ICE exam Practice Questions and
Answers Graded 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
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, 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
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Answers Graded 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
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, 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
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