ICE EXAM PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following surfaces are considered clinical contact surfaces? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Lights,
handles, x-ray tubeheads, and countertops
The reduction of disease causing microorganisms to a safe level is defines as - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Sterilization
Chemical bleaching containing 5.25 percent sodium hyochlorite is a good surface disinfectant when
diluted with water to a dilution of - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1:1,000 to 1: 10,00
According to the CDC, effective hand washing should last for approximately - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅2-6
minutes
A high level of disinfectant with very little odor that does not require activation mixing is - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Chlorine dioxide
Any reusable item intended for patient care should be. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Heat sterilized after use
Disinfectant that kills viruses and fungi but not bacterial spores are classified by the EPA as: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Low level
What is the purpose of a barrier in infection control? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Disrupts the transfer of
infectious agents.
A good way to reduce cross contamination of dental materials is to use: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Disposable materials
The most resistant form of known life is a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Anaerobe
Which of the following diseases is easily transmitted in health care settings? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅MRSA
, Which of the following items is classified as semi-critical - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Rubber dam forceps
Areosols created from dental handpieces can carry pathogenic organisms that cause: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Hepatitis a
Which of the following Hepatitis viruses is transmitted by the fecal/oral route? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Hepatitis B
If a person has chicken pox as a child an adult outbreak would be classified as: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Shingles
Chemical oral findings of kaposil's sarcoma typically suggest the development of which of the following
diseases - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Tuberculosis
Which of the following is the best way to clean the high speed handpiece after patient treatment ? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Place in cold sterile solution overnight
The most effective method of preventing cross- contamination in the dental office is: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Preforming proper hand washing
The term that means a sufficient quantity of materials or supplies needed to treat singles patients is
packaged is called : - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Unit dose
Which of the following PPE is used to prevent inhalation of droplets and or spatter - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Mask
Which of the following items should be disinfected before handling in the dental lab? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Impression
All of the following are bloodborne pathogens EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Hepatitis A
Which of the following surfaces are considered clinical contact surfaces? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Lights,
handles, x-ray tubeheads, and countertops
The reduction of disease causing microorganisms to a safe level is defines as - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Sterilization
Chemical bleaching containing 5.25 percent sodium hyochlorite is a good surface disinfectant when
diluted with water to a dilution of - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1:1,000 to 1: 10,00
According to the CDC, effective hand washing should last for approximately - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅2-6
minutes
A high level of disinfectant with very little odor that does not require activation mixing is - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Chlorine dioxide
Any reusable item intended for patient care should be. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Heat sterilized after use
Disinfectant that kills viruses and fungi but not bacterial spores are classified by the EPA as: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Low level
What is the purpose of a barrier in infection control? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Disrupts the transfer of
infectious agents.
A good way to reduce cross contamination of dental materials is to use: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Disposable materials
The most resistant form of known life is a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Anaerobe
Which of the following diseases is easily transmitted in health care settings? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅MRSA
, Which of the following items is classified as semi-critical - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Rubber dam forceps
Areosols created from dental handpieces can carry pathogenic organisms that cause: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Hepatitis a
Which of the following Hepatitis viruses is transmitted by the fecal/oral route? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Hepatitis B
If a person has chicken pox as a child an adult outbreak would be classified as: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Shingles
Chemical oral findings of kaposil's sarcoma typically suggest the development of which of the following
diseases - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Tuberculosis
Which of the following is the best way to clean the high speed handpiece after patient treatment ? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Place in cold sterile solution overnight
The most effective method of preventing cross- contamination in the dental office is: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Preforming proper hand washing
The term that means a sufficient quantity of materials or supplies needed to treat singles patients is
packaged is called : - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Unit dose
Which of the following PPE is used to prevent inhalation of droplets and or spatter - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Mask
Which of the following items should be disinfected before handling in the dental lab? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Impression
All of the following are bloodborne pathogens EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Hepatitis A
