DANB ICE Disease Transmission & Safety Protocols

Question 1

What is the most common mode of disease transmission in a dental setting?

Accepted Answer

Direct contact with bodily fluids

Answer

Airborne dust particles

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Touching clean surfaces

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Exposure to dental light

Question 2

Which safety protocol helps prevent the spread of airborne infections in dental offices?

Accepted Answer

Use of HEPA filters and proper ventilation

Answer

Wearing only gloves

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Keeping doors and windows closed

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Minimizing patient interactions

Question 3

Why is it essential to follow standard precautions in a dental setting?

Accepted Answer

Assume all patients may be infectious

Answer

Only apply to visibly ill patients

Answer

Reduce the need for hand hygiene

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Limit infection control to emergency cases only

Question 4

Which of the following best describes proper respiratory hygiene in a dental office?

Accepted Answer

Cover coughs/sneezes and perform hand hygiene

Answer

Only wear a mask when ill

Answer

Avoid using tissues for sneezing

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Ignore respiratory hygiene in non-clinical areas

Question 5

How often should dental unit waterlines be flushed to reduce microbial contamination?

Accepted Answer

At the start of the day and between patients

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Once per week

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Only when visibly dirty

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Flushing is not necessary

Question 6

What is the primary reason for using disposable barriers on dental equipment?

Accepted Answer

Prevent contamination of surfaces

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Eliminate the need for disinfectants

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Reduce equipment maintenance

Answer

Increase the lifespan of dental chairs