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1
Q

After excepting employment you opt not to receive a hepatitis B vaccination and have signed a waiver to this effect. You have the right to:

A

Change your mind and the employer is required to provide the vaccination

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2
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All dental professionals must use surgical masks and protective eyewear to protect eyes and face when:

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Whenever splatter and aerosolized sprays of blood and saliva are likely

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3
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All dental assistant involved in direct patient care must undergo routine training in:

A

Infection control
safety issues
hazardous communication

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4
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When immunity is present at birth it is referred to as

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Inherited immunity

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5
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What occurs when a vaccination is administered in the body forms antibodies in response to the vaccine

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Active artificial

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6
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A chronic infection is best exemplified by..

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Human immunodeficiency virus

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7
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Which exemplifies an acute infection?

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Common cold

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8
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Micro organisms that produce disease in humans are known as

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Pathogen’s

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9
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Bacteria can be identified by shape which is shaped like a bacilli

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Rod

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10
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Infection that results from a defective immune system that cannot defend against pathogens normally found in the environment is a(n)

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Opportunistic infection

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11
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What is an example of a parenteral disease transmission in dentistry?

A

Needle stick injury
cuts
abrasions
or any break in the skin

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12
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The transmission of a disease to a suspectible person by handling contaminated instruments or by touching the face, eyes, or mouth is referred to as:

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Indirect transmission

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13
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What would be considered the best method for determining whether there is proper sterilization function of a sterilizer

A

A biological support us through a monitoring system

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14
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What package of hazardous infection waste is being prepared for disposal, what should be considered?

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All infectious waste destined for disposal should be placed and closable leak proof containers or bags that are color-coded or labeled appropriately

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15
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What PPE is removed first after the completion of a clinical procedure?

A

Gown

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16
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Exam gloves used during dental treatment can be made of:

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Latex

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17
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What is considered regulated waste( biohazard)?

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Pathological waste

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18
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How to use overgloves

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Over gloves are place before the secondary procedure is performed and are removed before patient treatment is resumed

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19
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Where would you use sterile surgical gloves?

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Oral surgery

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20
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The most common route of disease transmission in the dental office is through:

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Direct contact with the patient’s blood or saliva

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21
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The strength of an organism and its ability to produce disease is:

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Virulence

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22
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The use of a pre-procedural mouth rinse can lower the number of microorganisms that may escape the patient’s mouth through which of the following routes?

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Aerosols

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23
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_________ infection is the mode of disease transmission that involves large particle droplets spatter. _________Infection involves minute particles that can remain in the air for hours and can be inhaled

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Droplet, aerosol

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24
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Pathogen’s that are carried in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others are referred to as:

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Bloodborne

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25
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Recommendations concerning gloves would fall under which of the following categories of infection control practices that directly relate to dental radiography procedures?

A

Protective attire and barrier techniques

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26
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Protective clothing…

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Must prevent skin and mucous membranes exposure when contact with blood or other bodily fluids is anticipated

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27
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Asepsis

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Is defined As the absence of pathogen’s or disease causing microorganisms

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28
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Define antiseptic

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A substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria

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29
Q

While taking a patient’s health history it is noted that there is a history of tuberculosis and the patient is currently experiencing symptoms of this disease what would not be an appropriate action in the office

A

Tell the patient you will not be able to treat him or her anymore

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30
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When can a liquid sterilant or high-level disinfectant achieve sterilization?

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When the solution is used only for the longer exposure time

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31
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What is used for surface disinfectant in the dental office

A

Iodophors

32
Q

Before dental x-ray films are expose the treatment area must be prepared using:

A

Aseptic techniques

33
Q

Manufactures of sterilization (autoclave) set them to reach a maximum steam temperature of ___ and a pressure of ____ pounds per square inch(psi)

A

250,15 to 30

34
Q

According to CDC guidelines when transporting a biopsy specimen it should be:

A

Placed in the study leak proof container labeled with a biohazard symbol

35
Q

Instruments must be absolutely dry or they will rust or have an ashy layer when using which type of sterilization process?

A

Chemical vapor

36
Q

What is considered to be a semi critical instrument in radiography

A

X-ray film holding device

37
Q

Which of the following statements is true concerning cleaning and disinfection of the dental unit and environmental surfaces

A

An intermediate level disinfectant is recommended

38
Q

Which method of sterilization requires good ventilation

A

Chemical vapor

39
Q

Which method is used to sterilize unwrapped instruments for immediate use

A

Flash sterilization

40
Q

What is the best procedure for caring for an explorer

A

Steam under pressure

41
Q

What is the best procedure for caring for a mouth mirror

A

Steam under pressure without emulsion

42
Q

What is the best procedure for caring for a pair of crown and collar scissors

A

Steam under pressure with emulsion

43
Q

What is the best procedure for caring for a saliva ejector

A

Discard

44
Q

What is the best procedure for caring for a contaminated needle

A

sharps container

45
Q

What’s the best procedure for caring for a pair of protective glasses

A

Soap
Water
Disinfectant

46
Q

What’s the best procedure for caring for medication bottles

A

Spray-wipe-spray or

Wipe-wait-wipe with surface disinfectant

47
Q

Which type of sterilization used in the dental office requires the highest temperature?

A

Dry heat sterilization

48
Q

Immersion in a chemical liquid sterilant requires at least______ hour(s) of contact time for sterilization

A

10 hours

49
Q

What is NOT a recommend method for sterilizing dental burs

A

Chemical liquid sterilization

50
Q

Select the ideal instrument processing area:
A) outside the dental unit
B) large enough for several assistants to work at once
C) dedicated only to instruments processing

A

C

51
Q

There are areas of the instrument processing facility that govern the workflow pattern. The processing should flow in a single loop from:

A

Dirty to clean to sterile to storage

52
Q

What is the propose of a holding solution

A

Prevent the drying of blood and debris on instruments

53
Q

The least desirable method of precleaning dental instruments is

A

Hand scrubbing

54
Q

The ultra sonic cleaner should be cleaned and disinfected

A

Once a day

55
Q

After instruments have completed the cleaning cycle of the ultrasonic cleaner, they should be

A

Rinsed with water

56
Q

What does the ultra sonic cleaner do

A

Cleans and removes debris

57
Q

Why is it important to keep an MSDS for the liquid sterilant (glutaraldehyde) on file?

A

Because it provides information on how to protect against exposure to a chemical and what to do if an exposure occurs

58
Q

The process that kills disease causing microorganism but not necessarily all microbial life, is called:

A

Disinfection

59
Q

Spores of Bacillius Atrophaeus are used to monitor which of the following types of sterilization

A

Dry heat

60
Q

Patient care instruments are categorized Into various classifications. Into which classification would instruments such as surgical forceps, scalpels, bone chisels, and scalers be placed?

A

Critical

61
Q

For which of the following is there NOT a vaccine?

A

Strep throat

62
Q

Select the heat sterilization method that requires good ventilation in the dental office

A

Chemical vapor

63
Q

Legionella bacteria can cause what type of condition in a susceptible person?

A

Pneumonia

64
Q

Nosocomial infections are commonly acquired in

A

A hospital or other medical facility

65
Q

According to OSHA the dental assistant may do which of the following before depositing a contaminated needle in a designated puncture-resistant container?

A

Recap it

66
Q

OSHA requires a minimum period of training of dental personnel in which of the following areas?

A

The hazardous communication standard

67
Q

What is the goal of sound infection control program to reduce cross contamination

A

Dental team members to other patients

68
Q

What’s true about environmental infection control in a clinical area

A

Avoid the use of carpet and cloth upholstered furnishings

69
Q

The organization for safety and asepsis procedures (OSAP) Identifies the classification of clinical touch surfaces to include which of the following ?

A

Light handles, dental units, and chair switches

70
Q

What’s a recommended method of preventing surface contamination

A

Use a surface barrier

71
Q

What are standard precautions

A

The concept that considers that blood and all patients body fluids are potentially infectious

72
Q

The best time to clean and disinfect a dental prosthesis or impression that will be processed in the office laboratory is:

A

As soon as possible after removal from patients mouth

73
Q

A victim who immediately feels the effect of a chemical spill with symptoms of dizziness, headaches, nausea, and vomiting is experiencing: with

A

Acute chemical toxicity

74
Q

What is considered regulated waste and requires special disposal

A

Human tissue

75
Q

Repeated exposure to chemicals at low levels for extended periods of time can result in liver disease or brain disorders that are examples of

A

Chronic chemical toxicity

76
Q

How often should a dental assistant or office safety supervisor check the contents of the emergency kit to determine that the contents are in place and within the expiration date?

A

BIannually

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