E2 Practice

Question 1

there are five common elements found in a code of ethics. a self-imposed code means you are choosing to participate and follow the content outlined within the particular code

Answer 1

both statements are true

Question 2

honesty is defined as

Answer 2

veracity

Question 3

the American dental hygienist association has developed a code of ethics which guides the profession of dental hygiene

Answer 3

true

Question 4

the legal requirement of being a dental hygienist is

Answer 4

licensure

Question 5

the American dental hygienist association enforces the dental practice act and monitors suspensions and revocations

Answer 5

false

Question 6

professional services such as performed by a dentist or dental hygienist, done without reasonable care or skill or in violation of ethics identifies

Answer 6

malpractice

Question 7

a registered dental hygienist legally will be registered in the state they hold license in. a registered dental hygienist can also hold a certificate in the state they licensed in

Answer 7

both statements are true

Question 8

a set of rules established and enforced by a sovereign authority (state or federal government)

Answer 8

law

Question 9

a licensed dental professional can be legally held accountable for their action. this only applies to employed licensed professionals

Answer 9

first statements is true; second statement is false

Question 10

registration is defined as officially or legally certified by a government or board it tis certificate attesting to the fact that someone has been registered

Answer 10

both statements are true

Question 11

an ethical issue, if discovered and addressed, can be resolved before it becomes an ethical dilemma. an ethical issue is a struggle b/w two normally correct choices or courses of actions

Answer 11

the first statement is true; the second statement is false

Question 12

a dental hygienist who knowingly ignores established standard of care in choosing to practice unethically. as a result depending on the severity of the infraction, they could have their license suspended or revoked

Answer 12

both statements are true

Question 13

the dental hygiene practice act is designed to establish requirements for the function and practice of dental hygiene. the goal of the requirements is to protect the dental hygienist

Answer 13

first statement is true; second statement is false

Question 14

the broad range of duties legally defined for a particular health care provider refers to

Answer 14

scope of practice

Question 15

within the dental hygiene code of ethics, the fundamental principles are a set of beliefs that cannot be compromised

Answer 15

true