RDA Quick Review for 10-25-19 (Chapter 5)

Criminal law involves crimes against society.

• True

• False

Civil law involves crimes against an individual.

• True

• False

What is "licensure by credential"?

• Lets anyone practice dentistry or hygiene in any state.

• Allows an individual currently licensed in one state to become licensed in another state if certain requirements are met.

• It's not a thing.

• Allows an individual currently licensed in one state to become licensed in another state if they take another certification test and do clinicals.

What does the doctrine of Respondeat Superior state?

• That a dental hygienist is solely responsible if a mistake is made and harm is caused to a patient.

• That a dental assistant is solely responsible if a mistake is made and harm is caused to a patient.

• That the employer is responsible for any mistake or harm caused by the actions of an employee.

• That noone in a dental office is responsible if a mistake is made or harm is caused to a patient.

Not making spontaneous comments (like "are you ok?" or "oh no!) if a mistake is made is the doctrine of:

• Res Ipsa Loquitur

• Respondeat Superior

• Silence is Golden

• Veracity

Implied consent is given by actions, not necessarily words.

• True

• False

Who must give consent for treatment for a minor?

• the parent

• the custodial parent

• a legal guardian

• any of the above

When should a general dentist refer a patient to a specialist?

• never

• if the case is unusual or beyond the dentist's scope of training

• if the dentist doesn't like the patient

If a dentist fails to refer a patient to a specialist, he/she is breaking the law.

• True

• False

You should always guarantee your patient that their dental work will come out perfectly.

• True

• False