Infection Control Quiz #2
1.
___________ is a persistent infection in which the symptoms come and go a.
Secondary infection b.
Latent infection c.
Acute infection d.
Chronic infection
2.
What is the most common route of contamination a.
Air b.
Direct contact c.
Water d.
Indirect contact
3.
The term for acquiring an infection through mucosal tissues is a.
Airborne b.
Spatter c.
Droplet infection d.
Parenteral
4.
What infection control measures help prevent disease transmission from the dental team to the patients? a.
Gloves b.
Handwashing c.
Masks d.
All of the above
5.
Which of the following statements about latex allergy is TRUE? a.
The primary cause of death associated with latex allergies in anaphylaxis b.
There is no specific cure for latex allergies c.
Persons who suspect they have a latex allergy should see a physician d.
All of the above
6.
Irritant dermatitis does not involve the immune system a.
True b.
False
7.
What must an employee do if he or she does not want the hepatitis B vaccine? a.
Get a signature from his/her personal physician b.
Sign an informed refusal form c.
Have a contract drawn up by his/her lawyer d.
Employees are not required to receive the hepatitis B vaccine e.
All of the above
8.
Artificial nails and rings should be avoided when one is working in a dental office because

a.
Gloves may more easily tear b.
They can scratch a client c.
They can harbor microbes including pathogens d.
They can contaminate items e.
All of the above
9.
Which of the following forms of hepatitis can only be contracted if one already has hepatitis B? a.
Hepatitis A b.
Hepatitis C c.
Hepatitis D d.
Hepatitis E
10.
What is the most resistant form of bacterial life? a.
Rickettsiae b.
Viruses c.
Spores d.
Fungi
11.
What is the term for bacteria that require oxygen to grow a.
Aerobes b.
Anaerobes c.
Aerated d.
Facultative aerobic
12.
Herpes simplex type 1 is also known as: a.
Genital herpes b.
Oral herpes c.
Chicken pox d.
All of the above
13.
Both cold sores and fever blisters are clinical examples of a.
Herpetic lesions b.
HIV c.
Syphilis d.
Latex allergies
14.
Which incident could result in ”indirect transmission” a.
Being spattered with saliva b.
Touching a bloody cotton roll c.
Putting hand in patient’s mouth d.
Mask not tightly fitting across the nose
15.
Which glove may be decontaminated and reused? a.
Utility gloves

b.
Examination gloves c.
Sterile gloves d.
Overgloves
16.
Which task is most likely to require use of overgloves? a.
Discarding removable barriers b.
Loading an anesthetic syringe c.
Loading the sterilizer d.
Handling the mounted radiographs during a procedure
17.
What should be done to the instruments prior to head sterilization? a.
Pre-cleaned, rinsed, and dried b.
Sprayed with disinfectant c.
Wrapped in wet gauze
18.
What is each dental office required to maintain? a.
A written hazard communication program b.
A list of safe chemicals c.
Both answers are correct
19.
What is an example of a physical hazard? a.
Fire b.
Explosion c.
Frayed plug d.
All of the above
20.
What should NEVER be done with the handpiece a.
Lubricated b.
Autoclaved c.
Immersed in water