Question 1

Which of the following are components of the patient's record?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient financial records 
B) Examination records 
C) Radiographs 
D) Both b and c 
A) Patient financial records 
B) Examination records 
C) Radiographs 
D) Both b and c

Question 2

Failure of a dentist to follow guidelines established by OSHA is an example of a case that would be tried under ______ law.

Accepted Answer

A) contract 
B) tort 
C) administrative 
D) criminal 
A) contract 
B) tort 
C) administrative 
D) criminal

Question 3

Who owns the patient's original dental records?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient 
B) The dentist 
C) Both the patient and the dentist 
A) The patient 
B) The dentist 
C) Both the patient and the dentist

Question 4

The best defenses against a malpractice lawsuit are:

Accepted Answer

A) good dental assistants and dental records. 
B) prevention and good communication with the patient. 
C) a treatment plan and good billing practices. 
D) a good dentist and an informed consent. 
A) good dental assistants and dental records. 
B) prevention and good communication with the patient. 
C) a treatment plan and good billing practices. 
D) a good dentist and an informed consent.

Question 5

The single best defense against lawsuits is:

Accepted Answer

A) office policies. 
B) good staff. 
C) open communication. 
D) good records. 
A) office policies. 
B) good staff. 
C) open communication. 
D) good records.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a classification of civil law?

Accepted Answer

A) Contract 
B) Tort 
C) Administrative 
D) Infraction 
A) Contract 
B) Tort 
C) Administrative 
D) Infraction

Question 7

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) An assistant may only perform those functions that have been delegated. 
C) Performing procedures that are illegal is permitted if the operator is unaware of the provisions of the dental practice act. 
D) 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. 
A) Any function that is not expressly prohibited is permitted. 
B) An assistant may only perform those functions that have been delegated. 
C) Performing procedures that are illegal is permitted if the operator is unaware of the provisions of the dental practice act. 
D) 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.

Question 8

Guarantees about the outcome of treatment should come from:

Accepted Answer

A) the dentist. 
B) the dental assistant. 
C) no one. 
D)  either a or b. 
A) the dentist. 
B) the dental assistant. 
C) no one. 
D)  either a or b.

Question 9

Informed consent forms:

Accepted Answer

A) are an alternative to face-to-face discussion between the dentist and the patient. 
B) eliminate finding enough time to answer all of the patient's questions and concerns. 
C) must be chosen from commercial sources; development of a personal form is prohibited. 
D) do not absolutely protect a dentist against a patient who alleges that he or she was not fully informed about a procedure. 
A) are an alternative to face-to-face discussion between the dentist and the patient. 
B) eliminate finding enough time to answer all of the patient's questions and concerns. 
C) must be chosen from commercial sources; development of a personal form is prohibited. 
D) do not absolutely protect a dentist against a patient who alleges that he or she was not fully informed about a procedure.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a classification of criminal law?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following is legally necessary to withdraw a patient from a dental practice?

Accepted Answer

A) Notice of termination must be in writing. 
B) Care must continue 30 days beyond date of termination. 
C) The reason for withdrawing should be given. 
D) All of the above are legally necessary. 
A) Notice of termination must be in writing. 
B) Care must continue 30 days beyond date of termination. 
C) The reason for withdrawing should be given. 
D) All of the above are legally necessary.

Exam 5: Dentistry and the Law

Which of the following are components of the patient's record?

Failure of a dentist to follow guidelines established by OSHA is an example of a case that would be tried under ______ law.

Who owns the patient's original dental records?

The best defenses against a malpractice lawsuit are:

The single best defense against lawsuits is:

Which of the following is not a classification of civil law?

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

Guarantees about the outcome of treatment should come from:

Informed consent forms:

Which of the following is not a classification of criminal law?

Which of the following is legally necessary to withdraw a patient from a dental practice?

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

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Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

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