Question 1

A person who is unable to resist infection by a particular pathogen is known as _______ in the chain of infection.

Accepted Answer

A) virulence 
B) a susceptible host 
C) infectious pathogens 
D) infectious disease 
A) virulence 
B) a susceptible host 
C) infectious pathogens 
D) infectious disease

Question 2

Protective masks are worn over the nose and mouth to protect dental personnel from all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) inhaling infectious microorganisms. 
B) aerosol and spray from handpieces or an air-water syringe. 
C) any accidental splashes. 
D) revealing emotions. 
A) inhaling infectious microorganisms. 
B) aerosol and spray from handpieces or an air-water syringe. 
C) any accidental splashes. 
D) revealing emotions.

Question 3

Which of the following can prevent contamination of a clean instrument or any object handled during treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) The 5-second rule 
B) Spraying with surface disinfectant 
C) Overgloves 
D) Rubbing alcohol 
A) The 5-second rule 
B) Spraying with surface disinfectant 
C) Overgloves 
D) Rubbing alcohol

Question 4

The role of _______ is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) HIPAA 
B) CDC 
C) OSHA 
D) FDA 
A) HIPAA 
B) CDC 
C) OSHA 
D) FDA

Question 5

_________ Precautions represent a standard of care designed to protect healthcare providers from pathogens that can be spread by blood or any other body fluid,excretion,or secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) Standard 
B) Universal 
C) Domestic 
D) Continental 
A) Standard 
B) Universal 
C) Domestic 
D) Continental

Question 6

Infectious waste is defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not found in the dental office. 
B) It is contaminated waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease. 
C) It is disposed of as general waste. 
D) It is equivalent to medical waste. 
A) It is not found in the dental office. 
B) It is contaminated waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease. 
C) It is disposed of as general waste. 
D) It is equivalent to medical waste.

Question 7

Who should be notified first of an exposure incident after initial first aid is provided?

Accepted Answer

A) Employer 
B) Employee's physician 
C) Source patient 
D) Workers' compensation provider 
A) Employer 
B) Employee's physician 
C) Source patient 
D) Workers' compensation provider

Question 8

The CDC term Standard Precautions applies to contact with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Perspiration 
B) All body fluids, secretions, and excretions except sweat, but only if they contain blood 
C) All body fluids, secretions, and excretions except sweat, regardless of whether they contain blood 
D) Intact skin 
A) Perspiration 
B) All body fluids, secretions, and excretions except sweat, but only if they contain blood 
C) All body fluids, secretions, and excretions except sweat, regardless of whether they contain blood 
D) Intact skin

Question 9

Which of the following types of pathogens are carried in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others?

Accepted Answer

A) Bloodborne 
B) Parenteral 
C) Virulent 
D) Acquired 
A) Bloodborne 
B) Parenteral 
C) Virulent 
D) Acquired

Question 10

Which of the following is the first procedural step after an exposure incident?

Accepted Answer

A) Contact the source patient. 
B) Stop operations immediately. 
C) Remove your gloves. 
D) Wash your hands thoroughly. 
A) Contact the source patient. 
B) Stop operations immediately. 
C) Remove your gloves. 
D) Wash your hands thoroughly.

Question 11

The law designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to bloodborne disease-causing organisms such as HBV,HIV,and HCV is:

Accepted Answer

A) the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard. 
B) Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings-2003. 
C) the OSHA Health and Safety Standards. 
D) the exposure control plan. 
A) the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard. 
B) Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings-2003. 
C) the OSHA Health and Safety Standards. 
D) the exposure control plan.

Question 12

Which of the following is a persistent infection in which the symptoms come and go?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic infection 
B) Permucosal 
C) Infectious 
D) Latent infection 
A) Chronic infection 
B) Permucosal 
C) Infectious 
D) Latent infection

Question 13

The number of pathogenic microorganisms can be directly related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Bioburden 
B) Portal of entry 
C) Virulence 
D) Immunity 
A) Bioburden 
B) Portal of entry 
C) Virulence 
D) Immunity

Question 14

All of the following are descriptions of a sharps disposal container except:

Accepted Answer

A) puncture-resistant. 
B) closeable and leakproof. 
C) manufactured to be shredded in a paper shredder. 
D) color-coded or labeled with a biohazard symbol. 
A) puncture-resistant. 
B) closeable and leakproof. 
C) manufactured to be shredded in a paper shredder. 
D) color-coded or labeled with a biohazard symbol.

Question 15

Pathogens must have a pathway into the body called a(n)________ to cause infection.

Accepted Answer

A) portal of entry 
B) susceptible host 
C) acute infection 
D) chronic infection 
A) portal of entry 
B) susceptible host 
C) acute infection 
D) chronic infection

Question 16

Tuberculosis,botulism,and streptococcal infections can be spread by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Parenteral transmission 
B) Immunity 
C) Good health 
D) Food and water transmission 
A) Parenteral transmission 
B) Immunity 
C) Good health 
D) Food and water transmission

Question 17

An infection that is long in duration is a(n)_____ infection.

Accepted Answer

A) chronic 
B) latent 
C) acute 
D) opportunistic 
A) chronic 
B) latent 
C) acute 
D) opportunistic

Question 18

Which dental professional falls under category II of the Occupational Exposure Determination?

Accepted Answer

A) Dentist and hygienist 
B) Dental assistant 
C) Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician 
D) Receptionist who might occasionally clean a treatment room or handle instruments or impressions 
A) Dentist and hygienist 
B) Dental assistant 
C) Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician 
D) Receptionist who might occasionally clean a treatment room or handle instruments or impressions

Question 19

According to the CDC,________ Precautions represent a standard of care designed to protect healthcare providers from pathogens that can be spread by blood or any other body fluid,excretion,or secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) Standard 
B) Universal 
C) Nationwide 
D) Uniform 
A) Standard 
B) Universal 
C) Nationwide 
D) Uniform

Question 20

The CDC established guidelines for needle recapping.These guideline include:

Accepted Answer

A) recapping needles using both hands. 
B) directing the point of the needle toward any body part when recapping. 
C) using the single-handed scoop method or a recapping device. 
D) using a two-person technique. 
A) recapping needles using both hands. 
B) directing the point of the needle toward any body part when recapping. 
C) using the single-handed scoop method or a recapping device. 
D) using a two-person technique.

Exam 19: Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

A person who is unable to resist infection by a particular pathogen is known as _______ in the chain of infection.

Protective masks are worn over the nose and mouth to protect dental personnel from all of the following except:

Which of the following can prevent contamination of a clean instrument or any object handled during treatment?

The role of _______ is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States.

_________ Precautions represent a standard of care designed to protect healthcare providers from pathogens that can be spread by blood or any other body fluid,excretion,or secretion.

Infectious waste is defined as which of the following?

Who should be notified first of an exposure incident after initial first aid is provided?

The CDC term Standard Precautions applies to contact with which of the following?

Which of the following types of pathogens are carried in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others?

Which of the following is the first procedural step after an exposure incident?

The law designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to bloodborne disease-causing organisms such as HBV,HIV,and HCV is:

Which of the following is a persistent infection in which the symptoms come and go?

The number of pathogenic microorganisms can be directly related to which of the following?

All of the following are descriptions of a sharps disposal container except:

Pathogens must have a pathway into the body called a(n)________ to cause infection.

Tuberculosis,botulism,and streptococcal infections can be spread by which of the following?

An infection that is long in duration is a(n)_____ infection.

Which dental professional falls under category II of the Occupational Exposure Determination?

According to the CDC,________ Precautions represent a standard of care designed to protect healthcare providers from pathogens that can be spread by blood or any other body fluid,excretion,or secretion.

The CDC established guidelines for needle recapping.These guideline include:

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