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Which core value is demonstrated when individuals have the right to decide for themselves what actions they will undertake, even if it seems foolish to others?
Which core value involves understanding and respecting the differences in culture and ethnicity that may affect patient choices and treatment?
Which core value emphasizes the importance of truth telling and honesty in all relationships, including healthcare interactions?
Which principle of the California Dental Association code of ethics emphasizes the duty to be fair in dealing with patients, colleagues, and society?
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What principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills current?
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Which ethical principle is violated when employees are treated unfairly in terms of compensation, work hours, and benefits?
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What action needs to be taken if a potential licensee is witnessed copying or removing the licensing exam from the testing site?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of competence in dental hygiene practice?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of professionalism in dental hygiene practice?
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What is the purpose of oral prophylaxis in dental hygiene practice?
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Which of the following is NOT a practice included in the scope of a dental hygienist?
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Study Notes
Core Values in Healthcare
- Autonomy is demonstrated when individuals have the right to decide for themselves what actions they will undertake, even if it seems foolish to others.
- Cultural Competence involves understanding and respecting the differences in culture and ethnicity that may affect patient choices and treatment.
- Veracity emphasizes the importance of truth telling and honesty in all relationships, including healthcare interactions.
Code of Ethics in Dentistry
- The California Dental Association code of ethics emphasizes the duty to be fair in dealing with patients, colleagues, and society, which is a principle of justice.
Professional Development
- Professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills current, which is a principle of lifelong learning.
Ethical Principles
- The ethical principle of justice is violated when employees are treated unfairly in terms of compensation, work hours, and benefits.
Licensing Exam
- If a potential licensee is witnessed copying or removing the licensing exam from the testing site, it is a violation of the testing rules and may result in disqualification.
Competence in Dental Hygiene
- Competence in dental hygiene practice includes all aspects of patient care, except for diagnosis.
Professionalism in Dental Hygiene
- Professionalism in dental hygiene practice includes all aspects of patient care, except for sales and marketing.
Oral Prophylaxis
- The purpose of oral prophylaxis in dental hygiene practice is to prevent oral diseases and promote oral health.
Scope of Dental Hygienist Practice
- The scope of a dental hygienist does not include orthodontic treatment.
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Test your knowledge on ethics and gain a deeper understanding of its purpose, definition, and importance in guiding behavior within society. Explore the concept of autonomy and its significance in allowing individuals to make their own decisions, even if they may seem unconventional to others.
