Question 1

There are many other ways to confirm if sterilization has occurred, aside from spore testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An additional advantage to packaging instruments is that they can be grouped into special setups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

It is neither cost-effective nor desirable to use a disinfectant alone as a holding solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ultrasonic cleaner works by producing ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ultrasonic cleaner works by producing ________....

Question 5

The workflow pattern for instrument processing should proceed in a single loop from:

Accepted Answer

A)  dirty, to sterile, to storage 
B)  dirty, to clean, to sterile, to storage 
C)  dirty, to preclean, to clean, to storage 
D)  dirty, to preclean, to clean, to sterilize, to storage 
A)  dirty, to sterile, to storage 
B)  dirty, to clean, to sterile, to storage 
C)  dirty, to preclean, to clean, to storage 
D)  dirty, to preclean, to clean, to sterilize, to storage

Question 6

An ideal instrument processing area:

Accepted Answer

A)  is located in a separate building from the dental practice 
B)  contains a dental laboratory and sterilization center 
C)  is part of a common walkway 
D)  is uncarpeted with multiple outlets and a vacuum line 
A)  is located in a separate building from the dental practice 
B)  contains a dental laboratory and sterilization center 
C)  is part of a common walkway 
D)  is uncarpeted with multiple outlets and a vacuum line

Question 7

The only approved way to determine that sterilization has actually occurred is to use:

Accepted Answer

A)  process integrators 
B)  biologic monitors 
C)  process indicators 
D)  multiparameter indicators 
A)  process integrators 
B)  biologic monitors 
C)  process indicators 
D)  multiparameter indicators

Question 8

The ultrasonic cleaner is checked to see whether it is working properly by holding a 5-inch by 5-inch sheet of ____________ in the solution for 20 seconds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ultrasonic cleaner is checked to see...

Question 9

An _______ is used to sterilize dental instruments by means of steam under pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An _______ is used to sterilize dental...

Question 10

Why are instruments wrapped or packaged before sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  To keep them from rusting 
B)  To disinfect the instruments 
C)  To protect them from becoming contaminated after sterilization 
D)  To provide a simple system of instrument organization 
A)  To keep them from rusting 
B)  To disinfect the instruments 
C)  To protect them from becoming contaminated after sterilization 
D)  To provide a simple system of instrument organization

Question 11

When loading an autoclave sterilizer, larger packs are placed:

Accepted Answer

A)  tilted at an angle 
B)  at the top of the chamber 
C)  at the bottom of the chamber 
D)  perpendicular to the floor 
A)  tilted at an angle 
B)  at the top of the chamber 
C)  at the bottom of the chamber 
D)  perpendicular to the floor

Question 12

The ________ solution is an enzymatic solution that partially dissolves organic debris.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ solution is an enzymatic solution...

Question 13

Process integrators are placed inside instrument packages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A dry heat sterilizer is inadvertently opened mid-cycle, but quickly shut again to finish the cycle, with no other adjustment. Which sterilization error has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improper loading 
B)  Improper timing 
C)  Inadequate instrument cleaning 
D)  Improper packaging 
A)  Improper loading 
B)  Improper timing 
C)  Inadequate instrument cleaning 
D)  Improper packaging

Question 15

In a dry heat sterilizer, you must clean and dry instruments before wrapping them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Instrument Processing

There are many other ways to confirm if sterilization has occurred, aside from spore testing.

An additional advantage to packaging instruments is that they can be grouped into special setups.

It is neither cost-effective nor desirable to use a disinfectant alone as a holding solution.

The ultrasonic cleaner works by producing ________.

The workflow pattern for instrument processing should proceed in a single loop from:

An ideal instrument processing area:

The only approved way to determine that sterilization has actually occurred is to use:

The ultrasonic cleaner is checked to see whether it is working properly by holding a 5-inch by 5-inch sheet of ____________ in the solution for 20 seconds.

An _______ is used to sterilize dental instruments by means of steam under pressure.

Why are instruments wrapped or packaged before sterilization?

When loading an autoclave sterilizer, larger packs are placed:

The ________ solution is an enzymatic solution that partially dissolves organic debris.

Process integrators are placed inside instrument packages.

A dry heat sterilizer is inadvertently opened mid-cycle, but quickly shut again to finish the cycle, with no other adjustment. Which sterilization error has occurred?

In a dry heat sterilizer, you must clean and dry instruments before wrapping them.

Introduction to Dental Assisting

Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental Assisting

Anatomy and Physiology

Dental Anatomy

Disease Transmission

Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials

Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation

Clinical Dentistry

Moisture Control

The Dental Patient

The Dental Examination

Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

Pain and Anxiety Control

Radiation Safety and Production of X-Rays

Oral Radiography

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Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealants

Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

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