DANB DANB Sharps Safety & Exposure Control 2

Question 1

After a blood exposure incident, which federal agency provides post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidelines for dental healthcare workers?

Accepted Answer

CDC

Answer

OSHA

Answer

EPA

Answer

FDA

Question 2

Which bloodborne pathogen poses the HIGHEST risk of transmission after a single needlestick exposure?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B (HBV)

Answer

HIV

Answer

Hepatitis C (HCV)

Answer

All three are equal

Question 3

An Exposure Control Plan (ECP) in a dental office must be reviewed and updated:

Accepted Answer

At least annually and when tasks or procedures change

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Only when new staff are hired

Answer

Only when OSHA inspects

Question 4

What does the term 'engineering controls' refer to in the context of sharps safety?

Accepted Answer

Physical devices that isolate or remove hazards, such as retractable needles

Answer

Policies and procedures staff must follow

Answer

Personal protective equipment worn by staff

Answer

Training programs for dental assistants

Question 5

Who is responsible for providing hepatitis B vaccination to dental employees at risk of occupational exposure?

Accepted Answer

The employer, at no cost to the employee

Answer

The employee at their own expense

Answer

The state health department

Answer

The employee's health insurance

Question 6

If a dental assistant sustains a needlestick from a patient of unknown HIV status, what is the appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Flush the wound, report to supervisor, and seek immediate medical evaluation to determine if PEP is indicated

Answer

Assume the patient is HIV-positive and begin PEP immediately

Answer

Do nothing unless the patient tests positive

Answer

Wait 72 hours before deciding on PEP