Dental Assisting A Comprehensive Approach 5th Edition By Phinney – Test Bank

“Overview:

Popular and trusted, DENTAL ASSISTING: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH, 5th Edition is the all-in-one resource that helps aspiring dental assistants break into the field with confidence. Dental assistants need to master many skills while taking on increasing responsibilities, from basic practices and procedures to advanced clinical competencies and patient safety — and this book covers it all!

Table of Content:

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. The creation of an environment free of pathogens is ___________.
a. aseptic technique c. disinfection
b. sterilization d. asepsis
____ 2. Universal precautions mean ___________.
a. most patients are treated as if infectious
b. all patients are treated as if infectious
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b
____ 3. Examples of times when personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn are ___________.
a. initial examination of patient c. seating and positioning the patient
b. surgical extraction of a third molar d. Both a and b
____ 4. Which regulatory body enforces the law that employers must protect their employees from exposure to
infectious materials?
a. ADA c. OSHA
b. FDA d. EPA
____ 5. Items included in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard are
1. Train all employees in a timely manner
2. Provide employees with everything to meet standard regulations
3. Provide all PPEs
4. Pay for the hepatitis B vaccination series
5. Establish standards for disposing of hazardous waste
a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 c. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3, 5 d. 1, 3, 5
____ 6. Which written plan lists how to evaluate situations involving exposure?
a. Occupational exposure c. Exposure determination
b. Written exposure d. OSHA
____ 7. Under which exposure category would the dental assistant be classified?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. None of the above
____ 8. Which regulatory agency is involved in regulating the disposal of hazardous waste after it leaves the
dental office?
a. EPA c. ADA
b. OSHA d. State Dental Practice Act

9. OSHA training must involve which of the following personnel?
a. Full-time c. Temporary
b. Part-time d. All of the above
____ 10. Where is the labeling and waste disposal information found for a product?
a. Ask the dentist.
b. There is never a problem disposing of any product.
c. MSDS
d. OSHA Communication Standard

MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS
1. ANS: D
The creation of an environment free of pathogens is asepsis.
PTS: 1 DIF: M
OBJ: Demonstrate the principles of infection control, including medical history, handwashing, personal
protective equipment, barriers, chemical disinfectants, ultrasonic cleaners, sterilizers, and instrument
storage.
TOP: Infection Control in the Dental Office
2. ANS: B
Universal precautions mean all patients are treated as if infectious.
PTS: 1 DIF: E
OBJ: Identify the rationale, regulations, recommendations, and training that govern infection control in
the dental office. TOP: Rationales and Regulations of Infection Control
3. ANS: D
Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn during the initial examination of the patient and during
surgical extraction of a third molar.
PTS: 1 DIF: E
OBJ: Demonstrate the principles of infection control, including medical history, handwashing, personal
protective equipment, barriers, chemical disinfectants, ultrasonic cleaners, sterilizers, and instrument
storage.
TOP: Infection Control in the Dental Office
4. ANS: C
OSHA is the regulatory body that enforces the law that employers must protect their employees from
exposure to infectious materials.
PTS: 1 DIF: E
OBJ: Identify the rationale, regulations, recommendations, and training that govern infection control in
the dental office. TOP: Rationales and Regulations of Infection Control
5. ANS: A
Items included in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard are:
– Train all employees in a timely manner
– Provide employees with everything to meet standard regulations
– Provide all PPEs
– Pay for the hepatitis B vaccination series
– Establish standards for disposing of hazardous waste
PTS: 1 DIF: E
OBJ: Identify the rationale, regulations, recommendations, and training that govern infection control in
the dental office. TOP: Rationales and Regulations of Infection Control
6. ANS: B
The written exposure plan details what needs to occur when an employee is exposed to hazardous
materials in the workplace.
PTS: 1 DIF: M
OBJ: Identify the rationale, regulations, recommendations, and training that govern infection control in
the dental office. TOP: Rationales and Regulations of Infection Control

7. ANS: A
The dental assistant is classified under exposure category 1.
PTS: 1 DIF: M
OBJ: Identify the rationale, regulations, recommendations, and training that govern infection control in
the dental office. TOP: Rationales and Regulations of Infection Control
8. ANS: A
The EPA is the regulatory agency involved in regulating the disposal of hazardous waste after it leaves
the dental office.
PTS: 1 DIF: M
OBJ: Identify the rationale, regulations, recommendations, and training that govern infection control in
the dental office. TOP: Rationales and Regulations of Infection Control
9. ANS: D
OSHA training must involve all personnel.
PTS: 1 DIF: M
OBJ: Identify the rationale, regulations, recommendations, and training that govern infection control in
the dental office. TOP: Rationales and Regulations of Infection Control
10. ANS: C
The labeling and waste disposal information for a product is found on the MSDS forms.
PTS: 1 DIF: M
OBJ: Identify the rationale, regulations, recommendations, and training that govern infection control in
the dental office. TOP: Rationales and Regulations of Infection Control

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