Deck 8: Infection Control in Dental Radiography

Question 1

All of the following statements are false regarding barrier pack films EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A)Need more mAs.
B)Need higher kVp.
C)Should be used to cover all film sizes.
D)Should only be used for the bisecting method.

Answer 1

Should be used to cover all film sizes.

Question 2

All infection control protocols should only be conducted during radiographic procedures when a patient has a contagious disease.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The process used to destroy all pathogens,including highly resistant bacteria and spores,is:

A)disinfection.
B)autoclaving.
C)sterilization.
D)universal precautions.

Answer 3

sterilization.

Question 4

HBV and HBC are acronyms for types of the hepatitis virus.

Question 5

Any contaminated film that is processed emerges from the processing procedure still contaminated.It has been shown that microorganisms can remain viable on radiographic equipment for at least 24 hours.

A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second is false.
D)First statement is false,second is true.

Question 6

The direct digital sensors (CCD and CMOS sensors)and phosphor plate sensors (indirect digital sensors)can be placed into an autoclave or immersed in contact disinfectants.Therefore,it is not recommended that hygienic barriers be used to meet infection control standards and prevent cross contamination when using digital sensors.

A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second is false.
D)First statement is false,second is true.

Question 7

Parenteral exposure is the exposure to blood or other infectious material that results in skin puncture.

Question 8

All of the following statements are false regarding long-sleeved dental gowns EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A)Must have a closed collar.
B)Should be taken home to wash.
C)Can be worn when not in the dental office.
D)Need not be worn for the taking of radiographs.

Question 9

Patients with AIDS:

A)need special infection control protocols.
B)should have only panoramic examinations.
C)should not undergo radiographic procedures.
D)follow the same infection control protocols as other patients.

Question 10

Saliva alone is not considered to be a risk for HIV transmission,but because saliva is often contaminated with blood,there is a potential for transmission.

A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second is false.
D)First statement is false,second is true.

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a semi-critical instrument?

A)Lead apron
B)Exposure button
C)Position-indicating device
D)X-ray receptor-holding device

Question 12

Radiographic procedures are considered to be invasive procedures.

Question 13

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)such as gloves and protective clothing are required for use when contact with blood or other bodily fluids are anticipated.However,protective eyewear and masks are considered optional for dental imaging procedures when aerosol and spatter of saliva and blood do not usually occur.

A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second is false.
D)First statement is false,second is true.

Question 14

Proper infection control procedures should be followed before,during,and after dental radiographic exposures are made.

Question 15

An instrument used to penetrate soft tissue or bone is known as:

A)critical instrument.
B)semi-critical instrument.
C)noncritical instrument.
D)None are correct.

Question 16

Barrier envelopes should be used for:

A)all patients.
B)patients who are bleeding.
C)patients with contaminated saliva.
D)patients with a positive medical history.

Question 17

In a practice in which there are many HIV-positive patients,the film rollers in automatic processors should be:

A)autoclaved every day.
B)disinfected after every use.
C)treated in the usual acceptable manner.
D)scrubbed with an abrasive cleaner every day.

Question 18

All of the following are true regarding pathogens EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A)Is a microorganism that can cause disease.
B)Radiographic equipment cannot transmit pathogens.
C)Can be transmitted by contaminated gloves with oral cavity fluids.
D)Many instruments and pieces of equipment can become the means of pathogen transmission.

Question 19

All of the following are true regarding a medical history EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A)A medical history can identify potentially high-risk situations.
B)A medical history should be obtain at the initial or recall visit.
C)Many potentially infectious patients cannot be identified by history.
D)More extensive infection control procedures are indicated for patients who indicate they have an infectious disease.

Question 20

"Cold sterilization" of instruments with quaternary ammonium compounds or glutaraldehyde requires up to how many hours of immersion to achieve sterilization?

A)4 hours
B)5 hours
C)6 hours
D)7 hours