3. The agency responsible for the collection, storage, transport, and disposal of contaminated solid waste is the: a. California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA). b. California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). c. California Division of the Federal Drug Administration (CalFDA). d. California Department of Public Health (CDPH). 4. The primary goal of an infection control program is to: a. Comply with governmental regulations. b. Completely eliminate the transmission of infections. c. Minimize the transmission of pathogens in the healthcare setting. d. Minimize the potential for litigation arising from improper infection control practices. 5. At a minimum, infection control policies in the dental office c. Annually. d. Monthly. 6. A copy of which regulation must be posted conspicuously in each dental office? a. The California Minimum Standards for Infection Control, Section 1005. b. Infection Control Recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. c. The California Environmental Protection Agency, Section 2140. d. The ADA Code of Ethics and Statement on Infection Control. must be updated: a. Every 3 years. b. Every 2 years. 7. The California Minimum Standards for Infection Control, Section 1005, stipulate that in order to protect their skin and clothing from blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM), healthcare workers should: a. Wear masks only when using a dental handpiece. b. Wear disposable or reusable protective attire. c. Wear the designated uniforms of the office. d. Wear standard scrubs as part of their personal protective equipment. 8. Masks should routinely be changed: a. After each patient. b. After 3 hours of use. c. Only if they become contaminated. d. At the end of each workday. 9. To prevent puncture wounds when processing contaminated sharp instruments, needles, and devices, dental healthcare professionals must wear: 10. Until the condition resolves, all dental healthcare professionals who have exudative lesions or weeping dermatitis of the hand should: a. Wear two pairs of medical examination gloves. b. Refrain from all direct patient care. c. Only handle patient care equipment. d. Wear heavy-duty utility gloves. 11. Hand hygiene for surgical asepsis involves washing with water and antimicrobial soap for: a. Sterile surgical gloves. b. Light-duty utility gloves. c. Heavy-duty utility gloves. d. Single-use medical examination gloves.
12. Which group of dental professionals sustained the greatest number of occupational injuries according to a 9-year CDC study? a. General practice dentists. b. Oral surgeons. c. Dental assistants. d. Dental hygienists. 13. After experiencing a puncture wound, the dental healthcare worker should make certain that the wound is: a. Compressed to encourage bleeding. b. Washed with soap and water. c. Rinsed out with a solution of bleach. d. Washed with alcohol hand rub. 14. The rates of seroconversion are highest for which of the following bloodborne pathogens? a. HIV. 15. Section 1005 of the California Minimum Standards for Infection Control states that sterilization is a validated process used to: a. “Render a product free of all forms of viable microorganisms.” b. “Ensure that the chain of infection is rendered unable to carry on.” c. “Eliminate the transmission of all infections.” d. “Kill all forms of microbial life.” 16. Items that do not penetrate bone or soft tissue but contact oral mucous membranes are considered: a. Semi-critical. b. Critical. c. Non-critical. d. Semi-critical. 17. If a sterile instrument pack is torn, wet, or otherwise damaged, the instrument should be: a. Used as soon as possible. b. Reprocessed and resterilized prior to use. c. Placed in a clean, dry location until it is used. d. Carefully resealed with autoclave tape and placed in a clean, dry location. b. HCV. c. HBV. d. HEV. 18. According to Section 1005 of the California Minimum Standards for Infection Control, low-level disinfectants used to disinfect clinical contact surfaces should be labeled effective against HIV and: a. Influenza. b. TB. c. MRSA. d. HBV. 19. Which of the following statements is true regarding biological monitoring? a. It should be done on a monthly basis. b. It is the most accepted method for evaluating the sterilization process. c. It tests the physical and chemical conditions necessary for sterilization. d. The results should be documented and maintained for 3 months. 20. Dental unit waterlines should be flushed between patients for a minimum of:
a. 20 seconds. b. 60 seconds. c. 90 seconds. d. 180 seconds.
a. 10-45 seconds. b. 60-90 seconds. c. 2-6 minutes. d. 8-10 minutes.
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