DANB ICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Substance produced by the body in response to the Hep B vaccination is -
ANSWERSAntibodies
Using PPE is necessary because herpetic conjunctivitis can manifest in/on -
ANSWERSThe eyes
What is the infection control protocol for a known HIV carrier? - ANSWERSStandard
procedures that conform to the published CDC/ADA guidelines and recommendations.
When washing hands after nonsurgical dental procedures, what is NOT acceptable
when following infection control policies? - ANSWERSDrying hands with reusable cloth
towels.
The primary reason that a face mask must be used during a dental procedure is to -
ANSWERSProtect the operator and assistant from exposure to spatter and aerosol
created by high-speed handpieces
Most likely way to spread herpes in the dental office? - ANSWERSLesions
When do you dispose of pumice mixture? - ANSWERSAfter each use
How do you handle a contaminated needle? - ANSWERSRecap using the scoop
method or use a recapping device.
What is the best method of decontamination for a ragwheel? - ANSWERSAutoclave
Disinfection - ANSWERSDestruction of most pathogenic microorganisms, but NOT
bacterial spores
Sterilization - ANSWERSProcess that kills microorganisms INCLUDING bacterial
spores.
Overpacking the autoclave may result in - ANSWERSAn inability of steam to penetrate
the materials
What are effective methods of killing spores? - ANSWERSSteam under pressure,
unsaturated chemical vapor, and dry heat sterilization.
What is the preferred method of removing debris and microorganisms from
instruments? - ANSWERSUltrasonic
, What mode of sterilization CANNOT be checked with spore testing? -
ANSWERSImmersion in glutaraldehyde.
What shows that sterilization was successful? - ANSWERSSpore testing
What do you do after spraying an alginate impression with disinfectant? -
ANSWERSSealed in a plastic bag
Why is alcohol NOT an acceptable disinfectant? - ANSWERSIt can evaporate too
quickly.
Instruments prepared for chemical vapor sterilization should be - ANSWERSThoroughly
dried and has adequate ventilation.
When prepping sodium hypochlorite for use as a surface disinfectant, it should be -
ANSWERSDiluted 1:10 to 1:100
According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, the employer is obligated to -
ANSWERS-Ensure SDS is available for all products used in the work place that contain
hazardous materials
-Provide employee training in working with hazardous chemicals
-Ensure that containers or hazardous chemicals are labeled as to their contents
According the the OSHA BBP Standards, how often should you update the written
exposure plan - ANSWERSOnce a year
Lack of adequate ventilation can be harmful when mixing what products? -
ANSWERSAcrylics and gypsum
In uncontrolled environments, dental personal that are exposed to nitrous are most
likely to exhibit an increase of what problem? - ANSWERSSpontaneous abortion
Bloodborne Pathogen Standards - ANSWERSRequires employers to adopt practices
and procedures that are necessary to protect workers against occupational exposure to
blood or other potentially infectious material
OSHA BBP Standard require employers to offer the HBV vaccination to employees
within what time frame? - ANSWERS10 Days
When transferring hazardous chemicals to a secondary container in the office, labeling
of the second container is the responsibility of - ANSWERSThe user
After amalgam restorations, where do you put remaining amalgam scraps? -
ANSWERSIn a sealed, dry container that is labeled.
CORRECT ANSWERS
Substance produced by the body in response to the Hep B vaccination is -
ANSWERSAntibodies
Using PPE is necessary because herpetic conjunctivitis can manifest in/on -
ANSWERSThe eyes
What is the infection control protocol for a known HIV carrier? - ANSWERSStandard
procedures that conform to the published CDC/ADA guidelines and recommendations.
When washing hands after nonsurgical dental procedures, what is NOT acceptable
when following infection control policies? - ANSWERSDrying hands with reusable cloth
towels.
The primary reason that a face mask must be used during a dental procedure is to -
ANSWERSProtect the operator and assistant from exposure to spatter and aerosol
created by high-speed handpieces
Most likely way to spread herpes in the dental office? - ANSWERSLesions
When do you dispose of pumice mixture? - ANSWERSAfter each use
How do you handle a contaminated needle? - ANSWERSRecap using the scoop
method or use a recapping device.
What is the best method of decontamination for a ragwheel? - ANSWERSAutoclave
Disinfection - ANSWERSDestruction of most pathogenic microorganisms, but NOT
bacterial spores
Sterilization - ANSWERSProcess that kills microorganisms INCLUDING bacterial
spores.
Overpacking the autoclave may result in - ANSWERSAn inability of steam to penetrate
the materials
What are effective methods of killing spores? - ANSWERSSteam under pressure,
unsaturated chemical vapor, and dry heat sterilization.
What is the preferred method of removing debris and microorganisms from
instruments? - ANSWERSUltrasonic
, What mode of sterilization CANNOT be checked with spore testing? -
ANSWERSImmersion in glutaraldehyde.
What shows that sterilization was successful? - ANSWERSSpore testing
What do you do after spraying an alginate impression with disinfectant? -
ANSWERSSealed in a plastic bag
Why is alcohol NOT an acceptable disinfectant? - ANSWERSIt can evaporate too
quickly.
Instruments prepared for chemical vapor sterilization should be - ANSWERSThoroughly
dried and has adequate ventilation.
When prepping sodium hypochlorite for use as a surface disinfectant, it should be -
ANSWERSDiluted 1:10 to 1:100
According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, the employer is obligated to -
ANSWERS-Ensure SDS is available for all products used in the work place that contain
hazardous materials
-Provide employee training in working with hazardous chemicals
-Ensure that containers or hazardous chemicals are labeled as to their contents
According the the OSHA BBP Standards, how often should you update the written
exposure plan - ANSWERSOnce a year
Lack of adequate ventilation can be harmful when mixing what products? -
ANSWERSAcrylics and gypsum
In uncontrolled environments, dental personal that are exposed to nitrous are most
likely to exhibit an increase of what problem? - ANSWERSSpontaneous abortion
Bloodborne Pathogen Standards - ANSWERSRequires employers to adopt practices
and procedures that are necessary to protect workers against occupational exposure to
blood or other potentially infectious material
OSHA BBP Standard require employers to offer the HBV vaccination to employees
within what time frame? - ANSWERS10 Days
When transferring hazardous chemicals to a secondary container in the office, labeling
of the second container is the responsibility of - ANSWERSThe user
After amalgam restorations, where do you put remaining amalgam scraps? -
ANSWERSIn a sealed, dry container that is labeled.
