Question 1

Staff training for a hazard communication program is required once ______ for all continuing employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  a month 
B)  a year 
C)  every 3 years 
D)  every 5 years 
A)  a month 
B)  a year 
C)  every 3 years 
D)  every 5 years

Question 2

MSDSs are provided by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the doctor 
B)  the dental supply house 
C)  the manufacturer 
D)  OSHA 
A)  the doctor 
B)  the dental supply house 
C)  the manufacturer 
D)  OSHA

Question 3

If eyes are exposed to acids used during manipulation of various dental materials, it is recommended to use the nearest eye wash station and flush the eyes with water for at least:

Accepted Answer

A)  10 seconds 
B)  60 seconds 
C)  2 minutes 
D)  5 minutes 
A)  10 seconds 
B)  60 seconds 
C)  2 minutes 
D)  5 minutes

Question 4

Which of the following is true concerning labeling of chemicals in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

A)  All chemicals in the dental office must be labeled. 
B)  When the chemical is transferred to a different container, the new container does not require labeling. 
C)  There is an official labeling system that must be used. 
D)  A photocopy of the label from the original container affixed to the new container is not acceptable. 
A)  All chemicals in the dental office must be labeled. 
B)  When the chemical is transferred to a different container, the new container does not require labeling. 
C)  There is an official labeling system that must be used. 
D)  A photocopy of the label from the original container affixed to the new container is not acceptable.

Question 5

Which of the following is true for control of a mercury spill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mercury spill kits are required only for offices that use free rather than pre-capsulated mercury; thus mercury spill kits do not have to be available in all dental offices that use amalgam for restorations. 
B)  Mercury can be absorbed through the skin, but as a metal it is very dense, and there is no risk of inhalation of mercury vapors. 
C)  The spill kit for small amounts of mercury should contain a handheld vacuum cleaner. 
D)  A mask and utility-type gloves should be worn whenever cleaning a mercury spill. 
A)  Mercury spill kits are required only for offices that use free rather than pre-capsulated mercury; thus mercury spill kits do not have to be available in all dental offices that use amalgam for restorations. 
B)  Mercury can be absorbed through the skin, but as a metal it is very dense, and there is no risk of inhalation of mercury vapors. 
C)  The spill kit for small amounts of mercury should contain a handheld vacuum cleaner. 
D)  A mask and utility-type gloves should be worn whenever cleaning a mercury spill.

Question 6

The purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheets is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide information regarding the manufacturer 
B)  provide instructions for product use 
C)  provide instructions in case of spill 
D)  All of the above 
A)  provide information regarding the manufacturer 
B)  provide instructions for product use 
C)  provide instructions in case of spill 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is essential to prevent severe injury if acids such as phosphoric, hydrofluoric, or hydrochloric acid are splashed on the skin, eyes, or clothing during manipulation of various dental materials?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flushing with water 
B)  Calling 911 
C)  Placing an ointment and a bandage over the affected area 
D)  Use of a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved dust and mist respirator facemask 
A)  Flushing with water 
B)  Calling 911 
C)  Placing an ointment and a bandage over the affected area 
D)  Use of a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved dust and mist respirator facemask

Question 8

Cross-contamination from dental materials can be kept to a minimum by:

Accepted Answer

A)  following bloodborne pathogen recommendations 
B)  using universal precautions 
C)  Both are correct. 
A)  following bloodborne pathogen recommendations 
B)  using universal precautions 
C)  Both are correct.

Question 9

Exposure to chemicals over a prolonged period of time is _____ exposure.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic 
B)  acute 
C)  latent 
A)  chronic 
B)  acute 
C)  latent

Question 10

A basic "safe" policy for the storage of dental medications and chemicals is to keep them in a ____________, dark place where they are not exposed to direct sunlight.

Accepted Answer

A)  wet, warm 
B)  wet, cool 
C)  dry, warm 
D)  dry, cool 
A)  wet, warm 
B)  wet, cool 
C)  dry, warm 
D)  dry, cool

Question 11

A rubber or neoprene apron should be worn when:

Accepted Answer

A)  assisting with treatment of all dental patients 
B)  mixing or pouring chemicals that are caustic 
C)  assisting with acids used for bonding procedures 
D)  grinding partial denture frameworks containing beryllium 
A)  assisting with treatment of all dental patients 
B)  mixing or pouring chemicals that are caustic 
C)  assisting with acids used for bonding procedures 
D)  grinding partial denture frameworks containing beryllium

Question 12

Chemical-resistant gloves are necessary when working with chemicals. Of the following, which would be chemical resistant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vinyl 
B)  Latex 
C)  Nitrile 
A)  Vinyl 
B)  Latex 
C)  Nitrile

Question 13

Which of the following is a symptom of acute chemical toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer 
B)  Neurologic defects 
C)  Nausea 
D)  Infertility 
A)  Cancer 
B)  Neurologic defects 
C)  Nausea 
D)  Infertility

Question 14

Which of the following is recommended to help manage the patient's airway during dental procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having the patient sit up completely forward in the dental chair 
B)  Use of high-velocity evacuation (HV
E)  and rubber dam whenever possible 
C)  Having the patient use a pre-procedural mouth rinse 
D)  Frequently turning the patient's head to the side during the procedure 
A)  Having the patient sit up completely forward in the dental chair 
B)  Use of high-velocity evacuation (HV
E)  and rubber dam whenever possible 
C)  Having the patient use a pre-procedural mouth rinse 
D)  Frequently turning the patient's head to the side during the procedure

Question 15

Large splatter particulates are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Smaller than 3 microns 
B)  Smaller than 5 microns 
C)  Larger than 3 microns 
D)  Larger than 5 microns 
A)  Smaller than 3 microns 
B)  Smaller than 5 microns 
C)  Larger than 3 microns 
D)  Larger than 5 microns

Staff training for a hazard communication program is required once ______ for all continuing employees.

MSDSs are provided by:

If eyes are exposed to acids used during manipulation of various dental materials, it is recommended to use the nearest eye wash station and flush the eyes with water for at least:

Which of the following is true concerning labeling of chemicals in the dental office?

Which of the following is true for control of a mercury spill?

The purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheets is to:

Which of the following is essential to prevent severe injury if acids such as phosphoric, hydrofluoric, or hydrochloric acid are splashed on the skin, eyes, or clothing during manipulation of various dental materials?

Cross-contamination from dental materials can be kept to a minimum by:

Exposure to chemicals over a prolonged period of time is _____ exposure.

A basic "safe" policy for the storage of dental medications and chemicals is to keep them in a ____________, dark place where they are not exposed to direct sunlight.

A rubber or neoprene apron should be worn when:

Chemical-resistant gloves are necessary when working with chemicals. Of the following, which would be chemical resistant?

Which of the following is a symptom of acute chemical toxicity?

Which of the following is recommended to help manage the patient's airway during dental procedures?

Large splatter particulates are classified as:

Introduction to Dental Materials

Oral Environment and Patient Considerations

Physical Properties of Dental Materials

Principles of Bonding

Composites, Glass Ionomers, and Compomers

Preventive and Bleaching Materials

Dental Ceramics

Dental Amalgam

Casting Alloys, Solders, and Wrought Metal Alloys

Dental Implants

Abrasion, Finishing, and Polishing

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Gypsum Products

Polymers for Prosthetic Dentistry

Provisional Restorations

Dental Waxes

Filters

Exam 4: General Handling and Safety

Staff training for a hazard communication program is required once ______ for all continuing employees.

MSDSs are provided by:

If eyes are exposed to acids used during manipulation of various dental materials, it is recommended to use the nearest eye wash station and flush the eyes with water for at least:

Which of the following is true concerning labeling of chemicals in the dental office?

Which of the following is true for control of a mercury spill?

The purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheets is to:

Which of the following is essential to prevent severe injury if acids such as phosphoric, hydrofluoric, or hydrochloric acid are splashed on the skin, eyes, or clothing during manipulation of various dental materials?

Cross-contamination from dental materials can be kept to a minimum by:

Exposure to chemicals over a prolonged period of time is _____ exposure.

A basic "safe" policy for the storage of dental medications and chemicals is to keep them in a ____________, dark place where they are not exposed to direct sunlight.

A rubber or neoprene apron should be worn when:

Chemical-resistant gloves are necessary when working with chemicals. Of the following, which would be chemical resistant?

Which of the following is a symptom of acute chemical toxicity?

Which of the following is recommended to help manage the patient's airway during dental procedures?

Large splatter particulates are classified as:

Introduction to Dental Materials

Oral Environment and Patient Considerations

Physical Properties of Dental Materials

Principles of Bonding

Composites, Glass Ionomers, and Compomers

Preventive and Bleaching Materials

Dental Ceramics

Dental Amalgam

Casting Alloys, Solders, and Wrought Metal Alloys

Dental Implants

Abrasion, Finishing, and Polishing

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Gypsum Products

Polymers for Prosthetic Dentistry

Provisional Restorations

Dental Waxes

Filters