Question 1

The written policy that must be provided to all patients regarding patient right to privacy is called:

Accepted Answer

A) PHI. 
B) HIPAA. 
C) medical alert information. 
D) none of the above. 
A) PHI. 
B) HIPAA. 
C) medical alert information. 
D) none of the above.

Question 2

Quality assurance is vital in the delivery of dental care.What are some examples of quality assurance?

Accepted Answer

A) Completing treatment in one appointment 
B) Timely recall of patients to address dental need and documentation of when radiographs were taken 
C) Current, up-to-date emergency standards maintained by the dental team and current and up-to-date licenses, registrations, and training of dental team members 
D) Both b and c 
A) Completing treatment in one appointment 
B) Timely recall of patients to address dental need and documentation of when radiographs were taken 
C) Current, up-to-date emergency standards maintained by the dental team and current and up-to-date licenses, registrations, and training of dental team members 
D) Both b and c

Question 3

Progress notes should document the:

Accepted Answer

A) date, tooth number, and treatment. 
B) different treatment alternatives for the patient. 
C) payment record of the patient. 
D) use of insurance benefits for the current calendar or contract year. 
A) date, tooth number, and treatment. 
B) different treatment alternatives for the patient. 
C) payment record of the patient. 
D) use of insurance benefits for the current calendar or contract year.

Question 4

The dental team needs to be aware of the importance of properly documenting patient information because it not only helps in clinical patient care but also:

Accepted Answer

A) conveys a legal significance about which both the dentist and assistant must be aware of. 
B) has a large volume of information. 
C) both a and b. 
D) none of the above. 
A) conveys a legal significance about which both the dentist and assistant must be aware of. 
B) has a large volume of information. 
C) both a and b. 
D) none of the above.

Exam 26: The Patient Record

The written policy that must be provided to all patients regarding patient right to privacy is called:

Quality assurance is vital in the delivery of dental care.What are some examples of quality assurance?

Progress notes should document the:

The dental team needs to be aware of the importance of properly documenting patient information because it not only helps in clinical patient care but also:

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

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

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

Communication in the Dental Office

Business Operating Systems

Financial Management in the Dental Office

Marketing Your Skills

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