RDH Ethics & Jurisprudence for Dental Hygiene

Question 1

Which ethical principle is demonstrated by maintaining patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Nonmaleficence

Answer

Beneficence

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Justice

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of dental jurisprudence?

Accepted Answer

To protect patient rights and public safety

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To encourage continuing education

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To regulate ethical dilemmas

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To promote new technologies

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Explaining treatment options and obtaining written permission

Answer

Asking the patient to sign a waiver after treatment

Answer

Providing a brochure on dental hygiene

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Scheduling appointments without discussion

Question 4

What should a dental hygienist do if they suspect a colleague is under the influence at work?

Accepted Answer

Report the concern to a supervisor

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Ignore the situation unless it repeats

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Talk to the colleague privately

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Ask the patient to reschedule

Question 5

What is the ethical principle of beneficence?

Accepted Answer

Acting in the patient's best interest

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Doing no harm

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Maintaining fairness

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Upholding patient autonomy

Question 6

Which of the following is legally required before initiating treatment?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

Answer

Oral hygiene instruction

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Verbal agreement

Answer

Clinical examination