Exam one

Question 1

MIcroorganims that produce disease in humans are known as

Answer 1

Pathogens

Question 2

The variety of bacteria that require oxygen to grow are called

Answer 2

Aerobes

Question 3

The most resistant form of life known as

Answer 3

A Spore

Question 4

A large group of one-cell organisms found in fresh water, marine habitats and moist soil are:

Answer 4

Protozoa

Question 5

What is the name of a new and separate class of disease-producing molecules that convert normal protein molecules into dangerous ones?

Answer 5

Prions

Question 6

Currently, all prion disease found in humans affect the:

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Brain

Question 7

A virus that prefers a particular cell type in order to replicate is said to have

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Specificity

Question 8

Viral disease is transmitted by:

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Insects
Blood transfusions
Contaminated food or water

Question 9

Which of the following viral disease is (are) of concern in dentistry?

Answer 9

Hepatitis
HIV
Herpes

Question 10

SARS is a viral respiratory illness caused by a corona virus and spread by:

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Droplets when a person coughs or sneezes
Close person to person contact
A and B

Question 11

What infectious disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and at risk for healthcare workers?

Answer 11

Tuberculosis

Question 12

The benchmark for the effectiveness of a surface disinfectant is the is the “kill time” for:

Answer 12

Tuberculosis

Question 13

The chain of infection consists of four parts, including:

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Virulence and number of microorganisms
Portal of entry and a susceptible host.
A and C

Question 14

A disease that can be transmitted in some way from one host to another is:

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An Infectious disease
A communicable disease
A contagious disease
*All of the above

Question 15

Transmission of a disease to a susceptible person by handling contaminated instruments or by touching contaminated surfaces is a form of:

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Indirect transmission

Question 16

Another name for airborne transmission is

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Droplet infection

Question 17

Pathogens that are carried in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others are referred to as:

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Bloodborne

Question 18

The most common route of disease transmission in the dental office is through

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Indirect contact with surfaces

Question 19

The regulatory agency whose role is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States is

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OSHA

Question 20

The law designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to bloodborne disease-causing organsims such as HBV, HIV, and HCV is

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OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard

Question 21

The written exposure control plan that describes how the dental office complies with the bloodborne pathogens “Standard must be reviewed and updated

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Annually

Question 22

The steps of first aid after exposure incident include

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Applying antiseptic to the are affected

Washing