DANB Infection Control

Question 1

What is the most effective method for sterilizing dental instruments?

Accepted Answer

Autoclaving

Answer

Chemical immersion

Answer

Dry heat

Answer

Ultrasonic cleaning

Question 2

Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn during a dental procedure?

Accepted Answer

Full PPE including gloves, mask, eyewear, and gown

Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Mask and gloves

Answer

Gown and gloves only

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using barrier techniques in infection control?

Accepted Answer

To prevent surface contamination

Answer

To make the equipment look clean

Answer

To reduce the need for hand hygiene

Answer

To eliminate airborne pathogens

Question 4

How should sharps like needles be disposed of?

Accepted Answer

In a sharps container

Answer

In regular trash

Answer

In a cardboard box

Answer

In a plastic bag

Question 5

When should hand hygiene be performed during patient care?

Accepted Answer

Before gloving and after removing gloves

Answer

Only at the end of the day

Answer

Once in the morning

Answer

Only when visibly soiled

Question 6

What is the role of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in dentistry?

Accepted Answer

To protect dental workers from bloodborne disease exposure

Answer

To control noise levels

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To regulate insurance practices

Answer

To set pricing for dental procedures