WorksheetsEthics ch 6 & 8
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Ethical decision making is
inherently understood by children.
learned in curriculum in professional school.
acquired through continuing education classes following the period of formal education.
learned throughout a lifetime.
The ethical awareness of an individual is called moral
dilemma.
capacity.
sensitivity.
uncertainty.
weakness.
The goal of ethical decision-making models is to
provide a cookbook process for determining a solution to a problem.
provide a framework for making the best decision in a particular situation.
provide a matrix for determining the solution so the provider does not have to think about the situation.
make a decision about right and wrong.
Which of the following is the most critical step in the ethical decision-making model?
Apply the ethical principles to the options.
State the options.
Collect information.
Identify the ethical dilemma or problem.
Brainstorming to identify as many alternatives or options as possible is part of which of the following steps of the ethical decision-making model?
Collect information.
State the options.
Implement the decision.
Apply the ethical principles to the options.
Which of the following forms of government has the authority and responsibility to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the state’s citizens?
The federal government
State government
County government
City or township government
The practice of dental hygiene is regulated through which of the following branches of state government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial
Legislative and executive, but not judicial
Legislative and judicial, but not executive
Executive and judicial, but not legislative
Legislative only
Which of the following branches of state government implements administrative procedures and requirements for the practice of dental hygiene in that state?
Legislative branch
Executive branch
Judicial branch
An individual must have a dental hygiene license issued by which governmental authority to practice dental hygiene?
Federal government
State government
County government
City or township government
What publication can serve as a guideline for the most updated standards of practice in dental hygiene?
The ADHA Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
The ADA Clinical Practice Guidelines
A dental hygienist may be required to provide documentation or certification of compliance with continuing education requirements:
when renewing their license
only when applying for their first job
only if they work in a hospital
only if requested by a patient
Which of the following is considered to be an expanded function rather than a basic function for a dental hygienist?
Application of pit and fissure sealant
Exposing oral radiographs
Administration of an injectable local anesthetic
Application of topical fluoride
Which of the following forms of supervision requires the dentist’s approval of the work prior to dismissal of the patient?
Direct supervision
Indirect supervision
General supervision
When a patient suggests that the dentist pay him $50 for every patient referred to the dental office, the dentist says no because it would be
insufficient amount for the value of a new patient.
excessive amount for the value of a new patient.
kickback.
violation of patient confidentiality.
