MN DENTAL CORRECT TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔*destruction of mycobacterium tuberculosis, vegetative bacteria, most viruses and
fungi (not bacterial spores) through exposure to a chemical registered with EPA hospital
disinfectant WITH label claim for tubercluocidal activity - ✔✔intermediate level
disinfection
✔✔means the destruction of all forms of microbial life except high numbers of bacterial
spores through exposure to a chemical registered with enviormental protection agency
"sterilant" - ✔✔high level disinfection
✔✔T/F: Change protective clothing when it becomes visibly soiled as soon as feasible if
penetrated by blood or saliva - ✔✔true
✔✔*When should you change gloves? - ✔✔between patients, and when they become
torn or punctured
✔✔critical items - ✔✔penetrate soft tissue or bone; GREATEST risk of transmitting
infection and needs to be sterilized by HEAT
(hand instruments, ultrasonic)
✔✔Semi critical items - ✔✔contact mucous membranes but don't penetrate
**high level disinfectant required
**sterilization by heat still recommended
(dental mirror, impression trays)
✔✔non-critical items - ✔✔pose least risk for transmission of infection
-contacts skin only
**disinfection with EPA registered wipes
(blood pressure cuff, dental chair, etc.)
, ✔✔*chemical indicators - ✔✔indicator tape: does NOT prove sterile
(ex: brown colored tag after heat sterilization on outside of instrument case)
✔✔*biological indicators - ✔✔*spore testing* assess by killing highly resistant microbes
-best way to tell if sterilizing equipment is working properly
-MUST be performed WEEKLY
✔✔dirty uniforms and lab coats should be _____ at the location where they were used -
✔✔bagged
--must be handled as little as possible
--must not be sorted or rinsed
✔✔if spore test comes back positive.... - ✔✔indicated that the sterilizer is not working
properly and items are NOT sterile
-needs to be corrected and temporarily be out of service
✔✔T/F
a tooth with an amalgam filling in it is considered hazardous waste only - ✔✔false:
hazardous and infectious
✔✔autoclaving = - ✔✔sterilizing
-destroy all microbes
✔✔what testing should be available to all DHCW for those concerned that they may be
infected by HIV - ✔✔serologic testing
✔✔how should the amalgam scrap be stored and handled - ✔✔stored in a closed
unbreakable container labled " hazardous "contains mercury" and should be recycled
✔✔website for more info on infection control -
✔✔https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/questions/
✔✔*Record Keeping* - ✔✔----
✔✔*Dental records must include - ✔✔- pt's name, address, DOB
- if minor, need parent's name
- name and telephone number of contact person
- name of insurance and ID number if applicable
- patient's reason for visit
- dental and medical history
- clinical exam
- diagnosis and treatment plan
- informed consent
- progress note
AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔*destruction of mycobacterium tuberculosis, vegetative bacteria, most viruses and
fungi (not bacterial spores) through exposure to a chemical registered with EPA hospital
disinfectant WITH label claim for tubercluocidal activity - ✔✔intermediate level
disinfection
✔✔means the destruction of all forms of microbial life except high numbers of bacterial
spores through exposure to a chemical registered with enviormental protection agency
"sterilant" - ✔✔high level disinfection
✔✔T/F: Change protective clothing when it becomes visibly soiled as soon as feasible if
penetrated by blood or saliva - ✔✔true
✔✔*When should you change gloves? - ✔✔between patients, and when they become
torn or punctured
✔✔critical items - ✔✔penetrate soft tissue or bone; GREATEST risk of transmitting
infection and needs to be sterilized by HEAT
(hand instruments, ultrasonic)
✔✔Semi critical items - ✔✔contact mucous membranes but don't penetrate
**high level disinfectant required
**sterilization by heat still recommended
(dental mirror, impression trays)
✔✔non-critical items - ✔✔pose least risk for transmission of infection
-contacts skin only
**disinfection with EPA registered wipes
(blood pressure cuff, dental chair, etc.)
, ✔✔*chemical indicators - ✔✔indicator tape: does NOT prove sterile
(ex: brown colored tag after heat sterilization on outside of instrument case)
✔✔*biological indicators - ✔✔*spore testing* assess by killing highly resistant microbes
-best way to tell if sterilizing equipment is working properly
-MUST be performed WEEKLY
✔✔dirty uniforms and lab coats should be _____ at the location where they were used -
✔✔bagged
--must be handled as little as possible
--must not be sorted or rinsed
✔✔if spore test comes back positive.... - ✔✔indicated that the sterilizer is not working
properly and items are NOT sterile
-needs to be corrected and temporarily be out of service
✔✔T/F
a tooth with an amalgam filling in it is considered hazardous waste only - ✔✔false:
hazardous and infectious
✔✔autoclaving = - ✔✔sterilizing
-destroy all microbes
✔✔what testing should be available to all DHCW for those concerned that they may be
infected by HIV - ✔✔serologic testing
✔✔how should the amalgam scrap be stored and handled - ✔✔stored in a closed
unbreakable container labled " hazardous "contains mercury" and should be recycled
✔✔website for more info on infection control -
✔✔https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/questions/
✔✔*Record Keeping* - ✔✔----
✔✔*Dental records must include - ✔✔- pt's name, address, DOB
- if minor, need parent's name
- name and telephone number of contact person
- name of insurance and ID number if applicable
- patient's reason for visit
- dental and medical history
- clinical exam
- diagnosis and treatment plan
- informed consent
- progress note
