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The "overhead" of a dental practice includes all of the following except
a. supplies.
b. employee salaries.
c. employee benefits.
d. production.
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Decision making for ethical dilemmas in dental hygiene practice involves
a. a code of ethics and laws.
b. critical thinking skills.
c. rights and duties.
d. all of the above.
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Time away from work due to the adoption of a child is granted through the Family and
Medical Leave Act.
a. true
b. false
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The Code of Ethics can be used to justify a given solution to an ethical dilemma.
a. true
b. false
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One of the disadvantages of advance appointments in the continuing care system is they
a. allow for all patients to maintain oral health in a timely interval.
b. are more convenient for the front office personnel.
c. do not allow for new patients to see the dental hygienist after the initial exam.
d. do not allow the dental hygienist to plan for vacation.
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Match the description to one of the terms listed below.
_____ 1/ Each state offering this type of practice will have its own definition in the
practice act.
_____ 2/ Identifies the monies due to a practice by its patients.
_____ 3/ The amount and cost of services provided to patients.
_____ 4/ The dentist is the primary or only decision maker.
_____ 5/ A management style that allows input from all employees.
_____ 6/ Each member of the dental team can substitute for another.
_____ 7/ Requires a variety of programs designed to promote and protect a company's
image.
_____ 8/ Allows for training on the job by the dentist.
_____ 9/May include sponsorship, oral health articles, and media advertising.
_____ 10/ Can assist in increased production for the practice via sales.
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The first two utilitarian philosophers were
a. Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill.
b. Immanuel Kant and John Rawls.
c. Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill.
d. John Rawls and John Stuart Mill.
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Management of a practice that does not allow for open communication or exchange of
ideas describes
a. authoritative management
b. participatory management
c. chaotic management
d. free rein management
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New graduates may have limited strengths in clinical abilities and knowledge. Building
rapport with patients may include all of the following except
a. being honest about how much time is needed for appointments while gaining speed
and familiarity with the new position.
b. consulting with the dentist and other dental hygienists in the practice about when
patients are referred to the specialist
c. discussing which type of treatment cases will be scheduled with the experienced
dental hygienist and which will be scheduled with you.
d. accepting management responsibility within the first 6 months of practice.
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Many potential employers will seek characteristics that will enhance or fit into their
practice. These may include all of the following except
a. personality.
b. hair color.
c. a positive attitude.
d. self-motivation.
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Under direct supervision, an auxiliary may perform duties allowed within the licensure
while a supervising dentist is not present.
a. true
b. false
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Utilitarianism is concerned with
a. rights.
b. duties.
c. happiness.
d. the total amount of happiness in the world.
e. privileges.
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For a working interview, the potential dental hygienist should avoid requesting
compensation.
a. true
b. false
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New Mexico dental hygienists began practicing in what is termed a collaborative
practice, which includes all of the following settings except
a. schools.
b. nursing care facilities.
c. owner-operated free-standing dental hygiene practices.
d. private practices.
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Autonomy may be restricted in cases of
a. mental incompetence.
b. minors.
c. emergency.
d. all of the above.
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Being the person in charge focuses on the key qualities most commonly used to
describe leadership.
a. true
b. false
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The term overhead is often used to describe the
a. cost of marketing.
b. cost of doing business.
c. overhead patient light.
d. revenue collected by the practice.
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Nonmaleficence means
a. to do no harm.
b. to do only what is beneficial.
c. to tell the truth.
d. to do only what the patient accepts.
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Researchers need only the approval of a child's parents or legal guardians and not the
consent of the child because children are considered minors.
a. true
b. false
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Level III of Kohlberg's stages of moral developmentis the
a. postconventional level.
b. autonomous level.
c. principled level.
d. all of the above.
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The principle of distributive justice considers the allocation of health care
resources according to an individual's (or group's)
a. need.
b. right.
c. merit.
d. all of the above.
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Documentation of the refusal of treatment should include
a. documenting the information given to the patient.
b. documenting that the patient understands the risks of refusing care.
c. the signatures of the patient, health care provider, and witness.
d. all of the above.
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Match the description to one of the terms listed below.
_____ 1/ A type of normative ethics that judges an action by its consequences.
_____ 2/ A valid claim earned by effort and hard work.
_____ 3/ A type of consequentialist theory.
_____ 4/ A branch of normative ethics that emphasizes duties.
_____ 5/ A discipline consisting of thoughts and ideas about morality.
_____ 6/ A branch of ethics that recommends specific actions it considers justified.
_____ 7/ A moral position that includes consequentialist theories.
_____ 8/ A type of ethics that emphasizes a person's character traits.
_____ 9/ An obligation or action that ought to be done regardless of consequences.
_____ 10/ A valid claim guaranteed by a society.
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Confidentiality is both a legal duty and an ethical duty.
a. true
b. false
Answer:
According to some regulatory agencies, it may be necessary for dental hygienists to
disclose their serologic status.
a. true
b. false
Answer:
Well-constructed resumes will include all of the following except
a. education.
b. experience.
c. salary requirements.
d. an objective statement.
Answer:
Disclosure of confidential information is allowed
a. in an emergency.
b. in order to protect third parties.
c. when required by law.
d. all of the above.
Answer:
A cover letter introducing the resume and the applicant needs to be lengthy and describe
all of the potential employee's qualifications that meet the position.
a. true
b. false
Answer:
The amount of funds remaining after payment of all debts defines
a. gross income.
b. net income.
c. gross worth.
d. net worth.
Answer:
Match the description with one of the terms below.
_____ 1/ Provides a report of a person's investments and holdings.
_____ 2/ Assists in investments and retirement planning.
_____ 3/ Adds value to an initial investment and increases balances.
_____ 4/ The value remaining after payment of debts.
_____ 5/ A specialized form of investing that includes stocks, bonds, and other vehicles.
_____ 6/ Known as "fixed income" securities.
_____ 7/ Allows income to be placed into a tax-deferred account.
_____ 8/ A fund used by nonprofit organizations.
_____ 9/ Insurance designed to provide income upon injury.
_____ 10/ Insurance that pays in case of lawsuits.
Answer:
A breach of contract does not necessarily involve harm.
a. true
b. false
Answer:
Advantages for temporary dental hygiene positions include all of the following except
a. benefits.
b. allowing for introduction into many practices.
c. allowing for working when needed or desired.
d. allowing for short- or long-term positions.
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Veracity means usefulness.
a. true
b. false
Answer:
Identify one cultural barrier to access to care.
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The dental hygienist who is paid a flat rate regardless of how much production is gained
or the number of patients seen in a day describes ________ compensation.
Answer:
What are the limitations for dental services for consumers on state assistance?
Answer:
List three characteristics of an effective leader.
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Name three individuals who should sign an informed refusal form.
Answer:
Negligence is a form of ________.
Answer:
List four benefits to adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Answer:
Informed consent consists of the health care provider giving a full disclosure of
________ and the patient giving ________.
Answer:
According to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, ________ are the fastest growing
occupational injury.
Answer:
Identify three difficulties that may occur when working in a practice with two other
dental hygienists.
Answer:
________ is U.S. federal government health care assistance for individuals 65 years or
older.
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Name a way to determine if patients understand information provided to them.
Answer:
Recognizing the causes (etiology) that resulted in poor oral health is part of the
________.
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________ is the term used for donating one's professional services.
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________ deals with the image of the practice.
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List the steps in decision making.
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Explain the role of the lobbyist when working to change dental practice acts.
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When solving ethical dilemmas, one uses thought processes and problem-solving skills
more than ________.
Answer:
In the United States, Medicare, not Medicaid, is designed for a specific segment of the
population; this group is the ________.
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The most common abuse to the elderly is ________.
Answer:
