NDAEB Infection Control UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. Process indicators: C
a. recognize the measurement of the duration of the
sterilization time.
b. indicate the pressure of the sterilization unit.
c. identify instruments packs that have been exposed
to certain temperature.
d. distinguish between prerinsed and nonrinsed in-
struments prior to sterilization.
2. The record of each infection control training session C
does NOT require which detail?
a. Date of the session
b. Name of the presenter
c. Training test scores
d. Names of attending employees
3. Which best describes an intermediate-level surface D
disinfectant?
a. Sporicidal
b. Bacteriocidal
c. Virucidal
d. Tuberculocidal
4. The CDC recommends biological monitoring of steril- B
ization equipment at which interval?
a. With every load
b. Weekly
c. Monthly
d. Every 2 months
5. Sterile surgical gloves are required for which proce- D
dure?
, NDAEB Infection Control UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
a. Placing a composite
b. Removing a suture
c. Bonding a crown
d. Assisting a mandibular resection
6. The OSHA Hazard Communications Standard requires D
employers to do all EXCEPT:
a. tell employees about the identity and hazards of
chemicals in the workplace.
b. implement a hazard communication program.
c. maintain accurate and thorough MSDS records.
d. submit annual urinalysis results of all employees.
7. The written exposure control plan must be reviewed A
and updated:
a. annually.
b. semiannually.
c. before hiring a new employee.
d. after an accidental exposure.
8. Gloves are a principal component of which infection B
control practice?
a. Patient and dental health care worker education
b. Protective attire and barrier techniques
c. Sterilization or disinfection of instruments
d. Maintenance of the environment
9. Biofilm in a dental unit waterline exemplifies which D
type of disease transmission?
a. Dental team to patient
b. Patient to dental team
c. Dental office to community
d. Community to dental office to patient
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CORRECT Answers
10. Which waste product is hazardous? A
a. Spent fixer solution
b. Used paper mixing pads
c. Soft tissue
d. Contaminated barriers
11. Which is NOT appropriate postexposure protocol? A
a. The employee may opt for medical evaluation but
must assume the cost.
b. The employer provides a copy of the OSHA standard
to the health care professional.
c. An incident report is filed.
d. The source individual's test results are given to the
exposed health care professional.
12. Which is an example of both hazardous waste and A
infectious waste?
a. Extracted tooth with amalgam restoration
b. Lead foil from used film packet
c. Anesthetic needle and empty cartridge
d. Patient bib and used gauze
13. Which are NOT acceptable for use as a surface disin- C
fectant in dentistry?
a. Iodophors
b. Chlorine-based products
c. Glutaraldehydes
d. Phenols
14. Containers of infectious waste (regulated waste) must A
be:
a. labeled with the universal biohazard symbol.
CORRECT Answers
1. Process indicators: C
a. recognize the measurement of the duration of the
sterilization time.
b. indicate the pressure of the sterilization unit.
c. identify instruments packs that have been exposed
to certain temperature.
d. distinguish between prerinsed and nonrinsed in-
struments prior to sterilization.
2. The record of each infection control training session C
does NOT require which detail?
a. Date of the session
b. Name of the presenter
c. Training test scores
d. Names of attending employees
3. Which best describes an intermediate-level surface D
disinfectant?
a. Sporicidal
b. Bacteriocidal
c. Virucidal
d. Tuberculocidal
4. The CDC recommends biological monitoring of steril- B
ization equipment at which interval?
a. With every load
b. Weekly
c. Monthly
d. Every 2 months
5. Sterile surgical gloves are required for which proce- D
dure?
, NDAEB Infection Control UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
a. Placing a composite
b. Removing a suture
c. Bonding a crown
d. Assisting a mandibular resection
6. The OSHA Hazard Communications Standard requires D
employers to do all EXCEPT:
a. tell employees about the identity and hazards of
chemicals in the workplace.
b. implement a hazard communication program.
c. maintain accurate and thorough MSDS records.
d. submit annual urinalysis results of all employees.
7. The written exposure control plan must be reviewed A
and updated:
a. annually.
b. semiannually.
c. before hiring a new employee.
d. after an accidental exposure.
8. Gloves are a principal component of which infection B
control practice?
a. Patient and dental health care worker education
b. Protective attire and barrier techniques
c. Sterilization or disinfection of instruments
d. Maintenance of the environment
9. Biofilm in a dental unit waterline exemplifies which D
type of disease transmission?
a. Dental team to patient
b. Patient to dental team
c. Dental office to community
d. Community to dental office to patient
, NDAEB Infection Control UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
10. Which waste product is hazardous? A
a. Spent fixer solution
b. Used paper mixing pads
c. Soft tissue
d. Contaminated barriers
11. Which is NOT appropriate postexposure protocol? A
a. The employee may opt for medical evaluation but
must assume the cost.
b. The employer provides a copy of the OSHA standard
to the health care professional.
c. An incident report is filed.
d. The source individual's test results are given to the
exposed health care professional.
12. Which is an example of both hazardous waste and A
infectious waste?
a. Extracted tooth with amalgam restoration
b. Lead foil from used film packet
c. Anesthetic needle and empty cartridge
d. Patient bib and used gauze
13. Which are NOT acceptable for use as a surface disin- C
fectant in dentistry?
a. Iodophors
b. Chlorine-based products
c. Glutaraldehydes
d. Phenols
14. Containers of infectious waste (regulated waste) must A
be:
a. labeled with the universal biohazard symbol.
