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DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE AND ETHICS ANSWE KEY 1. These are laws which govern the relationship of the government with its citizens. A. Private Law B. Divine law C. Human law D. Public Law E. Civil Law 2. Law is a positive command that involves a which forces obedience to it. A. Reward B. Praise C. Sanction D. A & B E. A & C 3. The following is true about law: (Shade all letters that apply) A. as a rule of human conduct it involves both internal and external acts B. obligatory C. made by men for the benefit of men D. may be excused for violation if not aware of it. E. promulgated by a supreme power in the state. 4. That branch of the government that implements the law. A. Judiciary branch B. Legislative branch C. Executive/Administrative branch. 5. That branch of government that interprets the law. A. Judiciary branch B. Legislative branch C. Executive/Administrative branch 6. This term means to change the whole law making the previous law null and void. A. Ammendatory B. Suppletory C. Repeal D. Revise 7. These laws were made null and void by Republic Act No. 9484. (Shade all letters that apply) A. RA # 4419 B. PD # 223 C. RA # 768 D. PD # 1542 8. Dental Laboratories were required by law to be registered with: A. Department of Science and Technology B. Department of Health C. Philippine Dental Association D. Board of Dentistry E. Association of Dental Technicians 9. R.A. # 9484 regulates the practice of the following professions: 1. Dental Assistants 2. Dentists 3. Dental Technicians 4. Dental Radiologists 5. Dental hygienists A. 1,2,3 B. 2,3,5 C. 2,4,5 D. 1.2.3.4.5 E. 2.3.4.5 10. Whenever a dentist enters the dental corps of the AFP to serve , he shall assume a rank of A. 2nd Lt. B. Lt. Col. C. 1st Lt. D. SPO1 E. SPO4 (14). E is the legal standard while (15.) C is the moral standard. A. Dental Ethics B. Legal Rights C. Ethics D. Morals E. Law 18. The case of the “I love you” virus is an example of: A. Statutes B. Precedents C. Customs D. Religion E. Principles of Justice 19. The right of a patient to file a complaint against a dentist for a negligent act done to him A. rights in rem B. rights in personam C. ethical duty of patient D. rights 20. RA 1891 provided for each congressional district not only a public health dentist alone but a dental unit. The dental unit here refers to A. dental assistant B. dental chair/module C. one dentist and one helper D. none

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21. According to the present dental law, when ever a negligent act has been committed on a charity patient the dentist is: A. liable B. not liable C. depends on the severity of damage done

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22. The agencies created under RA 4419 are, except: A. Philippine Dental Association A. Board of Dentistry C. Council for the Advancement of Dental Research D. Council on Dental Education 24. The Philippine Dental Act of 2007 was enacted on: A. June 5, 2007 B. June 2, 2007 C. June 19, 2007 D. June 18, 2007 30. Dental laws which regarded those doing the procedures constitutive of the practice of dentistry as practicing dentists only if there is payment, reward or fee. 1. Act No. 593 2. Act No. 2462 3. Act No. 2711 4. R.A. No. 417 5. R.A. 4419 A. 1,2,3 & 4 B. 1,2, & 3 C. 4 and 5 D. 2,3 and 4 31. Dental laws wherein the Board of Dentistry is composed of 3 members serving for a term of 3 years. 1. Act No. 593 2. Act No. 2462 3. Act No. 2711 4. R.A. No. 417 5. R.A. 4419 A. 1,2, 3 B. 1, 2 C. 1,2,3,4 D. 5 only E. 1 only 32. Act No. 3538 made dentistry a A. 3 yrs dental proper B. 4 yrs dental proper

yr. course leading to a degree of DDM. C. 2 yrs pre dent, 4 yrs dental proper D. 2 yrs pre dent, 2 yrs dental proper

33. RA. No. 417 added a part on the licensure test for dentist. A. theoretical part B. practical part C. typodont exercise D. none Nos. 34-37 Dentist Maria, Filipino, 40 yrs old, a licensed dentist since 1990, has been a faculty member of the CEU College of Dentistry from 2000-2003, an active member of the PDA was appointed member of Board of Dentistry effective August 2008. 34. Did the Professional Regulation Commission violate any law in recommending dentist Melanie to the Board of Dentistry? A. Yes B. No 35. Up to when will dentist Maria serve as a member of the Board of Dentistry according to the present dental law? A. 2009 B. 2010 C. 2011 D. 2012 E. 2013 36. When will she be the chairman of the board of Dentistry? A. On her first year of tenure B. On her second year of tenure C. On her third year of tenure D. On her fourth year of tenure E. On his fifth year of tenure 37. After serving the prescribed years of term of office, is it possible for dentist Maria to be reappointed as member of the BOD? A. Yes B. No

II. Modified True or False: Shade A if the statement is true. If the statement is false, shade the letter that corresponds to the word/words that will make the statement correct. 38. Police power is the power of the government to take private property for public purposes upon payment of just compensation. B. power of taxation C. power of eminent domain D. none 39. One of the qualifications of being a member of the Board of Dentistry is that she must be teaching dental subjects in any recognized dental schools or colleges for ten years. B. must have five years of practice of the profession C. must be teaching dental subjects in any recognized dental school for five years D. must have

ten years practice of the profession. 40. Act No. 2381 is a/an suppletory law to Act No. 2205 which provided for the imposition of penalty to dentists who prescribe opium to patients who do not need the said drug. B. amendatory C. repeal D. none A

Choices for 41-45 A. Act No. 593 B. Act No. 2462 C. Act No. 2711 D.RA No. 417 E. RA 4419 AB. RA No. 9484 41. First comprehensive compilation of all dental laws © 42. The contemporary dental law (ab) 43. Enacted on February 5, 1915 (B) 44. The Philippine Dental Act of 1965 (E) 45. Provided that there shall be a 2 yr pre dental course prior to dental proper (d) Choices for 46-47 A. public safety B. public welfare C. public health D. public moral 46. Comprehensive Dental Drug Act of 2002 © 47. SSS law (b) 48. Prostitution law(d) 49. Seat belt Law (a) 50. Clean Air Act © Ergonomics is: A. Time and motion studies D. Time lapse movie analysis B. Arrangement for dental work E. none of the choices. C. The study of man in relation to his working environment 2. The ideal floor plan: A. does not save time B. allows for traffic pattern that will minimize congestion and speed movement of traffic in all areas of the dental office. C. Does not reduce congestion D. Is not always changing 3. The following factors determine the number of operatories in a dental office: I. volume and type of practice III. Variety of practice II. temperament of operator IV. Number of operators A. I & II B. I, II & III C. II, III & IV D. IV only E. all of the choices

4.. On a prepayment basis, the dental patients receive care at specified facilities from a limited number of dentists. This practice plan is classified as which of the following? A. Closed panel B. Open panel C. Group practice D. Solo practice 5. Which of the following represents the appropriate way for a practitioner to manage a patient’s hostility and anger? A. Using one’s authority as a dentist and issuing a firm warning. B. Allowing the patient to control the situation. C. Attempting to extinguish the behavior by ignoring it. D. Identifying the underlying source of the patient’s anger. 6. To legally engage in the practice of dentistry, each dentist must pay the following taxes, except: D. A. occupation tax C. real property tax E. B. income tax D. privilege tax. 7. This is not a special services rendered by good supply firms: F. A. supply info on new item C. estate planning G. B. office design D. equipment repair. 8. Plaques, certificates and testimonies coming from this source should not be displayed in the dentist’s clinic or reception room: H. A. Board of Dentistry C. leading toothpastes makes I. B. School diploma D. specialty courses. 9. To prevent cross-contamination to patients from dental operatory units, a dentist should used handpieces and water supply hoses that are fitted with which type of valves? A. Retraction B. Pressure C. Anti-retraction D. Depressurization E. None of the above. 10. This refers to the ability and dexterity in the performance of a dentist’s technical duties. J. A. Learning C. Professional Trust B. Skill D. Experience E. Best Judgment. 11. This is the sum total of the attendance of the dentist to his patients: A .Learning C. Professional Trust B. Skill D. Experience E. Best Judgment. 12. This means to keep confidence the dentist’s perception of his patients. K. A. Learning C. Professional Trust B. Skill D. Experience E. Best Judgment. 13. In this kind of payment, the patient may choose whomever he wishes as a provider of dental care. A. Cash C. personal check B. direct reimbursement D. budget plans E. payment through HMOs 14. This is the best reason why a patient accepts the treatment proposed by the dentist:

A. B. C. D.

failure to render fee estimate dentist seems too busy to do a good job rudeness of the dentist’s employees good preparation and case presentation by the dentist.

15. Success in dentistry as a profession is measured by the following criteria, except: A. financial gains C. quality of service rendered B. improvement of patient’s health D. informed and educated patients. 16. One of the most effective ways to conserve time and motion is to: A. use a pre-prepared tray system convenient to the operating area B. use laser, stereo and audio machines in coordination C. avoid using obsolete equipment D. use adjustable bracket tables and operating magnifiers. 17. The dental laboratory technician: A. fabricates prosthesis B. makes orthodontic appliances C. is required to work under the supervision of the dentist D. both A & B E. both B & C 18. The dental assistant: A. prepares the operatory for procedures B. prepares instrument trays and anesthesia set-ups as required by the dentist C. performs dental instrument sterilization D. all of the above E. A & B only. 19. Most practices conduct audits of patients files to: A. keep patient from becoming lost in mid treatment B. see that patients who may have canceled appointments without reappointing are rescheduled to complete treatment. C. Ensure that patients are notified of their recall appointments when due D. A & B only E. All of the above. 20. The following are marketing principles in dental practice: I. people III. promotions II. product IV. Patience A. I, II & III B. I, III & IV C. I, II & IV D. II, III & IV & II only

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21. The following are factors to be considered in the regulation of fees in dental practice: I. overhead expenses III. Cost of the materials II. financial status of the dentist IV. Professional preparation A. I, II & III B. I, II & IV C. II, III & IV D. I, III & IV E. I & III only 22. Letters of building signs above the 1st floor shall be no bigger than size? A. 14 B. 16 C. 15 D. 25 E. 26 23. Letter for building signs on the 1sd floor shall not be larger than A. 4x4 B. 5x5 C. 7x7 D. 8x8 E. 6x6

cm in

cm in size:

24. Directional signboards may be used by the dentist but shall not be more than along the street where the dentist is practicing: A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5 25. The dentist shall make newspaper announcement only within date of opening, change, or limitation of practice: A. 30 B. 40 C. 50 D. 20 E. 10

days from

26. The dissemination of accurate & scientific information to develop awareness in dental practice: L. A. friendliness C. educational management M. B. patient education D. dental practice administration E. word of mouth 27. Evaluation and investigation into the reasons why the actual performance deviates from the budgeted normal operations as expected: N. A. directing C. planning O. B. organizing D. controlling E. management 28. The act of setting goals and targets: P. A. management C. controlling Q. B. organizing D. planning

E. directing

29. Every dentist shall report to the appropriate authority or professional society, instances of gross and continual faulty treatment by another dentist reflects: A. expert testimony B. justifiable criticism D. professional advancement C. justifiable circumstance E. none of the these. 30. Preparation, perfection and consummation are essential requisites of: A. obligation B. consent C. contract D. agreement. 31. Intentionally, defaming someone in writing is known as: A. fraud B. libel C. slander D. malicious mischief assault. 32. The ffg. are elements of obligation, except: A. consent B. obligor C. creditor D. judicial tie

E.

E. prestation.

33. Occupation tax is paid annually on or before : B. 15th of January C. 31st of R. A. 15th of April January S. D. first twenty days of January E. December 15th to January 21st 34. Income tax is paid on or before: T. A. 15th of April B. 15th of January

U. D. first twenty days of January

C. 31st of January

E. December 15th to January 21st

35. These are taxes paid as a part of the gross income of the clinic which is payable every 20th of each month. V. A. Professional tax B. Income tax W. C. Percentage tax D. EVAT E. all of these 36. These are felonies committed with deliberate intent or malice:

X. A. Dolo these

B. Culpa

C. Fault

37. Acts or omissions punishable by law: Y. A. Felonies B. MalpracticeC. Illegal practice

D.

None

of

D. none of these

38. A dentist wants to maintain a continuing education program throughout his professional life because: Z. A. he can make his profession more profitable B. for general information AA. C. it is his duty to his profession D. to maintain his social standing 39. A dentist who fails to practice in accordance with the required standard is guilty of: A. illegal practice B. moral turpitude C. unprofessional conduct D. all of these 40. A dentist who commits malpractice on a charity patient is; A. liable legally C. under no obligation B. not legally liable D. none of these E. both B & C 41. Homicide committed through reckless imprudence shall be imposed a penalty of; A. Arresto mayor in its medium and maximum periods B. Arresto mayor in its maximum periods and prision correccional in its minimum period C. Reclusion perpetua D. Destierro E. All of the above 42.These are damages wherein only pecuniary loss which have been duly proved are compensated. A. Temperate damages B. . Moral damages C. Actual damages D. liquidated damages E. Nominal damages 43. When an offense committed is contrary to principles of ethics, justice or honesty, it involves; A. criminal offense B. moral turpitude C. dishonorable conduct D. civil offense 44. This act provides for foreign reciprocity; A. R.A. 239 B. R.A. 6425 C. Act 3680 D. Act 3681

E. Act 3860.

45. An act granting dentists to prescribe and administer opium, cocaine or any of its derivatives to their patients: A. Act 2381 B. Act 2502 C. Act 2831 D. Act 2205 E. none. 46. According to the Philippine Dental Act of 1965, the Board of Dentistry consists of: A. 3 dentists B. 4 dentists C. 5 dentists D. number is upon the discretion of the PDA president.

47. This Latin maxim/s is/are the basis of police power: 1. Salus populi suprema lex est 2. Ignorantia excusat legis nenemen 3. Sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas A. 1 & 2 B. 2 only C. 1 & 3 only

D. 2 & 3

E. 3

48. The certificate of registration contains the following, except: A. a serial number B. signatures of the chairman and members of the Board of Dentistry C. signature of the PRC chairman D. name of school where dentist graduated 49. Ensures the fulfillment of an obligation by assuming responsibility if there is non performance: BB. A. pure and conditional obligation B. joint and solidary obligation CC. C. alternative obligation D. civil obligation DD. E.obligation with a penal clause 50. Insanity is an example of A. Mitigating circumstances B. Aggravating circumstances C. Exempting circumstances D. Justifying circumstance E. Alternative circumstances. 51. Less Serious physical injuries include those injuries which shall incapacitate the offended party for labor of ten days or more, or shall require medical attendance for the same period. A. true B. false 52. Privileged matters include the following nature of the disease, prescriptions given by the dentist and office records relating to his patients. A. true B. false 53. Privileged communication also gives the right to the patient to keep to himself the honest history of his/her case. A. true B. false 54. Homicide, unlawful prescription, defamation are A. Inherent powers of the government dentist C. Branches of government liabilities of dentist E. Ordinary remedies

B. Criminal liabilities of D.

Sources

of

civil

55. Contracts, torts, crimes are A. Inherent powers of the government B. Branches of government C. Criminal liabilities of dentist C. Ordinary remedies E. Sources of civil liabilities of dentist Numbers 56 – 61 Dr. dela Cruz, a licensed dentist asked his son, Juan, a dental clinician to extract tooth #15 of a patient while he (Dr. dela Cruz) was away for the annual dental convention. 56. What can be charged against Dr. dela Cruz?

A. Illegal Practice

B. Malpractice

C. None

57 If found guilty of the charge, what will be the sanction for Dr. dela Cruz? A. Suspension or revocation of license B. Fine and/or imprisonment C. None, since there is no offense. 58. Where shall the complaint or charge against Dr. dela Cruz be filed? A. Courts B. PRC/BOD C. None, there is no offense

since

60. If found guilty of the charge, what will be the sanction for Juan dela Cruz? A. Suspension or revocation of license B. None, since there is no offense. C. Fine and/or imprisonment 61. Where shall the complaint or charge against Juan dela Cruz be filed? A. Courts B. PRC/BOD C. None, since there is no offense Numbers 62-65 Mr. Salazar, a dental technology graduate must take the licensure examination before he can practice his profession. 62. This statement is a provision of: A. PD.1542 B. RA 4419 768

C. RA 9484

D. RA

63. Before he ca be admitted to the licensure exam he should have finished an on-the-job training in an accredited dental laboratory for how long? A. 3 mos. B. 6 mos. C. 3 years D. 6 years E. 1 year 64. The dental laboratory where Mr. Salazar did his on the job training must have been registered with: A. Board of Dentistry B. Department of Health C. PRC D. PDA E. A & C 65. The correct statement for no. 14 is based on what law? A. PD.1542 B. RA 4419 C. RA 9484 768

D. RA

68. All members of the Board of Dentistry are appointed by the A. Secretary of Justice B. President of PDA C. President of the Philippines D. PRC Commissioner E. Chairman of the Association of Deans of Colleges of Dentistry 69. According to the present dental law, members of the Board of Dentistry for a term of: A. 5 yrs without reappointment C. 3 yrs without reappointment B 5 yrs. with reappointment D. 3 yrs. with reappointment 70. Moreover, according to this new law the Board of dentistry is made up of A. A chairman and 3 members B. A chairman, an asst. chairman and 2 members

C. A chairman and 4 members D.depends on prerogative

PRC

commissioner's

71. Sources of dental jurisprudence include the following, EXCEPT: A. National Internal Revenue Code B. Bill of Rights, Philippine Constitution C. RA# 9484 D. Decisions of PRC and BOD on dental cases E. all of these. 72. The source of law which is most binding. A. Statutes B. Precedents D. Religion E. Principles of Justice

C. Customs

75. RA 1891 provided for each congressional district not only a public health dentist alone but a dental unit. The dental unit here refers to A. dent...