Question 1

An insurance program that is regulated by the state's insurance commission to protect employees if they become seriously ill or injured as a result of conditions in the workplace BEST describes:

Accepted Answer

A description of the purpose of Workmen's Compensation Insurance.

Question 2

A dental hygienist is informed that the employment situation is "at will." The employment situation is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A category of employment status in which an employee can be hired or terminated without notice.

Question 3

Which of the following expanded HIPAA's privacy and security provisions by requiring notification of breaches or unauthorized disclosures of the PHI?

Accepted Answer

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act expanded HIPAA's privacy and security provision.

Question 4

A dental provider seeking to obtain informed consent discusses the diagnosis; proposed treatment, including risks and benefits; and anticipated outcomes of the treatment and allows the client to ask questions and provides answers. Which element of informed consent is lacking?

Accepted Answer

A provider must offer alternatives to the recommended treatment to enable the client to make an informed decision.

Question 5

A dental hygienist relocates to another state and applies for a dental hygiene license. To obtain a license, the dental hygienist must take and pass the dental hygiene licensing examination. Which of the following regulatory board duties does this situation BEST describe? The board's duty to:

Accepted Answer

Implementation of the duty to ensure applicant competence, as in requiring the dental hygienist to take an examination to demonstrate competence, skill , professional judgment, and knowledge.

Question 6

A trial for negligence results in a dental provider being found guilty. The judge awards damages for pain and suffering to the defendant. Which of the following types of damages were awarded?

Accepted Answer

This is compensation for part of the harm inflicted , including pain and suffering.

Question 7

Legislation is passed in a state to allow dental hygienists to administer local anesthetic agents under the direct supervision of a dentist. Direct supervision requires that a licensed dentist has authorized the procedure and:

Accepted Answer

Direct supervision indicates that the dentist- supervisor remains on the premises and checks the client before dismissal.

Question 8

What type of professional liability insurance should a dental hygienist purchase?

Accepted Answer

An occurrence policy c overs injuries arising out of incidents that occurred during the time the insurance was in effect, even if the policy was cancelled at a later date.

Question 9

A dental provider accepts a client and during the course of treatment decides not to complete the treatment because of an antagonistic relationship with the client. Which of the following has occurred?

Accepted Answer

Abandonmen t is failure of a health care professional to provide services after a client - provider relationship (contract) has been established , without notice that the relationship has been terminated.

Question 10

All of the following are recommended personal risk management strategies EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A licensed provider is responsible for understanding the appropriate scope of practice and legal responsibilities and should not rely on an employer for the information.

Quiz 22: Ethical and Legal Issues