
D)  Tertiary prevention

Question 2

Due to the high standards of the dental hygiene curriculum,the licensed dental hygienist is prepared for any experience within the dental office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A dental hygienist may be charged with malpractice if he/she induces harm to the patient or if a breach of duty exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Always be sure to administer the appropriate volume of anesthetic for the area that can reasonably be completed during one appointment.On completion of one quadrant of nonsurgical periodontal treatment,the clinician can administer more anesthetic,even if the MRD has been reached.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 5

The individual state licensing boards are responsible for making sure that dental hygienists maintain professional competency,credentials,and continuing educational requirement fulfillments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Striving to utilize all protocols to prevent injury from occurring is which category of prevention and management of injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary prevention 
B)  Secondary prevention 
C)  Tertiary prevention 
D)  Risk reduction protocol 
A)  Primary prevention 
B)  Secondary prevention 
C)  Tertiary prevention 
D)  Risk reduction protocol

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding the best practice in obtaining informed consent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clearly present only the benefits associated with the procedure. 
B)  Ultimately,it is the patient's decision whether to accept a procedure or not. 
C)  Presenting the risks of the procedure could possibly scare the patient into choosing not to have the procedure performed. 
D)  Tweens and teenagers are capable of granting their own informed consent for treatment. 
A)  Clearly present only the benefits associated with the procedure. 
B)  Ultimately,it is the patient's decision whether to accept a procedure or not. 
C)  Presenting the risks of the procedure could possibly scare the patient into choosing not to have the procedure performed. 
D)  Tweens and teenagers are capable of granting their own informed consent for treatment.

Question 8

Initially patients may decline the use of local anesthesia for nonsurgical periodontal procedures because they do not fully understand the benefits of its use.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT. 
D)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. 
A)  Both the statement and reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT. 
D)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 9

How long does the qualified health care provider have to provide the employer with a written report?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 days 
B)  15 days 
C)  1 month 
D)  As long as necessary 
A)  10 days 
B)  15 days 
C)  1 month 
D)  As long as necessary

Question 10

Which of the following factors may serve to decrease the risk of possible litigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimizing misunderstandings 
B)  Resolving problems as they arise 
C)  Developing a one-on-one relationship with the patient to build trust and confidence 
D)  All options listed 
A)  Minimizing misunderstandings 
B)  Resolving problems as they arise 
C)  Developing a one-on-one relationship with the patient to build trust and confidence 
D)  All options listed

Question 11

What must the qualified health care professional consider when assessing the need for follow-up of occupational exposures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Susceptibility of exposed person 
B)  Infectious status of source 
C)  Amount of fluid/tissue involved in the exposure 
D)  All options listed 
A)  Susceptibility of exposed person 
B)  Infectious status of source 
C)  Amount of fluid/tissue involved in the exposure 
D)  All options listed

Question 12

Dental hygienist-employer communication best practices include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Open discussion regarding the potential liabilities for dental personnel 
B)  Brainstorming liability prevention strategies 
C)  Writing or reviewing the office protocol 
D)  All options listed 
A)  Open discussion regarding the potential liabilities for dental personnel 
B)  Brainstorming liability prevention strategies 
C)  Writing or reviewing the office protocol 
D)  All options listed

Question 13

The qualified health care provider corresponds directly with the exposed health care worker so as not to violate HIPPA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is contact of the mucous membrane with blood,saliva,tissue,or other body fluids that are potentially infectious called?

Due to the high standards of the dental hygiene curriculum,the licensed dental hygienist is prepared for any experience within the dental office.

A dental hygienist may be charged with malpractice if he/she induces harm to the patient or if a breach of duty exists.

Always be sure to administer the appropriate volume of anesthetic for the area that can reasonably be completed during one appointment.On completion of one quadrant of nonsurgical periodontal treatment,the clinician can administer more anesthetic,even if the MRD has been reached.

The individual state licensing boards are responsible for making sure that dental hygienists maintain professional competency,credentials,and continuing educational requirement fulfillments.

Striving to utilize all protocols to prevent injury from occurring is which category of prevention and management of injury?

Which of the following is true regarding the best practice in obtaining informed consent?

Initially patients may decline the use of local anesthesia for nonsurgical periodontal procedures because they do not fully understand the benefits of its use.

How long does the qualified health care provider have to provide the employer with a written report?

Which of the following factors may serve to decrease the risk of possible litigation?

What must the qualified health care professional consider when assessing the need for follow-up of occupational exposures?

Dental hygienist-employer communication best practices include:

The qualified health care provider corresponds directly with the exposed health care worker so as not to violate HIPPA.

Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: an Introduction

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Maxillary Anesthesia

Mandibular Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent

Local Anesthetic Complications

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Exam 16: Legal Considerations and Risk Management

What is contact of the mucous membrane with blood,saliva,tissue,or other body fluids that are potentially infectious called?

Due to the high standards of the dental hygiene curriculum,the licensed dental hygienist is prepared for any experience within the dental office.

A dental hygienist may be charged with malpractice if he/she induces harm to the patient or if a breach of duty exists.

Always be sure to administer the appropriate volume of anesthetic for the area that can reasonably be completed during one appointment.On completion of one quadrant of nonsurgical periodontal treatment,the clinician can administer more anesthetic,even if the MRD has been reached.

The individual state licensing boards are responsible for making sure that dental hygienists maintain professional competency,credentials,and continuing educational requirement fulfillments.

Striving to utilize all protocols to prevent injury from occurring is which category of prevention and management of injury?

Which of the following is true regarding the best practice in obtaining informed consent?

Initially patients may decline the use of local anesthesia for nonsurgical periodontal procedures because they do not fully understand the benefits of its use.

How long does the qualified health care provider have to provide the employer with a written report?

Which of the following factors may serve to decrease the risk of possible litigation?

What must the qualified health care professional consider when assessing the need for follow-up of occupational exposures?

Dental hygienist-employer communication best practices include:

The qualified health care provider corresponds directly with the exposed health care worker so as not to violate HIPPA.

Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: an Introduction

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Maxillary Anesthesia

Mandibular Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent

Local Anesthetic Complications

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