Question 1

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is derived from which of the following sources of personal ethics?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents 
B) Religion 
C) Teachers 
D) Basic instinct 
A) Parents 
B) Religion 
C) Teachers 
D) Basic instinct B

Question 2

The principal of veracity is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) self-determination. 
B) acting for the benefit of the patient. 
C) rules or principles that govern proper conduct. 
D) telling the truth. 
A) self-determination. 
B) acting for the benefit of the patient. 
C) rules or principles that govern proper conduct. 
D) telling the truth. D

Question 3

Which of the following choices represents basic principles of ethics that can guide healthcare providers to identify,clarify,and justify moral (ethical)choices?

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and truth 
B) Beneficence, truth, justice, and fairness 
C) Autonomy, doing no harm, regard for justice, and being truthful. 
D) Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, confidentiality, and veracity. 
A) Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and truth 
B) Beneficence, truth, justice, and fairness 
C) Autonomy, doing no harm, regard for justice, and being truthful. 
D) Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, confidentiality, and veracity. D

Question 4

If a dental assistant faces a situation in which the dentist's or employer's conduct violates ethical standards,the dental assistant is:

Accepted Answer

A) legally responsible for the errors of the employer. 
B) legally obligated to report questionable actions. 
C) legally obligated to attempt to alter the circumstances. 
D) not legally obligated to attempt to alter the circumstances. 
A) legally responsible for the errors of the employer. 
B) legally obligated to report questionable actions. 
C) legally obligated to attempt to alter the circumstances. 
D) not legally obligated to attempt to alter the circumstances.

Question 5

Which ethical principle is based on the idea that actions are ethical as long as they will benefit a person or a community?

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomy 
B) Nonmaleficence 
C) Beneficence 
D) Veracity 
A) Autonomy 
B) Nonmaleficence 
C) Beneficence 
D) Veracity

Question 6

Reassuring a child that a treatment will not hurt,when in fact it may hurt,is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) example of nonmaleficence. 
B) example of beneficence. 
C) violation of the ethical principle of veracity. 
D) betrayal of confidentiality. 
A) example of nonmaleficence. 
B) example of beneficence. 
C) violation of the ethical principle of veracity. 
D) betrayal of confidentiality.

Question 7

Which of the following is the first step in solving an ethical dilemma?

Accepted Answer

A) Choose a course of action. 
B) Rank the alternatives. 
C) Identify the alternatives. 
D) Determine the professional implications. 
A) Choose a course of action. 
B) Rank the alternatives. 
C) Identify the alternatives. 
D) Determine the professional implications.

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding membership in the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)?

Accepted Answer

A) Membership is an ethical decision. 
B) It is necessary before taking the Dental Assisting National Board (DAN
B) . 
C) It is required in order to be a dental assistant. 
D) Joining the ADAA is unnecessary. 
A) Membership is an ethical decision. 
B) It is necessary before taking the Dental Assisting National Board (DAN
B) . 
C) It is required in order to be a dental assistant. 
D) Joining the ADAA is unnecessary.

Question 9

Ethics deals with:

Accepted Answer

A) moral conduct. 
B) mostly absolutes of right and wrong with few gray areas. 
C) legal issues. 
D) issues of little importance to dental healthcare, because ethical principles are well defined by the courts. 
A) moral conduct. 
B) mostly absolutes of right and wrong with few gray areas. 
C) legal issues. 
D) issues of little importance to dental healthcare, because ethical principles are well defined by the courts.

Question 10

If a dentist performs an unnecessary procedure such as mutilate a tooth at the request of the patient,the dentist is acting:

Accepted Answer

A) ethically under the principle of patient autonomy. 
B) unethically under the principle of patient autonomy. 
C) ethically under the principle of nonmaleficence (do no harm). 
D) unethically under the principle of nonmaleficence (do no harm). 
A) ethically under the principle of patient autonomy. 
B) unethically under the principle of patient autonomy. 
C) ethically under the principle of nonmaleficence (do no harm). 
D) unethically under the principle of nonmaleficence (do no harm).

Question 11

An adult patient has the right to refuse treatment even if the treatment would benefit him or her.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)code of ethics are:

Accepted Answer

A) laws. 
B) the same as the American Dental Association (AD
A)  code of ethics. 
C) useful for discussing philosophical differences, but are not applicable to everyday life. 
D) voluntary standards. 
A) laws. 
B) the same as the American Dental Association (AD
A)  code of ethics. 
C) useful for discussing philosophical differences, but are not applicable to everyday life. 
D) voluntary standards.

Question 13

Which of the following ethical principles are you demonstrating by returning a wallet you found to the owner?

Accepted Answer

A) Veracity 
B) Autonomy 
C) Nonmaleficence 
D) Justice 
A) Veracity 
B) Autonomy 
C) Nonmaleficence 
D) Justice

Question 14

An ethical dilemma occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A) a patient can be hurt by the decision. 
B) two ethical principles are in conflict. 
C) a patient files a lawsuit. 
D) an employee performs an illegal act. 
A) a patient can be hurt by the decision. 
B) two ethical principles are in conflict. 
C) a patient files a lawsuit. 
D) an employee performs an illegal act.

Question 15

Which of the following protects the confidentiality of patient health information?

Accepted Answer

A) EPA 
B) OSHA 
C) HIPAA 
D) OSAP 
A) EPA 
B) OSHA 
C) HIPAA 
D) OSAP

Question 16

The philosophy that all patients should receive the same quality of dental care is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) confidentiality. 
B) promotion of well-being. 
C) regard for justice. 
D) veracity. 
A) confidentiality. 
B) promotion of well-being. 
C) regard for justice. 
D) veracity.

Question 17

The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)code of ethics:

Accepted Answer

A) was established by the federal government. 
B) is a set of laws. 
C) serves as a method of self-regulation within the profession. 
D) was created by the Aristotle, the Greek philosopher. 
A) was established by the federal government. 
B) is a set of laws. 
C) serves as a method of self-regulation within the profession. 
D) was created by the Aristotle, the Greek philosopher.

Question 18

A behavior can be unethical and still be legal,but it cannot be illegal and still be:

Accepted Answer

A) ethical. 
B) justifiable. 
C) rational. 
D) constructive. 
A) ethical. 
B) justifiable. 
C) rational. 
D) constructive.

Question 19

Incomplete information,such as omission of information about a less expensive option for treatment,is a violation of which of the following ethical principles?

Accepted Answer

A) Veracity 
B) Nonmaleficence 
C) Beneficence 
D) Confidentiality 
A) Veracity 
B) Nonmaleficence 
C) Beneficence 
D) Confidentiality

Question 20

Respecting a patient's confidentiality is a(n)_____ obligation.

Accepted Answer

A) legal and ethical 
B) legal but not ethical 
C) ethical but not legal 
D) neither ethical nor legal 
A) legal and ethical 
B) legal but not ethical 
C) ethical but not legal 
D) neither ethical nor legal

Exam 4: Dental Ethics

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is derived from which of the following sources of personal ethics?

The principal of veracity is defined as:

Which of the following choices represents basic principles of ethics that can guide healthcare providers to identify,clarify,and justify moral (ethical)choices?

If a dental assistant faces a situation in which the dentist's or employer's conduct violates ethical standards,the dental assistant is:

Which ethical principle is based on the idea that actions are ethical as long as they will benefit a person or a community?

Reassuring a child that a treatment will not hurt,when in fact it may hurt,is a(n):

Which of the following is the first step in solving an ethical dilemma?

Which of the following is true regarding membership in the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)?

Ethics deals with:

If a dentist performs an unnecessary procedure such as mutilate a tooth at the request of the patient,the dentist is acting:

An adult patient has the right to refuse treatment even if the treatment would benefit him or her.

The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)code of ethics are:

Which of the following ethical principles are you demonstrating by returning a wallet you found to the owner?

An ethical dilemma occurs when:

Which of the following protects the confidentiality of patient health information?

The philosophy that all patients should receive the same quality of dental care is an example of:

The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)code of ethics:

A behavior can be unethical and still be legal,but it cannot be illegal and still be:

Incomplete information,such as omission of information about a less expensive option for treatment,is a violation of which of the following ethical principles?

Respecting a patient's confidentiality is a(n)_____ obligation.

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

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Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

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Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics