Which of the Following Statements from the ADHA Code of Ethics

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements from the ADHA Code of Ethics provides guidance to the dental hygienist about obligations to report cases of suspected abuse or violence against adults, children, or both?

• A)Comply with local, state, and federal statutes that promote public health and safety
• B)Avoid self-deception and continually strive for knowledge and personal growth
• C)Serve as an advocate for the welfare of clients
• D)Respect the confidentiality and privacy of data
• E)Comply with local, state, and federal statutes that promote public health and safety; serve as an advocate for the welfare of clients

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Definitions:

Accidents

Unplanned, unforeseen events often leading to damage or injury.

Within-Family Effects

Variations or differences in behavior, traits, or outcomes observed among members of the same family, often studied to understand environmental and genetic influences.

Adoptive Siblings

Children who are not biologically related but have become siblings through the process of adoption.

Identical Twins

Siblings born from the same fertilized egg, sharing 100% of their genes and often used in genetics research.