California RDA UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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California RDA UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
according to the CDC which infection control measure is considered the most critical for
reducing the transmission of microbes in the health care setting? - CORRECT ANSWER-
hand washing
in a dental setting the clinical supply refri...
California RDA UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
according to the CDC which infection control measure is considered the most critical for
reducing the transmission of microbes in the health care setting? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
hand washing
in a dental setting the clinical supply refrigerator may be used for the preservation of -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- bonding materials
A used dental anesthetic needle is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- regulated
waste
Employees must receive training regarding hazardous chemicals at which interval? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- upon hire and whenever a new hazard is introduced
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is based on the premise that an employee has
the right to know about - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- chemicals in the office
Which set of precautions is intended to prevent exposure to all body fluids? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Standard
The majority of the spray produced by dental hand pieces consists of - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- saliva
which of the following viral infections can be prevented through immunization? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Hepatitis B
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHAP), a bloodborne
pathogens training program should include a general explanation of - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- the modes of disease transmission
,Routine hand washing removes - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- most of the transient microbes
and some of the resident microbes
Which of the following greatly reduces or eliminates biofilm in the dental unit water system?
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- properly using chemical treatments
which of the following modes of disease transmission best describes a human bite? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- parenteral
the primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during a dental procedure is to -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter
Instrument cassettes should be wrapped - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- after cleaning and
before sterilization
Used radiograph fixer solution is usually considered - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- hazardous
waste
Which party is responsible for ensuring a Material Safety Data Sheet is available in the work
place for each hazardous material? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Employer
Which of the following statements most accurately defines engineering controls? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Materials and devices that prevent employees exposure to
hazardous or infectious substances
When using the air water syringe during dental treatment which of the following personal
protective equipment are recommended by the CDC? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- gloves,
mask, gown, and eye protection
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, patient-care items that penetrate
soft tissue are categorized as - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- critical
The purpose of a holding solution is to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- prevent hardening of
debris and body fluids on instruments
,Which barrier should be removed before temporarily leaving a patient to retrieve supplies? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- gloves
The majority of organisms that make up dental unit waterline biofilm consists of -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- water bacteria
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are required by OSHA'S - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Hazardous Communication Standard
Besides alcohol, which of the following is a common antimicrobial agent found in hand
hygiene products? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Chlorohexidine
The accessibility of the exposure control plan for employees is the responsibility of the -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- employer
High- level disinfectants should be used - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- according to the
manufacturer's directions
Exposure of dental heathcare personnel to nitrous oxide gases can be reduced by -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- using a scavenger system on the nitrous oxide equipment
When putting on personal protective equipment, which barrier should be put on last, just
before patient care begins? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- gloves
To prepare for sterilization, the high-speed hand piece and reusable air-water syringe tip
should be flushed with water - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- after each patient
Who is responsible for the evaluation of hazardous chemicals? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
chemicals manufacturers and importers
During normal use, which of the following is the most likely hazard for a dentist using a
curing light? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- eye exposure to the light
, An exposure plan must be updated - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- annually and when new or
modified tasks are introduced
Wearing a punctured gloves during patient care may result in which type of microbial
contact? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- direct
Work practice controls include the use of a - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- one-handed
recapping technique
Heat sterilization of extracted teeth may result in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- the
vaporization of mercury, presenting a health hazard.
A person with a latent tuberculosis infection will - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- have a
positive skin test and no symptoms of active tuberculosis
Which is the minimum temperature a steam sterilizer should reach to achieve sterilization? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 121 degrees C
Which of the following is an example of a clinical contract surface? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- countertops
which of the following is recommended to minimize the occupational exposure to
atmospheric nitrous oxide? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- use a properly fitted nasal patient
mask
who is responsible for appropriate regulated waste disposal? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
the generation facility
According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, each dental office must have a
exposure control plan that is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- written and reviewed at least once
every year
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