Question 1

Ideally, ethical codes should create a relationship among members of a profession that is similar to ties in which of the following types of relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)   A high school or collegiate athletic team
B)   A family
C)   A club or organization where members have similar interests
D)   A group of people who are working together in a restaurantE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following types of ethical theories is thought to be of the most influence in screening applicants for professional schools of health care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consequentialism
B)   Nonconsequentialism
C)   Virtue ethicsD) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 3

The first principle function of a code of ethics is to provide an enforceable standard of minimally decent conduct for those who fall below that standard. The second principle function is to address every situation that may occur.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
D)   The first statement is false, the second statement is true.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Traditional medical codes of ethics emphasize all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Obligation to each other
B)   Duties in the individual patient-physician relationship
C)   The use of a patient's bill of rights in health care settings
D)   Authority and duty of beneficenceE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Ethical codes address each of the following areas EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   Personal integrity
B)   Dedication
C)   Hours of continuing education required
D)   Principled behaviorE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 6

Learning what is expected of a professional reinforces character traits in the developing student professional through each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   Introducing students to the institution's code of conduct
B)   Assuming the entering student does not have the character traits needed to be a true professional
C)   Familiarizing students with the profession's code of ethics and professional conduct
D)   Enforcing adherence to expected professional behaviors when professional codes have been violatedE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

How can the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)  Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists be amended?

Accepted Answer

A)   If changes are approved by a majority of state dental hygiene associations.
B)   If changes are approved at any meeting of the ADHA House of Delegates by a majority of the group.
C)   If changes are approved at any meeting of the ADHA House of Delegates by a two-thirds vote of the group.
D)   The ADHA Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists cannot be modified. It can only be replaced.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 8

Which of the following is associated with the American Dental Association (ADA)  Code of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Five core values
B)   Five fundamental principles
C)   Seven core values
D)   Seven fundamental principlesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D) B

Question 9

Which of the following statements about codes of ethics is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is easy to determine the degree to which codes of ethics are effective.
B)   It is reasonable to assume that the professions find codes of ethics to be extremely valuable.
C)   The professions cannot do anything about it if someone does not behave with integrity.
D)   There is no way to judge acceptable parameters of behavior according to a code of ethics.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Where was the first ethical code developed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assyria
B)   Greece
C)   Italy
D)   United States
E)   FranceF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

It is the obligation of professionals to help regulate their profession, because the reputation of the profession and the well-being of the public ultimately rest on a willingness to engage in meaningful self-policing of the profession.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both the statement and reason are correct and related.
B)   Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related.
C)   The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
D)   The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
E)   NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following principles of the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA)  Code of Ethics recognizes the existence of an obligation to justice and basic human rights?

Accepted Answer

A)   Universality
B)   Complementarity
C)   Ethics
D)   Community
E)   ResponsibilityF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

A code of ethics is one of the essential characteristics of a true profession. It is a guideline for members of a professional group used for self-regulation of the group.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
D)   The first statement is false, the second statement is true.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Power and prestige is granted to the professions, because a code of ethics is a promise to society to uphold certain values and standards in the practice of the profession.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both the statement and reason are correct and related.
B)   Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related.
C)   The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
D)   The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
E)   NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Each of the following is true according to the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADAH)  Standards of Professional Responsibility to the Community and Society EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   Report the use of illicit drugs by a patient to responsible authorities.
B)   Use peer review as a mechanism for identifying substandard care by dental hygienists.
C)   Promote access to dental hygiene services for all.
D)   Recognize and uphold our obligation to provide pro bono service.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following core values of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)  Code of Ethics states that "we accept our fundamental obligation to provide services in a manner that protects all clients and minimizes harm to them and others involved in their treatment"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Societal trust
B)   Confidentiality
C)   Beneficence
D)   Nonmaleficence
E)   VeracityF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is found as a core value in the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)  Code but are not found as fundamental principles in the American Dental Association (ADA)  Code of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Autonomy
B)   Nonmaleficence and beneficence
C)   Societal trust
D)   VeracityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Codes of Ethics

Ideally, ethical codes should create a relationship among members of a profession that is similar to ties in which of the following types of relationships?

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Which of the following types of ethical theories is thought to be of the most influence in screening applicants for professional schools of health care?

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The first principle function of a code of ethics is to provide an enforceable standard of minimally decent conduct for those who fall below that standard. The second principle function is to address every situation that may occur.

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Traditional medical codes of ethics emphasize all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?

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Ethical codes address each of the following areas EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Learning what is expected of a professional reinforces character traits in the developing student professional through each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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How can the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists be amended?

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Which of the following is associated with the American Dental Association (ADA) Code of Ethics?

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Which of the following statements about codes of ethics is most accurate?

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Where was the first ethical code developed?

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It is the obligation of professionals to help regulate their profession, because the reputation of the profession and the well-being of the public ultimately rest on a willingness to engage in meaningful self-policing of the profession.

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Which of the following principles of the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) Code of Ethics recognizes the existence of an obligation to justice and basic human rights?

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A code of ethics is one of the essential characteristics of a true profession. It is a guideline for members of a professional group used for self-regulation of the group.

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Power and prestige is granted to the professions, because a code of ethics is a promise to society to uphold certain values and standards in the practice of the profession.

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Each of the following is true according to the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADAH) Standards of Professional Responsibility to the Community and Society EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Which of the following core values of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Code of Ethics states that "we accept our fundamental obligation to provide services in a manner that protects all clients and minimizes harm to them and others involved in their treatment"?

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Which of the following is found as a core value in the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Code but are not found as fundamental principles in the American Dental Association (ADA) Code of Ethics?

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Exam 5: Codes of Ethics

Ideally, ethical codes should create a relationship among members of a profession that is similar to ties in which of the following types of relationships?

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Which of the following types of ethical theories is thought to be of the most influence in screening applicants for professional schools of health care?

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The first principle function of a code of ethics is to provide an enforceable standard of minimally decent conduct for those who fall below that standard. The second principle function is to address every situation that may occur.

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Traditional medical codes of ethics emphasize all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?

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Ethical codes address each of the following areas EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Learning what is expected of a professional reinforces character traits in the developing student professional through each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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How can the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists be amended?

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Which of the following is associated with the American Dental Association (ADA) Code of Ethics?

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Which of the following statements about codes of ethics is most accurate?

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Where was the first ethical code developed?

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It is the obligation of professionals to help regulate their profession, because the reputation of the profession and the well-being of the public ultimately rest on a willingness to engage in meaningful self-policing of the profession.

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Which of the following principles of the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) Code of Ethics recognizes the existence of an obligation to justice and basic human rights?

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A code of ethics is one of the essential characteristics of a true profession. It is a guideline for members of a professional group used for self-regulation of the group.

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Power and prestige is granted to the professions, because a code of ethics is a promise to society to uphold certain values and standards in the practice of the profession.

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Each of the following is true according to the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADAH) Standards of Professional Responsibility to the Community and Society EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Which of the following core values of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Code of Ethics states that "we accept our fundamental obligation to provide services in a manner that protects all clients and minimizes harm to them and others involved in their treatment"?

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Which of the following is found as a core value in the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Code but are not found as fundamental principles in the American Dental Association (ADA) Code of Ethics?

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