Title: Module 6 Quiz
Course: DEH 2811 Ethics > Section: Module 6 - Jurisprudence

Q: Torts are
- criminal wrongs.
- civil wrongs.
- medical wrongs.
- none of the above.
A: civil wrongs.

Q: Damages in civil court cases may be
- punitive.
- compensatory.
- nominal.
- all of the above.
A: all of the above.

Q: Torts are
- intentional acts or unintentional acts.
- acts of omission or commission.
- a and b.
- none of the above.
A: a and b.

Q: The condition(s) necessary to prove malpractice is/are that
- there was an act of omission or commission.
- there was a failure to satisfy standard of care.
- there was harm or injury to the patient.
- all of the above.
A: all of the above.

Q: The majority of dental hygienists in Canada have self-regulation, while the majority of dental hygienists in the United States do not have self-regulation.
- The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
- The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
- Both statements are false.
- Both statements are true.
A: Both statements are true.

Q: Written defamation is considered libel.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: An illegal act against society is subject to criminal legal procedures.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: General supervision of dental hygienists requires that a dentist be physically present when dental hygiene procedures are rendered.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: A breach of contract does not necessarily involve harm.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Threatening to harm an individual is
- True
- False
A: False