DECKS Flashcards
The measure of the quality of care provided in a particular setting is called:
a. quality assurance
b. quality evaluation
c. quality assessment
d. quality inspection
c. quality assessment
When obtaining informed consent, the patient must be informed of all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. a description of the proposed treatment
b. the costs involved in the proposed treatment
c. the foreseeable risks
d. the benefits and prognosis of the proposed treatment
e. all reasonable alternatives to the proposed treatment
f. the risks, benefits, and prognosis of the alternative treatments
b. the costs involved in the proposed treatment
The dentist has diagnosed and recommended specific treatment for a patient of recordand remains on the premises while the patient is being treated. This type of dental supervision is known as:
a. general supervision
b. direct supervision
c. indirect supervision
d. personal supervision
b. direct supervision
Abuse of a child can mean:
a. physical abuse
b. sexual abuse
c. physical neglect
d. emotional abuse
e. all of the above
e. all of the above
In the code (Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct), under the definition of beneficence (“do good”), the dentist is obliged to:
a. give the highest quality of service of which he or she is capable
b. preserve a healthy dentition unless it compromises the well-being of other teeth
c. participate in legal and public health-related matters
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which principle in the code refers to “self governance?”
a. veracity
b. justice
c. autonomy
d. beneficence
e. nonmaleficence
c. autonomy (self-governance)
In the code (Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct), under the definition of justice (“fairness”), dentists:
a. shall not refuse to accept patients into their practice or deny dental service to patients because of the patient’s race, creed, color, sex, or national origin
b. Have the general obligation to provide care to those in need. A decision not to provide treatment to an individual because the individual is infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, or another blood-borne pathogen, based solely on that fact, is unethical.
c. shall be obligated to make reasonable arrangements for the emergency care of their patients of record.
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
NOTES:
Justice= fairness
Which principle in the code expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to be honest and trustworthy in their dealings with people?
a. autonomy
b. justice
c. beneficence
d. veracity
e. nonmaleficence
d. veracity (truthfulness)
Which principle in the code expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to protect the patient from harm?
a. beneficence
b. autonomy
c. veracity
d. nonmaleficence
e. justice
d. nonmaleficence (do no harm)
A disciplinary penalty that may be imposed on a dentist found guilty of unethical conduct that consists of a disciplinary sentence written to express severe criticism or disapproval for a particular type of conduct or act is considered a:
a. suspension
b. probation
c. censure
d. revocation of license
c. censure
NOTES:
Censure: a disciplinary sentence written to express severe criticism or disapproval for a particular type of conduct or act
Suspension: a loss of membership privileges for a certain period with automatic reinstatement
Probation: a specified period without the loss of rights in lieu of a suspended disciplinary penalty. A dentist on probation may be required to practice under the supervision of a dentist or other individual approved by the dental board
Revocation of license: absolute severance from the profession
Which of the following statements are true?
a. a dentist who accepts a third party payment under a co-payment plan as payment in full without disclosing to the third party that the patient’s payment portion will not be collected, is engaged in overbilling
b. it is unethical for a dentist to increase a fee to a patient solely because the patient is covered under a dental benefits plan
c. a dentist who submits a claim form to a third party reporting incorrect treatment dates for the purpose of assisting a patient in obtaining benefits under a dental plan, which would otherwise be disallowed, is engaged in making an unethical, false, or misleading representation to such a third party
d. all of the above statements are true
d. all of the above statements are true
A dentist is allowed to advertise unearned degrees as titles to enhance prestige.
A dentist may use the title Doctor or Dentist, DDS, DMD, or any additionally eared, advance academic degree in health service areas in announcement to the public.
a. both statements are true
b. both statements are false
c. the first statement is true, the second is false
d. the first statement is false, the second is true
d. the first statement is false, the second is true
A dentist is allowed to advertise unearned degrees as titles to enhance prestige.❌
Since the name under which a dentist conducts his or her practice may be a factor in the selection process of the patient, the use of a trade name or an assumed name that is misleading in any material respect is unethical. Use of the name of a dentist no longer actively associated with the practice may be continued for a period not to exceed:
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 4 years
a. 1 year
Arrange the following steps of the educational process in correct order.
- Expressing needs
- Stimulating motivation
- Recognizing needs
- Evaluating results
- Reinforcing learning
- Setting goals
- Acting to achieve goals
(3) Recognizing needs
(1) Expressing needs
(2) Stimulating motivation
(6) Setting goals
(7) Acting to achieve goals
(5) Reinforcing learning
(4) Evaluating results
Identify each of the following statements that are true concerning needs and learning.
a. Needs are driving forces that prompt a person to act
b. The process of learning is continuous
c. Learning occurs as a person attempts to satisfy needs
d. Expressing needs helps to pinpoint them for the patient and dentist
e. Recording educational needs can be as important as recording treatment needs
f. All of the above statements are true
f. All of the above statements are true
Most researchers believe that changes in behavior are a prerequisite to changes in attitude.
Behavior can be defined as a determined, purposeful unit of activity.
a. Both statements are true
b. Both statements are false
c. The first statement is true, the second is false
d. The first statement is false, the second is true
a. Both statements are true
The principal nonverbal cue that two or more persons can use to regulate verbal communication is:
a. Posture
b. Facial expression
c. Eye contact
d. Gestures
e. Proximity
c. Eye contact
Classical conditioning differs from operant conditioning in several ways. All of the following are characteristics of the former and not the latter EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. Involves a stimulus leading to a response
b. Pavlov’s Dogs
c. Attempts to change behavior through reinforcement or punishment
d. Neutral stimulus becomes conditioned stimulus
c. Attempts to change behavior through reinforcement or punishment ❌(Operant conditioning)
Which type of aggression is an act of hostility unnecessary for self-protection or preservation that is directed toward an external object or person?
a. Destructive aggression
b. Inward aggression
c. Constructive aggression
a. Destructive aggression
“You’re not afraid of needles, are you?”
a. Direct
b. Probing
c. Laundry list
d. Open-ended
e. Leading
f. Facilitating
e. Leading
Leading questions entice a patient to answer in a specific way; leading questions should not be used with patients
“How are you doing with brushing & flossing?”
a. Direct
b. Probing
c. Laundry list
d. Open-ended
e. Leading
f. Facilitating
d. Open-ended
Open-ended questions request information in the patient’s own words and specify a content area
“How are you?”
a. Direct
b. Probing
c. Laundry list
d. Open-ended
e. Leading
f. Facilitating
f. Facilitating
Facilitating questions encourage the patient to say more without specifying an area or topic
“Is it easier to hold the brush this way?”
a. Direct
b. Probing
c. Laundry list
d. Open-ended
e. Leading
f. Facilitating
a. Direct
Direct questions asked for a specific bit of information
“What else did you notice about your gums?”
a. Direct
b. Probing
c. Laundry list
d. Open-ended
e. Leading
f. Facilitating
b. Probing
Probing questions ask for more specific information that the Patient offers spontaneously