RDHAP Law and Ethics (questions and
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RDHAP can practice as... - CORRECT ANSWER-Employee of DDS or another
RDHAP, as independent
... [Show More] contractor, as sole proprietor of AP practice, as employee of
primary care clinic, as employee of clinic owned or operated by public hospital or health
system, as employee of clinic owned and operated by hospital that maintains primary
contact with county government to fill county's role
RDHAP can practice at.... - CORRECT ANSWER-A) residences of home bound
B) schools
C) residential facilities and other institutions
D) dental health professional shortage areas
RDHAP can hire... - CORRECT ANSWER-A) other RDHAP to assist in practice
B) dental assistants for retraction and suction
C) NOT an RDH to provide direct patient services
Referrals - CORRECT ANSWER-Must provide committee documentation of existing
relationship with at least one DDS for referral, consultation, and emergency services
Prescriptions to Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-A) can provide services without written
verification that patient has had exam with DDS, physician and surgeon licensed to
practice is CA
B) after 18 months since first date of service, must obtain written verification patient has
been examined by DDS, physician and surgeon licensed to practice in CA
C) prescription valid for time period based on dentist's it physician and surgeon's
professional judgement, but not to exceed two years from issue date
D) without obtaining prescription shall constitute unprofessional conduct on the part of
the RDHAP, and reason for committee to revoke or suspend license
Severe Child Neglect - CORRECT ANSWER-Negligent failure of a person having the
care or custody of a child to protect the child from severe malnutrition or medically
diagnosed nonorganic failure to thrive. Being placed in situation which that his/her
person or health is endangered, including failure to provide adequate food, clothing,
shelter, or medical care.
General Child Neglect - CORRECT ANSWER-Negligent failure of a person having the
care or custody of a child to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or
supervision where no physical injury to the child has occured
Unlawful Corporal Punishment or Injury - CORRECT ANSWER-Situation where nay
person willfully inflicts upon any child any cruel or inhuman corporal punishment or
injury resulting in a traumatic condition.
Licensing Agency - CORRECT ANSWER-State Department of Social Services office
responsible for the licensing and enforcement of the California Community Care
Facilities Act, the California Child Day Care Act, or the county licensing agency which
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