DANB ICE Exam With Complete Solution 2023 Which of the following microorganisms cannot be treated effecti vely with antibiotics? a. Streptococcus b. Staphylococcus aureus c. E. coli d. Epstein-Barr - Answer d. Epstein-Barr A patient calls the morning of an appointment complaining of a f ever, muscle aches, runny nose, cough, and headache. What is the appropriate action? a. Tell the patient he needs to come for the appointment or he will be charged for a no-show. b. Tell the patient he may have the flu and should reschedul e the appointment after the fever subsides without the use of medication c. Reschedule for the following day d. Tell the patient the decision is his to make about whether he feels up to coming in for dental work - Answer B. Tell the patient he may have the flu and s hould reschedule the appointment after the fever subsides without the use of medicatio n Which of the following is not a likely mode of transmission for herpe s simplex virus type 1? a. Blood b. Direct contact with lesion c. Saliva d. Aerosol spray from the dental hand piece - Answer A. Blood Which of the following is not correct regarding hepatitis B? a. Hepatitis B can cause serious illness involving the liver including cirrhos is, liver cancer, or liver failure b. Only individuals who are symptomatic can transmit the virus c. More than one-third of all hepatitis cases are due to hepatiti s B d. Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and saliva - Answer B. Only i ndividuals who are symptomatic can transmit the virus What vaccination protects against lockjaw? a. MMR b. H1N1 c. Varicella d. Td - Answer D. Td In order for an infection to occur, 4 conditions must be pre sent. Which of the following does not accurately describe one of these conditions? a. Virulence b. Number of microorganisms c. Portal of entry d. Any available host - Answer D. Any available host How is tuberculosis transmitted? a. Airborne transmission b. Fecal-oral transmission c. Vehicular transmission d. Indirect transmission - Answer A. Airborne transmission What is the single most effective means of preventing the transmi ssion of disease in the dental office? a. Use of gloves b. Use of mask c. Proper hand hygiene d. The use of antiseptic hand wash - Answer C. Proper hand hygiene What is the recommended duration with the use of antiseptic h and wash during hand hygiene? a. 5 seconds b. 15 seconds c. 2 minutes d. 5 minutes - Answer B. 15 seconds Frequent hand washing can cause dryness of the hands or derma titis. What is the best way to treat this during the work day? a. Avoid the use of any lotions during the work day b. Use of cocoa butter based lotion c. Use of water based lotion d. Use of petroleum based lotion - Answer C. Use of water based lotio n A patient has a latex allergy. What should the dental assistant d o for hand protection? a. Wear a pair of gloves made out of nitrile or polyvinyl chloride mate rials b. Put the latex gloves on and wash the gloves with soap and wate r before treating the patient c. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water to provide treatmen t without the use of gloves d. Wear the latex gloves and monitor the patient for signs of adver se effects - Answer A. Wear a pair of gloves made out of nitrile or polyvinyl chloride materia ls What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be w orn while assisting with a procedure that requires the use of a high-speed hand piece? a. Surgical scrubs, surgical hat, gloves, shoe covers, mask, and eye shield b. Surgical scrubs, gloves, and face shield c. Short sleeved gown, gloves, surgical mask, and eye shield d. Long sleeved gown, gloves, surgical mask, or face shield - Answer D. Lon g sleeved gown, gloves, surgical mask, or face shield Which of the following would be an inappropriate action regardi ng the use of PPE that requires laundering? a. Placing contaminated items that need laundering in a biohazar dous waste container b. Taking contaminated surgical gown home from laundering following Universal Precautions c. Changing a gown throughout the day whenever it becomes visib ly soiled d. Carefully removing the gown by pulling it off but keeping the gown inside out so it does not touch the clothing underneath - Answer B. Taking co ntaminated surgical gown home from laundering following Universal Precautions
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