Chapter 19 midterm review

Which of the following is the most common type of latex allergy? A. Type I allergic reaction B. Type IV allergic reaction C. Irritant dermatitis

B. Type IV allergic reaction

Which of the following is the correct sequence for handwashing and gloving? A. Wash your hands before you put on gloves, but not after you remove gloves. B. Wash your hands before you put on gloves and immediately after you remove gloves. C. Wash your hands only after you remove gloves. D. You do not need to wash you hands if you wear gloves.

B. Wash your hands before you put on gloves and immediately after you remove gloves.

Which infection control measures must be practiced to avoid patient-to-patient disease transmission? A. Instrument sterilization and use of sterile instruments. B. Surface barriers. C. Handwashing and the uses of gloves. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Protective masks are worn over the nose and mouth to protect dental personnel from all of the following except A. inhaling infectious microorganisms. B. aerosol and spray from handpieces or an air-water syringe. C. any accidental splashes. D. revealing emotions.

D. revealing emotions.

An Infection that has a rapid onset or a short course is a(n) _____ infection. A. Chronic B. Latent C. Acute D. Opportunistic

C. Acute

The CDC term Standard Precautions applies to contact with which of the following? A. Perspiration B. All body fluids, secretions, and excretions except sweat, but only if they contain blood C. All body fluids, secretions, and excretions except sweat, regardless of whether they contain blood D. Intact skin

C. All body fluids, secretions, and excretions except sweat, regardless of whether they contain blood

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? A. All patients B. All personnel including those who are never exposed to blood, saliva, or both C. All personnel who might have come in contact with blood, saliva, or contaminated instruments or surfaces D. Only personnel who are routinely exposed to blood, saliva, or both

C. All personnel who might have come in contact with blood, saliva, or contaminated instruments or surfaces

Which of the following diseases fall under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Law designed to protect employees against occupational exposure? A. The common cold B. The flu C. HIV and HCV D. Measles

C. HIV and HCV

The role of ________ is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States. A. HIPAA B. CDC C. OSHA D. FDA

C. OSHA

Which dental professional falls under category II of the Occupational Exposure Determine? A. Dentist and hygienist B. Dental assistant C. Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician D. Receptionist who might occasionally clean a treatment room or handle instruments or impressions

D. Receptionist who might occasionally clean a treatment room or handle instruments or impressions

Who should be notified first of an exposure incident after initial first aid is provided? A. Employer B. Employee's physician C. Source patient D. Workers' compensation provider

A. Employer

Which of the following i considered personal protective equipment (PPE) that the employer should provider free of charge to the employee? A. Protective eyewear B. Shoes C. TB skin test D. Ultrasonic cleaner

A. Protective eyewear

A person who is unable to resist infection by a particular pathogen is known as _______ in the chain of infection. A. Virulence B. A susceptible host C. Infectious pathogens D. Infectious disease

B. A susceptible host

How often must the written exposure control plan describing how the dental office complies with the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard be reviewed and updated? A. Twice a year B. Every 5 years C. Annually D. Only when the law changes

C. Annually

Waste that has had contact with blood or other body fluids is considered contaminated and is disposed of as which of the following types of waste in most states? A. Hazardous B. Contaminated C. General D. Biohazard

C. General

Exam gloves used during dental treatment can be made of which of the following materials? A. Latex of Vinyl B. Vinyl but not latex C. Clear plastic D. Cotton

A. Latex of Vinyl

When immunity is obtained by recovery from a disease, it is called ________ immunity. A. active naturally acquired. B. active artificially acquired. C. passive naturally acquired. D. passive artificially acquired.

A. active naturally acquired.

The law designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to bloodbourne disease-causing organisms such as HBV, HIV, and HCV is A. the OSHA Bloodbourne Pathogens (BBP) Standard. B. Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings--2003 C. the OSHA Health and Safety Standard. D. the exposure control plan.

A. the OSHA Bloodbourne Pathogens (BBP) Standard.

When is the best time to clean and disinfect dental prostheses of impressions that will be handled in the in-office laboratory? A. After they have had time to dry B. As soon as possible after removal from the patient's mouth C. After they are in laboratory D. Whenever you have time

B. As soon as possible after removal from the patient's mouth

Which of the following agencies released the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings--2003? A. OSHA B. CDC C. U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services

B. CDC

Which of the following is the most common route of patient to dental team disease transmission in the dental office? A. Droplet infection through inhaling aerosol generated by the dental handpiece. B. Direct contact with the patient's blood or saliva C. Indirect contact with surfaces

B. Direct contact with the patient's blood or saliva

Infectious waste is defined as which of the following? A. It is not found in the dental office. B. It is contaminated waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease. C. It is disposed of as general waste. D. It is equivalent to medical waste.

B. It is contaminated waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease.

Pathogens transmitted by means of cuts or punctures are an example of _______ transmission. A. Bloodborne B. Parenteral C. Virulent D. Acquired

B. Parenteral

Which of the following is the first procedural step after an exposure incident? A. Contact the source patient. B. Stop operations immediately. C. Remove your gloves. D. Wash your hands thoroughly.

B. Stop operations immediately.

Which of the following is the most common route of patient to dental team disease transmission in the dental office? 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.

B. The CDC issues specific recommendations on health-related matters, based on sound scientific evidence.

Which of the following can prevent contamination of a clean instrument or any object handled during treatment? A. The 5-second rule B. Spraying with surface disinfectant C. Overgloves D. Rubbing alcohol

C. Overgloves

Which of the following terms is used to describe disease-causing organisms? A. Virulence B. Bioburden C. Pathogens D. Infectious disease

C. Pathogens

Which type of transmission of infection occurs through the mucosal surfaces of the eyes, nose,and mouth? A. Dental team-to-patient transmission. B. Patient-to-patient transmission. C. Patient-to-Dental team infection. D. Community-to-dental office-to-patient transmission.

C. Patient-to-Dental team infection.

To dispose of contaminated needles and other disposable sharp objects properly in a dental office, the dental professional should discard them in which of the following? A. Trash can B. Staff room trash C. Sharps container D. Plaster

C. Sharps container

Under the Occupational Exposure Determination, which members of the dental staff fall under category I? A. Business manager B. Office manager C. Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician D. Receptionist

C. Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician

The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard states that contaminated protective clothing A. may be taken home and laundered. B. may not be laundered in the dental office C. can be picked up by a laundered service. D. must be disposable

C. can be picked up by a laundered service.

A dental office staff member who transmits a disease because he or she failed to remove protective clothing prior to entering a store on the way home from work is an example of __________ disease transmission. A. dental team-to-patient B. patient-to-patient C. dental office-to-community D. community-to-dental office-to-patient

C. dental office-to-community

Immunity allows the body to resist disease and prevents foreign bodies from causing A. susceptibility. B. immunity. C. infection. D. heredity.

C. infection.

The CDC established guidelines for needle recapping. These guidelines include A. recapping needles using both hands. B. directing the point of the needle toward any body part when recapping. C. using the single handed scoop method or a recapping device. D. using an two-person technique.

C. using the single handed scoop method or a recapping device.

Which of the following is a persistent infection in which the symptoms come and go? A. Chronic infection B. Permucosal C. Infectious D Latent infection

D Latent infection

What type of disease transmission refers to the spread of disease through droplets of moisture that contain bacteria or viruses? A. Direct transmission B. Aerosol transmission C. Spray and splatter D. Airborne Transmission

D. Airborne Transmission

Immunization of vaccination is known as _________ immunity. A. Naturally acquired B. Inherited C. Active D. Artificially acquired.

D. Artificially acquired.

Which of the following is recommended by the CDC after administration of the HBV vaccine? A. Routine booster doses B. Routine blood testing to monitor the HBV antibody level C.Routine blood testing to monitor the HBV antigen level D. The CDC does not recommend routine blood testing to monitor the HBV antibody level in individuals who have had the vaccine.

D. The CDC does not recommend routine blood testing to monitor the HBV antibody level in individuals who have had the vaccine.

Mistlike aerosols are 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.

D. capable of remaining airborne for extended periods and can be inhaled.

CDC guidelines and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard consider saliva to be which of the following? A. A potentially infectious body fluid B. A noninfectious body fluid C. An infectious waste D. A contaminated waste

A. A potentially infectious body fluid

Which of the following statements about reducing microbial flora is true? A. Alcohol-based hand rubs are more effective at reducing microbial flora than plain soap or antimicrobial handwashes. B. Plain soap or antimicrobial handwashies 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.

A. Alcohol-based hand rubs are more effective at reducing microbial flora than plain soap or antimicrobial handwashes.

Which of the following types of pathogens are carried in the blood fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others? A. Bloodbourne B. Parental C. Virulent D. Acquired

A. Bloodbourne

Transmission of pathogens occurring through contact from person to another person in which of the following forms of transmission? A. Direct B. Indirect C. Airborne D. Spatter

A. Direct

____________ transmission means touching or contract with the patient's blood or saliva. A. Direct B. Indirect C. Airborne D. Spatter

A. Direct

Which of the following should be removed first when removing PPE? A. Gloves B. Protective eyewear C. Gown D. Mask

A. Gloves

Which of the following is the first link in the chain of infection? A. Infectious agent. B. Portal of entry. C. Immunity. D. Occupational exposure.

A. Infectious agent.

A. Percutaneous B. Permucosal C. Infectious D. Dermatitis

A. Percutaneous

According to the CDC, ______________ Precautions represent a standard of care designed to protect healthcare providers from pathogens that can be spread by blood or any other body fluid, excretion, or secretion. A. Standard B. Universal C. Nationwide D. Uniform

A. Standard

__________ Precautions represent a standard of care designed to protect healthcare providers from pathogens that can be spread by blood or any other body fluid, excretion, or secretion. A. Standard B. Universal C. Domestic D. Continental

A. Standard

Who is responsible for training employees to respond properly to an exposure incident in the dental office? A. The employer B. The office manager C. OSHA D. The CDC

A. The employer