Dental Science Final ( year 1 )

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To be considered acceptable for use in dentistry, a disinfectant must be able to kill: HIV virus, hepatitis B virus, tuberculosis bacteria, Legionella bacteria.

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the hepatitis B virus.

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Which is true of latex or vinyl gloves? Options: a. Gloves may be rewashed between patients and reused until damaged., b. Nonsterile gloves are recommended for examinations and nonsurgical procedures., c. Hands should not be washed before gloving., d. Hands should not be washed between patients.

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Nonsterile gloves are recommended for examinations and nonsurgical procedures.

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Which have the highest operating temperature and longest cycle time? a. Dry heat sterilizers, b. Steam autoclaves, c. Unsaturated chemical vapor sterilizers

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Dry heat sterilizers

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Which best describes the purpose of holding (presoaking) instruments prior to cleaning?

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Make cleaning easier.

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Before depositing a contaminated needle in a sharps container, the needle is

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recapped.

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How often should spore testing of sterilizers be executed? Options: a. First thing every morning, b. Once a week, c. After every “high-risk” patient, d. If the sterilizer has been turned off for over 24 hours

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Once a week

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Which is NOT a recognized regulated medical waste? Options: a. Extracted teeth, b. Sharps, d. Liquid blood

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Used PPE

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Which agency requires employers to provide the hepatitis B immunization?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Gloves are a principal component of which infection control practice? Options: a. Patient and dental health care worker education, b. Protective attire and barrier techniques, c. Sterilization or disinfection of instruments, d. Maintenance of the environment

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Protective attire and barrier techniques

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Which can kill viruses, tuberculosis, and some bacterial spores? Options: a. Low-level disinfectant, b. Intermediate-level disinfectant, c. High-level disinfectant

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High-level disinfectant