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QUESTIONS 2026
Which of the following is the best infection control practice for clinical contact
surfaces that are difficult or impossible to clean - correct-answer - Covering
surfaces with an impervious
Routine handwashing for dental health care personnel includes the use of -
correct-answer - Water and plain liquid soap
A surgical mask must be changed - correct-answer - After every patient
All disinfectants should be used - correct-answer - According to the
manufacturer's directions
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When putting on personal protective equipment, which item should be put on
last, just before patient care begins - correct-answer - Gloves
In accordance with California regulations, the high-speed handpiece line and air
water syringe should be flush with water - correct-answer - After each patient
Which of the following is an example of a clinical contact surface - correct-answer
- Countertops
When should chairside environmental barriers be changed - correct-answer -
After every patient
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According to California regulations, biological indicators for Assessing sterilization
are to be used - correct-answer - Weekly
What type of gloves should be want to protect the hands of dental healthcare
personnel during instrument processing and operatory cleanup - correct-answer -
Utility housekeeping
The correct steps to take when a glove rips or tears during the procedure are -
correct-answer - Remove the glove, wash and dry hands, and place on new gloves
The purpose of dating packages of sterilized instruments is to - correct-answer -
Retrieve packs in the event of a sterilization failure
According to regulations, protective eyewear, surgical masks, gloves and gowns
for lab coats are - correct-answer - Personal protective equipment
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Using traditional radiographic procedures, which of the following is considered a
clinical contact surface - correct-answer - X-ray control panel
What is the proper management for work surfaces that become contaminated
with blood - correct-answer - Clean and then disinfect
Instruments with the greatest risk of transmitting infection are - correct-answer -
Critical instruments
Torn gloves should be replaced - correct-answer - As soon as possible
To reduce the risk of disease transmission in the dental office it is recommended
to - correct-answer - Use a disposable items whenever possible
CALIFORNIA RDA WRITTEN EXAM PRE
TEST BANK WITH PERFECTLY ANSWERED
QUESTIONS 2026
Which of the following is the best infection control practice for clinical contact
surfaces that are difficult or impossible to clean - correct-answer - Covering
surfaces with an impervious
Routine handwashing for dental health care personnel includes the use of -
correct-answer - Water and plain liquid soap
A surgical mask must be changed - correct-answer - After every patient
All disinfectants should be used - correct-answer - According to the
manufacturer's directions
,2|Page
When putting on personal protective equipment, which item should be put on
last, just before patient care begins - correct-answer - Gloves
In accordance with California regulations, the high-speed handpiece line and air
water syringe should be flush with water - correct-answer - After each patient
Which of the following is an example of a clinical contact surface - correct-answer
- Countertops
When should chairside environmental barriers be changed - correct-answer -
After every patient
,3|Page
According to California regulations, biological indicators for Assessing sterilization
are to be used - correct-answer - Weekly
What type of gloves should be want to protect the hands of dental healthcare
personnel during instrument processing and operatory cleanup - correct-answer -
Utility housekeeping
The correct steps to take when a glove rips or tears during the procedure are -
correct-answer - Remove the glove, wash and dry hands, and place on new gloves
The purpose of dating packages of sterilized instruments is to - correct-answer -
Retrieve packs in the event of a sterilization failure
According to regulations, protective eyewear, surgical masks, gloves and gowns
for lab coats are - correct-answer - Personal protective equipment
, 4|Page
Using traditional radiographic procedures, which of the following is considered a
clinical contact surface - correct-answer - X-ray control panel
What is the proper management for work surfaces that become contaminated
with blood - correct-answer - Clean and then disinfect
Instruments with the greatest risk of transmitting infection are - correct-answer -
Critical instruments
Torn gloves should be replaced - correct-answer - As soon as possible
To reduce the risk of disease transmission in the dental office it is recommended
to - correct-answer - Use a disposable items whenever possible
