Question 1

The written exposure control plan that describes how the dental office complies with the Blood-borne Pathogens Standard must be reviewed and updated:

Accepted Answer

A)  twice a year.
B)  every five years.
C)  annually.
D)  only when the law changes.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Transmission of a disease,from the dental office to the family of a member of the dental team,is an example of _____ disease transmission in the dental office.

Accepted Answer

A)  dental team-to-patient
B)  patient-to-patient
C)  dental office-to-community
D)  community-to-dental office-to-patientE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

What type of disease transmission refers to the spread of disease through droplets of moisture that contain bacteria or viruses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct transmission
B)  Aerosol transmission
C)  Spray or splatter
D)  Airborne transmissionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

To prevent contamination of a clean instrument or any object handled during treatment,_______ should be worn.

Accepted Answer

A)  masks
B)  safety goggles
C)  overgloves
D)  none of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The type of immunity acquired by means of immunization or vaccination is known as ________ immunity.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A(n)  _____ disease is one that is communicable or contagious.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease:

Accepted Answer

A)  affects animals but not humans.
B)  requires additional dental treatment precautions in addition to Standard Precautions.
C)  is thought to be caused by a prion infection.
D)  is endemic and thought to shorten life span by 10 to 15 years.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Infection control measures that help 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) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Pathogens that are carried in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood-borne.
B)  parenteral.
C)  virulent.
D)  acquired.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The first procedural step after an exposure incident is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  contact the source patient.
B)  stop operations immediately.
C)  remove your gloves.
D)  wash your hands thoroughly.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Under the Occupational Exposure Determination,which members of the dental staff fall under category II?

Accepted Answer

A)  Receptionist
B)  Manager
C)  Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician
D)  Both a and bE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

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)  finer sized particles than sprays and spatter.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Disposable patient treatment gloves
B)  Shoes
C)  TB skin test
D)  Ultrasonic cleanerE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Transmission of a disease to a susceptible person through the handling of contaminated instruments or by touching contaminated surfaces is a form of _____ transmission.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct
B)  indirect
C)  airborne
D)  spatterE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

When immunity is present at birth,it is called _____ immunity.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The CDC term "Standard Precautions" applies to contact with:

Accepted Answer

A)  sweat.
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 or not they contain blood.
D)  intact skin.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

It is _____ that allows the body to resist disease and prevents foreign bodies from causing infection.

Accepted Answer

A)  susceptibility
B)  immunity
C)  good health
D)  heredityE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The regulatory agency whose role it is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A)  HIPAA.
B)  CDC.
C)  OSHA.
D)  FDA.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

Following an exposure incident,the _____ should be notified of the injury immediately after initial first aid is provided.

Accepted Answer

A)  employer
B)  employee's physician
C)  source patient
D)  Workers' Compensation providerE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The type of immunity acquired when the body fights an invading pathogen is called ________ immunity.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 19: Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Transmission of a disease to a susceptible person through the handling of contaminated instruments or by touching contaminated surfaces is a form of _____ transmission.

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Mistlike aerosols are:

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The regulatory agency whose role it is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States is:

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Following an exposure incident,the _____ should be notified of the injury immediately after initial first aid is provided.

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The type of immunity acquired by means of immunization or vaccination is known as ________ immunity.

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The written exposure control plan that describes how the dental office complies with the Blood-borne Pathogens Standard must be reviewed and updated:

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Under the Occupational Exposure Determination,which members of the dental staff fall under category II?

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Pathogens that are carried in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others are referred to as:

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

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease:

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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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It is _____ that allows the body to resist disease and prevents foreign bodies from causing infection.

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Transmission of a disease,from the dental office to the family of a member of the dental team,is an example of _____ disease transmission in the dental office.

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What type of disease transmission refers to the spread of disease through droplets of moisture that contain bacteria or viruses?

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The first procedural step after an exposure incident is to:

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The type of immunity acquired when the body fights an invading pathogen is called ________ immunity.

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To prevent contamination of a clean instrument or any object handled during treatment,_______ should be worn.

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When immunity is present at birth,it is called _____ immunity.

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A(n) _____ disease is one that is communicable or contagious.

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The CDC term "Standard Precautions" applies to contact with:

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