Deck 4: Dental Ethics

Question 1

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

A)ethical.
B)justifiable.
C)rational.
D)constructive.

Answer 1

ethical.

Question 2

If a dentist performs an unnecessary procedure such as mutilate a tooth at the request of the patient,the dentist is acting:

A)ethically under the principle of patient autonomy.
B)unethically under the principle of patient autonomy.
C)ethically under the principle of nonmaleficence (do no harm).
D)unethically under the principle of nonmaleficence (do no harm).

Answer 2

unethically under the principle of nonmaleficence (do no harm).

Question 3

The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)code of ethics are:

A)laws.
B)the same as the American Dental Association (ADA) code of ethics.
C)useful for discussing philosophical differences, but are not applicable to everyday life.
D)voluntary standards.

Answer 3

voluntary standards.

Question 4

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

A)CE is a legal requirement in every state.
B)It is the ethical obligation of dental assistants to update their knowledge and skills.
C)CE requirements are established by the federal government.
D)CE is not important.

Question 5

Which of the following is the first step in solving an ethical dilemma?

A)Choose a course of action.
B)Rank the alternatives.
C)Identify the alternatives.
D)Determine the professional implications.

Question 6

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

A)confidentiality.
B)promotion of well-being.
C)regard for justice.
D)veracity.

Question 7

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

A)example of nonmaleficence.
B)example of beneficence.
C)violation of the ethical principle of veracity.
D)betrayal of confidentiality.

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding membership in the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)?

A)Membership is an ethical decision.
B)It is necessary before taking the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
C)It is required in order to be a dental assistant.
D)Joining the ADAA is unnecessary.

Question 9

The principal of veracity is defined as:

A)self-determination.
B)acting for the benefit of the patient.
C)rules or principles that govern proper conduct.
D)telling the truth.

Question 10

Which of the following ethical principles are you demonstrating by returning a wallet you found to the owner?

A)Veracity
B)Autonomy
C)Nonmaleficence
D)Justice

Question 11

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

A)Veracity
B)Nonmaleficence
C)Beneficence
D)Confidentiality

Question 12

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

A)legally responsible for the errors of the employer.
B)legally obligated to report questionable actions.
C)legally obligated to attempt to alter the circumstances.
D)not legally obligated to attempt to alter the circumstances.

Question 13

An ethical dilemma occurs when:

A)a patient can be hurt by the decision.
B)two ethical principles are in conflict.
C)a patient files a lawsuit.
D)an employee performs an illegal act.

Question 14

Ethics deals with:

A)moral conduct.
B)mostly absolutes of right and wrong with few gray areas.
C)legal issues.
D)issues of little importance to dental healthcare, because ethical principles are well defined by the courts.

Question 15

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

A)Parents
B)Religion
C)Teachers
D)Basic instinct

Question 16

Which ethical principle is based on the idea that actions are ethical as long as they will benefit a person or a community?

A)Autonomy
B)Nonmaleficence
C)Beneficence
D)Veracity

Question 17

Which of the following protects the confidentiality of patient health information?

A)EPA
B)OSHA
C)HIPAA
D)OSAP

Question 18

Respecting a patient's confidentiality is a(n)_____ obligation.

A)legal and ethical
B)legal but not ethical
C)ethical but not legal
D)neither ethical nor legal

Question 19

Which of the following choices represents basic principles of ethics that can guide healthcare providers to identify,clarify,and justify moral (ethical)choices?

A)Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and truth
B)Beneficence, truth, justice, and fairness
C)Autonomy, doing no harm, regard for justice, and being truthful.
D)Autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, confidentiality, and veracity.

Question 20

The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)code of ethics:

A)was established by the federal government.
B)is a set of laws.
C)serves as a method of self-regulation within the profession.
D)was created by the Aristotle, the Greek philosopher.

Question 21

An adult patient has the right to refuse treatment even if the treatment would benefit him or her.