RDH 101 Midterm

Question 0

Core values required by the ADHA as listed in the code of ethics

Answer 0

Individual Autonony 
Confidentiality
Societal trust
Non-malfeasance 
Beneficence 
Veracity

Question 1

Define the characteristics of a profession

Answer 1

Specific skilled training
Professional code of ethics
Providing essential service to the public
Continuing education

Question 2

List the 5 roles of the dental hygienist

Answer 2

Clinician
Educator 
Researcher
Advocate 
Administrator/manager

Question 3

In the ADHA diagram of dental hygiene roles, list the common discipline which connect with each dental hygiene role

Answer 3

Public health

Question 4

Entry level of education necessary and example of job opportunity: Clinician

Answer 4

Associates degree in dental hygiene

Community clinic

Question 5

Entry level of education necessary and example of job opportunity: Educator

Answer 5

Bachelors in dental hygiene

Program instructor

Question 6

Entry level of education necessary and example of job opportunity:
Researcher

Answer 6

Bachelors in dental hygiene

Government agencies

Question 7

Entry level of education necessary and example of job opportunity: Advocate

Answer 7

Bachelors in dental hygiene

Legislative lobbyist

Question 8

Entry level of education necessary and example of job opportunity:
Administrator/manager

Answer 8

Associates in dental hygiene

Clinic manager

Question 9

Types of supervision in Washington state for allied dental providers

Answer 9

Close (direct) supervision: licensed dentist has diagnosed the condition and is physically present in facility
General supervision: dentist needs to authorize prior to services, but need not be present

Question 10

Describe WA state dental hygiene practice act and where it’s located

Answer 10

Laws established in each state or province to regulate dentistry and dental hygiene
Chapter 18.29 RCW

Question 11

What DH services are allowed in Wa and under what type of supervision

Answer 11

• Nitrous oxide administration (close)
• Placement of permanent restoration (close)
• administration of local anesthetic (close)
• soft tissue curettage
• Suture removal
• Placement of periodontal dressing

Question 12

Six components of the dental hygiene process of care as described by the ADHA

Answer 12

Assessment
Diagnosis
Plan
Implement
Evaluation
Documentation

Question 13

Components of the patient record

Answer 13

Legal document

Question 14

2 critical purposes of accurate chart documentation

Answer 14

Liability prevention

Comprehensive patient history

Question 15

Describe the ramifications of inaccurate or incomplete chart documentation

Answer 15

If you didn’t write it, it didn’t happen

Question 16

Dental hygienist’s legal responsibilities regarding patient records

Answer 16

we are legally responsible for writing an accurate and complete chart entry of all procedures, recommendations, and conversations, and outcomes with the patient. We are professionally liable for our documentation.

Question 17

Describe HIPAA and its purpose

Answer 17

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Set of national standards for the protection of the patient and their health information