Question 1

A mask is worn by dental team members to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   protect the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth
B)   keep from breathing on the patient
C)   keep from having to smell the patient's bad breath
D)   none of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Utility gloves are used in a dental procedure ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   to handle instruments.
B)   to remove hot items from the sterilizer
C)   to clean the operatory
D)   when placed over latex gloves to retrieve something inside a drawerE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: Utility
Overglove
Sterile surgical
Vinyl

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Used during disinfection and Placed over latex is...

Question 4

A liquid chemical sterilizer requires ______________ to sterilize.

Accepted Answer

A)   room temperature for 10 hours
B)   room temperature for 10 minutes
C)   elevated temperature for 1 hour
D)   elevated temperature for 10 hoursE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The disinfection level that destroys most, but not all, bacterial spores is ________ level.

Accepted Answer

A)   high
B)   intermediate
C)   low
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which is true of isopropyl alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is not used as a disinfectant agent in a dental office.
B)   It does a fine job of disinfecting handpieces.
C)   It requires special ventilation in the room during use.
D)   None of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

After the procedure, gloves that were not torn or ripped should be ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   washed, dried, and used until they are torn or ripped
B)   disinfected for later use
C)   sterilized for later use
D)   removed and thrown awayE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

If sterilization has occurred, all forms of microorganisms have been destroyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The rag wheel can be disposable or rinsed out and sterilized after use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following are special protective clothing regulated by OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uniform
B)   Lab coats
C)   Gowns
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

An ultrasonic cleaner is preferred to hand scrubbing because it ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   uses sound waves to reach all areas of the instruments
B)   uses a cavitation process
C)   is safer for the auxiliary
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

A disadvantage of an ethylene oxide sterilization system is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   There are no disadvantages.
B)   works in 1 hour
C)   it requires ventilation
D)   it fails to sterilize properlyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

This latex allergic reaction is characterized by hands becoming itchy and sometimes cracked.

Accepted Answer

A)   Contact dermatitis
B)   Latex hypersensitivity
C)   Type IV
D)   Type IE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

At a minimum, a ________ handwash should be done.

Accepted Answer

A)   15-second
B)   30-second
C)   1-minute
D)   15-minuteE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

An autoclave sterilizes by using ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   chemical vapors
B)   steam under pressure
C)   dry heat
D)   liquid chemicalsE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Both vinyl and latex gloves can be washed and reused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most effective way to reduce the amount of aerosols coming from the high-speed handpiece from being sprayed into the air is to _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   turn off the water to the handpiece
B)   place the rubber dam on the patient
C)   use the saliva ejector
D)   use the HVEE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Items included in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard are
1)  Train all employees in a timely manner
2)  Provide employees with everything to meet standard regulations
3)  Provide all PPEs
4)  Pay for the hepatitis B vaccination series
5)  Establish standards for disposing of hazardous waste

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B)   1, 2, 3, 5
C)   1, 2, 3, 4
D)   1, 3, 5E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

All the dental office items listed below contain potential latex EXCEPT _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dental dam
B)   treatment gloves
C)   masking tape
D)   rubber bandsE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which written plan lists how to evaluate situations involving exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Occupational exposure
B)   Written exposure
C)   Exposure determination
D)   OSHAE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 11: Infection Control

If sterilization has occurred, all forms of microorganisms have been destroyed.

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A disadvantage of an ethylene oxide sterilization system is ___________.

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The disinfection level that destroys most, but not all, bacterial spores is ________ level.

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Items included in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard are 1) Train all employees in a timely manner 2) Provide employees with everything to meet standard regulations 3) Provide all PPEs 4) Pay for the hepatitis B vaccination series 5) Establish standards for disposing of hazardous waste

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This latex allergic reaction is characterized by hands becoming itchy and sometimes cracked.

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Which written plan lists how to evaluate situations involving exposure?

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Which is true of isopropyl alcohol?

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All the dental office items listed below contain potential latex EXCEPT _____________.

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The most effective way to reduce the amount of aerosols coming from the high-speed handpiece from being sprayed into the air is to _____________.

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Which of the following are special protective clothing regulated by OSHA?

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An autoclave sterilizes by using ___________.

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Both vinyl and latex gloves can be washed and reused.

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After the procedure, gloves that were not torn or ripped should be ___________.

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Utility gloves are used in a dental procedure ___________.

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A liquid chemical sterilizer requires ______________ to sterilize.

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The rag wheel can be disposable or rinsed out and sterilized after use.

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A mask is worn by dental team members to ___________.

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At a minimum, a ________ handwash should be done.

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Match the glove use with a specific procedure.

An ultrasonic cleaner is preferred to hand scrubbing because it ___________.

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Exam 11: Infection Control

If sterilization has occurred, all forms of microorganisms have been destroyed.

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A disadvantage of an ethylene oxide sterilization system is ___________.

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The disinfection level that destroys most, but not all, bacterial spores is ________ level.

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Items included in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard are 1) Train all employees in a timely manner 2) Provide employees with everything to meet standard regulations 3) Provide all PPEs 4) Pay for the hepatitis B vaccination series 5) Establish standards for disposing of hazardous waste

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This latex allergic reaction is characterized by hands becoming itchy and sometimes cracked.

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Which written plan lists how to evaluate situations involving exposure?

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Which is true of isopropyl alcohol?

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All the dental office items listed below contain potential latex EXCEPT _____________.

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The most effective way to reduce the amount of aerosols coming from the high-speed handpiece from being sprayed into the air is to _____________.

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Which of the following are special protective clothing regulated by OSHA?

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An autoclave sterilizes by using ___________.

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Both vinyl and latex gloves can be washed and reused.

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After the procedure, gloves that were not torn or ripped should be ___________.

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Utility gloves are used in a dental procedure ___________.

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A liquid chemical sterilizer requires ______________ to sterilize.

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The rag wheel can be disposable or rinsed out and sterilized after use.

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A mask is worn by dental team members to ___________.

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At a minimum, a ________ handwash should be done.

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Match the glove use with a specific procedure.

An ultrasonic cleaner is preferred to hand scrubbing because it ___________.

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