Question 1

Direct supervision means that the dentist:

Accepted Answer

A) examines the patient before delegating the procedure and again when the procedure is complete. 
B) examines the patient before delegating the procedure, but not when the procedure is complete. 
C) examines the patient only when the procedure is complete. 
D) does not examine the patient. 
A) examines the patient before delegating the procedure and again when the procedure is complete. 
B) examines the patient before delegating the procedure, but not when the procedure is complete. 
C) examines the patient only when the procedure is complete. 
D) does not examine the patient.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true concerning statutory law?

Accepted Answer

A) There are four types of statutory law: criminal, civil, contract, and tort. 
B) Civil law seeks to punish the offender, whereas criminal law seeks to compensate the victim. 
C) Statutory law involves laws enacted by legislation through U.S. Congress, state legislature, or local legislative bodies. 
D) Insurance fraud is an example of a civil act that may be committed in a dental office. 
A) There are four types of statutory law: criminal, civil, contract, and tort. 
B) Civil law seeks to punish the offender, whereas criminal law seeks to compensate the victim. 
C) Statutory law involves laws enacted by legislation through U.S. Congress, state legislature, or local legislative bodies. 
D) Insurance fraud is an example of a civil act that may be committed in a dental office.

Question 3

Removal of the wrong tooth is an example of a tort of omission because the correct tooth was not removed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The doctrine of _______ means that statements made spontaneously by anyone at the time of an alleged negligent act are admissible as evidence,and they may be damaging to the dentist and dental assistant in a court of law.

Accepted Answer

A) respondeat superior 
B) res ipsa loquitur 
C) res gestae 
D) direct cause 
A) respondeat superior 
B) res ipsa loquitur 
C) res gestae 
D) direct cause

Question 5

Which of the following offenses is most likely to result in imprisonment?

Accepted Answer

A) Felony criminal 
B) Misdemeanor criminal 
C) Infraction criminal 
D) Civil 
A) Felony criminal 
B) Misdemeanor criminal 
C) Infraction criminal 
D) Civil

Question 6

Which of the following is true of direct but not general supervision?

Accepted Answer

A) The dentist must authorize the specific procedures to be performed. 
B) The procedures must be performed by a legally qualified dental auxiliary. 
C) The dentist must examine the patient before and after the treatment. 
D) The dentist must examine the patient once during treatment. 
A) The dentist must authorize the specific procedures to be performed. 
B) The procedures must be performed by a legally qualified dental auxiliary. 
C) The dentist must examine the patient before and after the treatment. 
D) The dentist must examine the patient once during treatment.

Question 7

Consent for treatment of a minor child must be given by the:

Accepted Answer

A) caretaker. 
B) parent or legal guardian. 
C) department of social services. 
D) friend of the court. 
A) caretaker. 
B) parent or legal guardian. 
C) department of social services. 
D) friend of the court.

Question 8

Which of the following refers to professional negligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Neglect 
B) Malpractice 
C) Abandonment 
D) Dereliction of duty 
A) Neglect 
B) Malpractice 
C) Abandonment 
D) Dereliction of duty

Question 9

Asking for a parent's consent for emergency treatment in advance is called:

Accepted Answer

A) marginalization. 
B) res gestae. 
C) blanket consent. 
D) thinking in advance. 
A) marginalization. 
B) res gestae. 
C) blanket consent. 
D) thinking in advance.

Question 10

Which of the following is able to provide an expressed contract for emergency treatment of a 16-year old child who broke a tooth in the neighbor's driveway?

Accepted Answer

A) The neighbor 
B) The child 
C) The child's parent 
D) Sixteen-year-old brother of the child 
A) The neighbor 
B) The child 
C) The child's parent 
D) Sixteen-year-old brother of the child

Question 11

Which of the following is the correct way for a dental assistant to correct a chart entry?

Accepted Answer

A) Use ink to write over the incorrect entry. 
B) Get a new, blank history form and discard the one with the correct entry. 
C) Use Wite-Out or other correction fluid to cover up the old entry. 
D) Draw a single line through the original entry so that it can still be read. 
A) Use ink to write over the incorrect entry. 
B) Get a new, blank history form and discard the one with the correct entry. 
C) Use Wite-Out or other correction fluid to cover up the old entry. 
D) Draw a single line through the original entry so that it can still be read.

Question 12

Doing something that should not have been done is an act of:

Accepted Answer

A) omission. 
B) commission. 
C) civil disobedience. 
D) breach of contract. 
A) omission. 
B) commission. 
C) civil disobedience. 
D) breach of contract.

Question 13

State dental practice act regulations are interpreted by the:

Accepted Answer

A) individual dentist, hygienist, or assistant. 
B) state board of dentistry. 
C) dental association of each state. 
D) dental school in each state. 
A) individual dentist, hygienist, or assistant. 
B) state board of dentistry. 
C) dental association of each state. 
D) dental school in each state.

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding the unlicensed practice of dentistry?

Accepted Answer

A) Any function that is not expressly prohibited is permitted. 
B) If the dentist asks an assistant to perform an expanded function that is not legal in that state, the assistant who does so is absolved of responsibility. 
C) Performing illegal procedures is permitted if the operator is unaware of the provisions of the dental practice act. 
D) An assistant can perform only functions that have been delegated. 
A) Any function that is not expressly prohibited is permitted. 
B) If the dentist asks an assistant to perform an expanded function that is not legal in that state, the assistant who does so is absolved of responsibility. 
C) Performing illegal procedures is permitted if the operator is unaware of the provisions of the dental practice act. 
D) An assistant can perform only functions that have been delegated.

Question 15

The duty of care owed by a dentist to a patient includes:

Accepted Answer

A) personally treating all of their dental needs. 
B) using reasonable judgment. 
C) promising a successful outcome. 
D) using the latest materials. 
A) personally treating all of their dental needs. 
B) using reasonable judgment. 
C) promising a successful outcome. 
D) using the latest materials.

Question 16

What percentage of child abuse injuries involve the head,neck,or mouth area?

Accepted Answer

A) 25% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 100% 
A) 25% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 100%

Question 17

Regulations for dental assistants:

Accepted Answer

A) vary greatly from state to state. 
B) are established by the federal government. 
C) were created by the American Dental Assistants Association (ADA
A) . 
D) are determined by the employer dentist according to the doctrine of respondent superior. 
A) vary greatly from state to state. 
B) are established by the federal government. 
C) were created by the American Dental Assistants Association (ADA
A) . 
D) are determined by the employer dentist according to the doctrine of respondent superior.

Question 18

Which of the following is the least severe classification of criminal law?

Accepted Answer

A) Felony 
B) Malpractice 
C) Misdemeanor 
D) Infraction 
A) Felony 
B) Malpractice 
C) Misdemeanor 
D) Infraction

Question 19

Which of the following organizations issues the license for a dentist to practice dentistry?

Accepted Answer

A) State board of dentistry 
B) State dental association 
C) American Dental Association 
D) School from which the dentist graduated 
A) State board of dentistry 
B) State dental association 
C) American Dental Association 
D) School from which the dentist graduated

Question 20

When parents live separately,the child's personal information form should indicate which parent:

Accepted Answer

A) is the custodial parent. 
B) will be bringing the child to the next dental appointment. 
C) is the natural birth parent of the child, or adoptive parent if that is the situation. 
D) initiated the separation. 
A) is the custodial parent. 
B) will be bringing the child to the next dental appointment. 
C) is the natural birth parent of the child, or adoptive parent if that is the situation. 
D) initiated the separation.

Exam 5: Dentistry and the Law

Direct supervision means that the dentist:

Which of the following statements is true concerning statutory law?

Removal of the wrong tooth is an example of a tort of omission because the correct tooth was not removed.

The doctrine of _______ means that statements made spontaneously by anyone at the time of an alleged negligent act are admissible as evidence,and they may be damaging to the dentist and dental assistant in a court of law.

Which of the following offenses is most likely to result in imprisonment?

Which of the following is true of direct but not general supervision?

Consent for treatment of a minor child must be given by the:

Which of the following refers to professional negligence?

Asking for a parent's consent for emergency treatment in advance is called:

Which of the following is able to provide an expressed contract for emergency treatment of a 16-year old child who broke a tooth in the neighbor's driveway?

Which of the following is the correct way for a dental assistant to correct a chart entry?

Doing something that should not have been done is an act of:

State dental practice act regulations are interpreted by the:

Which of the following is true regarding the unlicensed practice of dentistry?

The duty of care owed by a dentist to a patient includes:

What percentage of child abuse injuries involve the head,neck,or mouth area?

Regulations for dental assistants:

Which of the following is the least severe classification of criminal law?

Which of the following organizations issues the license for a dentist to practice dentistry?

When parents live separately,the child's personal information form should indicate which parent:

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

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

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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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Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

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