Question 1

Who legally owns the patient's dental radiographs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dental radiographer
B)   Patient
C)   State
D)   Dentist D

Question 2

What results when the dental practitioner is negligent in the delivery of dental care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liability
B)   Bad practice
C)   Malpractice
D)   Battery C

Question 3

The time during which a patient may bring a malpractice action against the dentist or auxiliary is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)   liability.
B)   statute of limitations.
C)   time before court.
D)   malpractice. B

Question 4

What is it called when a patient has the legal right to make choices about the care he or she receives, including the opportunity to consent to or to refuse treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disclosure
B)   Liability
C)   Standard of care
D)   Self-determination

Question 5

What is consent given by a patient following complete disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Verbal consent
B)   Informed consent
C)   Permission
D)   Liability

Question 6

Who is liable for the actions of dental personnel?

Accepted Answer

A)   State in which they are employed
B)   Dentist
C)   Dental radiographer
D)   Office manager

Question 7

What refers to the policies and procedures that should be followed by the dental radiographer to reduce the chances that a patient will file legal action against the dental radiographer or supervising dentist?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liability
B)   Permission
C)   Risk management
D)   Being careful

Question 8

What law protects a patient's information and generally prohibits the transfer of this information to nonprivileged persons?

Accepted Answer

A)   Confidentiality
B)   Permission
C)   Liability
D)   Standard of care

Exam 10: Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer