Title: Chapter 05: Test Generator Questions
Course: DEH 2821 Medically-Compromised Patient

Q: When should standard precautions be practiced?
- With patients known to be HIV positive
- With patients suspected to be positive for HBV or HIV
- For most patients, family members, and some others you just know do not have communicable diseases
- At all times for all patients
A: At all times for all patients

Q: Which of the following is not true concerning a written exposure control plan?
- It protects the healthcare worker
- It protects the patient
- Once completed, it will not need to be revised
- It serves as a guide for the dental team
- It helps to bring consistency to the dental team
A: Once completed, it will not need to be revised

Q: Choose the correct order of preparation for personal protective equipment (PPE) for the dental hygienist.
- Gown, gloves, glasses, mask
- Glasses, mask, gown, gloves
- Gloves, gown, mask, glasses
- Gown, mask, glasses, gloves
A: Gown, mask, glasses, gloves

Q: Which of the following is not a characteristic of a gown or uniform worn in the dental office?
- Solid, closed front, may tie in the back
- Buttons or snaps up the front
- Fabric is disposable
- Has long sleeves and fitted cuffs
- Does not contain pockets
A: Buttons or snaps up the front

Q: Immunization for which disease is particularly important for female employees of childbearing age?
- Rubella
- Tetanus
- Hepatitis B
- Measles
A: Rubella

Q: Which of the following are basic immunizations recommended for healthcare workers?
- Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines
- Influenza vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccine; measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines; and influenza vaccine
A: Hepatitis B vaccine; measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines; and influenza vaccine

Q: When should the face mask be changed?
- Every hour
- When it becomes wet
- For each patient
- For each patient, when it becomes wet, and at least every hour
A: For each patient, when it becomes wet, and at least every hour

Q: Who should wear protective eyewear?
- Protective eyewear is essential for each patient at each appointment
- Protective eyewear is essential for all dental personnel
- Only the dentist and assistant are required to wear protective eyewear
- All dental personnel and the patient should wear protective eyewear
A: All dental personnel and the patient should wear protective eyewear

Q: Of the six essential links in the chain of disease transmission, hands may serve as which three?
- A means of transmission, a reservoir, and a port of entry
- An infectious agent, a reservoir, and a port of exit
- A port of entry, a means of transmission, and a susceptible host
- A means of transmission, a port of exit, and a port of entry
- A reservoir, a means of transmission, and an infectious agent
A: A means of transmission, a reservoir, and a port of entry

Q: A. Handwashing is considered the most important single procedure for the prevention of cross-contamination. B. Hands should be washed before gloving and after glove removal.
- Statement A is correct and statement B is correct
- Statement A is correct and statement B is incorrect
- Statement A is incorrect and statement B is correct
- Statement A is incorrect and statement B is incorrect
A: Statement A is correct and statement B is correct

Q: Chemicals that may break down the integrity of latex gloves include all of the following except one. Which one is the exception?
- Alcohol
- Petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
- Antiseptic hand rubs
- Nitrile
A: Nitrile

Q: Which of the following are at high risk of developing a latex allergy?
- A person with spina bifida
- Healthcare workers
- A person allergic to bananas
- A person allergic to bananas, a person with spina bifida, and healthcare workers
A: A person allergic to bananas, a person with spina bifida, and healthcare workers

Q: Which of the following is not true concerning a clinician's hair while treating patients?
- Facial hair should be covered with a face mask and a face shield
- Longer hair should be held within a head cover
- Hair should be worn off the shoulders and fastened back away from the face
- Longer hair should be fastened in a nonswinging ponytail or braid
A: Longer hair should be fastened in a nonswinging ponytail or braid

Q: A. Eye protection for the dental team members and patients is necessary to prevent physical injuries and infections of the eyes. B. Removal of a mask in the treatment room immediately following the use of aerosol-producing procedures permits direct exposure to airborne organisms.
- Statement A is correct and statement B is correct
- Statement A is correct and statement B is incorrect
- Statement A is incorrect and statement B is correct
- Statement A is incorrect and statement B is incorrect
A: Statement A is correct and statement B is correct

Q: Which of the following is not a criterion for selecting an appropriate glove for use in the dental operatory?
- Impermeable to patient's saliva, blood, and bacteria
- Strength and durability to resist tears and punctures
- No tight pull over palm or between thumb and index finger
- Nonirritating or harmful to skin
- Length of glove cuff meets cuff of long-sleeve gown
A: Length of glove cuff meets cuff of long-sleeve gown