Chapter 2

Question 1

List 3 steps for good risk management

Answer 1

1. Maintaining accurate & complete records
2. Gaining informed consent
3. Doing everything possible to maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence

Question 2

Give three essential aspects of a professional appearance

Answer 2

1. Good health
2. Good grooming
3. Appropriate dress

Question 3

List 4 qualities of a good dental assistant

Answer 3

1. Demonstrate sensitivity to patients needs
2. Show empathy
3. Say “the right thing at the right time”
4. Be sincere

Question 4

Direct supervision

Answer 4

Dentist is physically present in the office when assistant performs certain functions

Question 5

Ethics

Answer 5

Code of behavior or your own morals that you stand by.

Question 6

U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer 6

Is responsible for reviewing chemical use in the dental office. Also, protecting human and environmental health by having clean air, land, and water.

Question 7

Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)

Answer 7

Organization that addresses issues and safety control.

Question 8

U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer 8

Ensures that all dental and medical devices are safe and effective.

Question 9

General supervision

Answer 9

When the dentist doesn’t have to be physically present when the assistant performs their functions

Question 10

Occupation for Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer 10

Agency responsible for employee protection.

Question 11

Res Gestae

Answer 11

“Part of the action”. Statement made at the time of an alleged negligent act and that is admissible as evidence in a court of law

Question 12

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)

Answer 12

Administers the Dental Assisting Board Examination and issues the credential for CDA (C=Certified)

Question 13

American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)

Answer 13

It’s the professional organization for dental assistants in the United States that provides education, certification, networking, and support to promote professionalism and career growth in dental assisting.’ (focus on assisting career).

Question 14

American Dental Association(ADA)

Answer 14

The national organization for dentists that sets standards for dental care, education, and research. (focus on the whole profession and education)

Question 15

Team stands for?

Answer 15

Together everyone accomplishes more

Question 16

Responsibility and initiative

Answer 16

1. Arriving on time
2. Staying for their full shift
3. Being a cooperative team member
4. Not asking to leave early

Question 17

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Answer 17

Individual who has taken and passed an examination required by a certain state. They CAN only work in that state.

Question 18

Patient autonomy

Answer 18

Professional has duty to test the patient according to the patients desires within the bounds of accepted treatment and the protect the patients confidentiality

Question 19

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA)

Answer 19

Federal privacy laws used against health care providers to ensure the patients privacy.

Question 20

Normaleficence

Answer 20

“Do no harm”. Members of the dental team work to keep their knowledge current and continue to learn, but know their limitations.

Question 21

Beneficence

Answer 21

“Do good”. Actions are ethical if they benefit a person or community

Question 22

Justice

Answer 22

Treat everyone equally no matter their race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

Question 23

Veracity

Answer 23

“Truthfulness”. The professionals duty to be honest with the patient for their care.

Question 24

Criminal law

Answer 24

Gov. agency (such as law enforcement or dental board of dentistry) begins the legal action.

Question 25

Civil law

Answer 25

Crime against an individual with another individual initiating legal action. Ex. patient sues dentist for hurting them.

Question 26

Contract Law

Answer 26

For a contract to be binding it must be established between two competent people.

Question 27

Tort law

Answer 27

Civil wrongs that can bring harm to a person or damage to property. It can be intentional or unintentional. Like if you didn’t do something you should’ve. Ex. Didn’t take radiographs when you were supposed to.

Question 28

Avoiding malpractice lawsuit

Answer 28

You must go over: 1. Planned treatment 2. Reasonable results 3. Potential treatment complications 4. Financial obligations

Question 29

Informed consent

Answer 29

Must be informed and give consent. Dentist must provide patient with the enough info about their condition and explain all their options about their condition.

Question 30

Implied consent

Answer 30

Written consent is the best.

Question 31

Informed refusal

Answer 31

Patient denies care but provider thinks it’s necessary so you refer them to another provider. This is after you inform the patient of the likely consequences and obtained the patients informed refusal.

Question 32

Dental Practice Act **(DPA)**

Answer 32

Specifies the legal requirements for the practice of dentistry with long each state. Dental practice act defines the responsibilities of dental hygienist and dental assistants.

Question 33

State board of dentistry

Answer 33

Enforces the dpa in their state.

Question 34

Certified Dentla assistant **(CDA)**

Answer 34

Individual who has taken and passed a national examination by danb.