DENTAL SEMINAR TEST 1 INFECTION
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For disease transmission to take place, there must be a pathogen present in sufficient
quantity, a reservoir for microorganisms, a mode of transmission, and:
a. a bloodborne pathogen
b. a susceptible individual
c. a contaminated surface
d. an unsterile instrument - CORRECT ANSWERS b.
The infection that is not spread by airborne transmission is:
a. chickenpox
b. measles
c. tuberculosis
d. hepatitis C - CORRECT ANSWERS d.
Blood borne transmission of certain viruses, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
can occur through cuts, punctures, and:
a. breathing contaminated aerosol
b. spatter of blood onto mucous membranes
c. wearing contaminated clothing
d. reusing face masks - CORRECT ANSWERS b.
An unvaccinated dental health care worker is at greatest risk of exposure to which
microorganism during dental treatment procedures?
a. Hepatitis A
b. Hepatitis B
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c. Hepatitis C
d. Hepatitis D - CORRECT ANSWERS b.
Which of the following is not a protocol of standard precautions?
a. wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
b. relying on patient's health history as an indication of risk
c. using a pre procedural mouth rinse on all patients
d. using dental dam isolation whenever possible - CORRECT ANSWERS b.
Which is recommended method used to prevent surface contamination?
a. use a surface barrier
b. wipe the surface with alcohol
c. use an intermediate-level disinfectant
d. use a high-level disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWERS a.
Which is an unsafe practice in recapping of a needle?
a. one handed scoop
b. a mechanical device specifically designed to hold the needle for recapping
c. any safety feature that is fixed, provides a barrier between the assistant's hands to remain
behind the needle
d. a two handed scoop method for maximal control - CORRECT ANSWERS d.
Patients who are infected with HIV or AIDS are:
a. a high risk to dental health care workers during treatment
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b. best referred to a specialist for treatment in a hospital setting
c. protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act
d. taking medications that may contraindicate dental treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS c.
protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act
A dental assistant has completed the series of injections for hepatitis B vaccination. The next
step is to:
a. provide a copy of the vaccine record for his or her employer
b. get a blood test for HBV antibodies
c. follow up in 5 years with a booster injection
d. get reimbursed by his or her employer for the cost of the injections - CORRECT ANSWERS
b. get a blood test for HBV antibodies
If patients indicate on their health history that they have active tuberculosis this means that:
a. they are taking antibiotics and it is safe to treat them in the dental office
b. they should not have elective treatment preformed in the dental office
c. it is safe to treat them if they have ben on antibiotics for 6 months
d. it is safe to treat them if the dental team wears N95 respirators - CORRECT ANSWERS b.
they should not have elective treatment preformed in the dental office
Which type of gloves doest the CDC recommend for surgical procedures?
a. latex
b. non latex
c. sterile
d. nitrile - CORRECT ANSWERS c. sterile
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For disease transmission to take place, there must be a pathogen present in sufficient
quantity, a reservoir for microorganisms, a mode of transmission, and:
a. a bloodborne pathogen
b. a susceptible individual
c. a contaminated surface
d. an unsterile instrument - CORRECT ANSWERS b.
The infection that is not spread by airborne transmission is:
a. chickenpox
b. measles
c. tuberculosis
d. hepatitis C - CORRECT ANSWERS d.
Blood borne transmission of certain viruses, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
can occur through cuts, punctures, and:
a. breathing contaminated aerosol
b. spatter of blood onto mucous membranes
c. wearing contaminated clothing
d. reusing face masks - CORRECT ANSWERS b.
An unvaccinated dental health care worker is at greatest risk of exposure to which
microorganism during dental treatment procedures?
a. Hepatitis A
b. Hepatitis B
,DENTAL SEMINAR TEST 1 INFECTION
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ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION LATEST
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c. Hepatitis C
d. Hepatitis D - CORRECT ANSWERS b.
Which of the following is not a protocol of standard precautions?
a. wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
b. relying on patient's health history as an indication of risk
c. using a pre procedural mouth rinse on all patients
d. using dental dam isolation whenever possible - CORRECT ANSWERS b.
Which is recommended method used to prevent surface contamination?
a. use a surface barrier
b. wipe the surface with alcohol
c. use an intermediate-level disinfectant
d. use a high-level disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWERS a.
Which is an unsafe practice in recapping of a needle?
a. one handed scoop
b. a mechanical device specifically designed to hold the needle for recapping
c. any safety feature that is fixed, provides a barrier between the assistant's hands to remain
behind the needle
d. a two handed scoop method for maximal control - CORRECT ANSWERS d.
Patients who are infected with HIV or AIDS are:
a. a high risk to dental health care workers during treatment
, DENTAL SEMINAR TEST 1 INFECTION
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ANSWERS A COMPLETE SOLUTION LATEST
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b. best referred to a specialist for treatment in a hospital setting
c. protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act
d. taking medications that may contraindicate dental treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS c.
protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act
A dental assistant has completed the series of injections for hepatitis B vaccination. The next
step is to:
a. provide a copy of the vaccine record for his or her employer
b. get a blood test for HBV antibodies
c. follow up in 5 years with a booster injection
d. get reimbursed by his or her employer for the cost of the injections - CORRECT ANSWERS
b. get a blood test for HBV antibodies
If patients indicate on their health history that they have active tuberculosis this means that:
a. they are taking antibiotics and it is safe to treat them in the dental office
b. they should not have elective treatment preformed in the dental office
c. it is safe to treat them if they have ben on antibiotics for 6 months
d. it is safe to treat them if the dental team wears N95 respirators - CORRECT ANSWERS b.
they should not have elective treatment preformed in the dental office
Which type of gloves doest the CDC recommend for surgical procedures?
a. latex
b. non latex
c. sterile
d. nitrile - CORRECT ANSWERS c. sterile
