DANB ICE Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage 2

Question 1

When must dental healthcare workers change their gloves during patient care?

Accepted Answer

Between patients, after touching contaminated objects, and when gloves are torn or punctured

Answer

Only after completing treatment on each patient

Answer

Only when visibly soiled with blood

Answer

At the end of each shift

Question 2

What level of eye protection is required during dental procedures generating spatter or aerosols?

Accepted Answer

Safety glasses with solid side shields, or a full face shield

Answer

Regular prescription eyeglasses

Answer

Eye protection is optional with a dental mask

Answer

Only prescription safety lenses with anti-fog coating

Question 3

What is the correct sequence for donning PPE before a dental procedure?

Accepted Answer

Gown, Mask, Eye protection, Gloves

Answer

Gloves, Gown, Mask, Eye protection

Answer

Mask, Gloves, Gown, Eye protection

Answer

Eye protection, Mask, Gown, Gloves

Question 4

Under what circumstances must a dental worker wear a protective gown or jacket?

Accepted Answer

When there is potential for clothing contamination by blood, saliva, or OPIM

Answer

Only during oral surgery

Answer

Only when requested by the patient

Answer

Gowns are recommended but never required

Question 5

What respiratory protection is required for patients with suspected active tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

NIOSH-certified N95 or higher respirator that has been fit-tested

Answer

Standard surgical mask

Answer

Cloth face covering

Answer

No additional protection beyond standard dental mask

Question 6

Why must latex-free alternatives be available for dental PPE?

Accepted Answer

To accommodate Type I latex hypersensitivity which can cause severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis

Answer

Latex-free products are cheaper

Answer

Latex provides inferior barrier protection

Answer

Latex-free is required by OSHA for all procedures