Question 1

Reusing gloves after washing them increases the risk of disease transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The administrative assistant will never come in contact with saliva or oral fluids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Training records must be kept for a minimum of 3 years following the training session.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

You are interested in purchasing a Regulatory Compliance Manual for the office. From what organization might you obtain one?

Accepted Answer

A)  EPA 
B)  OSHA 
C)  ADA 
D)  ADAA 
E)  NADA 
A)  EPA 
B)  OSHA 
C)  ADA 
D)  ADAA 
E)  NADA

Question 5

Which of the following is improper technique as it relates to infection control in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Storing instruments in sealed bags 
B)  Placing patient records outside the treatment room 
C)  Eating in the laboratory or other contaminated site 
D)  Changing gloves for each patient 
A)  Storing instruments in sealed bags 
B)  Placing patient records outside the treatment room 
C)  Eating in the laboratory or other contaminated site 
D)  Changing gloves for each patient

Question 6

Standard Precautions mean that all patients are treated as though they are potentially infectious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If an employee refuses to receive the hepatitis B vaccine, he or she must:

Accepted Answer

A)  obtain a signature from a licensed physician to waive the vaccine. 
B)  have access to the vaccine if the employee has a change of mind. 
C)  not be given permission to have the vaccine at a later date. 
A)  obtain a signature from a licensed physician to waive the vaccine. 
B)  have access to the vaccine if the employee has a change of mind. 
C)  not be given permission to have the vaccine at a later date.

Question 8

Disease transmission via contaminated dental instruments, equipment, or records is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  direct contact. 
B)  indirect contact. 
C)  inhalation. 
A)  direct contact. 
B)  indirect contact. 
C)  inhalation.

Question 9

A staff lounge or eating area must be available for employees in a place away from possible contamination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When the administrative assistant prepares a package of hazardous infectious waste for disposal, which of the following should be considered?

Accepted Answer

A)  All infectious waste destined for disposal should be placed in closable, leak-proof containers or bags that are color-coded or labeled appropriately. 
B)  Infectious waste should be burned in a local incinerator. 
C)  Only the clinical assistant should manage the removal of infectious waste. 
A)  All infectious waste destined for disposal should be placed in closable, leak-proof containers or bags that are color-coded or labeled appropriately. 
B)  Infectious waste should be burned in a local incinerator. 
C)  Only the clinical assistant should manage the removal of infectious waste.

Question 11

Which of the following is a wrongful act in preventing disease transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Removing contaminated gloves and washing hands before transferring a record to the business office 
B)  Receiving materials from the hands of a dental healthcare worker who is wearing contaminated gloves 
C)  Replacing a moist mask with a dry one 
D)  Placing a clinical chart outside the treatment room 
A)  Removing contaminated gloves and washing hands before transferring a record to the business office 
B)  Receiving materials from the hands of a dental healthcare worker who is wearing contaminated gloves 
C)  Replacing a moist mask with a dry one 
D)  Placing a clinical chart outside the treatment room

Reusing gloves after washing them increases the risk of disease transmission.

The administrative assistant will never come in contact with saliva or oral fluids.

Training records must be kept for a minimum of 3 years following the training session.

You are interested in purchasing a Regulatory Compliance Manual for the office. From what organization might you obtain one?

Which of the following is improper technique as it relates to infection control in the dental office?

Standard Precautions mean that all patients are treated as though they are potentially infectious.

If an employee refuses to receive the hepatitis B vaccine, he or she must:

Disease transmission via contaminated dental instruments, equipment, or records is referred to as:

A staff lounge or eating area must be available for employees in a place away from possible contamination.

When the administrative assistant prepares a package of hazardous infectious waste for disposal, which of the following should be considered?

Which of the following is a wrongful act in preventing disease transmission?

The Business of Dentistry

Dental Team Management

Patient Management

Legal and Ethical Issues in the Dental Business Office

Technology in the Business Office

Office Design and Equipment Placement

Working With Dental Office Documents

Storage of Business Records

Written Communications

Telecommunications

Appointment Management Systems

Recall Systems

Inventory Systems and Supply Ordering

Dental Insurance

Financial Systems: Accounts Receivable

Other Financial Systems

Planning and Managing Your Career Path

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Exam 17: Infection Control Systems

Reusing gloves after washing them increases the risk of disease transmission.

The administrative assistant will never come in contact with saliva or oral fluids.

Training records must be kept for a minimum of 3 years following the training session.

You are interested in purchasing a Regulatory Compliance Manual for the office. From what organization might you obtain one?

Which of the following is improper technique as it relates to infection control in the dental office?

Standard Precautions mean that all patients are treated as though they are potentially infectious.

If an employee refuses to receive the hepatitis B vaccine, he or she must:

Disease transmission via contaminated dental instruments, equipment, or records is referred to as:

A staff lounge or eating area must be available for employees in a place away from possible contamination.

When the administrative assistant prepares a package of hazardous infectious waste for disposal, which of the following should be considered?

Which of the following is a wrongful act in preventing disease transmission?

The Business of Dentistry

Dental Team Management

Patient Management

Legal and Ethical Issues in the Dental Business Office

Technology in the Business Office

Office Design and Equipment Placement

Working With Dental Office Documents

Storage of Business Records

Written Communications

Telecommunications

Appointment Management Systems

Recall Systems

Inventory Systems and Supply Ordering

Dental Insurance

Financial Systems: Accounts Receivable

Other Financial Systems

Planning and Managing Your Career Path

Filters