Question 1

Occupational exposure refers to an infection a patient might be exposed to while undergoing oral health care treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Each of the following statements regarding personal protective equipment is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protective clothing should be laundered weekly. 
B)  Protection from aerosols may be achieved through the use of a mask. 
C)  Protective eyewear protects the eye area from aerosols and spatter. 
D)  Hands should be washed before gloving and after removing gloves. 
A)  Protective clothing should be laundered weekly. 
B)  Protection from aerosols may be achieved through the use of a mask. 
C)  Protective eyewear protects the eye area from aerosols and spatter. 
D)  Hands should be washed before gloving and after removing gloves.

Question 3

The goal of infection control is the prevention and reduction of disease-causing (pathogenic) microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Radiographers should be vaccinated against certain diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List personal protective equipment (PPE) required during radiographic procedures.

Accepted Answer

Protective clothing, mask, eye

Question 6

Iodophors, phenolics, and chlorine-containing compounds that do not destroy spores are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  high-level disinfectants. 
B)  intermediate-level disinfectants. 
C)  low-level disinfectants. 
A)  high-level disinfectants. 
B)  intermediate-level disinfectants. 
C)  low-level disinfectants.

Question 7

Within what time frame should the radiographer be able to aseptically open all film packets of a full mouth series in the darkroom?

Accepted Answer

Two minutes or less.

Question 8

Sterilization is the use of a chemical or physical procedure to reduce the pathogens to an acceptable level on inanimate objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Using standard precautions, infection control protocols are carried out only if the patient is known to be infectious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During radiographic procedures, when should hands be washed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before treating the patient 
B)  After treating the patient 
C)  Before putting on gloves 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Before treating the patient 
B)  After treating the patient 
C)  Before putting on gloves 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Lead aprons are classified as __________ objects.

Accepted Answer

A)  critical 
B)  semicritical 
C)  noncritical 
A)  critical 
B)  semicritical 
C)  noncritical

Question 12

What is an antiseptic?

Accepted Answer

An agent used on living tissues to destr

Question 13

What is the definition of "disinfect"?

Accepted Answer

The use of a chemical or physical proced

Question 14

Each of the following statements regarding the use of daylight loader attachments on automatic processors is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  The operator must remove the light-filter cover when placing and removing items. 
B)  The advantage of these devices is that time-saving shortcuts are acceptable. 
C)  Clean, dry hands can be slid through light-tight baffles to access the unit. 
D)  The key to infection control is to never slide anything through the baffles except clean, dry hands. 
A)  The operator must remove the light-filter cover when placing and removing items. 
B)  The advantage of these devices is that time-saving shortcuts are acceptable. 
C)  Clean, dry hands can be slid through light-tight baffles to access the unit. 
D)  The key to infection control is to never slide anything through the baffles except clean, dry hands.

Question 15

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not enforce infection control regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sterile gloves should be used for surgical procedures. 
B)  Use of plastic overgloves is acceptable to protect patient treatment gloves. 
C)  Punctured, torn, or cut gloves should be changed immediately. 
D)  Gloves should be washed with soap if treatment must be interrupted. 
A)  Sterile gloves should be used for surgical procedures. 
B)  Use of plastic overgloves is acceptable to protect patient treatment gloves. 
C)  Punctured, torn, or cut gloves should be changed immediately. 
D)  Gloves should be washed with soap if treatment must be interrupted.

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding infection control terminology is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A barrier prevents the transmission of infectious microorganisms. 
B)  Microbial aerosols are disease-causing microorganisms present in human blood. 
C)  Sepsis is the absence of septic matter. 
D)  Infection requires an appropriate portal of entry into the host. 
A)  A barrier prevents the transmission of infectious microorganisms. 
B)  Microbial aerosols are disease-causing microorganisms present in human blood. 
C)  Sepsis is the absence of septic matter. 
D)  Infection requires an appropriate portal of entry into the host.

Question 18

Sterilization refers to total destruction of spores and disease-causing microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How should films secured in barrier envelopes be handled?

Accepted Answer

Once film packets have been removed from

Question 20

Which of the following gloves are recommended for cleaning and disinfecting radiographic operatories and equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heavy-duty utility gloves 
B)  Plastic overgloves 
C)  Latex treatment gloves 
D)  Vinyl treatment gloves 
A)  Heavy-duty utility gloves 
B)  Plastic overgloves 
C)  Latex treatment gloves 
D)  Vinyl treatment gloves

Exam 10: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Occupational exposure refers to an infection a patient might be exposed to while undergoing oral health care treatment.

Each of the following statements regarding personal protective equipment is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The goal of infection control is the prevention and reduction of disease-causing (pathogenic) microorganisms.

Radiographers should be vaccinated against certain diseases.

List personal protective equipment (PPE) required during radiographic procedures.

Iodophors, phenolics, and chlorine-containing compounds that do not destroy spores are classified as:

Within what time frame should the radiographer be able to aseptically open all film packets of a full mouth series in the darkroom?

Sterilization is the use of a chemical or physical procedure to reduce the pathogens to an acceptable level on inanimate objects.

Using standard precautions, infection control protocols are carried out only if the patient is known to be infectious.

During radiographic procedures, when should hands be washed?

Lead aprons are classified as __________ objects.

What is an antiseptic?

What is the definition of "disinfect"?

Each of the following statements regarding the use of daylight loader attachments on automatic processors is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not enforce infection control regulations.

Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is FALSE?

Which of the following statements regarding infection control terminology is correct?

Sterilization refers to total destruction of spores and disease-causing microorganisms.

How should films secured in barrier envelopes be handled?

Which of the following gloves are recommended for cleaning and disinfecting radiographic operatories and equipment?

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The Bitewing Examination

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The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

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