ICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Wearing gloves at chairside helps prevent which of the following routes of entry of
patient's microbes into the body? - Answers- Percutaneous
When preparing sodium hypochlorite for use as a surface disinfectant, it should be -
Answers- diluted 1:10 to 1:100
If removable dentures are polished in a dental laboratory, which of the following
infection control procedures must be followed? - Answers- Remove rag polishing
wheels, launder, and sterilize.
If a caustic chemical comes in contact with the eyes, which of the following steps must
be taken?1. Close eyes and apply a wet compress to forehead.2. Flush eyes with water
and seek medical attention as quickly as possible.3. close eyes and apply dark tinted
safety glasses.4. Complete an incident report documenting route of exposure. -
Answers- 2, 4
How should a contaminated needle be handled?1. Place uncapped needle on
instrument tray2. Recap the needle using a one handed scoop technique3. Recap the
needle by hand4. Recap the needle using a recapping device - Answers- 2 or 4
Which is true about the normal oral microbiota? - Answers- Dental plaque has about
200 billion bacteria per gram.
Some products require as few as ____ to disinfect. - Answers- 10 minutes
Who proved that heat kills spores and bacteria? - Answers- Louis Pasteur
The time interval between the initial contact with an infectious agent and the
appearance of the clinical symptoms is known as - Answers- incubation period
Those who have shingles previously had - Answers- chickenpox
Which is a correct statement about hepatitis B? - Answers- Only about one third of
those infected have recognizable symptoms.
One of the best ways to prevent the spread of microorganisms from one person to
another is by - Answers- Handwashing with water and an antimicrobial soap
Antibiotics are extremely useful in killing viruses. - Answers- False
Wet masks should be changed because they - Answers- cause more air to enter
around the edges
Which of the following can pose a poisonous effect? - Answers- toxic waste
Wearing gloves at chairside helps prevent which of the following routes of entry of
patient's microbes into the body? - Answers- Percutaneous
When preparing sodium hypochlorite for use as a surface disinfectant, it should be -
Answers- diluted 1:10 to 1:100
If removable dentures are polished in a dental laboratory, which of the following
infection control procedures must be followed? - Answers- Remove rag polishing
wheels, launder, and sterilize.
If a caustic chemical comes in contact with the eyes, which of the following steps must
be taken?1. Close eyes and apply a wet compress to forehead.2. Flush eyes with water
and seek medical attention as quickly as possible.3. close eyes and apply dark tinted
safety glasses.4. Complete an incident report documenting route of exposure. -
Answers- 2, 4
How should a contaminated needle be handled?1. Place uncapped needle on
instrument tray2. Recap the needle using a one handed scoop technique3. Recap the
needle by hand4. Recap the needle using a recapping device - Answers- 2 or 4
Which is true about the normal oral microbiota? - Answers- Dental plaque has about
200 billion bacteria per gram.
Some products require as few as ____ to disinfect. - Answers- 10 minutes
Who proved that heat kills spores and bacteria? - Answers- Louis Pasteur
The time interval between the initial contact with an infectious agent and the
appearance of the clinical symptoms is known as - Answers- incubation period
Those who have shingles previously had - Answers- chickenpox
Which is a correct statement about hepatitis B? - Answers- Only about one third of
those infected have recognizable symptoms.
One of the best ways to prevent the spread of microorganisms from one person to
another is by - Answers- Handwashing with water and an antimicrobial soap
Antibiotics are extremely useful in killing viruses. - Answers- False
Wet masks should be changed because they - Answers- cause more air to enter
around the edges
Which of the following can pose a poisonous effect? - Answers- toxic waste
