Week 4

Question 1

Sexual intercourse or other forms of physical sexual relations between the registrant and the client;
Touching, of a sexual nature, of the client by the registrant; or behaviour or remarks of a sexual nature by the registrant towards the client.

Answer 1

Sexual Abuse Definition

Question 2

Fill in the blank: The CDHO is committed to the eradication of sexual abuse and has a policy of __ for sexual abuse of clients by registrants.

Answer 2

Zero tolerance

Question 3

Under the RHPA you are required to report:

Answer 3

Sexual Abuse by another regulated health professional
Professional Misconduct, Incompetence, or Incapacity of a registered health practitioner, if you terminate employment
Child abuse or neglect
Harm or potential harm to a nursing home resident

Question 4

Duty to warn:

Answer 4

If a patient expresses a clear and imminent threat to harm another person, the dental hygienist has a duty to warn that potential victim, taking appropriate steps to protect their safety.

Question 5

Signs of physical abuse
(Oral Injuries)

Answer 5

Cuts, bruises, or burns to the lips, mouth, tongue, or palate

Question 6

Signs of physical abuse
(Dental Injuries)

Answer 6

Fractured, dislocated, or mobile teeth, or teeth with multiple residual roots

Question 7

Signs of physical abuse
(Facial Injuries)

Answer 7

Bruises, swelling, or asymmetry in the head and neck, or a bruised nose

Question 8

Signs of physical abuse
(Skin Injuries)

Answer 8

Burns, black eyes, or hair loss

Question 9

Signs of physical abuse
(Patterned Injuries)

Answer 9

Bruising or burns in unusual patterns, such as bite marks, cigarette burns, or burns from an iron or oven

Question 10

Signs of physical abuse
(Other Injuries)

Answer 10

Fractures, hematomas, or retinal hemorrhage

Question 11

Signs of sexual abuse
(Oral injuries)

Answer 11

Unexplained soreness, redness, or bruising around the mouth, or on the roof of the mouth

Question 12

Signs of sexual abuse
(Behavioural Signs)

Answer 12

Improper sexually explicit conduct or heightened defensive responses

Question 13

Signs of sexual abuse
(Signs of Neglect)

Answer 13

Poor hygiene, frequently absent from school, regularly missed meals

Question 14

Signs of sexual abuse
(Untreated Symptoms)

Answer 14

Early childhood caries, untreated or chronic oral-facial pain, or a high bleeding index

Question 15

If you have reasonable grounds, or the client admits to sexual abuse from another health care practitioner you __ include the client’s name in your report unless you have the client’s written consent!

Answer 15

CANNOT