DENTAL SEMINAR TEST 3 INFECTION CONTROL
(EDITION 2) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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If you opt not to receive a hepatitis B vaccination, you will be required to sign -
CORRECT ANSWERS c. an informed refusal that is kept on file in the dental
office (you can get the vaccine at a later date at the expense of the employer)
All dental professionals must use surgical masks and protective eyewear to
protect the eyes and face: - CORRECT ANSWERS c. whenever spatter and
aerosolized sprays of blood and saliva are likely.
All dental assistants involved in the direct provision of patient care must
undergo routine training in: - CORRECT ANSWERS a. infection control, safety
issues, and hazard communication
_________ occurs from a person previously contracting a disease then
recovering. - CORRECT ANSWERS a. naturally acquired immunity (active
natural immunity is when the host contracts a disease and produces antibodies
that provide future resistance against that particular pathogen; Passive artificial
immunity is received from an antiserum with antibodies from another host;
inherited immunity is present at birth)
________ immunity occurs when a vaccination is administered and the body
from antibodies in response to the vaccine. - CORRECT ANSWERS b. active
artificial (this involves being immunized or vaccinated against a specific disease
so that the body forms antibodies in response)
A latent infection is best exemplified by which of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWERS b. cold sore
, DENTAL SEMINAR TEST 3 INFECTION CONTROL
(EDITION 2) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION WITH
100% VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS BEST RATED
A+ FOR SUCCESS
Which of the following exemplifies an acute infection? - CORRECT ANSWERS c.
common cold
Microorganisms that produce disease in humans are known as: - CORRECT
ANSWERS b. pathogens
When should an alcohol hand rub be used for routine dentistry? - CORRECT
ANSWERS c. in the absence of visible soil
An infection that occurs when the body's ability to resist diseases is weakened
is: - CORRECT ANSWERS d. an opportunistic infection
A disposable air/water syringe tip is to be: - CORRECT ANSWERS d. used on
one patient then discarded
The transmission of disease through the skin, as with cuts or punctures, is
_______ transmission. - CORRECT ANSWERS b. parenteral
Which of the following would be considered the best method for determining
whether there is proper sterilization function by a sterilizer? - CORRECT
ANSWERS c. biological spore test through a monitoring system
When leaving a patient at chairside to retrieve a supply item, which barrier
should be removed and replaced after returning the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWERS c. gloves
(EDITION 2) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION WITH
100% VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS BEST RATED
A+ FOR SUCCESS
If you opt not to receive a hepatitis B vaccination, you will be required to sign -
CORRECT ANSWERS c. an informed refusal that is kept on file in the dental
office (you can get the vaccine at a later date at the expense of the employer)
All dental professionals must use surgical masks and protective eyewear to
protect the eyes and face: - CORRECT ANSWERS c. whenever spatter and
aerosolized sprays of blood and saliva are likely.
All dental assistants involved in the direct provision of patient care must
undergo routine training in: - CORRECT ANSWERS a. infection control, safety
issues, and hazard communication
_________ occurs from a person previously contracting a disease then
recovering. - CORRECT ANSWERS a. naturally acquired immunity (active
natural immunity is when the host contracts a disease and produces antibodies
that provide future resistance against that particular pathogen; Passive artificial
immunity is received from an antiserum with antibodies from another host;
inherited immunity is present at birth)
________ immunity occurs when a vaccination is administered and the body
from antibodies in response to the vaccine. - CORRECT ANSWERS b. active
artificial (this involves being immunized or vaccinated against a specific disease
so that the body forms antibodies in response)
A latent infection is best exemplified by which of the following: - CORRECT
ANSWERS b. cold sore
, DENTAL SEMINAR TEST 3 INFECTION CONTROL
(EDITION 2) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION WITH
100% VERIFIED/DETAILED ANSWERS BEST RATED
A+ FOR SUCCESS
Which of the following exemplifies an acute infection? - CORRECT ANSWERS c.
common cold
Microorganisms that produce disease in humans are known as: - CORRECT
ANSWERS b. pathogens
When should an alcohol hand rub be used for routine dentistry? - CORRECT
ANSWERS c. in the absence of visible soil
An infection that occurs when the body's ability to resist diseases is weakened
is: - CORRECT ANSWERS d. an opportunistic infection
A disposable air/water syringe tip is to be: - CORRECT ANSWERS d. used on
one patient then discarded
The transmission of disease through the skin, as with cuts or punctures, is
_______ transmission. - CORRECT ANSWERS b. parenteral
Which of the following would be considered the best method for determining
whether there is proper sterilization function by a sterilizer? - CORRECT
ANSWERS c. biological spore test through a monitoring system
When leaving a patient at chairside to retrieve a supply item, which barrier
should be removed and replaced after returning the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWERS c. gloves
