Question 1

Mistlike aerosols are:

Accepted Answer

A) visible to the naked eye. 
B) created by the prophy cup during dental procedures. 
C) not capable of transmitting respiratory infections. 
D) capable of remaining airborne for extended periods and can be inhaled. 
A) visible to the naked eye. 
B) created by the prophy cup during dental procedures. 
C) not capable of transmitting respiratory infections. 
D) capable of remaining airborne for extended periods and can be inhaled. D

Question 2

The BBP Standard requires the dentist or employer to provide training in infection-control and safety issues to which of the following groups of people?

Accepted Answer

A) All patients 
B) All personnel, including those who are never exposed to blood, saliva, or both 
C) All personnel who might come in contact with blood, saliva, or contaminated instruments or surfaces 
D) Only personnel who are routinely exposed to blood, saliva, or both 
A) All patients 
B) All personnel, including those who are never exposed to blood, saliva, or both 
C) All personnel who might come in contact with blood, saliva, or contaminated instruments or surfaces 
D) Only personnel who are routinely exposed to blood, saliva, or both C

Question 3

Infection control measures that help to prevent disease transmission to the dental professional include:

Accepted Answer

A) gloves and handwashing. 
B) rubber dams and the use of patient mouth rinses. 
C) the use of masks. 
D) all of the above. 
A) gloves and handwashing. 
B) rubber dams and the use of patient mouth rinses. 
C) the use of masks. 
D) all of the above. D

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding the role of the CDC in infection control?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a regulatory agency. 
B) The CDC issues specific recommendations on health-related matters, based on sound scientific evidence. 
C) The CDC issues specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States. 
D) The CDC issued the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. 
A) It is a regulatory agency. 
B) The CDC issues specific recommendations on health-related matters, based on sound scientific evidence. 
C) The CDC issues specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States. 
D) The CDC issued the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

Question 5

Exam gloves used during dental treatment can be made of which of the following materials?

Accepted Answer

A) Latex or vinyl 
B) Vinyl but not latex 
C) Clear plastic 
D) Cotton 
A) Latex or vinyl 
B) Vinyl but not latex 
C) Clear plastic 
D) Cotton

Question 6

Which of the following statements about reducing microbial flora is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol-based hand rubs are more effective at reducing microbial flora than plain soap or antimicrobial handwashes. 
B) Plain soap or antimicrobial handwashes are more effective at reducing microbial flora than alcohol-based hand rubs. 
C) Alcohol-based hand rubs, antimicrobial handwashes, and plain soap are equally effective at reducing microbial flora. 
A) Alcohol-based hand rubs are more effective at reducing microbial flora than plain soap or antimicrobial handwashes. 
B) Plain soap or antimicrobial handwashes are more effective at reducing microbial flora than alcohol-based hand rubs. 
C) Alcohol-based hand rubs, antimicrobial handwashes, and plain soap are equally effective at reducing microbial flora.

Question 7

Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)that the employer should provide free of charge to the employee?

Accepted Answer

A) Protective eyewear 
B) Shoes 
C) TB skin test 
D) Ultrasonic cleaner 
A) Protective eyewear 
B) Shoes 
C) TB skin test 
D) Ultrasonic cleaner

Question 8

How often must the written exposure control plan describing how the dental office complies with the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)Standard be reviewed and updated?

Accepted Answer

A) Twice a year 
B) Every five years 
C) Annually 
D) Only when the law changes 
A) Twice a year 
B) Every five years 
C) Annually 
D) Only when the law changes

Question 9

A(n)________ infection is through the skin,such as a needle stick.

Accepted Answer

A) percutaneous 
B) permucosal 
C) infectious 
D) dermatitis 
A) percutaneous 
B) permucosal 
C) infectious 
D) dermatitis

Question 10

Who is responsible for training employees to respond properly to an exposure incident in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

A) The employer 
B) The office manager 
C) OSHA 
D) The CDC 
A) The employer 
B) The office manager 
C) OSHA 
D) The CDC

Question 11

Which infection control measures must be practiced to avoid patient-to-patient disease transmission?

Accepted Answer

A) Instrument sterilization and use of sterile instruments 
B) Surface barriers 
C) Handwashing and the uses of gloves 
D) All of the above 
A) Instrument sterilization and use of sterile instruments 
B) Surface barriers 
C) Handwashing and the uses of gloves 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following terms is used to describe disease-causing organisms?

Accepted Answer

A) Virulence 
B) Bioburden 
C) Pathogens 
D) Infectious disease 
A) Virulence 
B) Bioburden 
C) Pathogens 
D) Infectious disease

Question 13

_______ transmission means touching or contact with the patient's blood or saliva.

Accepted Answer

A) Direct 
B) Indirect 
C) Airborne 
D) Spatter 
A) Direct 
B) Indirect 
C) Airborne 
D) Spatter

Question 14

The type of immunity acquired when the body has previously contracted a disease and recovered is called ________ immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) naturally acquired 
B) inherited 
C) active 
D) artificially acquired 
A) naturally acquired 
B) inherited 
C) active 
D) artificially acquired

Question 15

The BBP Standard requires use of protective eyewear:

Accepted Answer

A) with front but not side protection. 
B) with front and side protection (solid side shields) during exposure-prone procedures. 
C) including contact lenses, which are considered to be protective. 
D) along with a face shield. 
A) with front but not side protection. 
B) with front and side protection (solid side shields) during exposure-prone procedures. 
C) including contact lenses, which are considered to be protective. 
D) along with a face shield.

Question 16

Which of the following agencies released The Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings-2003?

Accepted Answer

A) OSHA 
B) CDC 
C) Health and Human Services 
A) OSHA 
B) CDC 
C) Health and Human Services

Question 17

Which type of transmission of infection occurs through the mucosal surfaces of the eyes,nose,and mouth?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental team-to-patient transmission 
B) Patient-to-patient transmission 
C) Patient-to-dental team infection 
D) Community-to-dental office-to-patient transmission 
A) Dental team-to-patient transmission 
B) Patient-to-patient transmission 
C) Patient-to-dental team infection 
D) Community-to-dental office-to-patient transmission

Question 18

When immunity is obtained by recovery from a disease,it is called _____ immunity.

Accepted Answer

A) inherited 
B) acquired 
C) active 
D) artificially acquired 
A) inherited 
B) acquired 
C) active 
D) artificially acquired

Question 19

Transmission of pathogens occurring through contact from person to another person is which of the following forms of transmission?

Accepted Answer

A) Direct 
B) Indirect 
C) Airborne 
D) Spatter 
A) Direct 
B) Indirect 
C) Airborne 
D) Spatter

Question 20

Pathogens transmitted by means of cuts or punctures are an example of _______ transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) bloodborne 
B) parenteral 
C) virulent 
D) acquired 
A) bloodborne 
B) parenteral 
C) virulent 
D) acquired

Exam 19: Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Mistlike aerosols are:

The BBP Standard requires the dentist or employer to provide training in infection-control and safety issues to which of the following groups of people?

Infection control measures that help to prevent disease transmission to the dental professional include:

Which of the following is true regarding the role of the CDC in infection control?

Exam gloves used during dental treatment can be made of which of the following materials?

Which of the following statements about reducing microbial flora is true?

Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)that the employer should provide free of charge to the employee?

How often must the written exposure control plan describing how the dental office complies with the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)Standard be reviewed and updated?

A(n)________ infection is through the skin,such as a needle stick.

Who is responsible for training employees to respond properly to an exposure incident in the dental office?

Which infection control measures must be practiced to avoid patient-to-patient disease transmission?

Which of the following terms is used to describe disease-causing organisms?

_______ transmission means touching or contact with the patient's blood or saliva.

The type of immunity acquired when the body has previously contracted a disease and recovered is called ________ immunity.

The BBP Standard requires use of protective eyewear:

Which of the following agencies released The Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings-2003?

Which type of transmission of infection occurs through the mucosal surfaces of the eyes,nose,and mouth?

When immunity is obtained by recovery from a disease,it is called _____ immunity.

Transmission of pathogens occurring through contact from person to another person is which of the following forms of transmission?

Pathogens transmitted by means of cuts or punctures are an example of _______ transmission.

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

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Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

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