DANB DANB Patient Medical History & Infection Risk Assessment 2

Question 1

Which patient population requires special consideration in dental infection control due to increased susceptibility to infection?

Accepted Answer

Immunocompromised patients (transplant recipients, HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy)

Answer

Immunocompromised patients are at significantly higher risk of infection from even routine dental procedures, requiring careful assessment, possible antibiotic prophylaxis, and meticulous infection control.

Question 2

A dental team member has an active respiratory illness with fever. The appropriate action is:

Accepted Answer

Stay home until fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication

Answer

Dental workers with active respiratory illness and fever should stay home until fever-free for at least 24 hours without antipyretics to prevent transmitting illness to patients and colleagues.

Question 3

What is the term used for infections acquired in a healthcare setting (including dental offices)?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)

Answer

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving healthcare in any setting, including dental offices, that were not present before care began.

Question 4

A patient discloses they are currently undergoing chemotherapy. How does this affect dental infection control planning?

Accepted Answer

Consider immunosuppression, need for antibiotic prophylaxis, and heightened risk of HAIs; coordinate with oncologist if needed

Answer

Chemotherapy causes immunosuppression, which increases HAI risk; consultation with the oncologist may be needed to determine if antibiotic prophylaxis is required and to time procedures appropriately.

Question 5

Which of the following is classified as a 'droplet precaution' situation relevant to dental settings?

Accepted Answer

Patients with influenza or other respiratory pathogens transmitted by respiratory droplets

Answer

Influenza and other respiratory illnesses transmitted by large respiratory droplets require droplet precautions (surgical mask, potential deferral of elective care) in dental settings.

DANB Infection Control Exam Practice Test

DANB Infection Control Exam Practice Test

DANB DANB Patient Medical History & Infection Risk Assessment 2