NBDHE NBDHE Professional Ethics and Law 2

Question 1

A dental hygienist discovers that a colleague has been charting procedures that were not performed. What is the most appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Alert the supervising dentist or practice owner about the discrepancy

Answer

Reporting suspected fraud to the supervising dentist or practice owner is the appropriate first step within the organizational hierarchy before escalating externally.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, which of the following represents a permitted disclosure of protected health information without patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

Disclosing information to public health authorities for disease surveillance

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure to public health authorities for activities such as disease surveillance, reporting, and control without patient authorization.

Question 3

A patient refuses bitewing radiographs that the hygienist believes are clinically necessary. The hygienist should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and continue the appointment without radiographs

Answer

Respecting patient autonomy requires documenting the informed refusal and proceeding with care that the patient does consent to.

Question 4

Which ethical principle obligates dental hygienists to provide care that is beneficial to the patient and promotes their well-being?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence is the ethical principle that requires practitioners to act in the best interest of the patient and promote their welfare.

Question 5

A state dental practice act is best described as:

Accepted Answer

State legislation that defines the legal scope of dental practice within that state

Answer

Dental practice acts are state statutes that establish the legal scope of practice, licensing requirements, and disciplinary processes for dental professionals.

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NBDHE Test Practice Test

NBDHE NBDHE Professional Ethics and Law 2