Chapter 12: Spread of Infection

Chapter 12: Spread of Infection

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which of the following terms is BEST used to describe an infection with suppuration resulting from the entrapment of pathogens in a contained space?

a.	Cellulitis
b.	Abscess
c.	Fistula
d.	Embolus

 

 

ANS:   B

 

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A	Cellulitis is a diffuse inflammation of soft tissue.
B	An abscess is an infection with suppuration resulting from the entrapment of pathogens in a contained space.
C	A fistula is a passageway in the skin, mucosa, or even bone that allows drainage of an abscess at the surface.
D	An embolus is foreign material or a thrombus traveling in the blood that can block the vessel.

 

 

DIF:    Recall              REF:    p. 290              OBJ:    2

TOP:    CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy, physiology, and development | CDA: General Chairside, V. A. Oral Health Information | CDA: General Chairside, VI. B. 1. Recognize the signs and symptoms related to specific dental conditions/emergencies likely to occur in the office

MSC:   NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1 Anatomy | NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 5.0 Pathology | NBDHE, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services, 3.0 Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care | NBDHE, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services, 4.1 Etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases

 

2. Which of the following terms BEST describes the infectious process created by indigenous regional microorganisms because the body’s defenses are compromised?

a.	Resident microbiota
b.	Suppuration
c.	Opportunistic infection
d.	Perforation

 

 

ANS:   C

 

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A	Resident microbiota is defined as indigenous regional microorganisms that usually do NOT cause infections.
B	Suppuration is pus containing pathogenic bacteria, white blood cells, tissue fluid, and debris.
C	An opportunistic infection is an infectious process created by resident microbiota when the body’s defenses are compromised.
D	A perforation is an abnormal hole in a hollow organ such as in the wall of a sinus.

 

 

DIF:    Recall              REF:    p. 293              OBJ:    2

TOP:    CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy, physiology, and development | CDA: General Chairside, V. A. Oral Health Information | CDA: General Chairside, VI. B. 1. Recognize the signs and symptoms related to specific dental conditions/emergencies likely to occur in the office

MSC:   NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1 Anatomy | NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 5.0 Pathology | NBDHE, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services, 3.0 Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care

 

3. Which of the following infections initially and DIRECTLY involves teeth and associated tissue?

a.	Odontogenic infection
b.	Lymphadenitis
c.	Endophthalmitis
d.	Otitis media

 

 

ANS:   A

 

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A	An odontogenic infection is a dental infection involving the teeth and associated tissue.
B	Lymphadenitis is an infection of the lymph nodes.
C	Endophthalmitis is an infection within the ocular cavity usually involving the internal structures of the eye.
D	Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear, usually involving the eardrum.

 

 

DIF:    Recall              REF:    pp. 289-290    OBJ:    2

TOP:    CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy, physiology, and development | CDA: General Chairside, V. A. Oral Health Information | CDA: General Chairside, VI. B. 1. Recognize the signs and symptoms related to specific dental conditions/emergencies likely to occur in the office

MSC:   NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1 Anatomy | NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 5.0 Pathology | NBDHE, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services, 3.0 Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care | NBDHE, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services, 4.1 Etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases

 

4. A dental professional SHOULD understand the infectious process that allows microorganisms to create disease. Certain nonresident microorganisms can invade and initiate an infection.

a.	Both statements are true.
b.	Both statements are false.
c.	The first statement is true; the second is false.
d.	The first statement is false; the second is true.

 

 

ANS:   A

 

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A	Both the first and second statements are true. A dental professional SHOULD  understand the infectious process that allows microorganisms to create disease. Certain nonresident microorganisms can invade and initiate an infection.
B	Both the first and second statements are true. A dental professional SHOULD understand the infectious process that allows microorganisms to create disease. Certain nonresident microorganisms can invade and initiate an infection.
C	The second statement is true. Certain nonresident microorganisms can invade and initiate an infection.
D	The first statement is true. A dental professional SHOULD understand the infectious process that allows microorganisms to create disease.

 

 

DIF:    Comprehension                                  REF:    p. 289              OBJ:    2

TOP:    CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy, physiology, and development | CDA: General Chairside, I. B. Preliminary Physical Examination | CDA: General Chairside, V. A. Oral Health Information | CDA: General Chairside, VI. B. 1. Recognize the signs and symptoms related to specific dental conditions/emergencies likely to occur in the office

MSC:   NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1 Anatomy | NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 5.0 Pathology | NBDHE, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services, 1.0 Assessing Patient Characteristics | NBDHE, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services, 3.0 Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care | NBDHE, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services, 4.1 Etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases