Chapter 6 Wilkins preclinical

1. When should standard precautions be practiced?

a) With patients known to be HIV positive b) With patients suspected to be positive for HBV or HIV

c) For most patients, family members, and some others you just know do not have communicable diseases

d) At all times for all patients

D

2. Which of the following is not true concerning a written exposure control plan?

a) It protects the healthcare worker.

b) It protects the patient.

c) Once completed, it will not need to be revised.

d) It serves as a guide for the dental team. e) It helps to bring consistency to the dental team.

C

3. Choose the correct order of preparation for personal protective equipment (PPE) for the dental hygienist. a) Gown, gloves, glasses, mask

b) Glasses, mask, gown, gloves

c) Gloves, gown, mask, glasses

d) Gown, mask, glasses, gloves

D

4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a gown or uniform worn in the dental office?

a) Solid, closed front, may tie in the back

b) Buttons or snaps up the front

c) Disposable fabric

d) Has long sleeves and fitted cuffs

e) Does not contain pockets

B

5. Immunization for which disease is particularly important for female employees of childbearing age?

a) Rubella

b) Tetanus

c) Hepatitis B

d) Measles

A

6. Which of the following are basic immunizations recommended for healthcare workers?

a) Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines b) Influenza vaccine

c) Hepatitis B vaccine

d) Hepatitis B vaccine; measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines; and influenza vaccine

D

7. When should the face mask be changed?

a) Every hour

b) When it becomes wet

C)for each patient

D)for each patient, when it becomes wet, and at least every hour

D

8. Who should wear protective eyewear? a) Protective eyewear is essential for each patient at each appointment.

b) Protective eyewear is essential for all dental personnel.

c) Only the dentist and assistant are required to wear protective eyewear.

d) All dental personnel and the patient should wear protective eyewear.

D

9. Of the six essential links in the chain of disease transmission, hands may serve as which three?

a) A means of transmission, a reservoir, and a port of entry

b) An infectious agent, a reservoir, and a port of exit

c) A port of entry, a means of transmission, and a susceptible host

d) A means of transmission, a port of exit, and a port of entry

e) A reservoir, a means of transmission, and an infectious agent

A

10. A) Handwashing is not considered the most important single procedure for the prevention of cross-contamination. B) Hands should not be washed before gloving and after glove removal

. a) Statement A is true and statement B is false.

b) Statement A is false and statement B is true.

c) Both statements are true.

d) Both statements are false.

D

11. Which of the following chemicals does not break down the integrity of latex gloves?

a) Alcohol

b) Petroleum jelly (Vaseline)

c) Antiseptic hand rubs

d) Nitrile

D

12. Which of the following groups are at high risk of developing a latex allergy?

a) People with spina bifida

b) Healthcare workers

c) People with banana allergies

d) All of these are at high risk of developing a latex allergy.

D

13. Which of the following is not true concerning a clinician's hair while treating patients?

a) Facial hair should be covered with a face mask and a face shield.

b) Longer hair should be held within a head cover.

c) Hair should be worn off the shoulders and fastened back away from the face.

d) Longer hair should be fastened in a nonswinging ponytail or braid.

D

14. A) Eye protection for the dental team members and patients is necessary to prevent physical injuries and infections of the eyes. B) Removal of a mask in the treatment room immediately following the use of aerosol-producing procedures permits direct exposure to airborne organisms.

a) Statement A is true and statement B is false.

b) Statement A is false and statement B is true.

c) Both statements are true.

d) Both statements are false.

C

15. Which of the following is not a criterion for selecting an appropriate glove for use in the dental operatory?

a) Impermeable to patient's saliva, blood, and bacteria

b) Strength and durability to resist tears and punctures

c) No tight pull over palm or between thumb and index finger

d) Nonirritating or harmful to skin

e) Length of glove cuff meets cuff of long-sleeve gown

E

16. Which one of the following is the correct agent to use for an antiseptic bandwash?

a) Chlorhexidine

b) Alcohol-based hand rub

c) Water and nonantimicrobial soap

d) None of these are correct.

A

17. A) The correct indication for a routine handwash is before and after treating each patient. B) The correct indication for a routine handwash is after leaving the dental operatory.

a) Statement A is true and statement B is false.

b) Statement A is false and statement B is true.

c) Both statements are true

. d) Both statements are false.

A

18. The correct glove to choose when providing dental hygiene care is one that: a) tears and punctures when gently pulled.

b) is impervious to materials routinely used during clinical procedures.

c) is slightly irritating or harmful to the skin.

d) has the glove cuff meet the cuff or sleeve.

B

19. Which of the following does not affect glove integrity?

a) Length of time worn

b) Storage of gloves

c) Size of glove

d) Short fingernails

D

20. Which of the following is a Type IV hypersensitivity to latex?

a) Contact dermatitis 8 hours to 5 days after contact

b) Sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose

c) Watery, itchy eyes

d) Asthma-like wheezing, coughing

A

21. Which of the follow is not true concerning resident bacteria?

a) They shed with exfoliated surface cells. b) They are relatively unstable bacteria.

c) They are less susceptible to destruction by disinfection procedures.

d) They inhabit deeper areas in the ducts of skin glands.

B

22. A) Reusable sponges are available commercially for hand hygiene. B) Avoid over vigorous use of a brush.

a) Statement A is true and statement B is false.

b) Statement A is false and statement B is true.

c) Both statements are true.

d) Both statements are false.

B