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CA laws brainscape questions with correct answers., Exams of Law Breakdown of Exam - ANSWER(just FYI)
- 60 questions
- appx 9 questions on RDH functions/Scope of practice
- appx 9 questions on license maintenance (includes mandated reporter and infection control)
- appx 9 questions on unprofessional conduct
- appx 30 on ethical principles Ethics - ANSWERmoral standards of conduct; rules or principles that govern proper conduct Code of ethics - ANSWERvoluntary standards of behavior established by a profession; not a "law"; implied contract between dental professional and society Laws - ANSWERstandards of behavior established by a population of profession; California Dental Practice Act
Due care - ANSWERproper and sufficient care of the patient HIPAA - ANSWERHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; ensures privacy regarding a patient's healthcare information (PHI) Committee - ANSWERthis term refers to Dental Hygiene Committee of California; can reprimand, suspend, or revoke licenses for unprofessional conduct, gross negligence, conviction of a crime, etc. Dental board - ANSWERthis term refers to Dental Board of California Dec 31, 2005 - ANSWERa RDH can perform duties of RDA only if they are licensed prior to this date General supervision - ANSWERsupervision of dental procedures based on instructions by a licensed dentist who is not required to be physically present in the facility during those procedures; i.e scaling, root planing, impressions, activation of agents with light-curing devices (NONLASER) Direct supervision - ANSWERsupervision of dental procedures by a licensed dentist that is required to be physically present in the treatment facility; i.e. local anesthesia, nitrous oxide (and oxygen) and curettage Without supervision - ANSWERsupervision of an RDH for screenings, educational services, oral health trainings, application of fluoride and P&F sealants, submitting insurance and third party claims
devices that penetrate soft tissue or bone; must be sterilized by steam autoclave, chem vapor, or dry heat Semi-critical items - ANSWERinstruments, devices, and other items that DO NOT penetrate soft tissue or bone but do contact oral mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) Non-critical items - ANSWERinstruments, devices, equipment, and surfaces that come in contact with soil, debris, saliva, blood, OPIM, but NOT oral mucous membranes; cleaned with low-level disinfection effective against HIV and HBV *if visibly contaminated with blood or OPIM, clean with a intermediate-level disinfectant labeled effective against TB Low-level disinfection - ANSWERleast effective disinfection; does not kill bacterial spores or mycobacterium TB; labeled effective against HBV and HIV Intermediate-level disinfection - ANSWERdisinfection that kills mycobacterium TB but does not kill spores High-level disinfection - ANSWERdisinfection kills some but not necessarily all spores, as well as mycobacterium TB, fungi, bacteria and some viruses Sterilization - ANSWERprocess used to render a product free of all forms of viable microorganisms
Spore test; weekly - ANSWERbiological indicator that the sterilizer is working properly; VERIFIED ______; documented and kept for 12 months Germicide - ANSWERchemical agent used to disinfect items and surfaces, based on their level of contamination Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) - ANSWERhuman bodily fluids (saliva, blood), any unfixed body tissue or organ (other than intact skin), any infected cell, tissue, blood, organs, or other tissues DHCP - ANSWERany paid or non paid dental healthcare personnel; includes dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, lab technicians, etc. 2 minutes - ANSWERdental unit lines and devices must be anti-retractive have to be purged with air or flushed with water at the beginning of the day for __ ______, and flushed for a minimum of 20 seconds between each patient Units required for renewal of license - ANSWER-25 total units
- 2 units in infection control
- 2 units in Dental Practice Act
- a maximum of 4 units in CPR 50% - ANSWER____ of total units can be from home study/online courses, and all remaining must come from live interactive courses 6 years (3 renewal periods) - ANSWERlicensee must keep all certificates of CE courses for up to __ ____
2 days - ANSWERelder abuse in long term care facility: if suspicion of neglect, financial abuse, isolation, etc, a telephone or internet report has to be made within ___ _____, followed by a written report Ombudsman, local law enforcement - ANSWERwho to report elder abuse in a long term care facility to Department of State Hospitals, State Department of Developmental Services, or law enforcement - ANSWERwho to report elder abuse to witnessed in a state mental hospital or state developmental center Compassion - ANSWERcaring about patient's overall well-being; acts of kindness and sympathy; relieving pain and suffering Excessive administration of drugs, treatment, procedures (unprofessional conduct) - ANSWERit is a misdemeanor, punishable by fine of $100 or $ and 60-180 days in jail County adult protective services agency - ANSWERwho to report elder abuse to witnessed outside of hospitals and long term care facilities Tolerance - ANSWERrecognize diversity and understand patient choices; understanding different cultures and beliefs Integrity - ANSWERbehave with honor and decency; affirm core values; uphold the Code of Ethics; ex. safeguard patient confidentiality, no false advertising
Confidentiality - ANSWER(can be a part of integrity) never reveal any personal info about a patient (only to those who will be treating the patient); no casual conversations about patients outside of office Competence - ANSWERexpectation of the patient; able to diagnose and treat patient; recognize need for referral; only achieved with current knowledge and education; unethical to render or cause substandard care Professionalism - ANSWERactively supporting and promoting the profession; volunteering and community service Autonomy - ANSWERself-governance; respect patient's decisions/choices; requires informed consent; must inform patient of health status/perio status; patient has right to determine what will be done with their own bodies; assist patient's to make informed decisions Nonmaleficence - ANSWERDO NO HARM; avoid personal impairment, ability to practice, keep skills current (CEs), know ones limitations and when to refer (2nd opinions), use auxiliary personnel, inform patients of exposure to blood- borne pathogens; avoid personal relationships with patients, do not abandon patients (requires written notice) Beneficence - ANSWERDO GOOD, remove harm; community service, assist patients to achieve and maintain optimal oral health and well being, government of a profession, report abuse and neglect, research and development Justice - ANSWERfair treatment of ALL patients; no discrimination, equality for all, comply with all laws and regulations, avoid negative comments about
