Chapter 4&5 test

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is derived from which of the following sources of personal ethics?

• Parents

• Religion

• Teachers

• Basic Instinct

A behavior can be unethical and still be legal, but it cannot be illegal and still be

• ethical.

• justifiable.

• rational.

• constructive.

An ethical dilemma occurs when

• a patient can be hurt by the decision.

• two ethical principles are in conflict.

• a patient files a lawsuit.

• an employee performs an illegal act.

If a dental assistant faces a situation in which the dentist's or employer's conduct violates ethical standards, the dental assistant is

• legally responsible for the errors of the employer.

• legally obligated to report questionable actions.

• legally obligated to attempt to alter the circumstances.

• not legally obligated to attempt to alter the circumstances.

Incomplete information, such as omission of information about a less expensive option for treatment, is a violation of which of the following ethical principles?

• Veracity

• Nonmaleficence

• Beneficence

• Autonomy

Reassuring a child that a treatment will not hurt, when in fact it may hurt, is a(n)

• example of nonmaleficence.

• example of beneficence.

• violation of the ethical principle of veracity.

• betrayal of confidentiality.

The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) Principles of Ethics are

• laws.

• the same as the American Dental Association (ADA) Code of Ethics.

• useful for discussing philosophical differences but are not applicable to everyday life.

• voluntary standards.

The philosophy that all patients should receive the same quality of dental care is an example of

• autonomy.

• beneficence.

• justice.

• veracity.

Which fundamental principle from the ADA Code of Professional Conduct is demonstrated through voluntary participation in a community-based health fair to help citizens learn about oral hygiene homecare techniques?

• Autonomy

• Nonmaleficence

• Beneficence

• Veracity

Which of the following is true concerning continuing education (CE) for dental assistants?

• CE is a legal requirement in every state.

• It is the ethical obligation of dental assistants to update their knowledge and skills.

• CE requirements are established by the federal government.

• CE is not important.