Question 1

Which of the following are included in the written exposure plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  All employees list tasks in each job classification and identify which category they fall under. 
B)  The office must have a schedule for implementation. 
C)  A manual and procedure plan are written to cover compliance for office PPE and safety issues. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  All employees list tasks in each job classification and identify which category they fall under. 
B)  The office must have a schedule for implementation. 
C)  A manual and procedure plan are written to cover compliance for office PPE and safety issues. 
D)  All of the above. D

Question 2

An emollient is added to alcohol-based hand rubs to reduce microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Universal precautions means that all patients are treated as if they are infectious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

After instruments have been removed from the ultrasonic cleaner, they ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  should be rinsed and dried 
B)  are disinfected 
C)  are sterilized 
D)  must be cleaned by hand scrubbing 
A)  should be rinsed and dried 
B)  are disinfected 
C)  are sterilized 
D)  must be cleaned by hand scrubbing

Question 5

The patient should be offered protective eyewear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The cleaning device that uses a cavitation process to clean debris from the instruments is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bead sterilizer 
B)  ultrasonic 
C)  antimicrobial rinse 
D)  iodophor solution 
A)  bead sterilizer 
B)  ultrasonic 
C)  antimicrobial rinse 
D)  iodophor solution

Question 7

Resident microflora are of primary concern to the dental profession because they constitute the pathogen group that includes hepatitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The heated ethylene oxide sterilization method requires ______________ to sterilize.

Accepted Answer

A)  150 degrees for 10 hours 
B)  150 degrees for 2 to 3 hours 
C)  250 degrees for 1 hour 
D)  120 degrees for 2 to 3 hours 
A)  150 degrees for 10 hours 
B)  150 degrees for 2 to 3 hours 
C)  250 degrees for 1 hour 
D)  120 degrees for 2 to 3 hours

Question 9

Following handwashing, one of the best ways to dry your hands is with a disposable towel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

As long as protection for the front of the eyes is provided, any glasses are an appropriate protective eyewear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If the dental assistant has not had the hepatitis B series of vaccine, the employer is responsible for _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  immunization information 
B)  information regarding the availability of the vaccine during initial training 
C)  paying for the vaccine series 
D)  all of the above 
A)  immunization information 
B)  information regarding the availability of the vaccine during initial training 
C)  paying for the vaccine series 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Food-handler gloves are used in a dental procedure

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not used in a dental procedure. 
B)  to remove hot items from the sterilizer 
C)  to clean the operatory 
D)  when placed over latex gloves to retrieve something inside a drawer 
A)  They are not used in a dental procedure. 
B)  to remove hot items from the sterilizer 
C)  to clean the operatory 
D)  when placed over latex gloves to retrieve something inside a drawer

Question 13

One of the best ways to prevent the spread of microorganisms from one person to another is by ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  handwashing 
B)  covering the mouth during a sneeze 
C)  handwashing with water and a microbial soap 
D)  handwashing with water and an antimicrobial soap 
A)  handwashing 
B)  covering the mouth during a sneeze 
C)  handwashing with water and a microbial soap 
D)  handwashing with water and an antimicrobial soap

Question 14

The term that indicates that most individuals infected with HBV or HIV have no symptoms is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  asepsis 
B)  antiseptic 
C)  SOP 
D)  asymptomatic 
A)  asepsis 
B)  antiseptic 
C)  SOP 
D)  asymptomatic

Question 15

Failure of complete sterilization in an autoclave could result from _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  overloading the chamber 
B)  improper wrapping of instruments 
C)  improper setting of time and temperature 
D)  all of the above 
A)  overloading the chamber 
B)  improper wrapping of instruments 
C)  improper setting of time and temperature 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

The creation of an environment free of pathogens is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  aseptic technique 
B)  sterilization 
C)  disinfection 
D)  asepsis 
A)  aseptic technique 
B)  sterilization 
C)  disinfection 
D)  asepsis

Question 17

The microbe, found in dental unit water lines, represents this slime layer that allows bacteria, fungi, and viruses to multiply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Iodophor 
B)  Chlorine dioxide 
C)  Peroxide 
D)  Biofilm 
A)  Iodophor 
B)  Chlorine dioxide 
C)  Peroxide 
D)  Biofilm

Question 18

The autoclave requires which type of water to function properly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sterile 
B)  Saline 
C)  Tap 
D)  Distilled 
A)  Sterile 
B)  Saline 
C)  Tap 
D)  Distilled

Question 19

The only way to verify the time requirement for a particular product is by ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  calling the manufacturer 
B)  asking the dentist 
C)  reading the label 
D)  all of the above 
A)  calling the manufacturer 
B)  asking the dentist 
C)  reading the label 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Foot-operated soap dispensers prevent unnecessary hand contamination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Infection Control

Which of the following are included in the written exposure plan?

An emollient is added to alcohol-based hand rubs to reduce microorganisms.

Universal precautions means that all patients are treated as if they are infectious.

After instruments have been removed from the ultrasonic cleaner, they ___________.

The patient should be offered protective eyewear.

The cleaning device that uses a cavitation process to clean debris from the instruments is _____________.

Resident microflora are of primary concern to the dental profession because they constitute the pathogen group that includes hepatitis.

The heated ethylene oxide sterilization method requires ______________ to sterilize.

Following handwashing, one of the best ways to dry your hands is with a disposable towel.

As long as protection for the front of the eyes is provided, any glasses are an appropriate protective eyewear.

If the dental assistant has not had the hepatitis B series of vaccine, the employer is responsible for _____________.

Food-handler gloves are used in a dental procedure

One of the best ways to prevent the spread of microorganisms from one person to another is by ___________.

The term that indicates that most individuals infected with HBV or HIV have no symptoms is _____________.

Failure of complete sterilization in an autoclave could result from _____________.

The creation of an environment free of pathogens is ___________.

The microbe, found in dental unit water lines, represents this slime layer that allows bacteria, fungi, and viruses to multiply.

The autoclave requires which type of water to function properly?

The only way to verify the time requirement for a particular product is by ___________.

Foot-operated soap dispensers prevent unnecessary hand contamination.

Introduction to the Dental Profession

Psychology Communication and Multicultural Interaction

Ethics Jurisprudence and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

Nutrition

General Anatomy and Physiology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Embryology and Histology

Tooth Morphology

Microbiology

Management of Hazardous Materials

Preparation for Patient Care

Dental Charting

Pharmacology

Emergency Management

Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems

Instrument Transfer and Maintaining the Operating Field

Anesthesia and Sedation

Introduction to Dental Radiography and Equipment

Production and Evaluation of Dental Radiographs

Extraoral and Digital Radiography

Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental Implants

Oral Pathology

Orthodontics

Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Sealants

Periodontics

Coronal Polish

Fixed Prosthodontics and Gingival Retraction

Computerized Impression and Restorative Systems

Cosmetic Dentistry and Whitening

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Cements Bases Liners and Bonding Agents

Restorative Materials Matrix and Wedge

Laboratory Materials and Techniques

Dental Office Management

Employment Strategies

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