Infection Control Test (Dental) Questions with
Correct Answers
For a disease transmission to take place, there must be a pathogen
present in sufficient quantity, a reservoir for microorganisms, a mode of
transportation, and: Correct Answer-a.) a susceptible individual
The infection that is not spread by airborne transmission is: Correct
Answer-d.) hepatitis C
Blood borne transmission of certain viruses, such as human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), can occur through cuts, punctures, and:
Correct Answer-b.) spatter of blood onto mucous membranes
An unvaccinated dental health care worker is at great risk of exposure to
which microorganisms during dental treatment procedures? Correct
Answer-b.) hepatitis B
Which of the following is not a protocol for standard precautions?
Correct Answer-b.) relying on the patient's health history as an
indication of risk
Which is a recommended method used to prevent surface
contamination? Correct Answer-a.) use a surface barrier
Which is an unsafe practice in recapping of a needle? Correct Answer-
d.) a two-handed scoop method for maximum control
, Patients who are infected with HIV or AIDS are: Correct Answer-c.)
protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act
A dental assistant has completed the series of injections for hepatitis B
vaccination. The next step is to: Correct Answer-b.) get a blood test for
HBV antibodies
If patients indicate on their health history that they have active
tuberculosis, this means that: Correct Answer-b.) they should not have
elective treatment performed in the dental office.
Which type of gloves does the CDC recommend for surgical
procedures? Correct Answer-c.) sterile
How much time should a surgical hand scrub take the dental assistant to
perform? Correct Answer-d.) 1 - 2 minutes
When a dental assistant is cleaning instruments, what type(s) of personal
protective equipment should be worn? Correct Answer-d.) safety
glasses, utility gloves, face mask, and protective gown
Disposable devices, such as saliva ejector tips, can be reused if they are:
Correct Answer-d.) they are not to be reused, as they are single-use
devices
Correct Answers
For a disease transmission to take place, there must be a pathogen
present in sufficient quantity, a reservoir for microorganisms, a mode of
transportation, and: Correct Answer-a.) a susceptible individual
The infection that is not spread by airborne transmission is: Correct
Answer-d.) hepatitis C
Blood borne transmission of certain viruses, such as human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), can occur through cuts, punctures, and:
Correct Answer-b.) spatter of blood onto mucous membranes
An unvaccinated dental health care worker is at great risk of exposure to
which microorganisms during dental treatment procedures? Correct
Answer-b.) hepatitis B
Which of the following is not a protocol for standard precautions?
Correct Answer-b.) relying on the patient's health history as an
indication of risk
Which is a recommended method used to prevent surface
contamination? Correct Answer-a.) use a surface barrier
Which is an unsafe practice in recapping of a needle? Correct Answer-
d.) a two-handed scoop method for maximum control
, Patients who are infected with HIV or AIDS are: Correct Answer-c.)
protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act
A dental assistant has completed the series of injections for hepatitis B
vaccination. The next step is to: Correct Answer-b.) get a blood test for
HBV antibodies
If patients indicate on their health history that they have active
tuberculosis, this means that: Correct Answer-b.) they should not have
elective treatment performed in the dental office.
Which type of gloves does the CDC recommend for surgical
procedures? Correct Answer-c.) sterile
How much time should a surgical hand scrub take the dental assistant to
perform? Correct Answer-d.) 1 - 2 minutes
When a dental assistant is cleaning instruments, what type(s) of personal
protective equipment should be worn? Correct Answer-d.) safety
glasses, utility gloves, face mask, and protective gown
Disposable devices, such as saliva ejector tips, can be reused if they are:
Correct Answer-d.) they are not to be reused, as they are single-use
devices
