Infection Prevention Quiz



1 - The most important thing to do before using a disinfectant is:
   Make sure it has phenol in it.
   Clean the object to be disinfected.
   Soak the object in glutaraldehyde.
   Autoclave the object to be disinfected.

2 - The FDA is responsible for the following:
   Low-level disinfectants.
   Intermediate-level disinfectants.
   High-level disinfectants.
   Groundwater contamination.

3 - Which of the following is necessary for a disinfectant to work properly?
   Contact with the surface of the object to be disinfected.
   Correct contact time.
   Intact surface to be disinfected.
   All of the above.

4 - The use of disinfectant wipes is:
   Not recommended for safety reasons.
   Not effective.
   A safe and eff ective method of operatory disinfection.
   None of the above.

5 - An example of a critical item is:
   A patient bib.
   The counter top.
   The dental chair.
   A scalpel.

6 - An example of a non-critical item is:
   An explorer.
   The counter top.
   The dental chair.
   B and C.

7 - If a counter top has been contaminated by blood and saliva it:
   Should be cleaned and disinfected.
   Only needs to be cleaned.
   Should be sprayed with disinfectant and left to dry overnight.
   Does not need cleaning and disinfection because it is a non-critical surface.

8 - All disinfectants used in dentistry must have tuberculocidal claims.
   True.
   False.
   

9 - A high-level disinfectant, when used appropriately, must be capable of killing:
   Bacterial spores and all other microorganisms.
   Only recognized pathogenic microorganisms.
   Only vegetative bacteria.
   Only HIV and HBV.

10 - When using a glutaraldehyde for disinfection one should:
   Test for eff ectiveness on a regular basis.
   Dry items before immersion.
   Provide adequate ventilation to keep vapors at a safe level.
   All of the above.