CALIFORNIA RDA WRITTEN EXAM Questions
and Verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
1. according to the CDC which infection control measure is considered the most critical
for reducing the transmission of microbes in the health care setting?: - hand washing
2. in a dental setting the clinical supply refrigerator may be used for the preser-
vation of: bonding materials
3. A used dental anesthetic needle is an example of: regulated waste
4. Employees must receive training regarding hazardous chemicals at which interval?:
upon hire and whenever a new hazard is introduced
5. The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is based on the premise that an
employee has the right to know about: chemicals in the oflce
6. Which set of precautions is intended to prevent exposure to all body fluids?-
: Standard
7. The majority of the spray produced by dental hand pieces consists of: saliva
8. which of the following viral infections can be prevented through immuniza- tion?:
Hepatitis B
9. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHAP), a
bloodborne pathogens training program should include a general explanation of: the
modes of disease transmission
10. Routine hand washing removes: most of the transient microbes and some of the resident microbes
11. Which of the following greatly reduces or eliminates biofilm in the dental unit water
system?: properly using chemical treatments
12. which of the following modes of disease transmission best describes a hu- man
bite?: parenteral
13. the primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during a dental procedure
is to: protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter
,14. Instrument cassettes should be wrapped: after cleaning and before sterilization
15. Used radiograph fixer solution is usually considered: hazardous waste
16. Which party is responsible for ensuring a Material Safety Data Sheet is
available in the work place for each hazardous material?: Employer
17. Which of the following statements most accurately defines engineering con- trols?:
Materials and devices that prevent employees exposure to hazardous or infectious substances
, 18. When using the air water syringe during dental treatment which of the following
personal protective equipment are recommended by the CDC?: gloves, mask, gown, and eye
protection
19. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, patient-care items
that penetrate soft tissue are categorized as: critical
20. The purpose of a holding solution is to: prevent hardening of debris and body fluids on instruments
21. Which barrier should be removed before temporarily leaving a patient to retrieve
supplies?: gloves
22. The majority of organisms that make up dental unit waterline biofilm con- sists of:
water bacteria
23. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are required by OSHA'S: Hazardous Communication
Standard
24. Besides alcohol, which of the following is a common antimicrobial agent found
in hand hygiene products?: Chlorohexidine
25. The accessibility of the exposure control plan for employees is the responsi- bility of
the: employer
26. High- level disinfectants should be used: according to the manufacturer's directions
27. Exposure of dental heathcare personnel to nitrous oxide gases can be re- duced by:
using a scavenger system on the nitrous oxide equipment
28. When putting on personal protective equipment, which barrier should be put on
last, just before patient care begins?: gloves
29. To prepare for sterilization, the high-speed hand piece and reusable air-wa- ter
syringe tip should be flushed with water: after each patient
30. Who is responsible for the evaluation of hazardous chemicals?: chemicals manu- facturers
and importers
31. During normal use, which of the following is the most likely hazard for a dentist
using a curing light?: eye exposure to the light
32. An exposure plan must be updated: annually and when new or modified tasks are introduced
33. Wearing a punctured gloves during patient care may result in which type of
microbial contact?: direct
34. Work practice controls include the use of a: one-handed recapping technique
and Verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
1. according to the CDC which infection control measure is considered the most critical
for reducing the transmission of microbes in the health care setting?: - hand washing
2. in a dental setting the clinical supply refrigerator may be used for the preser-
vation of: bonding materials
3. A used dental anesthetic needle is an example of: regulated waste
4. Employees must receive training regarding hazardous chemicals at which interval?:
upon hire and whenever a new hazard is introduced
5. The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is based on the premise that an
employee has the right to know about: chemicals in the oflce
6. Which set of precautions is intended to prevent exposure to all body fluids?-
: Standard
7. The majority of the spray produced by dental hand pieces consists of: saliva
8. which of the following viral infections can be prevented through immuniza- tion?:
Hepatitis B
9. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHAP), a
bloodborne pathogens training program should include a general explanation of: the
modes of disease transmission
10. Routine hand washing removes: most of the transient microbes and some of the resident microbes
11. Which of the following greatly reduces or eliminates biofilm in the dental unit water
system?: properly using chemical treatments
12. which of the following modes of disease transmission best describes a hu- man
bite?: parenteral
13. the primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during a dental procedure
is to: protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter
,14. Instrument cassettes should be wrapped: after cleaning and before sterilization
15. Used radiograph fixer solution is usually considered: hazardous waste
16. Which party is responsible for ensuring a Material Safety Data Sheet is
available in the work place for each hazardous material?: Employer
17. Which of the following statements most accurately defines engineering con- trols?:
Materials and devices that prevent employees exposure to hazardous or infectious substances
, 18. When using the air water syringe during dental treatment which of the following
personal protective equipment are recommended by the CDC?: gloves, mask, gown, and eye
protection
19. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, patient-care items
that penetrate soft tissue are categorized as: critical
20. The purpose of a holding solution is to: prevent hardening of debris and body fluids on instruments
21. Which barrier should be removed before temporarily leaving a patient to retrieve
supplies?: gloves
22. The majority of organisms that make up dental unit waterline biofilm con- sists of:
water bacteria
23. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are required by OSHA'S: Hazardous Communication
Standard
24. Besides alcohol, which of the following is a common antimicrobial agent found
in hand hygiene products?: Chlorohexidine
25. The accessibility of the exposure control plan for employees is the responsi- bility of
the: employer
26. High- level disinfectants should be used: according to the manufacturer's directions
27. Exposure of dental heathcare personnel to nitrous oxide gases can be re- duced by:
using a scavenger system on the nitrous oxide equipment
28. When putting on personal protective equipment, which barrier should be put on
last, just before patient care begins?: gloves
29. To prepare for sterilization, the high-speed hand piece and reusable air-wa- ter
syringe tip should be flushed with water: after each patient
30. Who is responsible for the evaluation of hazardous chemicals?: chemicals manu- facturers
and importers
31. During normal use, which of the following is the most likely hazard for a dentist
using a curing light?: eye exposure to the light
32. An exposure plan must be updated: annually and when new or modified tasks are introduced
33. Wearing a punctured gloves during patient care may result in which type of
microbial contact?: direct
34. Work practice controls include the use of a: one-handed recapping technique
