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C - Answer✔A copy of which of the following must be included in an OSHA-mandated training
program?
A. Handout materials
B. Dental office employee handbook
C. Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
D. Environmental Protection Agency Standard
B - Answer✔Which of the following describes a housekeeping surface?
A. Instrument tray
B. Operatory wall
C. Examination light
D. Operatory drawer handle
C - Answer✔What hand hygiene technique is necessary after removing a torn exam glove
during a dental procedure?
A. Perform a surgical scrub, apply new gloves
B. Rinse hands, replace gloves
C. Wash with anti-microbial soap & water, replace gloves
D. Not necessary to wash hands if working on the same patient, apply new gloves
C - Answer✔The removal of which of the following must be completed prior to writing in a
patient chart?
A. All PPE
B. Surgical mask
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C. Exam gloves
D. Surface barriers
B - Answer✔Which of the following is true for people who are hepatitis B surface-antibody-
positive?
A. They require vaccination for hepatitis B
B. They cannot contract or transmit hepatitis B
C. They can contract but cannot transmit hepatitis B
D. They have had signs or symptoms of hepatitis B infection
D - Answer✔Prior to assisting with an intra-oral exam, what PPE equipment is put on FIRST?
A. Mask
B. Gloves
C. Protective eyewear
D. Protective clothing
C - Answer✔Which of the following is NOT a link in the chain of infection
A. Portal of entry
B. Mode of transmission
C. Spread of contamination
D. Reservoir for the pathogen
A - Answer✔According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, which of the following is
prohibited in dental treatment areas?
A. Eating & drinking
B. Applying antiseptic hand lotion
C. Talking on the phone & taking notes
D. Removing all personal protective equipment
B - Answer✔Which of the following should be used to disinfect a clinical contact surface
contaminated with blood?
A. Low-level disinfectant
B. Intermediate-level disinfectant
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C. High-level disinfectant
D. Chemical-level disinfectant
B - Answer✔A dental infection control plan should be reviewed & updated at least
A. Once a month
B. Once a year
C. Every six months
D. Every other year
C - Answer✔All of the following are part of an infection control employee training program
EXCEPT
A. Explanation of vaccinations
B. Explanation of exposure risks
C. Processing patient medical records
D. Infection control methods used in the practice
D - Answer✔Which of the following is an example of a work practice control?
A. An SDS (formerly known as a MSDS)
B. Sharps container
C. A hazardous waste policy
D. One-handed needle recapping
A - Answer✔Which of the following is an infectious agent?
A. Fungus
B. Nucleus
C. Mucus
D. Blood
C - Answer✔Surgical masks should have a bacterial filtration efficiency of at least
A. 75%
B. 85%
C. 95%
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Infection Control Exam Questions And
Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass.
C - Answer✔A copy of which of the following must be included in an OSHA-mandated training
program?
A. Handout materials
B. Dental office employee handbook
C. Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
D. Environmental Protection Agency Standard
B - Answer✔Which of the following describes a housekeeping surface?
A. Instrument tray
B. Operatory wall
C. Examination light
D. Operatory drawer handle
C - Answer✔What hand hygiene technique is necessary after removing a torn exam glove
during a dental procedure?
A. Perform a surgical scrub, apply new gloves
B. Rinse hands, replace gloves
C. Wash with anti-microbial soap & water, replace gloves
D. Not necessary to wash hands if working on the same patient, apply new gloves
C - Answer✔The removal of which of the following must be completed prior to writing in a
patient chart?
A. All PPE
B. Surgical mask
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C. Exam gloves
D. Surface barriers
B - Answer✔Which of the following is true for people who are hepatitis B surface-antibody-
positive?
A. They require vaccination for hepatitis B
B. They cannot contract or transmit hepatitis B
C. They can contract but cannot transmit hepatitis B
D. They have had signs or symptoms of hepatitis B infection
D - Answer✔Prior to assisting with an intra-oral exam, what PPE equipment is put on FIRST?
A. Mask
B. Gloves
C. Protective eyewear
D. Protective clothing
C - Answer✔Which of the following is NOT a link in the chain of infection
A. Portal of entry
B. Mode of transmission
C. Spread of contamination
D. Reservoir for the pathogen
A - Answer✔According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, which of the following is
prohibited in dental treatment areas?
A. Eating & drinking
B. Applying antiseptic hand lotion
C. Talking on the phone & taking notes
D. Removing all personal protective equipment
B - Answer✔Which of the following should be used to disinfect a clinical contact surface
contaminated with blood?
A. Low-level disinfectant
B. Intermediate-level disinfectant
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C. High-level disinfectant
D. Chemical-level disinfectant
B - Answer✔A dental infection control plan should be reviewed & updated at least
A. Once a month
B. Once a year
C. Every six months
D. Every other year
C - Answer✔All of the following are part of an infection control employee training program
EXCEPT
A. Explanation of vaccinations
B. Explanation of exposure risks
C. Processing patient medical records
D. Infection control methods used in the practice
D - Answer✔Which of the following is an example of a work practice control?
A. An SDS (formerly known as a MSDS)
B. Sharps container
C. A hazardous waste policy
D. One-handed needle recapping
A - Answer✔Which of the following is an infectious agent?
A. Fungus
B. Nucleus
C. Mucus
D. Blood
C - Answer✔Surgical masks should have a bacterial filtration efficiency of at least
A. 75%
B. 85%
C. 95%
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