Question 1

Transmission of pathogens occurring through contact from person to another person is which of the following forms of transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct
B)  Indirect
C)  Airborne
D)  SpatterE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Mistlike aerosols are:

Accepted Answer

A)  visible to the naked eye.
B)  created by the prophy cup during dental procedures.
C)  not capable of transmitting respiratory infections.
D)  capable of remaining airborne for extended periods and can be inhaled.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above D

Question 3

Exam gloves used during dental treatment can be made of which of the following materials?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latex or vinyl
B)  Vinyl but not latex
C)  Clear plastic
D)  CottonE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements about reducing microbial flora is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol-based hand rubs are more effective at reducing microbial flora than plain soap or antimicrobial handwashes.
B)  Plain soap or antimicrobial handwashes are more effective at reducing microbial flora than alcohol-based hand rubs.
C)  Alcohol-based hand rubs, antimicrobial handwashes, and plain soap are equally effective at reducing microbial flora.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 5

When immunity is obtained by recovery from a disease,it is called _____ immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  inherited
B)  acquired
C)  active
D)  artificially acquiredE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Infection control measures that help to prevent disease transmission to the dental professional include:

Accepted Answer

A)  gloves and handwashing.
B)  rubber dams and the use of patient mouth rinses.
C)  the use of masks.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 7

_______ transmission means touching or contact with the patient's blood or saliva.

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct
B)  Indirect
C)  Airborne
D)  SpatterE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Who is responsible for training employees to respond properly to an exposure incident in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employer
B)  The office manager
C)  OSHA
D)  The CDCE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Pathogens transmitted by means of cuts or punctures are an example of _______ transmission.

Accepted Answer

A)  bloodborne
B)  parenteral
C)  virulent
D)  acquiredE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE) that the employer should provide free of charge to the employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protective eyewear
B)  Shoes
C)  TB skin test
D)  Ultrasonic cleanerE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding the role of the CDC in infection control?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a regulatory agency.
B)  The CDC issues specific recommendations on health-related matters, based on sound scientific evidence.
C)  The CDC issues specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States.
D)  The CDC issued the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

The type of immunity acquired when the body has previously contracted a disease and recovered is called ________ immunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  naturally acquired
B)  inherited
C)  active
D)  artificially acquiredE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The BBP Standard requires use of protective eyewear:

Accepted Answer

A)  with front but not side protection.
B)  with front and side protection (solid side shields)  during exposure-prone procedures.
C)  including contact lenses, which are considered to be protective.
D)  along with a face shield.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following agencies released The Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings-2003?

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA
B)  CDC
C)  Health and Human ServicesD) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 15

A(n) ________ infection is through the skin,such as a needle stick.

Accepted Answer

A)  percutaneous
B)  permucosal
C)  infectious
D)  dermatitisE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

How often must the written exposure control plan describing how the dental office complies with the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard be reviewed and updated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twice a year
B)  Every five years
C)  Annually
D)  Only when the law changesE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The BBP Standard requires the dentist or employer to provide training in infection-control and safety issues to which of the following groups of people?

Accepted Answer

A)  All patients
B)  All personnel, including those who are never exposed to blood, saliva, or both
C)  All personnel who might come in contact with blood, saliva, or contaminated instruments or surfaces
D)  Only personnel who are routinely exposed to blood, saliva, or bothE) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 18

Which of the following terms is used to describe disease-causing organisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Virulence
B)  Bioburden
C)  Pathogens
D)  Infectious diseaseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which type of transmission of infection occurs through the mucosal surfaces of the eyes,nose,and mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dental team-to-patient transmission
B)  Patient-to-patient transmission
C)  Patient-to-dental team infection
D)  Community-to-dental office-to-patient transmissionE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which infection control measures must be practiced to avoid patient-to-patient disease transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instrument sterilization and use of sterile instruments
B)  Surface barriers
C)  Handwashing and the uses of gloves
D)  All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 19: Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Transmission of pathogens occurring through contact from person to another person is which of the following forms of transmission?

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Mistlike aerosols are:

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Exam gloves used during dental treatment can be made of which of the following materials?

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Which of the following statements about reducing microbial flora is true?

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When immunity is obtained by recovery from a disease,it is called _____ immunity.

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Infection control measures that help to prevent disease transmission to the dental professional include:

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_______ transmission means touching or contact with the patient's blood or saliva.

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Who is responsible for training employees to respond properly to an exposure incident in the dental office?

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Pathogens transmitted by means of cuts or punctures are an example of _______ transmission.

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Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE) that the employer should provide free of charge to the employee?

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Which of the following is true regarding the role of the CDC in infection control?

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The type of immunity acquired when the body has previously contracted a disease and recovered is called ________ immunity.

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The BBP Standard requires use of protective eyewear:

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Which of the following agencies released The Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings-2003?

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A(n) ________ infection is through the skin,such as a needle stick.

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How often must the written exposure control plan describing how the dental office complies with the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard be reviewed and updated?

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The BBP Standard requires the dentist or employer to provide training in infection-control and safety issues to which of the following groups of people?

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Which of the following terms is used to describe disease-causing organisms?

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Which type of transmission of infection occurs through the mucosal surfaces of the eyes,nose,and mouth?

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Which infection control measures must be practiced to avoid patient-to-patient disease transmission?

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