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PRE CLINIC DENTAL HYGIENE QUIZ
1 LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following is true of HSV-1?
Select one:
a.
in every patient's saliva
b.
genetically inherited
c.
cured with acyclovir
d.
in saliva of carriers without lesions - ANSWER-D
Question 2
Which of the following represents the correct definition of reuse life?
Select one:
a.
expiration date of unopened container of solution
b.
time solution is effective when mixed from concentrate
c.
time solution may be used to disinfect instruments repeatedly - ANSWER-C
Question 3
In the state of Michigan, which of the following can be placed in the biohazard trash
container and then the trash liner put out with the rest of the trash?
Select one:
a.
human liquid/ tissue specimens
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b.
sharp objects
c.
dripping, bloody gauze
d.
unit barriers and bloody gauze - ANSWER-B
Question 4
Which of the following patients would NOT be high-risk for HBV?
Select one:
a.
casual contacts of HBV carriers
b.
patients sharing needles for IV drug use
c.
heterosexual persons with multiple sexual partners
d.
dental health care workers without the vaccine - ANSWER-A
Question 5
According to the Wilkins textbook, TB particles are a risk in healthcare settings. A surgical
mask with increased protection should be worn and has a BFE of > 95%.
Select one:
a.
both statements are true
b.
first statement is true, second is false
c.
first statement is false, second is true
d.
, 3
both statements are false - ANSWER-A
Question 6
Which of the following are the correct parameters for the steam autoclave?
Select one:
a.
15-30 minutes; 250 F; 15 psi
b.
120 minutes; 320 F; no pressure
c.
20 minutes; 270 F; 20 psi - ANSWER-A
Question 7
For the following, match the disease with the correct communicable period.
HBV
HAV
HIV
TB
HDV
Answers
A- As long as viable bacilli are discharged
B- Before, during and after clinical signs
C- 2-3 Weeks before onset of symptoms though 8 days after - ANSWER-HBV- Before, during
and after clinical signs
HAV- 2-3 Weeks before onset of symptoms though 8 days after
HIV- Before, during and after clinical signs
TB- As long as viable bacilli are discharged
HDV- Before, during and after clinical signs
Question 8
When does the CDC say it is appropriate to use alcohol hand sanitizer in the clinical
environment?
PRE CLINIC DENTAL HYGIENE QUIZ
1 LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following is true of HSV-1?
Select one:
a.
in every patient's saliva
b.
genetically inherited
c.
cured with acyclovir
d.
in saliva of carriers without lesions - ANSWER-D
Question 2
Which of the following represents the correct definition of reuse life?
Select one:
a.
expiration date of unopened container of solution
b.
time solution is effective when mixed from concentrate
c.
time solution may be used to disinfect instruments repeatedly - ANSWER-C
Question 3
In the state of Michigan, which of the following can be placed in the biohazard trash
container and then the trash liner put out with the rest of the trash?
Select one:
a.
human liquid/ tissue specimens
,2
b.
sharp objects
c.
dripping, bloody gauze
d.
unit barriers and bloody gauze - ANSWER-B
Question 4
Which of the following patients would NOT be high-risk for HBV?
Select one:
a.
casual contacts of HBV carriers
b.
patients sharing needles for IV drug use
c.
heterosexual persons with multiple sexual partners
d.
dental health care workers without the vaccine - ANSWER-A
Question 5
According to the Wilkins textbook, TB particles are a risk in healthcare settings. A surgical
mask with increased protection should be worn and has a BFE of > 95%.
Select one:
a.
both statements are true
b.
first statement is true, second is false
c.
first statement is false, second is true
d.
, 3
both statements are false - ANSWER-A
Question 6
Which of the following are the correct parameters for the steam autoclave?
Select one:
a.
15-30 minutes; 250 F; 15 psi
b.
120 minutes; 320 F; no pressure
c.
20 minutes; 270 F; 20 psi - ANSWER-A
Question 7
For the following, match the disease with the correct communicable period.
HBV
HAV
HIV
TB
HDV
Answers
A- As long as viable bacilli are discharged
B- Before, during and after clinical signs
C- 2-3 Weeks before onset of symptoms though 8 days after - ANSWER-HBV- Before, during
and after clinical signs
HAV- 2-3 Weeks before onset of symptoms though 8 days after
HIV- Before, during and after clinical signs
TB- As long as viable bacilli are discharged
HDV- Before, during and after clinical signs
Question 8
When does the CDC say it is appropriate to use alcohol hand sanitizer in the clinical
environment?
