ADAA Exam with Verified Answers
Microbiology is the study of? ANSWERS Small life forms
___________ Is not apart of understanding the physical and chemical properties of
microorganisms for the purposes of infection control. ANSWERS The life cycle of
microorganisms.
Microorganisms are ___________? ANSWERS Less harmful than helpful to
humans.
Yeasts are a type of? ANSWERS Fungi.
_____________ is not considered significant in dental infection control? ANSWERS
Protozoa
_______________ Is not consistent with bacteria. ANSWERS RNA characteristics
When stained with the gram stain, gram negative bacteria appear _____________.
ANSWERS Pink or red.
A secondary label on a hazardous material is not required when __________________.
ANSWERS The product will remain in the control of the person dispensing it
throughout its use.
An employer must conduct training for the hazard communication standard
______________. ANSWERS Both upon initial assignment and when new
hazards are introduced.
Mercury in dental amalgams ____________. ANSWERS can be handled safely in
the dental office
Nitrous oxide gas _________________. ANSWERS May pose a health hazard to
dental personnel if used improperly.
OSAP membership is comprised of ______________. ANSWERS Healthcare
professionals, dental manufactures, researcher and educators.
When stained with a gram stain, gram positive bacteria appear ______________.
ANSWERS Blue or purple
, ______________ is not one of the three basic shapes of bacteria? ANSWERS
Rectangular
Agents or conditions that prevent bacterial growth without killing them are
______________. ANSWERS Bacteriostatic
Disinfectants used to kill microorganisms are appropriate for ______________.
ANSWERS Inanimate objects
Human viruses range in size from ____________. ANSWERS 0.02-0.3 um
______________ is the protein coat surrounding viruses. ANSWERS Capsid
________________ are not fungi. ANSWERS MIldews
_____________ is a type of microorganism which causes oral candidiasis.
ANSWERS Fungi
__________________ are microorganisms that cause infectious diseases.
ANSWERS Pathogens
Endogenous diseases are caused by organisms found in _____________.
ANSWERS The persons own body.
Disease transmission from direct contact in a dental setting is a result of
_____________. ANSWERS Contact with microorganisms at the source.
Disease transmission from airborne contact in a dental setting is a result of
____________. ANSWERS Contact with smaller droplet nuclei containing
microorganisms.
Disease transmission from indirect contact in a dental setting is a result of
___________. ANSWERS Contact with items contaminated with a patients
microorganisms.
Disease transmission from droplet contact in a dental setting is a result of
________________. ANSWERS Contact with spray, splashes or spatter
containing microorganisms.
The inhalation route of disease transmission occurs from __________________.
ANSWERS Breathing aerosol particles generated during treatment.
The number of hepatitis viruses that cause disease is known to be at least
______________. ANSWERS six
_______________ is not a bloodborne disease. ANSWERS Hepatitis A
Microbiology is the study of? ANSWERS Small life forms
___________ Is not apart of understanding the physical and chemical properties of
microorganisms for the purposes of infection control. ANSWERS The life cycle of
microorganisms.
Microorganisms are ___________? ANSWERS Less harmful than helpful to
humans.
Yeasts are a type of? ANSWERS Fungi.
_____________ is not considered significant in dental infection control? ANSWERS
Protozoa
_______________ Is not consistent with bacteria. ANSWERS RNA characteristics
When stained with the gram stain, gram negative bacteria appear _____________.
ANSWERS Pink or red.
A secondary label on a hazardous material is not required when __________________.
ANSWERS The product will remain in the control of the person dispensing it
throughout its use.
An employer must conduct training for the hazard communication standard
______________. ANSWERS Both upon initial assignment and when new
hazards are introduced.
Mercury in dental amalgams ____________. ANSWERS can be handled safely in
the dental office
Nitrous oxide gas _________________. ANSWERS May pose a health hazard to
dental personnel if used improperly.
OSAP membership is comprised of ______________. ANSWERS Healthcare
professionals, dental manufactures, researcher and educators.
When stained with a gram stain, gram positive bacteria appear ______________.
ANSWERS Blue or purple
, ______________ is not one of the three basic shapes of bacteria? ANSWERS
Rectangular
Agents or conditions that prevent bacterial growth without killing them are
______________. ANSWERS Bacteriostatic
Disinfectants used to kill microorganisms are appropriate for ______________.
ANSWERS Inanimate objects
Human viruses range in size from ____________. ANSWERS 0.02-0.3 um
______________ is the protein coat surrounding viruses. ANSWERS Capsid
________________ are not fungi. ANSWERS MIldews
_____________ is a type of microorganism which causes oral candidiasis.
ANSWERS Fungi
__________________ are microorganisms that cause infectious diseases.
ANSWERS Pathogens
Endogenous diseases are caused by organisms found in _____________.
ANSWERS The persons own body.
Disease transmission from direct contact in a dental setting is a result of
_____________. ANSWERS Contact with microorganisms at the source.
Disease transmission from airborne contact in a dental setting is a result of
____________. ANSWERS Contact with smaller droplet nuclei containing
microorganisms.
Disease transmission from indirect contact in a dental setting is a result of
___________. ANSWERS Contact with items contaminated with a patients
microorganisms.
Disease transmission from droplet contact in a dental setting is a result of
________________. ANSWERS Contact with spray, splashes or spatter
containing microorganisms.
The inhalation route of disease transmission occurs from __________________.
ANSWERS Breathing aerosol particles generated during treatment.
The number of hepatitis viruses that cause disease is known to be at least
______________. ANSWERS six
_______________ is not a bloodborne disease. ANSWERS Hepatitis A
