Post Test Flashcards
The basis of patient’s rights is the universal declaration of human rights formalized in 1954.
A. True
B. False
B. False
The basis of patient’s rights is the universal declaration of human rights formalized in 1954.❌
The basis of patient’s rights is the universal declaration of human rights formalized in 1948.
Dr. Alexander renovated his clinic in quezon city. State of the art dental equipment were acquired by
him through financing payable in two years. He issued post-dated checks as payment for the
equipment. He was able to make good the checks he issued for one year. However, he failed to fund
the checks in the second year. What section of the code of ethics for dentist is dr. Alexander is
violating?
A. Section 16, code of ethics
B. Section 17, code of ethics
C. Section 18, code of ethics
D. Section 19, code of ethics
B. Section 17, code of ethics—Performance of Obligations
This refers to the failure to observe for the protection of the interests of another person, the degree of care, precaution, and vigilance which the circumstances justly demand, whereby such other
person suffers injury.
A. Negligence
B. Misgiving
C. Abuse of superior strength
D. Treachery
A. Negligence
Every dentist must obtain baseline medical and dental record for all patients. Record must include,
among others, treatment plan, diagnostic records such as radiographs, blood test result, consent form. Medical clearance must be filed with the patient’s dental records and must be in safekeeping for at least ten (10) years.
A. Section 10, code of ethics
B. Section 11, code of ethics
C. Section 12, code of ethics
D. Section 13, code of ethics
B. Section 11, code of ethics—Record’s Keeping
The following statements are true except.
A. A liability is an obligation which is owed by one person to another to refrain from some course of conduct injurious to the latter or to perform some act or to do something for the benefit of the latter and for breach of which the law gives remedy to the latter as damages, restitution, specific performance, and/or injunction.
B. A legal doctrine is a framework of action, set of rules or procedural steps, or a time-honored principle of law often established through precedent through which judgments cannot be determined in a given case, court action, or lawsuit.
C. Civil liability of dentists may arise from contract or tort due to negligence or fault which is not criminal but only contractual or quasi-delictual.
D. All of the statements above are true
B. A legal doctrine is a framework of action, set of rules or procedural steps, or a time-honored principle of law often established through precedent through which judgments cannot be determined in a given case, court action, or lawsuit.❌
A legal doctrine is a framework of action, set of rules or procedural steps, or a time-honored principle of law often established through precedent through which judgments CAN be determined in a given case, court action, or lawsuit
A dentist, when consulted in an emergency by the patient of another, shall attend only to the conditions leading to the emergency. Upon completion of the treatment, he shall return the patient to his dentist-of-record and inform him of the conditions found and treated.
A. Section 1, code of ethics
B. Section 2, code of ethics
C. Section 3, code of ethics
D. Section 4, code of ethics
B. Section 2, code of ethics—Emergency Service
Imprudence refers to .
A. The deficiency of action due to lack of skill.
B. The deficiency of perception due to lack of foresight.
C. Failure to take the necessary precaution to avoid injury to a person or damage to property.
D. Both a and c
A. The deficiency of action due to lack of skill
It deals with the moral principles which should guide members of the dental profession in their
dealings with one another, with their patients and with the state.
A. Dental jurisprudence
B. Dental ethics
C. Dental legislation
D. Dental practice management
B. Dental ethics
It denotes knowledge of law in relation to the practice of dentistry:
A. Dental jurisprudence
B. Dental ethics
C. Dental legislation
D. Dental law
A. Dental jurisprudence
To implement the objectives of the philippine dental act of 1965, the following agencies were created
except:
A. Board of dentistry
B. Council of dental education
C. Council for the advancement of dental research
D. Professional regulation commission
D. Professional regulation commission
Its mandate is to regulate and supervise the practice of the professionals who constitute the highly skilled manpower of the country.
A. Association of philippine dental schools
B. Commission on higher education
C. Professional regulation commission
D. Board of dentistry
C. Professional regulation commission
The board of dentistry, the council of dental education, and the council for the advancement of dental research are:
A. Special courts
B. Semi-private agencies
C. Quasi-legislative bodies
D. Administrative agencies
D. Administrative agencies
The board of dentistry has the power to suspend or revoke the validity of the certificate of
registration due to unprofessional or unethical conduct or malpractice. The exercise of such power
of the board shall be appealable to the.
A. Chairman of the board of dentistry
B. President of the philippines
C. President of the philippine dental association
D. Chairman of prc
D. Chairman of prc
The standardization and licensing of dental technicians and dental laboratories are under the
police power and jurisdiction of this government agency:
A. Professional regulation commission
B. Board of dentistry
C. Philippine dental association
D. Local government unit
B. Board of dentistry
The professional regulation commission, within which dentistry belongs, is directly under the
jurisdiction of .
A. Legislative department
B. Judicial department
C. Executive department
D. Office of the solicitor general
C. Executive department
The board shall, within sixty (60) days after the close of each fiscal year, prepare and submit an annual
report to the commission, giving a detailed account of the proceedings of the board during the year,
recommending measures to be adopted, with the end in view of upgrading and improving the
conditions affecting the practice of dentistry in the philippines.
A. Section 9, republic act 9484
B. Section 10, republic act 9484
C. Section 11, republic act 9484
D. Section 12, republic act 9484
D. Section 12, republic act 9484—Annual report
Every dentist shall report to the appropriate authority or professional society instances of gross and continual faulty treatment by another dentist.
A. Responsible comments
B. Expert testimony
C. Public opinion
D. Justifiable criticism
D. Justifiable criticism
Medical service is the ___ of the patient-dentist contractual relationship
A. Object
B. Cause
C. Consideration
D. Consent
A. Object
To qualify for examination under dental act of 1965, a candidate must have the following qualifications, except:
A. Natural born filipino citizen.
B. Holder of ddm or dds degree from accredited dental school.
C. Good moral character.
D. Minimum requirement of 2 years pre-dental study.
A. Natural born filipino citizen
The professional regulation commission was created with the signing of presidential decree no. 223 on
A. January 2, 1973
B. February 1, 1973
C. June 22, 1973
D. December 9, 1973
C. June 22, 1973
The dentist accidentally injures the patient during the course of treatment. If the dentist is prosecuted, he needs to present evidence that .
A. The act was performed with due care.
B. The act was lawful.
C. He had no intention of causing the injury.
D. He is not a registered dentist.
A. The act was performed with due care
The commission conducted the may 2022 licensure examinations on monday, wednesday, and
saturday, and the december 2022 licensure examinations on thursday, friday, and saturday. Did the commission act in consonance with the law?
A. Yes, it did.
B. No, it did not.
C. It depends.
A. Yes, it did
What provision of republic act 8981 is the basis for your answer to the previous question?
Question was: The commission conducted the may 2022 licensure examinations on monday, wednesday, and saturday, and the december 2022 licensure examinations on thursday, friday, and saturday. Did the commission act in consonance with the law?
A. Section 5 of republic act 8981
B. Section 6 of republic act 8981
C. Section 7 of republic act 8981
D. Section 8 of republic act 8981
C. Section 7 of republic act 8981—Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission
Provided, That, when there are two (2) or more examinations given in a year, at least one (1) examination shall be held on weekdays (Monday to Friday): Provided, further, That, if only one (1) examination is given in a year, this shall be held only on weekdays.
In case of emergency, the dentist .
A. Has no legal duty to treat every person as a patient.
B. Should not let anybody know that he is a dentist.
C. Has a moral duty to treat every victim as a patient.
D. Has no responsibility at all.
C. Has a moral duty to treat every victim as a patient.
Dr. Ramos willfully destroyed a natural tooth of his patient with the intention to replace it with an
unnecessary artificial tooth. He should be charged with .
A. Res ipsa loquitor
B. Serious physical injuries
C. Less serious physical injuries
D. Light physical injuries
D. Light physical injuries
The following are the powers and functions of the board of dentistry, except .
A. Study the conditions affecting the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, dental technology in the
philippines.
B. Issue, reinstate, suspend or revoke the certificate of registration and professional identification
card or cancel special permits for the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, dental technology.
C. Prescribe guidelines and criteria in the continuing professional education (cpe) program for
dentistry, dental hygiene, dental technology.
D. To hold in contempt an erring party or person only upon application with a court of competent
jurisdiction.
D. To hold in contempt an erring party or person only upon application with a court of competent
jurisdiction. ❌ (PRC)
The following are the modes of terminating official relations, except .
A. Reaching the age limit
B. Prescription of right to office
C. Malpractice
D. Impeachment
C. Malpractice
Angelina jolie is applying for the licensure examination for dentists. She was born in the philippines and raised in the united states. She graduated summa cum laude from the college of dentistry of the university of the philippines. She was never convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude. Is she qualified for admission to the licensure examination in dentistry?
A. No, she is not.
B. Yes, she is qualified.
C. It depends.
D. Maybe.
C. It depends.
Dr. Francis pangilinan is a candidate for chairman of the board of dentistry in the philippines. He is a
naturalized citizen of the philippines in accordance with law. He resides in the philippines since year 2000. He is a registered dentist in the country with a valid certificate of registration and professional
identification card. He is a member of good standing of the philippine dental association. He has been
practicing dentistry intermittently in the philippines for the past ten years. He is not connected in any
way with any school, college or university where dentistry is taught. He is also not connected in any
capacity with any business involving selling or manufacturing dental products or equipment. Is dr. Francis pangilinan qualified to be the chairman of the board of dentistry?
A. Yes, he is qualified.
B. No, he is not qualified.
C. It depends.
D. Maybe.
B. No, he is not qualified
Vittorio andres took the licensure examination in dentistry last may 2017. He obtained a general average of 98%. He failed to attend the scheduled oath taking in the philippine international convention center because he was on vacation in europe. Therefore, he took his professional oath before a member of the board of dentistry in their official office. Can vittorio andres practice dentistry if he is issued a certificate of registration and professional identification card?
A. Yes, he can.
B. No, he cannot.
C. It depends.
D. Maybe
A. Yes, he can
The following persons can be issued special/temporary permits to engage in the practice of
dentistry in the philippines, except.
A. Commissioned dental officers of the US. Air force rendering dental services to the victims of mt. Mayon eruption.
B. Oral surgeons from new york university invited for consultation for a specific period of time.
C. Dentists from japan invited for a medical mission in marawi.
D. Dentists from cambridge invited in the philippines to lecture in the annual philippine dental convention.
The following persons can be issued special/temporary permits to engage in the practice of
dentistry in the philippines, except .
A. Commissioned dental officers of the u. S. Air force rendering dental services to the victims
of mt. Mayon eruption.
B. C. D. Oral surgeons from new york university invited for consultation for a specific period of time.
Dentists from japan invited for a medical mission in marawi.
Dentists from cambridge invited in the philippines to lecture in the annual philippine dental
convention.
All applicants for registration for the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology shall be required to undergo a licensure examination to be given by the board in such places and dates as the commission may designate subject to the compliance of the requirements prescribed by the commission in accordance with republic act 8981.
A. Section 10, republic act 9484
B. Section 11, republic act 9484
C. Section 12, republic act 9484
D. Section 13, republic act 9484
D. Section 13, republic act 9484—Examination required
The dentist, dental hygienist or dental technologist shall consider the dignity of the dental profession
before providing professional opinion or endorsement of professional and/or proprietary products and techniques. A dentist, dental hygienist or dental technologist or any association of dentists shall not give direct testimonials or endorsement of products for the delivery of dental care.
A. Section 17, code of ethics
B. Section 18, code of ethics
C. Section 19, code of ethics
D. Section 20, code of ethics
B. Section 18, code of ethics—Testimonials
The dentist shall report all violations of the philippine dental act of 2007, rules and regulations governing the practice of dentistry, and this code, as may be committed by a duly licensed dentist or non-dentist, which comes to his knowledge, to the appropriate chapter or affiliate society, the board or the professional regulation commission. Alleged illegal dental practitioners must be treated with due respect in accordance with their primary human rights and must be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
A. Section 13, code of ethics
B. Section 14, code of ethics
C. Section 15, code of ethics
D. Section 16, code of ethics
A. Section 13, code of ethics—Duty to Report
The dentist shall seek consultation or make a referral whenever the welfare of the patient requires recourse to those who possess appropriate professional expertise. The consultation shall discuss the details of the case management to the referring dentist and patient. The consultant shall observe and manage post-operative conditions and refer the patient back to the referring dentist after management of the cause of the referral.
A. Section 13, code of ethics
B. Section 14, code of ethics
C. Section 15, code of ethics
D. Section 16, code of ethics
B. Section 14, code of ethics—Professional Consultation and Referral
All successful examinees and registrants without examination shall be required to take a professional
oath before any member of the board or any other person authorized by the commission or by law
before they start their practice.
a. Section 16, republic act 9484.
b. Section 17, republic act 9484.
c. Section 18, republic act 9484.
d. Section 19, republic act 9484
c. Section 18, republic act 9484—Oath
The board shall refuse to issue a certificate of registration to any successful examinee or to any examinee registered without examination who has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude or has been found guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct after investigation by the board of dentistry or has been declared to be of unsound mind. Reason for refusal shall be set forth in writing.
a. Section 19, republic act 9484.
b. Section 20, republic act 9484.
c. Section 21, republic act 9484.
D. Section 22, republic act 9484
c. Section 21, republic act 9484.—Refusal to issue certificates for certain causes
Dr. Juan dela cruz performed odontectomy on his patient patricia last april 25, 2019. The outcome of
the surgery was not successful, and the patient was hospitalized three days after the procedure was
performed. On may 1, 2024, a case of gross negligence was filed against dr. Juan dela cruz by patricia. Will the case filed prosper?
a. Yes, it will prosper.
b. No, it will not prosper.
c. It depends on the severity of the case.
E. It depends where the case was filed.
b. No, it will not prosper
NOTES:
Max: 4 years
Two (2) years after date of revocation, the board of dentistry may, upon application and for reasons
deemed proper and sufficient, reinstate any revoked certificate of registration and reissue professional identification card; and in so doing, the board may, in its discretion, exempt the applicant from taking another examination.
a. Section 21, republic act 9484.
b. Section 22, republic act 9484.
c. Section 23, republic act 9484.
D. Section 24, republic act 9484.
c. Section 23, republic act 9484— Reinstatement, Reissuance or Replacement of COR and Professional ID
The board shall adopt and promulgate the code of ethics and code of dental practice for dentists, dental hygienists and dental technologists prescribed and issued by the accredited professional organization of dentists.
a. Section 23, republic act 9484.
b. Section 24, republic act 9484.
c. Section 25, republic act 9484.
D. Section 26, republic act 9484
c. Section 25, republic act 9484—Code of Ethics and code of dental practice for dentists
The board, in coordination with the accredited professional organization (apo), shall maintain a roster of the name, residences and of the addresses of all registered dentists, dental hygienists and dental technologists and shall make this roster available to the public upon request.
A. Section 29, republic act 9484.
B. Section 30, republic act 9484.
C. Section 31, republic act 9484.
C. Section 32, republic act 9484.
C. Section 32, republic act 9484.—Roster of dentists, hygienists and technologists
The dentist shall properly endorse his patient to another dentist with proper release documents in
instances such as transfer of residence or place of work of either the patient or the dentist; closure of the dental clinic; or migration of the dentist to another country, in instances wherein healthy relation between patient and dentist no longer exists, for whatever reason. Certification of release must contain extent of work rendered and absence, or presence of obligation from the previous dentist-of-record.
A. Section 13, code of ethics
B. Section 14, code of ethics
C. Section 15, code of ethics
D. Section 16, code of ethics
C. Section 15, code of ethics—Transfer of Patients
The dentist shall perform in good faith and with due diligence all his obligations arising from agreements
with patients, or other persons and financing institution, or other instrumentalities, so as not to undermine the prestige of the profession.
A. Section 16, code of ethics
B. Section 17, code of ethics
C. Section 18, code of ethics
D. Section 19, code of ethics
B. Section 17, code of ethics—Performance of obligation
Every dentist must obtain baseline medical and dental record for all patients. Record must include, among others, treatment plan, diagnostic records such as radiographs, blood test result, consent form. Medical clearance must be filed with the patient’s dental records and must be in safekeeping for at least ten (10) years.
A. Section 10, code of ethics
B. Section 11, code of ethics
C. Section 12, code of ethics
D. Section 13, code of ethics
B. Section 11, code of ethics—Record’s Keeping
A dentist, when consulted in an emergency by the patient of another, shall attend only to the conditions leading to the emergency. Upon completion of the treatment, he shall return the patient to his dentist-of-record and inform him of the conditions found and treated.
A. Section 1, code of ethics
B. Section 2, code of ethics
C. Section 3, code of ethics
D. Section 4, code of ethics
B. Section 2, code of ethics—Emergency Service
An administrative case was filed against dr. Magtanggol by his patient for gross negligence. After due process the board of dentistry revoked the certificate of registration and prc id card of Dr. Magtanggol. Is the decision of the board of dentistry final and executory?
A. Yes, it is final and executory.
B. No, it is not final and executory.
C. It depends.
C. It depends.
Dr. Magtanggol received the decision of the board of dentistry on march 08, 2023. He can file an
appeal to the commission until
A. March 13, 2023
B. March 18, 2023
C. March 23, 2023
D. March 27, 2023
C. March 23, 2023
Irene is a graduate of the college of dentistry of the university of perpetual help system laguna. She took
the licensure examination for dentists three times and failed in all examinations. She wanted to practice dentistry, but she cannot do so because she was not issued a certificate of registration. Hence, she filed a petition for mandamus and challenged the constitutionality of the philippine dental act of 2007.
Irene invoked her constitutional right to practice any profession against the inherent power of the
state to regulate professions. Is her contention sustainable?
A. Yes, because the state has no right to interfere with the bill of rights.
B. No, because the right to profession is not absolute. It is subject to the regulatory power of the
state.
C. Yes, because anybody can be anything he wanted. It is expressly granted by the constitution.
D. No, because the constitutional right to practice any profession is not as important as the inherent power of the state to regulate professions.
B. No, because the right to profession is not absolute. It is subject to the regulatory power of the
state.
The practice of dentistry, the licensing and regulation of the dental profession are governed by
A. Republic act 4419
B. Republic act 9484
C. Republic act 7170
D. Republic act 8981
B. Republic act 9484
The regulation of dental profession is based on what inherent power of the state?
A. Police power
B. Equal protection clause
C. Academic freedom
D. The bill of rights
A. Police power
Irene additionally argued that the law violates the equal protection clause. Will she be sustained on this ground?
A. Yes. The constitution expressly grants that “nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of
the law”.
B. No. This is unfair.
C. Yes. This is denial of due process.
D. No. Constitutional equality allows substantial distinction among groups. It speaks of uniformity and not equality.
D. No. Constitutional equality allows substantial distinction among groups. It speaks of uniformity and not equality.
Sputnik lupin, a romanian and a graduate of the university of romania with a degree of dentistry, is entitled under the law romania to practice dentistry in their territory. He was granted to practice dentistry in cebu, where he resides. The philippine dental association questioned the said grant of special authority
to practice dentistry upon the ground that, pursuant to the philippine dental act of 2007, sputnik must
take and pass the examination therein prescribed, before he can be allowed to practice dentistry in the
philippines.
Are there limitations to foreign dentists from other countries called in consultation only and exclusively in specific and definite cases, or those attached to international bodies or organizations assigned to perform certain definite work in the philippines in their practice of dentistry?
A. There is no limitation. They cannot even practice dentistry in the philippines because the constitution
expressly provides that the practice of all professions in the philippines shall be limited to filipino citizens only.
B. There is a limitation. They shall limit their practice to the specific work assigned to them.
C. There is no limitation. They can practice as they will as long as they are invited by an accredited national association of dentists.
D. There are limitations. They shall limit their practice to the specific work assigned to them and
provided they secure a previous authorization from the board of dentistry.
D. There are limitations. They shall limit their practice to the specific work assigned to them and
provided they secure a previous authorization from the board of dentistry.
This rule allows a foreign citizen to practice dentistry in the philippines if the country of which he/she is
a subject or citizen permits filipino dentists to practice within its territorial jurisdiction on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of such country.
A. Rule of cognition
B. Rule of mutuality
C. Rule of reciprocity
D. Rule of extradition
C. Rule of reciprocity
Dr. Fernandez teaches the subject dental jurisprudence and ethics in the college of dentistry of perpetual help college of Laguna. She took the licensure examinations last month and the results of the examinations are not yet released. Is Dr. Fernandez qualified to teach the subject mentioned?
A. Yes, she is.
B. No, she is not.
C. It depends.
B. No, she is not.
What is the basis of your answer to the previous question?
A. Section 8 of republic act 8981
B. Section 9 of republic act 8981
C. Section 10 of republic act 8981
D. Section 11 of republic act 8981
D. Section 11 of republic act 8981
The board of dentistry shall refuse to issue a certificate of registration to any successful examinee
for the following reasons, except:
A. The examinee has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense
involving moral turpitude.
B. The examinee has been found guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct by the board of dentistry.
C. The examinee has been declared of unsound mind.
D. Examinee committed fraud in the application for examination.
D. Examinee committed fraud in the application for examination.
A 15-year-old boy was taken to the emergency room of a medical center due to a 4-day history of high-
grade fever, headache, chills and vague abdominal pain. The boy was admitted to the pediatric ward
with the initial impression of typhoid fever. His attending physician ordered that cefriaxone 500mg be given once a day. However, cefriaxone was not available in the hospital pharmacy and the ward nurse decided to give him ciprofloxacin instead. The patient suffered severe allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin and the family sued the doctor, the nurse, and the hospital for negligence.
The liability of the physician is based on which doctrine.
A. Doctrine of vicarious liability
B. Captain of the ship doctrine
C. Res ipsa loquitor doctrine
D. Doctrine of ostensible agent
A. Doctrine of vicarious liability
The liability of the staff nurse is
A. Negligence or medical malpractice
B. Illegal practice of medicine
C. Both a and b
D. Neither
A. Negligence or medical malpractice
The hospital is liable based on which doctrine?
A. Doctrine of vicarious liability
B. Doctrine of ostensible agent
C. Captain of the ship doctrine
D. Res ipsa loquitor doctrine
B. Doctrine of ostensible agent
The chart of the patient is introduced as evidence during the trial. Which of the following statements
are true about A patient’s medical records?
A. The hospital is obliged to produce only those parts they deem pertinent.
B. The court may compel production of the chart through a subpoena ad testificandum.
C. The hospital has property rights over the chart, but the patient has an absolute right to access
his records.
D. All statements are false.
C. The hospital has property rights over the chart, but the patient has an absolute right to access
his records
Upon discharge, the boy’s bills amounted to ₱90,000.00 including the professional fee of the attending physician. However, the parents have no philhealth coverage, and their funds are insufficient to pay the bills. Which of the following statements are false?
A. The parents can arrange with the hospital to make a down payment and pay the rest of the
hospital bill in staggered amounts.
B. The boy cannot leave the hospital until the entire bill is paid.
C. The boy’s parents should execute a promissory note wherein they promise to pay the hospital bill.
D. All the statements are false
B. The boy cannot leave the hospital until the entire bill is paid.
Who may not take the dental board examinations in december 2020.
A. dental student who graduated in march 2020.
B. A dental student convicted of estafa.
C. A foreigner whose country allows filipinos to take their dental licensure examination.
D. None of the above
B. A dental student convicted of estafa.
If a complaint is filed in the PRC, the following are the possible penalties.
A. Suspension
B. Imprisonment
C. Fine
D. All of the above
A. Suspension
Rights inherent in the practice of dentistry, except
A. Right to be paid for dental services rendered.
B. Right to limit his practice.
C. Right to maintain confidentiality.
D. Right to associate
D. Right to associate
A dentist guarantees which of the following:
A. That treatment will benefit the patient.
B. That treatment will not harm the patient.
C. Neither of the above.
D. All of the above.
C. Neither of the above.
Dr. Frank is a married dentist who has been having numerous affairs with other women, usually one-
night stands. Mrs. Anielese, his wife, was fed up and decided to separate from him and get her
revenge.
What are her legal options?
A. File an administrative case in the prc for immoral conduct.
B. File a complaint for adultery before the prosecutor’s office.
C. File a complaint of concubinage before the prosecutor’s office.
D. None of the above.
A. File an administrative case in the prc for immoral conduct.
Presuming that mrs. Anielese is successful in her bid for revenge and dr. Frank’s license is revoked,
how long does he have to wait before he can request the prc to reinstate his license?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
B. 2 years
The necessity for disclosure and informed consent is based on the patient’s right to:
A. Confidentiality
B. Privacy
C. Justice
D. Autonomy
D. Autonomy
In which of the following cases was/were consent validly given or obtained:
A. The grandmother of a 9-year-old child needing emergency extraction of a fractured tooth whose
parents are ofws.
B. The co-worker of a conscious patient who needs to be admitted in a hospital for observation.
C. The 17-year-old brother of a 13-year-old child who needs suturing for a lacerated wound.
D. The teacher of a 12-year-old child who just happened to be in the er when the child was brought in after he fell from a slide in the park
A. The grandmother of a 9-year-old child needing emergency extraction of a fractured tooth whose
parents are ofws.
Communications between a dentist and his patient are privileged. The privilege may however be waived. Who has the right to waive the privilege?
A. The patient.
B. The dentist.
C. Both of them.
D. The privilege cannot be waived in all circumstances
C. Both of them
He is an accomplice who .
A. Agreed to serve as a lookout after his companions decided to murder the victim.
B. Watched quietly as the murderer stabbed his victim.
C. Helped the murderer find the victim who was hiding to avoid detection.
D. Provided no help, when he can, to save the victim from dying.
C. Helped the murderer find the victim who was hiding to avoid detection.
Roman, Richard, Ricardo, and Rico conspired to Rob the clinic of Dr. Belo in Quezon city on March 30, 2024. Roman will act as lookout, Richard and Ricardo will enter the clinic and get all the valuables they can get their hands with, and Rico will drive the get-away vehicle. Rebecca, the secretary of Dr. Belo will leave the backdoor of the clinic so that Roman, Richard, Ricardo, and Fico can enter the clinic easily. On the day the crime was committed, Rico was able to bring his cohorts to the crime scene. However, out of fear, he left the vicinity immediately after. After the commission of the crime, Roman, Richard, Ricardo, hailed a taxi driven by miguel to bring them to their hide-out, in exchange of php20,000.00.
Who are the principals in the commission of the crime?
A. Roman, Richard, Ricardo, and Rico
B. Roman, Richard, Ricardo, and Rico, and Rebecca
B. Roman, Richard, Ricardo, and Rico, and Rebecca, and Miguel
D. Only Richard and Ticardo
A. Roman, Richard, Ricardo, and Rico
Who are the accomplices in the commission of the crime?
A. Roman and Rico
B. Rebecca only
C. Miguel only
D. Roman and Rebecca
B. Rebecca only
Who are the accessories in the commission of the crime?
A. Roman and Rico
B. Rebecca only
C. Miguel only
D. Miguel and Rebecca
C. Miguel only
The maxim “nullum crimen nula poena sine lege” means that
A. The act is criminal at the time of its commission and recognized as such at the time of its commission, but the penalty thereof is prescribed in a subsequently enacted law.
B. The act is criminal and punished under and pursuant to common law.
C. There is a crime for as long as the act is inherently evil.
D. Crime is a product of the law.
D. Crime is a product of the law
One of the doctrines applied in contracts is, “do ut facias”, which means:
A. I give that you may give.
B. I do that you may give.
C. I perform so that you are to perform.
D. I pay in order that you may perform.
D. I pay in order that you may perform
Dr. Piolo, one of the parties to a written contract accused the other party, dr. John, of not following
the terms of the contract. Dr. Piolo has how many years to file a case of breach of contract against dr.
John?
A. One (1) year
B. Four (4) years
C. Five (5) years
D. Ten (10) years
D. Ten (10) years
Type of contract complied with to the satisfaction of both parties:
A. Preparatory
B. Compulsory
C. Consummated
D. Perfection
C. Consummated
When the offense committed is contrary to justice, honesty, good morals, or principles, the crime
involves:
A. Civil offense
B. Criminal offense
C. Moral turpitude
D. Reckless imprudence
C. Moral turpitude
Labor code states that the regular working hours for dental employees per week is .
A. 64 hours
B. 40 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 54 hours
C. 48 hours
When a dentist discovers an instance of gross and continual faulty treatment of a patient by another
dentist, he should
.
A. Ask another dentist to talk to the dentist.
B. Report it to the proper authority or professional group.
C. Keep quiet.
D. Inform the patient.
B. Report it to the proper authority or professional group
Ethical principles that delegated power constitutes not only a right but a duty to be performed by the
delegate through the instrumentality of his own judgment and not through the intervening mind of
another.
A. “potestas delegata non delegari potest”
B. Delegation of power
C. Check and balance
D. Autono
A. “potestas delegata non delegari potest”
This is the branch of moral law which treats of the conduct and obligation of a dental professional to his patients, colleagues, the public and the profession:
A. Dental ethics
B. Legal rights
C. Ethics
D. Morals
E. Law
Enables us to make right judgement
A. Justice
B. Temperament
C. Prudence
D. Fortitude
These are beliefs that influence an individual’s behavior
A. Values
B. Ethical Principles
C. Privacy
D. Right
‘To tell the truth’
A. Veracity
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Nonmaleficence
E. Autonomy
The following cannot give consent except:
A. Deaf- mutes who do not know how to write
B. Unemancipated minors
C. Insane or demented persons
D. Spouse
Lolo Ruben is an 87 year old whose suffering from dementia. There are documents that needs to be signed by him to divide his assets. Do you think Lolo Ruben is the best person to sign these documents?
A. Yes
B. No
If the patient is not medically advised to give
information, an appropriate person on his behalf
should give this information.
A. True
B. False
The most important step on how to analyze a
moral issue?
A. Choose the course of action
B. Check who will be affected
C. Get all the facts
D. Weigh the benefits
Right to self determination
A. Privacy
B. Autonomy
C. Beneficence
D. Nonmaleficence
Right over a thing
A. Right in rem
B. Right in personam
A dentist shall attend only to the conditions
leading to the emergency but a sanction will be
given to the dentist in case he refused to treat
an emergency situation.
A. First and second statement is true
B. First statement is true but the second statement is false
C. First statement is false but the second statement is true
D. First and second statement is false
A dentist has the right to withhold information in
criminal cases.
A. True
B. False
Dentists must establish professional fees rendering due to dignity to the profession
A. True
B. False
Patient should be informed of the medical consequences for the refusal of the treatment.
A. True
B. False
The patient can be transferred to an institution
without him knowing.
A. True
B. False
This is to ensure that there is a standard for professional judgement and conduct.
A. Republic Act No. 9484
B. Code of Ethics
C. Book of Conduct for Dentists
D. Republic Act No. 417
When an offense committed is contrary to principles of ethics, justice or honesty, it involves:
A. criminal offense
B. moral turpitude
C. dishonorable conduct
D. civil offense
E. none of these
The best and honorable means to advance a dentist reputation for skills and competence in the practice of dentistry
A. By giving discounts
B. By giving free consultations
C. By giving false claims
D. By giving satisfactory professional services
If the treatment is out of our experience and skills as a dentist, we should _________
A. Refer the patient
B. Let the patient suffer
C. Try and do the treatment
D. Inform the patient that treatment will fail but still do it anyways
Requiring practitioners of dentistry to keep records of their patients
A. PD 7115
B. PD 1575
C. PD 5157
D. PD 1576
In what Article and Section of Code of Ethics
deals with records keeping?
A. Article I, Sec. 8
B. Article I, Sec. 9
C. Article I, Sec. 10
D. Article I, Sec. 11
The professional identification card can be renewed _______upon payment of fees and upon satisfying the requirements of the Board.
A. every 2 years
B. every 4 years
C. every 3 years
D. every 5 years
E. on or before the birthday yearly
If a dentist has multiple clinic locations, the
branches should display ___________
A. Original copy of COR and Professional Identification Card
B. Certified true copy of COR and Professional Identification Card
C. None of the above
Promotional rates shall be allowed in the practice
of dental profession
A. True
B. False
Size of the signage on the first floor of the clinic
A. 6x6
B. 7x7
C. 8x8
D. 9x9
Size of the signage on the second floor of the clinic
A. 15x15
B. 16x16
C. 17x17
D. 18x18
Most commonly used professional stationary nowadays?
A. Cards
B. Directories
C. Telephone
D. E-generated communications
In what Article and Section of the Code of Ethics
pertains to the proper dimensions used in the
newspaper announcement?
A. Article III, Sec. 18
B. Article III, Sec. 19
C. Article III, Sec. 20
D. Article III, Sec. 21
Newspaper announcements shall be posted _____ days from the date of opening
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
D. 60
A law shall take effect ___ days following the full
and complete publication in the Official Gazette
or any newspaper of general circulation of the
country.
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
D. 60
The prime advantage of solo practice:
A. Sole control of personnel
B. One-man policy decision
C. Possible tax advantage
D. No implied partnership
B. One-man policy decision
Refers to a method of payment for services where the insurer pays providers a fixed amount for such patient treated, regardless of the type, complexity or number of services required
A. Charge cards – Credit cards
B. Dichotomous Fee
C. Commission
D. Capitation
D. Capitation
An advantage of this methods of payments is prrof of payment
A. Cash
B. Direct reimbursement
C. Personal checks
D. Budget plans
C. Personal checks
These are payments based on the kind of
treatment, length of treatment and presence of
complications.
A.Contingency fee
B. Retainer fee
C. Simple fee
D. Commission
C. Simple fee
This serves as the nerve center of the dental
practice serving as a hub for all activities;
A. reception room
B. laboratory
C. business office
D. treatment area
D. treatment area
Ergonomics is:
A. Time and motion studies
B. Arrangement for dental work
C. The study of man in relation to his working
environment
D. Time lapse movie analysis
C. The study of man in relation to his working
environment
Which of the following agencies has regulatory
power concerning infection control policies?
A. CDC
B. OSHA
C. ADA
D. All of the above
B. OSHA
All infectious waste is contaminated, however,
not all contaminated waste is infectious. All
hazardous waste is toxic.
A. 1st statement is false, 2nd is true
B. 1st statement is true, 2nd is false
C. both are true
D. both are false
B. 1st statement is true, 2nd is false
To prevent cross-contamination to patients from
dental operatory units, a dentist should used
handpieces and water supply hoses that are fitted
with which type of valves?
A. Retraction
B. Pressure
C. depressurization
D. Anti-retraction
D. Anti-retraction
Which of the following is a type of waste that is
capable of having a poisonous effect?
A. toxic waste
B. hazardous waste
C. Infectious waste
D. b & c
A. toxic waste
The dental clinic shall have not more than ___ window or building sign per exposure.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A. 1
Directional signboards may be used by the
dentist but shall not be more than ___ along the
street where the dentist is practicing:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
B. 2
Announcement in print, websites, e-cards and
other electronic form of communication shall be
posted within ____ days from the date opening.
A. 40
B. 30
C. 20
D. 10
B. 30
Letters of building signs above the 1st floor
shall be no bigger than ___ cm in size?
A. 14
B. 18
C. 16
D. 12
C. 16
Letter for building signs on the 1st floor shall not be larger than ___ cm in size.
A. 4x4
B. 5x5
C. 6x6
D. 8x8
D. 8x8
Size of newpaper announcement shall not be
larger than:
A. 2 column inches by 3 column inches
B. 2 column inches by 2 column inches
C. 3 column inches by 2 column inches
D. 3 column inches by 3 column inches
B. 2 column inches by 2 column inches
A dentist may advertise for the following
purpose:
A. To let the public know of his definite fixed fees
B. To show his personal superiority or competence
to perform services well
C. To give statements calculated to deceive the
public
D. To repost special or exclusive methods of
practice
E. None of the above
D. To repost special or exclusive methods of
practice
What is the lifeline of the practice?
A. new patients
B. recall
C. marketing
D. advertising
E. recruitment
B. recall
The following forms of advertising are
authorized except:
A. letters for building signs on the 1st floor or a
dental clinic showing only the name of the dentist,
dental school from where he graduated or the term
dentist or dentistry.
B. dental clinic having not more than one building
sign per exposure
C. “with x-ray” sign not appearing in the card of
the dentist
D. none of the above
A. letters for building signs on the 1st floor or a
dental clinic showing only the name of the dentist,
dental school from where he graduated or the term
dentist or dentistry.
Which of the following marketing principles can
be applied in dental practice?
I. Place
II. Promotions
III. Price
IV. People
V. Patience
A. I & II only
B. I, II, III, IV
C. I, II, III, V
D. IV, V only
B. I, II, III, IV
The Board of Dental Examiners can
A. Carry out the provisions of the Dental Act
B. Enforce the Dental Code of Ethics
C. Promulgate the rules and regulations related to the practice of dentistry
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The PRC Board in collaboration with accredited
professional organization shall implement the
continuing professional education (CPE) among
practicing dentists, dental hygienist and dental
technologists in consonance with the guidelines of
the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) council
of the Commission. Exemption from the CPE
program may be applied upon reaching the age of:
A. 55
B. 65
C. 60
D. none, as long as he/she practices the profession
B. 65
An Act Mandating and Strengthening the Continuing Professional Development Program
A. RA 10911
B. RA 10912
C. RA 10913
D. RA 10914
B. RA 10912
Every dentist, dental hygienist, or dental
technologist shall complete a minimum of
________ Continuing Education/Development
Credit units every ________years prior to the
renewal of his Professional Identification Card,
provided that the nature of the CPE programs shall
conform to the advance competency program
stipulated by the CPE Council.
A. 55, 3years
B. 50, 3 1/2 years
C. 65, 3 1/2 years
D. 60, 3 years
D. 60, 3 years
Medical clearance must be filed with the
patients’ dental record and must be in his/her
safekeeping for at least:
A. 5 years.
B. 10 years
C. 6 years
D. 15 years
B. 10 years
The _________________ shall endorse to or file with the __________________ the committee’s finding for administrative action.
A. PDA President, Executive Board of Dentistry
B. PDA President, Board of Dentistry
C. PDA Vice President, Administrative of Dentistry
B. PDA President, Board of Dentistry
It is the effective utilization of human resources for the achievement of a particular purpose.
A. dental practice administration
B. dental practice planning
C. practice management
D. all of the above
C. practice management
This is the amount of time a product is guaranteed fresh.
A. reorder point
B. shelf life
C. Rate of use
D. none of the above
B. shelf life
These are single-use items that are discarded immediately after the procedure for which they are
used.
A. consumable
B. disposable
C. expendable
D. equipment
A. consumable
Operating or _____ expenses constitute_____ of the total gross collection of a dental office.
A. Capital, 75%
B. Overhead, 75%
C. Capital, 70%
D. Overhead, 70%
D. Overhead, 70%
