Question 1

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

Question 2

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 3

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 of the above 
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 of the above

Question 4

All dental facilities that employ more than 15 people must have a postexposure management protocol for occupational exposures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What should the dental hygienist do to prevent the possibility of litigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Practice life-long learning 
B)  Document accurately and thoroughly 
C)  Obtain multiple dental hygiene licenses 
D)  a and b 
A)  Practice life-long learning 
B)  Document accurately and thoroughly 
C)  Obtain multiple dental hygiene licenses 
D)  a and b

Question 6

Most states require the dental hygienist to apply for an additional local anesthesia license or certificate in lieu of the regular dental hygiene license to legally administer local anesthetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The dental hygienist should always follow the lead direction of the supervising dentist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the primary objective of dental hygiene care?

Accepted Answer

A)  To be a part of a profession that emphasizes autonomy for the dental hygienist 
B)  To provide thorough and comprehensive preventive care to our patients 
C)  To assist patients in preventing disease and maintaining oral health 
D)  All of the above 
A)  To be a part of a profession that emphasizes autonomy for the dental hygienist 
B)  To provide thorough and comprehensive preventive care to our patients 
C)  To assist patients in preventing disease and maintaining oral health 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are dental hygiene considerations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confidentiality 
B)  Meeting the standards set by other practitioners 
C)  Informed consent 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Confidentiality 
B)  Meeting the standards set by other practitioners 
C)  Informed consent 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

A dental hygienist does not necessarily need to purchase his/her own liability insurance because he/she is typically covered under the umbrella of the supervising dentist's professional liability insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following legal issues pertain to the dental hygienist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contractual obligation to the patient 
B)  Assumption of own legal responsibility 
C)  Accountability if the patient's periodontal status declines 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Contractual obligation to the patient 
B)  Assumption of own legal responsibility 
C)  Accountability if the patient's periodontal status declines 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

The type of supervision in which the dentist must be physically present on the premise is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct supervision 
B)  Indirect supervision 
C)  General supervision 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Direct supervision 
B)  Indirect supervision 
C)  General supervision 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

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

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

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

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

All dental facilities that employ more than 15 people must have a postexposure management protocol for occupational exposures.

What should the dental hygienist do to prevent the possibility of litigation?

Most states require the dental hygienist to apply for an additional local anesthesia license or certificate in lieu of the regular dental hygiene license to legally administer local anesthetics.

The dental hygienist should always follow the lead direction of the supervising dentist.

What is the primary objective of dental hygiene care?

Which of the following are dental hygiene considerations?

A dental hygienist does not necessarily need to purchase his/her own liability insurance because he/she is typically covered under the umbrella of the supervising dentist's professional liability insurance.

Which of the following legal issues pertain to the dental hygienist?

The type of supervision in which the dentist must be physically present on the premise is called:

Dental hygienist-employer communication best practices include:

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 Nerve Anesthesia

Mandibular Nerve Anesthesia

Local Anesthetic Complications

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Exam 15: Legal Considerations and Risk Management

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

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

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

All dental facilities that employ more than 15 people must have a postexposure management protocol for occupational exposures.

What should the dental hygienist do to prevent the possibility of litigation?

Most states require the dental hygienist to apply for an additional local anesthesia license or certificate in lieu of the regular dental hygiene license to legally administer local anesthetics.

The dental hygienist should always follow the lead direction of the supervising dentist.

What is the primary objective of dental hygiene care?

Which of the following are dental hygiene considerations?

A dental hygienist does not necessarily need to purchase his/her own liability insurance because he/she is typically covered under the umbrella of the supervising dentist's professional liability insurance.

Which of the following legal issues pertain to the dental hygienist?

The type of supervision in which the dentist must be physically present on the premise is called:

Dental hygienist-employer communication best practices include:

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 Nerve Anesthesia

Mandibular Nerve Anesthesia

Local Anesthetic Complications

Filters