Deck 9: Dental Hygienistdentistemployer Relationship

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios is most likely?

A) The dental hygienist is self-employed.
B) The dental hygienist is employed by a dentist.
C) The dental hygienist is employed by a dental service organization (DSO).
D) The dental hygienist is employed by a government agency.

Answer 1

The dental hygienist is employed by a dentist.

Question 2

Many federal and state employment laws are designed to protect the interests of

A) both employees and employers.
B) employees but not employers.
C) employers but not employees.
D) neither employees nor employers.

Answer 2

both employees and employers.

Question 3

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 does not protect people with which of the following impairments?

A) Multiple sclerosis
B) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
C) Addiction to illegal drugs
D) Asthma
E) Osteoporosis

Answer 3

Addiction to illegal drugs

Question 4

Disabled individuals can qualify for protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act if they can perform the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified disabled employee or job applicant.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

Question 5

At-will employment means that

A) termination of employment can legally occur without notice.
B) termination of employment requires 2 weeks' notice.
C) termination of employment requires 4 weeks' notice.
D) the employment has a definite duration.

Question 6

Each of the following should be found in a professional résumé EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Educational background
B) Marital status
C) Employment history
D) Professional experiences

Question 7

The employment relationship specified by a term cannot be terminated without breaching the contract unless which of the following is present?

A) An amicable relationship
B) An acrimonious relationship
C) Just cause
D) A problematic situation

Question 8

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to employers with how many employees?

A) Just 1. Any employer must comply with this Act.
B) Five or more employees.
C) Fifteen or more employees.
D) Fifty or more employees.
E) One hundred or more employees.

Question 9

A dental hygienist can be employed within two general categories of an employment relationship, known as

A) give and take.
B) voluntary and involuntary.
C) guided and nonguided.
D) at will and term.

Question 10

Each of the following interview questions is not permitted EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) How old are you? (to someone who appears to be in his or her 40s)
B) Are you Hispanic or from the Middle East?
C) Have you ever been arrested?
D) Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
E) How long have you been married?

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?

A) An employer can refuse to hire a qualified applicant on the basis of pregnancy.
B) An employer can treat pregnancy-related conditions differently by requesting that only pregnant employees undergo medical evaluations regarding the ability to work.
C) An employer can treat the pregnant employee like any other temporarily disabled employee in terms of available options if a temporary inability to work occurs, such as leave or leave without pay.
D) An employer can have a policy that prohibits an employee from returning to work for a predetermined time after childbirth.
E) An employer can limit pregnancy benefits to married employees.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of term employment and not at-will employment?

A) Employment of indefinite duration
B) Employment with a definite duration
C) Termination at the will of the employer for no reason
D) Termination at the will of the employee for no reason

Question 13

Word of mouth and networking with fellow professionals regarding obtaining employment is most likely to occur

A) through classified advertisements in local newspapers.
B) by reading professional publications, such as newsletters and journals.
C) by contacting a dental hygiene placement service.
D) through an electronic posting of available positions on the Internet.
E) at meetings, continuing education programs, and community service events.

Question 14

Intentional violations of employment laws should be brought to the attention of the employer, but unintentional violations should not, because the employers did not knowingly intend to break the law.

A) Both the statement and reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 15

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was an amendment to which of the following federal laws prohibiting discrimination?

A) Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994
B) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
C) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
D) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
E) Equal Pay Act of 1963

Question 16

The interview with a prospective employee must be limited to a question-and-answer period. A so-called working interview is not permitted because the person is not yet an employee.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

Question 17

An employment contract is associated with at-will rather than term employment, because term employment is employment with a definite duration.

A) Both the statement and reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
D) The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 18

Which of the following is a question that may legally be asked during the interview process?

A) How many children do you have and how old are they?
B) What is your native language?
C) What languages can you speak?
D) Do you practice a religion?

Question 19

Which of the following is a federal law that protects against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

A) Equal Pay Act of 1963
B) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
C) Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994
D) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
E) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

Question 20

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination based on age against any employee or applicant for employment who is at least

A) 20 years old.
B) 40 years old.
C) 60 years old.
D) 65 years old.

Question 21

Which of the following provisions provides relief for employees who are injured while acting in the course of their employment?

A) State workers' compensation programs
B) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
C) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
D) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Question 22

Which of the following federal agencies enforces federal laws against discrimination in the employment setting?

A) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
B) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
C) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D) The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Question 23

An employer is not required to maintain the insurance benefits provided as a part of the employment relationship during an approved Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave. Upon return to employment, an employee is required to be restored to his or her original position or to an equivalent position with equal pay, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

Question 24

An employer cannot ask an applicant about the existence, nature, or severity of a disability before making a job offer to a potential employee. Accordingly, the employer cannot and should not inform an applicant of the essential functions of the position and inquire whether the applicant is able with or without accommodation, to perform those job functions.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

Question 25

Which of the following is true of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970?

A) It is a federal law intended to ensure working conditions for employees are free from recognized hazards to safety and health.
B) States may not modify the requirements imposed by OSHA.
C) The law places responsibility solely on employers to comply with established standards and training requirements intended to minimize the number of personal injuries and illnesses that arise out of employment.
D) The law places responsibility solely on employees to comply with established standards and training requirements intended to minimize the number of personal injuries and illnesses that arise out of employment.

Question 26

Sexual harassment violates which of the following federal regulations?

A) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
B) Equal Pay Act of 1963
C) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
D) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
E) Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994

Question 27

States may enact laws that

A) extend the provisions of federal laws against employment discrimination and extend the scope of protections.
B) extend the provisions of federal laws against employment discrimination and restrict the scope of protections.
C) restrict the provisions of federal laws against employment discrimination and extend the scope of protections.
D) restrict the provisions of federal laws against employment discrimination and restrict the scope of protections.

Question 28

A hostile environment occurs when any type of unwelcome sexual behavior creates an offensive or hostile environment. The harassment must result in tangible or economic job consequences, such as the loss of pay or promotion opportunities.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

Question 29

According to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993, an employer must grant an eligible employee up to how many weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period for a qualifying reason?

A) 4 weeks
B) 8 weeks
C) 12 weeks
D) 16 weeks
E) 20 weeks

Question 30

Quid pro quo means

A) captain of the ship.
B) something for something.
C) at first glance.
D) the meaning is obvious.

Question 31

Each of the following is an example of a reasonable accommodation that an employer would be required to provide to a qualified disabled employee or job applicant EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Changes that allow an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment
B) Changes to the job application process
C) Changes to the work environment or the way a job is usually performed
D) Changes that allow for full-time pay for part-time work

Question 32

Each of the following is a reason why an employer must grant an eligible employee unpaid leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Birth and care of a newborn child within 1 year of birth
B) Provision of care for a cousin with a serious health condition
C) A serious health condition that makes an employee unable to perform the function of his or her position
D) Any qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that a family member is a covered military member on "covered active duty"