Chapter 15: Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer

Chapter 15: Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Infection control is critical in your dental operatory because pathogens can be transmitted easily through which of the following

 

1. your patient to you.
2. you to your patient.
3. from one patient to another patient.

a.	1, 2, 3
b.	1, 3
c.	2, 3
d.	1, 2

 

 

ANS:  A

Infectious diseases may be transmitted from a patient to the dental professional, from the dental professional to a patient, and from one patient to another patient.

 

DIF:    Application    REF:   Page 135        OBJ:   2

TOP:   CDA, RHS, IV.B.1. Demonstrate an understanding of infection control for radiographic procedures according to ADA, DCD, and OSHA guidelines for conventional and digital radiography

MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General | NBDHE, 3.1 Infection control

 

2. Pathogens are

a.	any microorganisms.
b.	bacteria but not viruses.
c.	viruses but not bacteria.
d.	microorganisms capable of causing disease.

 

 

ANS:  D

Pathogens are microorganisms capable of causing disease.

 

DIF:    Recall             REF:   Page 135        OBJ:   1

TOP:   CDA, RHS, IV.B.1. Demonstrate an understanding of infection control for radiographic procedures according to ADA, DCD, and OSHA guidelines for conventional and digital radiography

MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General | NBDHE, 3.1 Infection control

 

3. Which of the following viruses may be present in oral secretions?

 

1. Cytomegalovirus
2. Hepatitis B virus
3. Herpes simplex virus
4. Human immunodeficiency virus

a.	1, 2, 3, 4
b.	2, 3, 4
c.	1, 2, 3
d.	2, 4

 

 

ANS:  A

Cytomegalovirus, hepatitis B virus, herpes simplex virus, and human immunodeficiency virus all may be present in oral secretions.

 

DIF:    Recall             REF:   Page 135        OBJ:   2

TOP:   CDA, RHS, IV.B.1. Demonstrate an understanding of infection control for radiographic procedures according to ADA, DCD, and OSHA guidelines for conventional and digital radiography

MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General | NBDHE, 3.1 Infection control

 

4. Another term for infection control is __________, which means the absence of pathogens, or disease-causing microorganisms.

a.	antiseptic
b.	antibiotic
c.	antiinfective
d.	asepsis

 

 

ANS:  D

Asepsis is defined as the absence of pathogens, or disease-causing microorganisms.

 

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   Page 136        OBJ:   1

TOP:   CDA, RHS, IV.B.1. Demonstrate an understanding of infection control for radiographic procedures according to ADA, DCD, and OSHA guidelines for conventional and digital radiography

MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General | NBDHE, 3.1 Infection control

 

5. Antiseptic is

a.	the absence of pathogens, or disease-causing microorganisms.
b.	a substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria.
c.	the use of a chemical or physical procedure to inhibit or destroy pathogens.
d.	the act of sterilizing.

 

 

ANS:  B

Antiseptic is a substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria; asepsis is the absence of pathogens, or disease-causing microorganisms; disinfection is the use of a chemical or physical procedure to inhibit or destroy pathogens; sterilization is the act of sterilizing.

 

DIF:    Recall             REF:   Page 136        OBJ:   1

TOP:   CDA, RHS, IV.B.1. Demonstrate an understanding of infection control for radiographic procedures according to ADA, DCD, and OSHA guidelines for conventional and digital radiography

MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General | NBDHE, 3.1 Infection control