RDA EXAM
1. according to the CDC, which infection control measure is
considered the most critical for reducing the transmission of
microbes in the healthcare setting?
Ans: hand washing
2. In a dental setting, the clinical supply refrigerator may be used
for the preservation of?
Ans: bonding materials
3. a used dental anesthetic needle is an example of?
Ans: regulated waste
4. employees must receive training regarding hazardous chemicals
at which interval?
Ans: 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
Ans: chemicals in the office
6. which set of precautions is intended to prevent exposure to all
body fluids-
Ans: standard
7. the majority of the spray produced by dental hand pieces consists
of
Ans: saliva
8. which of the following viral infection can be prevented through
immunization
Ans: hepatitis B
9. according to the occupational safety and health administration
(OSHAP), a blood-borne pathogens training program should include
a general explanation of
Ans: the modes of disease transmission
10. routine hand washing removes
, Ans: most of the transient microbes and some of the resident microbes
11. which of the following greatly reduces or eliminates bio-film in
the dental unit water system
Ans: properly using chemical treatment
12. which of the following modes of disease transmission best
describes a human bite
Ans: parenteral
13. the primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during
dental procedure is to
Ans: protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter
14. instrument cassettes should be wrapped
Ans: after cleaning and before sterilization
15. used radio-graph fixer solution is usually considered
Ans: hazardous waste
16. which party is responsible for ensuring a Material Safety Data
sheet is available in the work place for each hazardous material
Ans: employer
17. which of the following statements most accurately defines
engineering controls
Ans: materials and devices that prevent employee exposure to hazardous
of infectious substances
18. when using the air water syringe during treatment, which of the
following personal protective equipment are recommended by the
CDC
Ans: gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection
19. according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention,
patient-care items that penetrate soft tissue are categorized as
Ans: critical
20. the purpose of holding solution is to
Ans: prevent hardening of debris and body fluids on instruments
1. according to the CDC, which infection control measure is
considered the most critical for reducing the transmission of
microbes in the healthcare setting?
Ans: hand washing
2. In a dental setting, the clinical supply refrigerator may be used
for the preservation of?
Ans: bonding materials
3. a used dental anesthetic needle is an example of?
Ans: regulated waste
4. employees must receive training regarding hazardous chemicals
at which interval?
Ans: 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
Ans: chemicals in the office
6. which set of precautions is intended to prevent exposure to all
body fluids-
Ans: standard
7. the majority of the spray produced by dental hand pieces consists
of
Ans: saliva
8. which of the following viral infection can be prevented through
immunization
Ans: hepatitis B
9. according to the occupational safety and health administration
(OSHAP), a blood-borne pathogens training program should include
a general explanation of
Ans: the modes of disease transmission
10. routine hand washing removes
, Ans: most of the transient microbes and some of the resident microbes
11. which of the following greatly reduces or eliminates bio-film in
the dental unit water system
Ans: properly using chemical treatment
12. which of the following modes of disease transmission best
describes a human bite
Ans: parenteral
13. the primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during
dental procedure is to
Ans: protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter
14. instrument cassettes should be wrapped
Ans: after cleaning and before sterilization
15. used radio-graph fixer solution is usually considered
Ans: hazardous waste
16. which party is responsible for ensuring a Material Safety Data
sheet is available in the work place for each hazardous material
Ans: employer
17. which of the following statements most accurately defines
engineering controls
Ans: materials and devices that prevent employee exposure to hazardous
of infectious substances
18. when using the air water syringe during treatment, which of the
following personal protective equipment are recommended by the
CDC
Ans: gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection
19. according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention,
patient-care items that penetrate soft tissue are categorized as
Ans: critical
20. the purpose of holding solution is to
Ans: prevent hardening of debris and body fluids on instruments
