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Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence

Description: Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary ethical principle that guides dentists in their practice?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The principle of non-maleficence, or 'do no harm', is the primary ethical principle that guides dentists in their practice. It requires dentists to take all reasonable steps to avoid causing harm to their patients.

Which of the following is NOT a core value of the American Dental Association's Code of Ethics?

  1. Patient autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Professionalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Professionalism is not a core value of the American Dental Association's Code of Ethics. The core values are patient autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.

What is the legal term for a dentist's duty to provide a patient with all relevant information about a proposed treatment, including the risks and benefits?

  1. Informed consent

  2. Negligence

  3. Malpractice

  4. Battery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Informed consent is the legal term for a dentist's duty to provide a patient with all relevant information about a proposed treatment, including the risks and benefits. It is essential for ensuring that patients are able to make informed decisions about their care.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of dental malpractice?

  1. Negligence

  2. Assault

  3. Battery

  4. Fraud


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Assault is not a common type of dental malpractice. Negligence, battery, and fraud are all more common types of dental malpractice.

What is the legal term for a dentist's failure to meet the standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient?

  1. Negligence

  2. Malpractice

  3. Battery

  4. Fraud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Negligence is the legal term for a dentist's failure to meet the standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient. It is the most common type of dental malpractice.

Which of the following is NOT a common defense to a dental malpractice lawsuit?

  1. Contributory negligence

  2. Assumption of risk

  3. Statute of limitations

  4. Impossibility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Impossibility is not a common defense to a dental malpractice lawsuit. Contributory negligence, assumption of risk, and statute of limitations are all more common defenses.

What is the legal term for a dentist's intentional touching of a patient without their consent?

  1. Negligence

  2. Malpractice

  3. Battery

  4. Fraud


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Battery is the legal term for a dentist's intentional touching of a patient without their consent. It is a type of assault and battery.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of dental fraud?

  1. Billing for services not rendered

  2. Upcoding

  3. Double-billing

  4. Misrepresentation of credentials


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Misrepresentation of credentials is not a common type of dental fraud. Billing for services not rendered, upcoding, and double-billing are all more common types of dental fraud.

What is the legal term for a dentist's false or misleading statement about a product or service?

  1. Negligence

  2. Malpractice

  3. Battery

  4. Fraud


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fraud is the legal term for a dentist's false or misleading statement about a product or service. It is a type of civil wrong.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of dental disciplinary action?

  1. License revocation

  2. License suspension

  3. Probation

  4. Censure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Censure is not a common type of dental disciplinary action. License revocation, license suspension, and probation are all more common types of dental disciplinary action.

What is the legal term for a dentist's duty to maintain patient confidentiality?

  1. Patient-dentist privilege

  2. Informed consent

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Beneficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patient-dentist privilege is the legal term for a dentist's duty to maintain patient confidentiality. It is a type of evidentiary privilege that protects the privacy of patient-dentist communications.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of dental advertising?

  1. Print advertising

  2. Broadcast advertising

  3. Online advertising

  4. Word-of-mouth advertising


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Word-of-mouth advertising is not a common type of dental advertising. Print advertising, broadcast advertising, and online advertising are all more common types of dental advertising.

What is the legal term for a dentist's duty to provide continuing care to a patient?

  1. Duty to treat

  2. Informed consent

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Beneficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Duty to treat is the legal term for a dentist's duty to provide continuing care to a patient. It is a type of legal obligation that arises from the dentist-patient relationship.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of dental peer review?

  1. Case review

  2. Chart review

  3. Radiograph review

  4. Patient satisfaction survey


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Patient satisfaction survey is not a common type of dental peer review. Case review, chart review, and radiograph review are all more common types of dental peer review.

What is the legal term for a dentist's duty to provide emergency care to a patient?

  1. Duty to treat

  2. Informed consent

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Beneficence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Duty to treat is the legal term for a dentist's duty to provide emergency care to a patient. It is a type of legal obligation that arises from the dentist-patient relationship.

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