ICE- Exam 3 Study Guide Questions
with Accurate Answers 2025-2026
Updated.
All dental professionals must use surgical masks and protective eyewear to protect the eyes and
face:
a. only during surgical procedures
b. only when treating patients of potential risk
c. whenever spatter and aerosolized sprays of blood and saliva are likely
d. as an option - Answer C
All dental assistants involved in the direct provision of patient care must undergo routine
training in:
a. infection control, safety issues, and hazard communication
b. charting, taking vital signs, and using office intercom system
c. infection control, uniform sizing, and ordering of disposables
d. hazardous waste management, charting, and application of dental dam - Answer A
... occurs from a person previously contracting a disease and then recovering.
a. naturally acquired immunity
b. active natural immunity
c. artificially acquired immunity
d. inherited immunity - Answer A
... immunity occurs when a vaccination is administered and the body forms antibodies in
response to the vaccine
a. active natural
b. active artificial
c. passive natural
d. passive artificial - Answer B
A latent infection is best exemplified by which of the following
a. hep A
b. cold sore
c. common cold
,d. pneumonia - Answer B
which of the following exemplifies an acute infection?
a. hep C
b. cold sore
c. common cold
d. hep B - Answer C
Microorganisms that produce disease in humans are known as:
a. nonpathogenic
b. pathogens
c. pasteurized
d. aerobes - Answer B
when should an alcohol hand rub be used for routine dentistry?
a. anytime
b. immediately after handwashing
c. in the absence of visible soil
d. immediately before handwashing - Answer C
An infection that occurs when the body's ability to resist diseases is weakened is
a. chronic infection
b. latent
c. acute
d. opportunistic - Answer D
A disposable air water syringe tip is to be
a. used on no more than three patients before being replaced
b. cleaned, sterilized, and resused
c. cleaned, disinfected, and resued
d. used on one patient then discarded - Answer D
The transmission of a disease through the skin, as with cuts or punctures, is ... transmission.
a. airborne
b. parenteral
, c. indirect
d. spatter - Answer B
Which of the following would be considered the best method for determining whether there is
proper sterilization function by a sterilizer?
a. chemically treated tape used on packages that change color
b. viewing temperature gauge
c. biological spore test through monitoring system
d. measuring the pressure - Answer C
When leaving a patient at chairside to retrieve a supply item, which barrier should be removed
and replaced after returning to the patient?
a. mask
b. eyewear
c. gloves
d. protective clothing - Answer C
Protective eyewear should have
a. extra thick lenses
b. tinted lenses
c. solid side shields
d. spring loaded ear rests - Answer C
What is the most serious reaction to gloves
a. allergic contact dermatitis
b. irritant contact dermatitis
c. anaphylaxis
d. candidasis - Answer C
Which of the following is regulated medical waste
a. used exam gloves
b. used patient bib
c. used anesthetic needle
d. x ray wrappers - Answer C
with Accurate Answers 2025-2026
Updated.
All dental professionals must use surgical masks and protective eyewear to protect the eyes and
face:
a. only during surgical procedures
b. only when treating patients of potential risk
c. whenever spatter and aerosolized sprays of blood and saliva are likely
d. as an option - Answer C
All dental assistants involved in the direct provision of patient care must undergo routine
training in:
a. infection control, safety issues, and hazard communication
b. charting, taking vital signs, and using office intercom system
c. infection control, uniform sizing, and ordering of disposables
d. hazardous waste management, charting, and application of dental dam - Answer A
... occurs from a person previously contracting a disease and then recovering.
a. naturally acquired immunity
b. active natural immunity
c. artificially acquired immunity
d. inherited immunity - Answer A
... immunity occurs when a vaccination is administered and the body forms antibodies in
response to the vaccine
a. active natural
b. active artificial
c. passive natural
d. passive artificial - Answer B
A latent infection is best exemplified by which of the following
a. hep A
b. cold sore
c. common cold
,d. pneumonia - Answer B
which of the following exemplifies an acute infection?
a. hep C
b. cold sore
c. common cold
d. hep B - Answer C
Microorganisms that produce disease in humans are known as:
a. nonpathogenic
b. pathogens
c. pasteurized
d. aerobes - Answer B
when should an alcohol hand rub be used for routine dentistry?
a. anytime
b. immediately after handwashing
c. in the absence of visible soil
d. immediately before handwashing - Answer C
An infection that occurs when the body's ability to resist diseases is weakened is
a. chronic infection
b. latent
c. acute
d. opportunistic - Answer D
A disposable air water syringe tip is to be
a. used on no more than three patients before being replaced
b. cleaned, sterilized, and resused
c. cleaned, disinfected, and resued
d. used on one patient then discarded - Answer D
The transmission of a disease through the skin, as with cuts or punctures, is ... transmission.
a. airborne
b. parenteral
, c. indirect
d. spatter - Answer B
Which of the following would be considered the best method for determining whether there is
proper sterilization function by a sterilizer?
a. chemically treated tape used on packages that change color
b. viewing temperature gauge
c. biological spore test through monitoring system
d. measuring the pressure - Answer C
When leaving a patient at chairside to retrieve a supply item, which barrier should be removed
and replaced after returning to the patient?
a. mask
b. eyewear
c. gloves
d. protective clothing - Answer C
Protective eyewear should have
a. extra thick lenses
b. tinted lenses
c. solid side shields
d. spring loaded ear rests - Answer C
What is the most serious reaction to gloves
a. allergic contact dermatitis
b. irritant contact dermatitis
c. anaphylaxis
d. candidasis - Answer C
Which of the following is regulated medical waste
a. used exam gloves
b. used patient bib
c. used anesthetic needle
d. x ray wrappers - Answer C
