Question 1

A license to practice dentistry is issued by the:

Accepted Answer

A) American Dental Association. 
B) state dental association. 
C) state board of dentistry. 
D) school from which the dentist graduated. 
A) American Dental Association. 
B) state dental association. 
C) state board of dentistry. 
D) school from which the dentist graduated.

Question 2

Informed consent is a form that the patient fills out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Under which of the following situations may a dentist legally refuse treatment for a patient with HIV?

Accepted Answer

A) Treatment can be refused if the dentist feels uncomfortable. 
B) Treatment can be refused if the patient has a condition that requires care of a specialist. 
C) A dentist has the right to refuse treatment to anyone. 
D) The dentist cannot refuse treatment under any circumstance. 
A) Treatment can be refused if the dentist feels uncomfortable. 
B) Treatment can be refused if the patient has a condition that requires care of a specialist. 
C) A dentist has the right to refuse treatment to anyone. 
D) The dentist cannot refuse treatment under any circumstance.

Question 4

As a dental professional,you have the obligation to be aware of signs of ______ abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) elder 
B) child 
C) spousal 
D) all of the above 
A) elder 
B) child 
C) spousal 
D) all of the above

Question 5

Abandonment could be charged if the dentist:

Accepted Answer

A) leaves for a weekend without making arrangements for patient care. 
B) makes arrangements for another dentist to provide patient care in his or her absence. 
C) goes on a last-minute vacation and forwards his calls to an answering service. 
D) decides to move his practice to another state in 90 days. 
A) leaves for a weekend without making arrangements for patient care. 
B) makes arrangements for another dentist to provide patient care in his or her absence. 
C) goes on a last-minute vacation and forwards his calls to an answering service. 
D) decides to move his practice to another state in 90 days.

Question 6

In which of the following situations must a dentist disclose information about the treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) A patient asks not to be advised. 
B) The patient has a choice of treatment options. 
C) The information is so upsetting that the patient cannot be rational. 
D) Treatment is minor and rarely results in risk. 
A) A patient asks not to be advised. 
B) The patient has a choice of treatment options. 
C) The information is so upsetting that the patient cannot be rational. 
D) Treatment is minor and rarely results in risk.

Question 7

A tort can only occur if intentional wrongdoing occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ is an agreement between two or more states to allow a dentist or dental hygienist who is licensed in one state to receive,usually without further examination,a license to practice in any of the other states.

Accepted Answer

A) Informed consent 
B) Administrative law 
C) Reciprocity 
D) Tort law 
A) Informed consent 
B) Administrative law 
C) Reciprocity 
D) Tort law

Question 9

Defense against abandonment includes:

Accepted Answer

A) a patient not following instructions. 
B) a patient failing to keep appointments. 
C) both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b. 
A) a patient not following instructions. 
B) a patient failing to keep appointments. 
C) both a and b. 
D)  neither a nor b.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) being in the top half of his or her dental school class. 
B) using standard drugs, materials, and techniques. 
C) successful treatment. 
D) using superior skill, care, and judgment. 
A) being in the top half of his or her dental school class. 
B) using standard drugs, materials, and techniques. 
C) successful treatment. 
D) using superior skill, care, and judgment.

Question 11

Which is not true regarding regulations for dental assistants?

Accepted Answer

A) Regulations vary greatly from state to state. 
B) Regulations are governed under the state dental practice act. 
C) Regulations are consistent in each state. 
D) All of the above are true. 
A) Regulations vary greatly from state to state. 
B) Regulations are governed under the state dental practice act. 
C) Regulations are consistent in each state. 
D) All of the above are true.

Question 12

If the state you work in requires dental professionals to report cases of child abuse:

Accepted Answer

A) you are referred to as a mandated reporter. 
B) you are obligated to seek advice from legal authorities. 
C) you are obligated to inform parents. 
D) all of the above are true. 
A) you are referred to as a mandated reporter. 
B) you are obligated to seek advice from legal authorities. 
C) you are obligated to inform parents. 
D) all of the above are true.

Question 13

Child or elder abuse may include acts of:

Accepted Answer

A) physical neglect or injury. 
B) emotional abuse or deprivation. 
C) sexual abuse. 
D) any of the above. 
A) physical neglect or injury. 
B) emotional abuse or deprivation. 
C) sexual abuse. 
D) any of the above.

Question 14

Which of the following is not true of 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 does not need to examine the patient before or after the treatment. 
D) The dentist must be physically present when the procedures are performed. 
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 does not need to examine the patient before or after the treatment. 
D) The dentist must be physically present when the procedures are performed.

Question 15

Which of the following is a requirement of direct supervision?

Accepted Answer

A) Examination of the patient before delegating the procedure and again when the procedure is complete. 
B) Examination of the patient before delegating the procedure but not when the procedure is complete. 
C) Examination of the patient only when the procedure is complete. 
D) Examination of the patient is not a requirement of direct supervision. 
A) Examination of the patient before delegating the procedure and again when the procedure is complete. 
B) Examination of the patient before delegating the procedure but not when the procedure is complete. 
C) Examination of the patient only when the procedure is complete. 
D) Examination of the patient is not a requirement of direct supervision.

Question 16

Informed patient consent means that the:

Accepted Answer

A) dentist has told the patient which treatment the dentist feels is best. 
B) dentist must give the patient enough information about his or her condition and all available treatment options. 
C) patient has chosen to enter the dental office. 
D) dentist has written documentation of the patient's consent and understanding of the procedure. 
A) dentist has told the patient which treatment the dentist feels is best. 
B) dentist must give the patient enough information about his or her condition and all available treatment options. 
C) patient has chosen to enter the dental office. 
D) dentist has written documentation of the patient's consent and understanding of the procedure.

Question 17

Records for minors whose parents live separately need:

Accepted Answer

A) only to tell who the custodial parent is. 
B) to contain letters from both parents providing consent. 
C) both a and b. 
D) neither a nor b. 
A) only to tell who the custodial parent is. 
B) to contain letters from both parents providing consent. 
C) both a and b. 
D) neither a nor b.

Question 18

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) Criminal law involves crimes against society. 
C) Civil law seeks to punish the offender, whereas criminal law seeks to compensate the victim. 
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) Criminal law involves crimes against society. 
C) Civil law seeks to punish the offender, whereas criminal law seeks to compensate the victim. 
D) Insurance fraud is an example of a civil act that may be committed in a dental office.

Question 19

Who interprets and implements the state dental practice act regulations?

Accepted Answer

A) Each individual dentist, hygienist, or assistant 
B) The governor of each state 
C) The state legislature 
D) The state board of dentistry 
A) Each individual dentist, hygienist, or assistant 
B) The governor of each state 
C) The state legislature 
D) The state board of dentistry

Question 20

_____________ allows an individual currently licensed in one state to become licensed in another state if certain requirements are met.

Accepted Answer

A) Licensure by credential 
B) Reciprocity 
C) Licensure exemption 
D) None of the above 
A) Licensure by credential 
B) Reciprocity 
C) Licensure exemption 
D) None of the above

Exam 5: Dentistry and the Law

A license to practice dentistry is issued by the:

Informed consent is a form that the patient fills out.

Under which of the following situations may a dentist legally refuse treatment for a patient with HIV?

As a dental professional,you have the obligation to be aware of signs of ______ abuse.

Abandonment could be charged if the dentist:

In which of the following situations must a dentist disclose information about the treatment?

A tort can only occur if intentional wrongdoing occurs.

________ is an agreement between two or more states to allow a dentist or dental hygienist who is licensed in one state to receive,usually without further examination,a license to practice in any of the other states.

Defense against abandonment includes:

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

Which is not true regarding regulations for dental assistants?

If the state you work in requires dental professionals to report cases of child abuse:

Child or elder abuse may include acts of:

Which of the following is not true of general supervision?

Which of the following is a requirement of direct supervision?

Informed patient consent means that the:

Records for minors whose parents live separately need:

Which of the following statements is true concerning statutory law?

Who interprets and implements the state dental practice act regulations?

_____________ allows an individual currently licensed in one state to become licensed in another state if certain requirements are met.

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

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

Intraoral Imaging

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

Fixed Prosthodontics

Provisional Coverage

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics