Question 1

Which of the following is the first link in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Virulence 
B) Portal of entry 
C) Immunity 
D) Occupational exposure 
A) Virulence 
B) Portal of entry 
C) Immunity 
D) Occupational exposure

Question 2

To dispose of contaminated needles and other disposable sharp objects properly in a dental office,the dental professional should discard them in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Trash can 
B) Staff room trash 
C) Sharps container 
D) Plaster trap 
A) Trash can 
B) Staff room trash 
C) Sharps container 
D) Plaster trap

Question 3

Which of the following is the most common type of latex allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) Type I allergic reaction 
B) Type IV allergic reaction 
C) Irritant dermatitis 
A) Type I allergic reaction 
B) Type IV allergic reaction 
C) Irritant dermatitis

Question 4

When is the best time to clean and disinfect dental prostheses or impressions that will be handled in the in-office laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A) After they have had time to dry 
B) As soon as possible after removal from the patient's mouth 
C) After they are in the laboratory 
D) Whenever you have time 
A) After they have had time to dry 
B) As soon as possible after removal from the patient's mouth 
C) After they are in the laboratory 
D) Whenever you have time

Question 5

Immunity allows the body to resist disease and prevents foreign bodies from causing:

Accepted Answer

A) susceptibility. 
B) immunity. 
C) infection. 
D) heredity. 
A) susceptibility. 
B) immunity. 
C) infection. 
D) heredity.

Question 6

Under the Occupational Exposure Determination,which members of the dental staff fall under category I?

Accepted Answer

A) Business manager 
B) Office manager 
C) Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician 
D) Receptionist 
A) Business manager 
B) Office manager 
C) Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician 
D) Receptionist

Question 7

The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard states that contaminated protective clothing:

Accepted Answer

A) may be taken home and laundered. 
B) may not be laundered in the dental office. 
C) can be picked up by a laundry service. 
D) must be disposable. 
A) may be taken home and laundered. 
B) may not be laundered in the dental office. 
C) can be picked up by a laundry service. 
D) must be disposable.

Question 8

Which of the following diseases fall under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Law designed to protect employees against occupational exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) The common cold 
B) The flu 
C) HIV and HCV 
D) Measles 
A) The common cold 
B) The flu 
C) HIV and HCV 
D) Measles

Question 9

Protective Clothing Requirement Standards do not include:

Accepted Answer

A) clothing made of fluid-resistant material. 
B) disposable jackets or gowns with long sleeves and high neckline. 
C) minimizing the amount of uncovered skin. 
D) requiring disposable gowns. 
A) clothing made of fluid-resistant material. 
B) disposable jackets or gowns with long sleeves and high neckline. 
C) minimizing the amount of uncovered skin. 
D) requiring disposable gowns.

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct sequence for handwashing and gloving?

Accepted Answer

A) Wash your hands before you put on gloves, but not after you remove gloves. 
B) Wash your hands before you put on gloves and immediately after you remove gloves. 
C) Wash your hands only after you remove gloves. 
D) Do not need to wash your hands if you wear gloves. 
A) Wash your hands before you put on gloves, but not after you remove gloves. 
B) Wash your hands before you put on gloves and immediately after you remove gloves. 
C) Wash your hands only after you remove gloves. 
D) Do not need to wash your hands if you wear gloves.

Question 11

CDC guidelines and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard consider saliva to be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) A potentially infectious body fluid 
B) A noninfectious body fluid 
C) An infectious waste 
D) A contaminated waste 
A) A potentially infectious body fluid 
B) A noninfectious body fluid 
C) An infectious waste 
D) A contaminated waste

Question 12

Which of the following is true of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?

Accepted Answer

A) It affects animals but not humans. 
B) It requires additional dental treatment precautions in addition to Standard Precautions. 
C) It belongs to a group of neurologic disorders. 
D) It is endemic and thought to shorten life span by 10 to 15 years. 
A) It affects animals but not humans. 
B) It requires additional dental treatment precautions in addition to Standard Precautions. 
C) It belongs to a group of neurologic disorders. 
D) It is endemic and thought to shorten life span by 10 to 15 years.

Question 13

Which of the following is the most common route of disease transmission in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

A) Droplet infection through inhaling aerosol generated by the dental handpiece. 
B) Direct contact with the patient's blood or saliva. 
C) Indirect contact with surfaces. 
A) Droplet infection through inhaling aerosol generated by the dental handpiece. 
B) Direct contact with the patient's blood or saliva. 
C) Indirect contact with surfaces.

Question 14

Which of the following should be removed first when removing PPE?

Accepted Answer

A) Gloves 
B) Protective eyewear 
C) Gown 
D) Mask 
A) Gloves 
B) Protective eyewear 
C) Gown 
D) Mask

Question 15

What type of disease transmission refers to the spread of disease through droplets of moisture that contain bacteria or viruses?

Accepted Answer

A) Direct transmission 
B) Aerosol transmission 
C) Spray or splatter 
D) Airborne transmission 
A) Direct transmission 
B) Aerosol transmission 
C) Spray or splatter 
D) Airborne transmission

Question 16

Waste that has had contact with blood or other body fluids is considered contaminated and is disposed of as which of the following types of waste in most states?

Accepted Answer

A) Hazardous 
B) Contaminated 
C) General 
D) Biohazard 
A) Hazardous 
B) Contaminated 
C) General 
D) Biohazard

Question 17

Which of the following is recommended by the CDC after administration of the HBV vaccine?

Accepted Answer

A) Routine booster doses 
B) Routine blood testing to monitor the HBV antibody level 
C) Routine blood testing to monitor the HBV antigen level 
D) A blood test to ensure that the individual has developed immunity 
A) Routine booster doses 
B) Routine blood testing to monitor the HBV antibody level 
C) Routine blood testing to monitor the HBV antigen level 
D) A blood test to ensure that the individual has developed immunity

Question 18

Transmission of a disease,from the dental office to a patient through a contaminated water system,is an example of _____ disease transmission in the dental office.

Accepted Answer

A) dental team-to-patient 
B) patient-to-patient 
C) dental office-to-community 
D) community-to-dental office-to-patient 
A) dental team-to-patient 
B) patient-to-patient 
C) dental office-to-community 
D) community-to-dental office-to-patient

Question 19

Immunization or vaccination is known as ________ immunity.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 19: Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Which of the following is the first link in the chain of infection?

To dispose of contaminated needles and other disposable sharp objects properly in a dental office,the dental professional should discard them in which of the following?

Which of the following is the most common type of latex allergy?

When is the best time to clean and disinfect dental prostheses or impressions that will be handled in the in-office laboratory?

Immunity allows the body to resist disease and prevents foreign bodies from causing:

Under the Occupational Exposure Determination,which members of the dental staff fall under category I?

The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard states that contaminated protective clothing:

Which of the following diseases fall under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Law designed to protect employees against occupational exposure?

Protective Clothing Requirement Standards do not include:

Which of the following is the correct sequence for handwashing and gloving?

CDC guidelines and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard consider saliva to be which of the following?

Which of the following is true of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?

Which of the following is the most common route of disease transmission in the dental office?

Which of the following should be removed first when removing PPE?

What type of disease transmission refers to the spread of disease through droplets of moisture that contain bacteria or viruses?

Waste that has had contact with blood or other body fluids is considered contaminated and is disposed of as which of the following types of waste in most states?

Which of the following is recommended by the CDC after administration of the HBV vaccine?

Transmission of a disease,from the dental office to a patient through a contaminated water system,is an example of _____ disease transmission in the dental office.

Immunization or vaccination is known as ________ immunity.

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

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Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

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