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California RDA Written Exam Questions And Answers Rated A

according to the CDC which infection control general explanation of - ANSWER -the
measure is considered the most critical for modes of disease transmission
reducing the transmission of microbes in the
health care setting? - ANSWER -hand
washing Routine hand washing removes -
ANSWER -most of the transient microbes
and some of the resident microbes
in a dental setting the clinical supply refrigerator
may be used for the preservation of -
ANSWER -bonding materials Which of the following greatly reduces or
eliminates biofilm in the dental unit water
system? - ANSWER -properly using
A used dental anesthetic needle is an example of chemical treatments
- ANSWER -regulated waste

which of the following modes of disease
Employees must receive training regarding transmission best describes a human bite? -
hazardous chemicals at which interval? - ANSWER -parenteral
ANSWER -upon hire and whenever a new
hazard is introduced
the primary reason a surgical face mask must be
used during a dental procedure is to -
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is ANSWER -protect the DHCP from exposure
based on the premise that an employee has the to spatter
right to know about - ANSWER -chemicals
in the office
Instrument cassettes should be wrapped -
ANSWER -after cleaning and before
Which set of precautions is intended to prevent sterilization
exposure to all body fluids? - ANSWER -
Standard
Used radiograph fixer solution is usually
considered - ANSWER -hazardous waste
The majority of the spray produced by dental
hand pieces consists of - ANSWER -saliva
Which party is responsible for ensuring a Material
Safety Data Sheet is available in the work place
which of the following viral infections can be for each hazardous material? - ANSWER -
prevented through immunization? - Employer
ANSWER -Hepatitis B

Which of the following statements most
According to the Occupational Safety and Health accurately defines engineering controls? -
Administration (OSHAP), a bloodborne ANSWER -Materials and devices that
pathogens training program should include a prevent employees exposure to hazardous or


,California RDA Written Exam Questions And Answers Rated A

infectious substances

High- level disinfectants should be used -
When using the air water syringe during dental ANSWER -according to the manufacturer's
treatment which of the following personal directions
protective equipment are recommended by the
CDC? - ANSWER -gloves, mask, gown,
and eye protection Exposure of dental heathcare personnel to
nitrous oxide gases can be reduced by -
ANSWER -using a scavenger system on
According to the Center for Disease Control and the nitrous oxide equipment
Prevention, patient-care items that penetrate soft
tissue are categorized as - ANSWER -
critical When putting on personal protective equipment,
which barrier should be put on last, just before
patient care begins? - ANSWER -gloves
The purpose of a holding solution is to -
ANSWER -prevent hardening of debris and
body fluids on instruments To prepare for sterilization, the high-speed hand
piece and reusable air-water syringe tip should
be flushed with water - ANSWER -after
Which barrier should be removed before each patient
temporarily leaving a patient to retrieve supplies?
- ANSWER -gloves
Who is responsible for the evaluation of
hazardous chemicals? - ANSWER -
The majority of organisms that make up dental chemicals manufacturers and importers
unit waterline biofilm consists of -
ANSWER -water bacteria
During normal use, which of the following is the
most likely hazard for a dentist using a curing
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are required light? - ANSWER -eye exposure to the light
by OSHA'S - ANSWER -Hazardous
Communication Standard
An exposure plan must be updated -
ANSWER -annually and when new or
Besides alcohol, which of the following is a modified tasks are introduced
common antimicrobial agent found in hand
hygiene products? - ANSWER -
Chlorohexidine Wearing a punctured gloves during patient care
may result in which type of microbial contact? -
ANSWER -direct
The accessibility of the exposure control plan for
employees is the responsibility of the -
ANSWER -employer Work practice controls include the use of a -


, California RDA Written Exam Questions And Answers Rated A

ANSWER -one-handed recapping
technique According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
Standard, a contaminated sharps container
should be - ANSWER -puncture resistant
Heat sterilization of extracted teeth may result in and closable
- ANSWER -the vaporization of mercury,
presenting a health hazard.
According to the CDC, how long should
sterilization monitoring records be kept? -
A person with a latent tuberculosis infection will - ANSWER -As required by state and local
ANSWER -have a positive skin test and no regulations
symptoms of active tuberculosis

Which of the following would be regulated under
Which is the minimum temperature a steam OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard? -
sterilizer should reach to achieve sterilization? - ANSWER -bonding etchant
ANSWER -121 degrees C

To limit contamination, single- dose injectable
Which of the following is an example of a clinical medication should be - ANSWER -
contract surface? - ANSWER -countertops discarded after each use including leftover
contents

which of the following is recommended to
minimize the occupational exposure to What is the recommended procedure when a
atmospheric nitrous oxide? - ANSWER - sterilizer fails two consecutive spore tests? -
use a properly fitted nasal patient mask ANSWER -do not use the sterilizer until the
reason for the failure has been determined and
corrected
who is responsible for appropriate regulated
waste disposal? - ANSWER -the
generation facility According to the OSHA bloodborne pathogens
standard, the written exposure control plan must
be updated at least - ANSWER -annually
According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
Standard, each dental office must have a
exposure control plan that is - ANSWER - When should chairside environmental barriers be
written and reviewed at least once every year changed? - ANSWER -after every patient


The main purpose of surgical hand antisepsis is According to the CDC, biological indicators for
to - ANSWER -to reduce the chance for assessing sterilization are to be used -
contamination of the patient if the glove become ANSWER -weekly
punctured or torn.

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