Chapter 5 Quizs

The first of the “four Ds” that must be present for a malpractice suit against a dentist to be successful is

• Duty of care

• Direct negligence

• Damages incurred

• Defensive practice

A malpractice suit is an example of what type of law?

• Criminal

• Contract

• Tort

• Administrative

A dentist usually refers a patient when

• The case is unusual and conditions are beyond the dentist’s scope of expertise.

• The patient requests a second opinion.

• The treatment requires advanced technology not available in the office.

• The patient has a preference for a specialist.

Not an indicator of dental neglect or abuse

• A devital anterior tooth

• Severe tooth decay

• Multiple untreated cavities

• Frequent dental visits

Permission for a procedure to be performed, which is granted by a patient after having been informed about the procedure’s details.

• Informed consent

• Implied consent

• Express consent

• Medical authorization

Implied consent is given when the

• patient agrees to treatment.

• patient refuses treatment.

• patient is unaware of the treatment.

• patient is under anesthesia.

Abandonment could be charged if the dentist

• Prepares a tooth for a crown and then does not deliver and cement the crown.

• Provides a temporary crown but fails to schedule a follow-up appointment.

• Refuses to treat a patient after an initial consultation.

• Fails to inform the patient about the risks of the procedure.

Asking for a parent’s consent for emergency treatment in advance is called blanket consent.

• True

• False

• Conditional consent

• Implied consent

Immunity is granted from criminal or civil liability for reporting abuse as required in states that legally ______ the reporting of child, spousal, or elder abuse.

• Mandate

• Encourage

• Prohibit

• Neglect

The organization that issues the license for a dentist to practice dentistry.

• State Board of Dentistry

• American Dental Association

• National Dental Council

• Dental Practice Commission