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- The systematic study of all laws, rules and regulations, as well as legal principles and doctrines, governing and regulating dental practice is called ___________
a. Dental Ethics
b. Jurisprudence
c. Republic Act No 4419
d. Dental Jurisprudence
d. Dental Jurisprudence
- _______ is the legal standard
a. Dental ethics
b. Legal rights
c. Ethics
d. Morals
e. Law
e. Law
- This term refers to a moral power residing in a person of doing, possessing or requiring something, which all other person are bound to respect.
a. Right
b. Ethics
c. Morals
d. Law
a. Right
- These are the rights which the possessor holds as against the community to refrain from disturbing, they are rights to life, liberty and property.The right to practice dentistry is an example.
a. Judicial rights
b. Rights in personam
c. Constitutional rights
d. Rights in Rem
d. rights in rem
- A dentist did RCT on a patient. The patient owes the dentist payment for the services rendered. This is:
a. Right in rem
b. Right in personam
c. Statutory right
d. Obligation
b. Right in personam
- ______ is adhering to conventionally accepted standards of conduct
a. Dental ethics
b. Legal rights
c. Ethics
d. Morals
e. Law
d. Morals
7. It is the law making body of the Philippine government which enacts, repeals or amends the law. a. Legislative Branch b. Executive Branch c. Judiciary Branch d. None of these
a. Legislative Branch
- The law which hears before it condemns is
a. Code of ethics
b. Public right
c. Due process
d. Jurisprudence
c. Due process
- The inherent power of the state
a. Taxation
b. Eminent domain
c. Police power
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
10.The right of the state to regulate the practice of Dentistry is based on
a. Taxation
b. Eminent domain
c. Police power
d. Judicial
power
c. police power
- Nobody shall enrich himself at the expense of others
a. Salus populi suprema lex est
b. Ignorantia non excusat
c. Res ipsa loquitor
d. Sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas
d. Sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas
12. The welfare of the people is considered in making laws a. Salus populi suprema lex est b. Ignorantia non excusat c. Res ipsa loquitor d. Sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas
a. Salus populi suprema lex est
13. The second dental law in the Philippines passed on Feb. 5, 1915 a. Act 2276 b. Act 2462 c. Act 2381 d. Act 2227
a. Act 2276
14. What Law was the 2-‐year Pre-‐dentistry course added? a. R.A. 9484 b. R.A. 417 c. R.A. 4419 d. Act 2227
b. R.A. 417
- What is the 4th dental law?
a. R.A. 593
b. R.A. 417
c. R.A. 2462
d. R.A. 9484
b. R.A. 417
- The dental law implemented for more than 40 years
a. R.A. 2711
b. R.A. 417
c. R.A. 2462
d. R.A. 4419
d. R.A. 4419
- 1st comprehensive compilation of all dental laws
a. R.A. 2711
b. R.A. 417
c. R.A. 2462
d. R.A. 4419
a. R.A. 2711
- 3 agencies created under RA 4419 except:
a. The Board of Dentistry
b. Council on Dental Education
c. Council for the Advancement of Dental Research
d. Council of Deans
d. Council of Deans
- Act lengthening DDM course to 4 years
a. RA 3538
b. RA 480
c. RA 481
d. 239
a. RA 3538
- What law provided the creation of the Advancement of Dental Research?
a. RA 4419
b. RA 6675
c. RA 417
d. RA 1191
a. RA 4419
- This means that a new law is being implemented rendering the previous law null and void
a. Repeal
b. Amend
c. Supplement
a. Repeal
22. The PhilippineDental Act of 2007 was enacted on a. June 5, 2007 b. June 2, 2007 c. June 19, 2007 d. June 18, 2007
b. June 2, 2007
- A duly licensed Dentist must pay his/her
a. Professional tax
b. Registration fee
c. Both
d. NOTA
c. Both
- The professional tax receipt shall be payable annually on or before:
a. April 15
b. January 31
c. January 15
d. 1st 20 days of January
b. January 31
- Who is engaged in the practice of dentistry?
a. Dental hygienist
b. Dental technician
c. Dental students
d. All of these
e. None of these
e. None of these
- Before an applicant is issued a Certificate of Registration, he must beat least
a. 20 years old
b. 21 years old
c. 18 years old
d. 25 years old
b. 21 years old
- Can a foreigner who is a dentist be allowed to practice here?
a. Not possible
b. No, he is not registered
c. When the country of origin has reciprocity
d. Yes, duly practicing professional
c. When the country of origin has reciprocity
28. Who could revoke or suspend a certificate of registration? a. PRC b. Court of Justice c. CHED d. All of these
a. PRC
- The candidates for the Board of Dentistry are nominated by:
a. Commission on Appointments
b. President of the Philippines
c. Professional Regulation Commission
d. PDA or an other bonafide dental association
d. PDA or an other bonafide dental association
- Dental hygienist within the meaning of the law is
understood to be
a. One working in his/her own clinic
b. One who is a registered professional
c. One working under the supervision of registered dentist
d. One who is a registered dentist
c. One working under the supervision of registered dentist
- Which regulatory body is responsible for the accreditation of dental schools
a. Board of Dentistry
b. CHED
c. Council of Deans and Dental Colleges
d. DepEd
b. CHED
- Accdg to RA 9484, members of the Board of Dentistry will serve for a term of
a. 5 yrs without reappointment
b. 5 yrs with re-‐appointment
c. 3 yrs without appointment
d. 3 yrs with re-‐appointment
d. 3 yrs with re-‐appointment
- The Board may refuse to issue certificates of registration to:
a. Immoral or dishonorable conduct
b. All of these
c. Conviction of criminal offense involving moral turpitude
d. Unsound mind
b. Unsound mind
- The general supervision over foreigners authorized to practice in our country is done by
a. PRC
b. A and C
c. Board of Dentistry
d. None of them
b. A and C
35. Which Section states the Powers and Functions of the Board of Dentistry a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7
c. 6
36. Which Article and Section states the Objectives of RA 9484 a. I, 3 b. I, 6 c. II, 3 d. II, 6
a. 1, 3
37. All of the ff are the health professional covered under RA 9484 a. Dentist b. Dental hygienist c. Dental assistants d. Dental technologist
c. Dental assistants
38. Under what Article can the Revocation of the Certificate for actions ie. Unprofessional conduct and malpractice be found a. I b. II c. III d. IV
c. III
- Under what Article and Section can the Revocation of the Certificate for actions ie. Unprofessional conduct and malpractice be found
a. III, 22
b. III, 33
c. V, 22
d. V, 33
a. III, 22
- A dentist accidentally hit the px’s mucosa with a bur while doing cavity prep, which Art. and Sec. did he violate
a. III, 22
b. III, 33
c. V, 22
d. V, 33
a. III, 22
- Which Sec. states that a dental hygienist or technologist may register without having need to take the exam
a. 26
b. 27
c. 28
d. 29
b. 27
- Which Art. And Sec. states the Continuing Professional Education
a. IV, 27
b. IV, 29
c. V, 27
d. V, 29
b. IV, 29
- Which Art. AndSec. states the Foreign reciprocity rule
a. IV, 31
b. IV, 32
c. V, 31
d. V, 32
a. IV, 31
- Which Article is the Penal Provision stated
a. II
b. III
c. IV
d. V
d. V
- Which Art. And Sec. covers the actions counted as
illegal practice of dentistry and the fine to be paid as consequence
a. III, 22
b. III, 33
c. V, 22
d. V, 33
d. V, 33
- What is the title of Article IV
a. The Professional Regulatory Board of
b. Licensure Exam and Registration
c. Practice of Dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology
d. Penal Provision and Enforcement of the Act
c. Practice of Dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology
- What do you need to renew your PRC license?
a. Continuing Professional Education units
b. Certificate of performance rating from employer
c. School diploma
d. Certificate of good moral character
a. Continuing Professional Education units
48.The president of the PDA endorses a particular dental product for the information of all
dental practitioners. Is there any violation?
a. Malpractice
b. RA 4419
c. RA 417
d. Code of Ethics
d. Code of Ethics
- Which Section is the Code of Ethics stated
a. 23
b. 24
c. 25
d. 26
c. 25
- Every dentist shall complete a minimum number of continuing dental education units prior to renewal of his professional certificate of registration
a. 100 in 2 years
b. 300 units in 2 years
c. 60 credit units every 3 years
d. 300 units in 3 years
c. 60 credit units every 3 years.
51. Instances when a higher fee may be charged, EXCEPT. a. when dentist is a specialist b. when case is difficult c. when patient is rich d. NOTA
c. when patient is rich
- The most important question in malpractice suit is whether the dentist
a. Was experienced
b. Had an assistant
c. Exercised due care
d. Has advanced training
c. Exercised due care
- A person who gives any false or forged evidence to the Board of Dentistry in obtaining a certificate of Registration is guilty of
a. Illegal practice
b. Malpractice
c. Presumption
a. Illegal practice
- The use of unsterilized instruments renders a dentist liable for malpractice
a. under all circumstances
b. if the assistant testifies that the instruments were unsterilized
c. if the patient was injured as a result of the unsterilized instrument
d. if the patient contributes to the negligence
c. if the patient was injured as a result of the unsterilized instrument
- Intentionally defaming someone in writing is known as
a. fraud
b. libel
c. assault
d. slander
b. libel
- It is the dentist’s dutyto participate in volunteer programs for the delivery of dental health services in underserved and unserved areas
a. True
b. False
a. true
- When the offense committed is contrary to justice,
honesty, good morals or principles, the crime involves:
a. Civil offense
b. Moral turpitude
c. Criminal offense
d. Reckless imprudence
b. Moral turpitude
- When a dentist has an entire disregard and indifference to consequence for the safety and welfare of others:
a. Gross negligence
b. Incompetence
c. Ignorance
d. All of these
a. Gross negligence
- Dental records are very important because:
a. They can identify patients accurately
b. They are accepted as evidence.
c. They are legally accepted in court
d. They minimize dentist’s risk of liability in case something goes wrong during and after treatment
procedures.
d. They minimize dentist’s risk of liability in case something goes wrong during and after treatment
procedures.
- When a case is beyond the scope of dentistry,
what should the dentists do?
a. refer the patient to a dental specialist
b. refer the patient to a faith healer
c. do nothing since it is beyond his scope
d. refer the patient to a physician
d. refer the patient to a physician
- If the dentist accidentally injured the patient
during treatment, what evidences must be presented for acquittal?
a. The act was done with due care and with no intention to cause injury
b. There was no control of the situation
c. There was no malicious intention
d. Proceedings is not automatically terminated
a. The act was done with due care and with no intention to cause injury
- Dental professionals should pursue continuing education because
a. Income generating process
b. It is the obligation of every dentist
c. All of these
c. All of these
- This term means inadequacy or insufficiency in skill and learning which renders the dentist unfit to serve humanity.
a. Ignorance
b. Negligence
c. Unskillfullness
d. Slander
c. Unskillfullness
- This means to do something which a reasonable man, guided by those considerations which ordinarily regulate human affairs, would do; or it is doing something which a prudent and reasonable man would not do.
a. Ignorance
b. Negligence
c. Unskillfullness
d. Slander
b. Negligence
- A GP dentist referred a patient to a Periodontist for specific treatments; however, the said specialist restored amalgam filling. What should have been done?
a. Ask the consent of the patient before doing it
b. Call up the GP to inform what has been done
c. Refer back the patient for restorations
d. All of these
c. Refer back the patient for restorations
- Crimes involving moral turpitude leading to revocation or suspension of certification or registration
a. Forgery
b. Publication or defamatory matter
c. Embezzlement
d. All of these
d. All of these
- If the injuries shall incapacitate the offended party for labor of ten days or more, or shall require medical attention for the same period, the dentist shall be guilty of:
a. Serious Physical Injuries
b. Slight Physical Injuries
c. Less Serious Physical Injuries
d. Homicide
c. Less Serious Physical Injuries
- A criminal liability consisting of lack off foresight, carelessness, unskillfulness, when the harm is preventable in the exercise of reasonable care, when the danger is visible to the eyes even without use of intelligence
a. Serious Physical Injury
b. Homicide
c. Simple Imprudence
d. Reckless Imprudence
d. Reckless Imprudence
- These are persons who cooperate in execution of the offense by a previous or simultaneous act.
a. Accomplice
b. Accessories
c. Principal
d. AOTA
a. Accomplice
- Defined as a person criminally liable for taking a direct part in executing a criminal act
a. Accomplice
b. Accessories
c. Principal
d. AOTA
c. Principal
- Insanity is an example of
a. Mitigating circumstance
b. Aggravating circumstance
c. Justifying circumstance
d. Exempting circumstance
d. Exempting circumstance
- In considering the liability of a dentist for technical
assault, which of the ff is most relevant?
a. the patient benefited from the treatment
b. the treatment performed was exploratory
c. there was no charge for the service
d. the patient had no consent for the treatment
d. the patient had no consent for the treatment
- Damages which include physical suffering, mental anguish, fright, serious anxiety, social humiliation, etc.
a. Actual damages
b. Moral damages
c. Liquidated damages
d. Nominal damages
b. Moral damages
- Act of dishonesty appropriating, usually financial in nature
a. Adultery
b. Concubinage
c. Embezzlement
c. Embezzlement
- A witness utters false statements or evidence in a trial. He can be charged of
a. Forgery
b. Slander
c. Perjury
d. Technical assault
c. Perjury
- Under the Philippine laws of the Revised Penal Code, the ff are criminally liable except:
a. Accessories
b. Victim
c. Principal
d. Accomplice
b. Victim
- The ff are elements of Obligation except:
a. Debtor
b. Creditor
c. Consent
d. Object
c. Consent
- Classification of Obligation
a. Divisible and indivisible
b. Joint and solidary
c. Alternative
d. Pure and conditional
e. All of the above
e. All of the above
- Mylene agreed to pay for her bridgework amounting to Php 6,000, either in cash or in the form of 6 sacks of rice.
a. Divisible
b. Joint
c. Alternative
d. Pure
c. Alternative
- Karen asked her surgeon to operate on her cyst in the jaws. She insisted to pay only when the procedure is successful. The surgeon agreed
a. Pure
b. Conditional
c. Alternative
d. Divisible
b. Conditional
- In this kind of source of obligation, there is no pre-‐existing contractual relationship bet. parties
a. culpa contractual
b. negotiorum gestio
c. culpa aquilina
d. solutio indebti
c. culpa aquilina
- When an agreement of 2 or more persons to do or not to do something which could either be expressed or implied is known as:
a. Both consent and contract
b. Consent
c. Contract
d. Obligation
c. Contract
- Elements of a contract, except
a. Consent
b. Object
c. Cause
d. Vinculum
e. None of the above
d. Vinculum
- The periods in the life of a contract are, except
a. Preparation
b. Perfection
c. Consummation
d. None of these
c. Consummation