Deck 9: Social Responsibility

Question 1

Which of the following is true concerning the concept of health care as a right in the United States?

A)The Constitution specifically guarantees a "right to health."
B)The fundamental basis of human rights is the recognition of equal worth and dignity of everyone.
C)When the health of people has been left solely to the current health services system,few population groups have been left without access to health care.
D)The current system has been able to keep pace with the number of uninsured patients.

Answer 1

The fundamental basis of human rights is the recognition of equal worth and dignity of everyone.

Question 2

Policy may be achieved through formal decisions,rules,or:

A)common practice.
B)legislation.
C)scores on standardized examinations.
D)prevailing standards in the community.

Answer 2

legislation.

Question 3

Professional ethics is the code by which the profession regulates actions and sets standards for its members,with the recognition that professionals:

A)may not belong to a society or an association of their peers.
B)are accountable for their actions.
C)are legally bound to support the actions of the group.
D)then abdicate responsibility for their actions.

Answer 3

are accountable for their actions.

Question 4

According to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct adopted by the American Association of Public Health Dentistry,dental public health professionals have the responsibility to provide individual and community services in a socially responsible manner while maintaining respect for the value of the services received and conservation of individual,private,and public resources,according to the principle of:

A)beneficence.
B)nonmaleficence.
C)fairness.
D)professionalism.

Question 5

The current health care system has been able to keep pace with:
1)the number of uninsured patients.
2)expanding populations.
3)shifts in demographics.
4)degradation of the environment.
5)changes in lifestyles and value systems.

A)1,2,3,4,5
B)1,3,4,5
C)2,3
D)2
E)None of the above

Question 6

Provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act include oral health benefits are mandated for ____________,with no out of pocket costs for __________ services.

A)children and adults;preventive and restorative
B)children and adults;preventive
C)children;preventive and restorative
D)children;preventive

Question 7

According to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct adopted by the American Association of Public Health Dentistry,the principle of autonomy states that dental public health professionals have the responsibility to:

A)inform individuals and community organizations about health issues and options available for correcting oral health problems and inequities.
B)provide the best care possible but with the constraint that care should be equitable-that is,the best possible care that helps the largest number of people for the longest period of time.
C)not engage in acts of discrimination but rather promote policies that ensure equitable distribution of available resources and ensure that spokespersons for the public are included in the health policy development process.
D)participate in professional and community meetings,share knowledge and skills with colleagues and public,and recognize an obligation to protect the public.

Question 8

When the health of the people has been left solely to the current health services system,_______ population groups have been left without access to health care.

A)many
B)a moderate number of
C)a few
D)an inconsequential number of

Question 9

The dental hygiene profession's commitment to ___________ is the foundation of society's trust and confidence.

A)continuing education
B)national and state board examinations
C)ethical conduct
D)regular periodic maintenance and care

Question 10

The American Dental Hygienists' Association occasionally sends out action alerts to the membership because a piece of legislation is coming up for a vote that will impact oral health and the practice of dental hygiene.In the role of _______________,dental hygienists can influence the opinion of their legislators by responding to these alerts.

A)educator
B)advocate
C)researcher
D)administrator

Question 11

To be successful,all policy initiatives should involve ____________ efforts among partners and stakeholders.

A)constrictive
B)collaborative
C)competing
D)independent

Question 12

The terms ethics and ________ are often used interchangeably.

A)judgment
B)morals
C)discernment
D)justice

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true regarding professionalism and dental hygiene?

A)Dental hygiene is a profession,and dental hygienists are professionals.
B)Dental hygiene is a profession;however,dental hygienists are not professionals.
C)Dental hygiene is not a profession;however,dental hygienists are professionals.
D)Dental hygiene is neither a profession,and dental hygienists are not professionals.

Question 14

Which of the following is the only state with a unicameral legislature?

A)Wyoming
B)Nebraska
C)Illinois
D)Hawaii

Question 15

Health care reform legislation passed in March 2010 contained several oral health provisions,including:

A)increases in grant funding for school-based sealant programs.
B)establishment of an alternative dental provider demonstration project.
C)improved oral health surveillance in all states.
D)a,b,and c
E)a and c

Question 16

Which of the following represents the order of procedures in the policy-making process?
1)Share data with partners and identify possible strategies and solutions.
2)Develop personal and professional relationships with policy and decision makers.
3)Assess and quantify oral health needs and existing resources.
4)Collaborate with partners to identify data needed.

A)1,3,2,4
B)3,1,4,2
C)2,4,1,3
D)2,4,3,1

Question 17

Technology has allowed for the delivery of advanced surgical and cosmetic dental services to one segment of the population,even while significant barriers to accessing even preventive and basic restorative care still exist for others.

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 18

Which of the following codes of ethics provides guidance to the dental hygiene profession?

A)Code of Ethics of the American Dental Association
B)Code of Ethics of the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA)
C)Code of Ethics of the American Medical Association (AMA)
D)Code of Ethics of the State Board of Dentistry

Question 19

The health care crisis has been recognized,reported,discussed,and debated for more than 50 years,with ________ progress made.

A)significant
B)good
C)moderate
D)minimal

Question 20

Which of the following have (has)contributed to the failure of each attempt to render health care accessible to everyone?
1)The health professions,including private and public delivery systems
2)National and state governments
3)Public apathy
4)A general lack of social responsibility on the part of society as a whole

A)1,2,3,4
B)1,2,3
C)2,3,4
D)1,3
E)2,4

Question 21

The shortage of dental professionals has led to new interest in:

A)shortening the length of the professional school curriculum.
B)increasing support for creation of more dental professional schools.
C)a dental midlevel provider.
D)reducing entry restrictions for graduates of foreign dental professional programs.

Question 22

The rebuttal for claims by those in favor of multiple health service delivery systems that increased patient responsibility would reduce the demand for oral health services is that:

A)it is too costly.
B)when we consider the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century,very little patient responsibility was involved.
C)patient education increases rather than decreases demand for services.
D)streamlining the system will reduce duplication of services.

Question 23

Which of the following is the most likely sign of abuse?

A)The child says that he or she is tired.
B)The child is wearing inappropriate clothing for the temperature.
C)The child is talkative.
D)The child is bickering with his or her siblings.

Question 24

The messages obtained by the public regarding oral health issues are judged primarily on:

A)their content.
B)whether the person providing the information is someone who inspires trust.
C)the mode of delivery.
D)Internet research.

Question 25

Which of the following statements is true concerning responsibility in communication?

A)Understanding a message regarding health risk is the same as knowledge.
B)People will still maintain their own opinions but only if they have misunderstood the message.
C)People's beliefs change very slowly,even when factual information is presented.
D)It is not a social responsibility of dental professionals to communicate risk;rather,it is the patient's right of self-determination.

Question 26

Nearly ______ dental costs are paid out of pocket as medical costs.

A)one quarter as many
B)half as many
C)the same
D)twice as many

Question 27

In many states,if a dental hygienist suspects that a child patient is a victim of abuse or neglect,he or she:

A)is bound to patient confidentiality and should not tell anyone.
B)should confront the parent or caregiver.
C)is required by law to report any information to the appropriate authorities.
D)is bound by a moral code but not by any law to report it.

Question 28

Which of the following programs provide training to dental professionals on recognizing and reporting suspected cases of domestic violence?

A)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
B)Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
C)Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness (PANDA)
D)Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)

Question 29

Which of the following is true concerning communicating risk?

A)Communicating risk is an easy task.
B)Comparative risk analyses are effective.
C)Comparative risk analyses convey trust.
D)Laypeople are concerned with the risk to themselves.

Question 30

Three factors have been associated with health care inequalities and increased burden of disease-education,housing,and:

A)genetics.
B)nutrition.
C)Internet access.
D)income.

Question 31

Successful risk communication:

A)convinces the person that the risks outweigh the benefits.
B)limits the level of people's understanding of relevant issues.
C)reassures those involved that they are adequately informed within the limits of available knowledge.
D)ensures that the person will proceed with the desired behavior despite the risks.

Question 32

In public health settings,which may include clinics,schools,and health fair screenings,the atmosphere is often ______ structured and _______ chaotic at times,thus necessitating greater attention to patient confidentiality.

A)more;more
B)more;less
C)less;more
D)less;less

Question 33

For every adult with medical insurance,how many adults are without dental insurance?

A)One
B)Two
C)Three
D)Four

Question 34

For every child without medical insurance,____ children are without dental insurance.

A)0.6
B)1.6
C)2.6
D)3.6

Question 35

According to the results of the behavioral risk factor surveillance system (BRFSS),one of the top responses adults give for not seeing a dentist in the past year is that they:

A)did not see a reason to go.
B)are waiting for national health insurance to include dental care.
C)think the cost is too high.
D)find it expensive and uncomfortable.

Question 36

The shortage of dental professionals is particularly evident in the field of _______________,in which salaries and benefits have not kept pace with those available in private practice settings.

A)endodontics
B)oral pathology
C)dental public health
D)oral and maxillofacial surgery

Question 37

Who currently has the primary responsibility for assuring the transfer of personal health information among providers?

A)Federal government
B)Physician or dentist
C)Internet
D)Patient