Infection Control DANB Practice questions with 100% correct answers

After accepting employment, you opt not to receive a hepatitis B vaccination and have signed a waiver to this effect. You have the right to: a. change your mind and have the vaccination at your own exposure b. change your mind and the employer is required to provide the vaccination c. demand periodic blood tests to ensure noninvasion of the hepatitis B virus your body d. sue the employer if you contact hepatitis B b. change your mind and the employer is required to provide the vaccination All dental professionals must use surgical masks and protective eyewear to protect the eyes and face: a. only during surgical procedures b. whenever the high-speed handpiece is used c. whenever spatter and aerosolized sprays of blood and saliva are likely d. whenever available c. whenever spatter and aerosolized sprays of blood and saliva are likely All dental assistants involved in direct patient care must undergo routine training in: a. infection control, safety issues and hazard communication b. charting, taking patients vital signs, and using the office intercom system c. infection control, uniform sizing, and ordering of disposables d. hazardous waste management, charting, and application of dental dams a. infection control, safety issues, and hazard communication When immunity is present at birth, it is referred to as: a. acquired immunity b. active immunity c. artificially acquired immunity d. inherited immunity d. inherited immunity _________________ immunity occurs when a vaccination is administered and the body forms antibodies in response to the vaccine. a. active natural b. active artificial c. passive natural d. passive artificial b. active artificial A chronic infection is best exemplified by which of the following? a. human immunodeficiency virus b. cold sore c. common cold d. pneumonia a. human immunodeficiency virus Which of the following exemplifies an acute infection? a. hepatitis C b. hepatitis B c. common cold d. pneumonia c. common cold Microorganisms that produce disease in humans are known as: pathogens Bacteria can be identified by shape. What is the shape of bacilli? rod An infection that results from a defective immune system that cannot defend against pathogens normally found in the environment is a(n): a. chronic infection b. latent infection c. acute infection d. opportunistic infection d. opportunistic infection The transmission of disease to a susceptible person by handling contaminated instruments or by touching the face, eyes or mouth, is referred to as: a. touching or contact with patient's blood or other body fluids b. direct transmission c. indirect transmission d. spatter transmission c. indirect transmission Which of the following is an example of parenteral disease transmission in dentistry? a. touch or contact with patient's blood or other body fluids b. touching or contact with a contaminated surface c. contagious droplet infection occurring through mucosal surfaces of the eyes, nose, or mouth d. needle stick injury, cuts, abrasions, or any break in the skin d. needle stick injury, cuts, abrasions, or any break in the skin Which of the following would be considered the best method for determining whether there is proper sterilization function of a sterilizer? a. a chemically treated tape used on packages that changes color b. the time, temperature, and pressure used c. a biological spore test d. autoclave bags c. a biological spore test When a package of a hazardous infectious waste is being prepared for disposal, which of the following should be considered? a. all infectious destined for disposal should be placed in a closable, leak-proof container or bags that are color coded or labeled appropriately b. infectious waste should be burned in a local incinerator c. only the clinical assistant should manage the removal of infectious waste d. only the office manage should manage the removal of infectious waste a. all infectious destined for disposal should be placed in a closable, leak-proof container or bags that are color coded or labeled appropriately