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) finer sized particles than sprays and spatter. 
A) visible to the naked eye. 
B) created by the prophy cup during dental procedures. 
C) not capable of transmitting respiratory infections. 
D) finer sized particles than sprays and spatter.

Question 2

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease:

Accepted Answer

A) affects animals but not humans. 
B) requires additional dental treatment precautions in addition to Standard Precautions. 
C) is thought to be caused by a prion infection. 
D) is endemic and thought to shorten life span by 10 to 15 years. 
A) affects animals but not humans. 
B) requires additional dental treatment precautions in addition to Standard Precautions. 
C) is thought to be caused by a prion infection. 
D) is endemic and thought to shorten life span by 10 to 15 years.

Question 3

The regulatory agency whose role it is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Infection control measures that help 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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Disposable patient treatment gloves 
B) Shoes 
C) TB skin test 
D) Ultrasonic cleaner 
A) Disposable patient treatment gloves 
B) Shoes 
C) TB skin test 
D) Ultrasonic cleaner

Question 6

The type of immunity acquired by means of 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

Question 7

The type of immunity acquired when the body fights an invading pathogen 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 8

It is _____ that allows the body to resist disease and prevents foreign bodies from causing infection.

Accepted Answer

A) susceptibility 
B) immunity 
C) good health 
D) heredity 
A) susceptibility 
B) immunity 
C) good health 
D) heredity

Question 9

Following an exposure incident,the _____ should be notified of the injury immediately 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 10

Transmission of a disease to a susceptible person through the handling of contaminated instruments or by touching contaminated surfaces is a form of _____ transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) direct 
B) indirect 
C) airborne 
D) spatter 
A) direct 
B) indirect 
C) airborne 
D) spatter

Question 11

A(n) _____ disease is one that is communicable or contagious.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 13

To prevent contamination of a clean instrument or any object handled during treatment,_______ should be worn.

Accepted Answer

A) masks 
B) safety goggles 
C) overgloves 
D) none of the above 
A) masks 
B) safety goggles 
C) overgloves 
D) none of the above

Question 14

The first procedural step after an exposure incident is to:

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) Receptionist 
B) Manager 
C) Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician 
D) Both a and b 
A) Receptionist 
B) Manager 
C) Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician 
D) Both a and b

Question 16

Pathogens that are carried in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) blood-borne. 
B) parenteral. 
C) virulent. 
D) acquired. 
A) blood-borne. 
B) parenteral. 
C) virulent. 
D) acquired.

Question 17

The CDC term "Standard Precautions" applies to contact with:

Accepted Answer

A) sweat. 
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 or not they contain blood. 
D) intact skin. 
A) sweat. 
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 or not they contain blood. 
D) intact skin.

Question 18

Transmission of a disease,from the dental office to the family of a member of the dental team,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

The written exposure control plan that describes how the dental office complies with the Blood-borne Pathogens Standard must 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 20

When immunity is present at birth,it is called _____ immunity.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 19: Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Mistlike aerosols are:

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease:

The regulatory agency whose role it is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States is:

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

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

The type of immunity acquired by means of immunization or vaccination is known as ________ immunity.

The type of immunity acquired when the body fights an invading pathogen is called ________ immunity.

It is _____ that allows the body to resist disease and prevents foreign bodies from causing infection.

Following an exposure incident,the _____ should be notified of the injury immediately after initial first aid is provided.

Transmission of a disease to a susceptible person through the handling of contaminated instruments or by touching contaminated surfaces is a form of _____ transmission.

A(n) _____ disease is one that is communicable or contagious.

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

To prevent contamination of a clean instrument or any object handled during treatment,_______ should be worn.

The first procedural step after an exposure incident is to:

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

Pathogens that are carried in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others are referred to as:

The CDC term "Standard Precautions" applies to contact with:

Transmission of a disease,from the dental office to the family of a member of the dental team,is an example of _____ disease transmission in the dental office.

The written exposure control plan that describes how the dental office complies with the Blood-borne Pathogens Standard must be reviewed and updated:

When immunity is present at birth,it is called _____ 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

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

Fixed Prosthodontics

Provisional Coverage

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics