DANB ICE Exam Questions With Answers | Latest Update 2023/2024 (GRADED A+)

Which of the following microorganisms cannot be treated effectively with antibiotics? a. Streptococcus b. Staphylococcus aureus c. E. coli d. Epstein-Barr - Answer d. Epstein-Barr A patient calls the morning of an appointment complaining of a fever, muscle aches, runny nose, cough, and headache. What is the appropriate action? a. Tell the patient he needs to come for the appointment or he will be charged for a no-show. b. Tell the patient he may have the flu and should reschedule the appointment after the fever subsides without the use of medication c. Reschedule for the following day d. Tell the patient the decision is his to make about whether he feels up to coming in for dental work - Answer B. Tell the patient he may have the flu and should reschedule the appointment after the fever subsides without the use of medication Which of the following is not a likely mode of transmission for herpes simplex virus type 1? a. Blood b. Direct contact with lesion c. Saliva d. Aerosol spray from the dental hand piece - Answer A. Blood Which of the following is not correct regarding hepatitis B? a. Hepatitis B can cause serious illness involving the liver including cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver failure b. Only individuals who are symptomatic can transmit the virus c. More than one-third of all hepatitis cases are due to hepatitis B d. Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and saliva - Answer B. Only individuals who are symptomatic can transmit the virus What vaccination protects against lockjaw? a. MMR b. H1N1 c. Varicella d. Td - Answer D. Td In order for an infection to occur, 4 conditions must be present. Which of the following does not accurately describe one of these conditions? a. Virulence b. Number of microorganisms c. Portal of entry d. Any available host - Answer D. Any available host How is tuberculosis transmitted? a. Airborne transmission b. Fecal-oral transmission c. Vehicular transmission d. Indirect transmission - Answer A. Airborne transmission What is the single most effective means of preventing the transmission of disease in the dental office? a. Use of gloves b. Use of mask c. Proper hand hygiene d. The use of antiseptic hand wash - Answer C. Proper hand hygiene What is the recommended duration with the use of antiseptic hand wash during hand hygiene? a. 5 seconds b. 15 seconds c. 2 minutes d. 5 minutes - Answer B. 15 seconds Frequent hand washing can cause dryness of the hands or dermatitis. What is the best way to treat this during the work day? a. Avoid the use of any lotions during the work day b. Use of cocoa butter based lotion c. Use of water based lotion d. Use of petroleum based lotion - Answer C. Use of water based lotion A patient has a latex allergy. What should the dental assistant do for hand protection? a. Wear a pair of gloves made out of nitrile or polyvinyl chloride materials b. Put the latex gloves on and wash the gloves with soap and water before treating the patient c. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water to provide treatment without the use of gloves d. Wear the latex gloves and monitor the patient for signs of adverse effects - Answer A. Wear a pair of gloves made out of nitrile or polyvinyl chloride materials What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn while assisting with a procedure that requires the use of a high-speed hand piece? a. Surgical scrubs, surgical hat, gloves, shoe covers, mask, and eye shield b. Surgical scrubs, gloves, and face shield c. Short sleeved gown, gloves, surgical mask, and eye shield d. Long sleeved gown, gloves, surgical mask, or face shield - Answer D. Long sleeved gown, gloves, surgical mask, or face shield Which of the following would be an inappropriate action regarding the use of PPE that requires laundering? a. Placing contaminated items that need laundering in a biohazardous waste container b. Taking contaminated surgical gown home from laundering following Universal Precautions c. Changing a gown throughout the day whenever it becomes visibly soiled d. Carefully removing the gown by pulling it off but keeping the gown inside out so it does not touch the clothing underneath - Answer B. Taking contaminated surgical gown home from laundering following Universal Precautions What is the name of the item used to prevent the patient from swallowing or aspirating dental debris during a procedure? a. Dental dam b. Cotton roll c. Dental clamp d. Dental arch - Answer A. Dental Dam 15. What is the basic concept the the Universal or Standard Precautions is based on? a. Standard precautions only apple to those individuals who have a history of infectious disease b. Standard precautions only apply to those individuals who have a history of high-risk behavior such as drug abuse or sexual orientation c. Standard precautions apply to all patients and all bodily fluids should be treated as if infectious d. Standard precautions only apply to blood and saliva based on the patient's history - Answer C. Standard precautions apply to all patients and all bodily fluids should be treated as if infectious A dental assistant returns from the bathroom without washing hands and immediately puts on gloves. What type of disease transmission is possible? a. Patient to patient b. Patient to dental team c. Community to dental office d. Dental team to patient - Answer D. Dental team to patient What is the appropriate action to take when disposing of used needles in the dental office? a. Recap the needles using 2 hands, then dispose of in a biohazardous waste bag b. Handle the needles using gloves and dispose of in a puncture-proof container c. Cut the needles into tiny pieces and dispose of in a puncture-proof container d. Use gloves to handle the needles, put into a resealable plastic bag and dispose of in biohazard trash - Answer B. Handle the needles using gloves and dispose of in a puncture-proof container Which of the following would be considered an appropriate action for following aseptic technique? a. Removal of all jewelry b. Long artificial fingernails c. Use of steel wool to clean instruments d. Use of vinyl gloves during dental procedure - Answer A. Removal of all jewelry When disposing of regulated waste, what set of regulations must be followed? a. Local b. State c. Federal d. Whatever set of regulations is the most stringent - Answer D. Whatever set of regulations is the most stringent What type of system is used for storing clean and sterile instruments for use in specific dental procedures such as a restoration? a. Tube and tray system b. Color-coded system c. Preset tray system d. Accessory system - Answer C. Preset tray system What is the term used for determining if sterilized instruments are still sterile before reuse? a. Event-related packaging b. Terminal sterilization c. Chemical indicator system d. Biological monitoring system - Answer A. Event-related packaging After using instruments are transferred to the instrument processing area and stored, what is the next step in the sterilization process? a. Decontamination b. Sterilization c. Disinfecting d. Cleaning - Answer D. Cleaning The use of an autoclave for sterilization involves the use of: a. Dry heat b. Chemical vapor c. Steam d. Steam under pressure - Answer D. Steam under pressure Which of the following is not a chemical used in the unsaturated chemical vapor sterilization process? a. Acetone b. Ketone c. Glutaraldehyde d. Formaldehyde - Answer C. Glutaraldehyde What temperature is required for dry heat sterilization? a. 350-400 F b. 320-375 F c. 375-450 F d. 400-500 F - Answer B. 320-375 F What type of sterilization monitoring is used to determine if sterilization has actually occurred? a. Physical monitoring b. Chemical monitoring c. Biological monitoring d. Physical and chemical monitoring - Answer C. Biological Monitoring Chemical or liquid sterilization would be most appropriate for: