RHS- Infection Prevention Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which part of the x-ray machine should be covered or disinfected after each patient? -
ANSWER-Tubehead
Question: Which of the following will best protect the dental assistant from cross-contamination
while exposing radiographs? - ANSWER-Gloves
Question: The best way to prevent cross-contamination when using a sensor is by
sterilization.
disinfection.
using an antiseptic rinse agent.
using individual barrier sleeves. - ANSWER-Using individual barrier sleeves
Question: When taking digital images, when should the operator put on PPE?
Before entering the patient's information in the computer
After adjusting the control settings
Before handling any items to be placed in the patient's mouth
, After wiping the sensor with disinfectant - ANSWER-Before handling any items to be placed in
the patient's mouth
Question: Digital radiography positioning devices should be
disposed after use.
wiped with surface disinfectant for reuse.
heat sterilized.
all of the above - ANSWER-heat sterilized.
Question: After a patient has been dismissed, dental unit surfaces and counter tops that may
have been contaminated should be cleaned with an EPA-registered
high-level disinfectant.
low-level disinfectant.
intermediate-level disinfectant.
standard-level disinfectant. - ANSWER-intermediate-level disinfectant.
Question: The best way a dental assistant can minimize cross-contamination when exposing
radiographs is to;
prepare the room after the patient is seated.
dispose of items according to regulations.
touch as few surfaces as possible.
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Which part of the x-ray machine should be covered or disinfected after each patient? -
ANSWER-Tubehead
Question: Which of the following will best protect the dental assistant from cross-contamination
while exposing radiographs? - ANSWER-Gloves
Question: The best way to prevent cross-contamination when using a sensor is by
sterilization.
disinfection.
using an antiseptic rinse agent.
using individual barrier sleeves. - ANSWER-Using individual barrier sleeves
Question: When taking digital images, when should the operator put on PPE?
Before entering the patient's information in the computer
After adjusting the control settings
Before handling any items to be placed in the patient's mouth
, After wiping the sensor with disinfectant - ANSWER-Before handling any items to be placed in
the patient's mouth
Question: Digital radiography positioning devices should be
disposed after use.
wiped with surface disinfectant for reuse.
heat sterilized.
all of the above - ANSWER-heat sterilized.
Question: After a patient has been dismissed, dental unit surfaces and counter tops that may
have been contaminated should be cleaned with an EPA-registered
high-level disinfectant.
low-level disinfectant.
intermediate-level disinfectant.
standard-level disinfectant. - ANSWER-intermediate-level disinfectant.
Question: The best way a dental assistant can minimize cross-contamination when exposing
radiographs is to;
prepare the room after the patient is seated.
dispose of items according to regulations.
touch as few surfaces as possible.