Surface cleaning prevents the transmission of infection caused by:
A. Use of protective barriers
B. Direct contact of hands
C. Disinfected equipment.
D. Placement of sterilized instruments – answer B. Direct contact of hands
External chemical monitoring should be placed on______
A. Each packet per load
B. A packet each day
C. A packet per load
D. Each packet once a week. - answerC. A packet per load
In reading the material safety data sheet for clearfil se bond; Primer, the dental assistant
notices H315 as a hazard statement. What does H315 mean ?
A. Causes skin irritation.
B. Causes eye irritation
C. May cause an allergic skin reaction
D. None of these - answerA. causes skin irritation
What course of action should an employee take if proper infection control precautions
are not met ?
A. Nothing
B. Purchase own equipment
C. Contact the CDC
D. Contact OSHA - answerD. Contact OSHA
Anna, a new assistant is being trained by the lead assistant on items requiring surface
cleaning and disinfection in the operatory. Which item(s) will not require surface
cleaning
A. Dental chair
B. Dental handpiece unit.
C. Suction hoses and handle
D. Dental explorer or probes - answerD. Dental explorer or probes
How long should a patient wait before rinsing after oral surgery ?
A.24 Hours
B.12 Hours
C.48 Hours
D.8 Hours - answerA. 24 Hours
,It is suspected that a dental assistant has been exposed to Hepatitis B.According to
OSHA, what is the maximum amount of time she has to undergo a blood draw to
confirm or refute this ?
A. 24 Hours
B. 6 Hours
C. 12 Hours
D. 2 Hours - answerD. 2 Hours
It is important to understand the label for a hazardous chemical. Red means:
A. Special hazards
B. Health
C. Instability
D. Flammability - answerD. Flammability
Besides plastic, What is a useful barrier for light switches ?
A. Nothing
B. Paper
C. Foil
D. Cover - answerC. Foil
After communicating possible consequences to a patient, what must happen before a
dental procedure ?
A. Patient assurance
B. Informed consent
C. Collect belongings
D. Remove contacts - answerB. Informed consent
MSDS information required by OSHA includes all of the following except:
A. Physical hazards of substances
B. Provisions for spills and directions for cleanup
C. The telephone number to call in order to determine if the substance is carcinogenic
D. The name of the manufacturer of the substance - answerC. The telephone number to
call in order to determine if the substance is cariogenic
How is Hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmitted from person to person ?
A. HBV is transmitted by mucosal exposure to blood or body fluids of a person with
either acute or chronic HBV infection.
B. HBV is transmitted by inhalation of airborne microorganisms
C. HBV is transmitted by eating at unsanitary restaurants
D. HBV is transmitted by direct contact with blood. - answerA. HBV is transmitted by
mucosal exposure to blood or body fluids of a person with either acute or chronic HBV
infection.
Engineering controls can apply to all of the following except for:
A. IV systems
, B. Needles
C. Personal protective equipment
D. Record keeping - answerD. Record keeping
A chemical that requires goggles will have which color on the warning label ?
A. White
B. Blue
C. Red
D. Yellow - answerA. White
When assessing the risk for infection in dentistry, a risk assessment should be
preformed. one of the items listed, which would be the final step in the process ?
A. Determine the level of risk
B. Record what you find
C. Look for the hazards
D. Identify who is at risk - answerB. Record what you find
There are various types of waste and each must be disposed of properly. which of the
following waste types is defined as "infectious medical waste that requires special
handling, neutralization, and disposal ?
A. Contaminated
B. Hazardous
C. infectious
D. Regulated - answerD. Regulated
Transient microorganisms include:
A. Non pathogenic bacteria only
B. All pathogenic microorganisms
C. Non pathogenic fungi only
D. Viruses only - answerB. All pathogenic microorganisms
What is the effect of using emollients
A. Nothing
B. Increase bacteria growth
C. Traps bacteria
D. Reduce bacteria growth - answerD. Reduce bacteria growth
The material safety data sheet for clearfil se bond; Primer lists H317 as a hazard. what
is H317
A. May cause an allergic skin reaction
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