DATS Final Exam: Questions & Answers
True or false: The method of choice for sterilization for dental instruments is
to scrub with water and soap (Ans- false; do not scrub
True or False: The goal of infection control is to prevent cross
contamination (Ans- True
Components of infection control (Ans-
- Barrier technique
- Gloves
- Eye wear
- Mask
- Gowns
T or F: There is no method to verify sterility
(Ans- False
T or F: Sterilization is another word for disinfection
(Ans- true
T or F: Countertops and equipment can only be sterilized
(Ans- False
T or F: Discarding hazardous waste is controlled by the state
(Ans- True
T or F: Anything labeled bio hazard must not be thrown in a trashcan
(Ans- true
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T or F: Gloves should always be worn when handling contaminated
instruments (Ans- true
T or F: An autoclave sterilizes the instruments
(Ans- true
Yes or No: Is it okay to replace a needle cap using your fingers with no
gloves (Ans- No
T or F: If you puncture yourself don't tell anyone
(Ans- false
T or F: All hand pieces have to be cleaned lubricated and sterilized
(Ans- True
The lower left third molar (Ans- Tooth 17
Lowers incisors are teeth (Ans- 23, 24, 25, and 26
The upper right canine (Ans- tooth 6
The tooth that touches the distal of number 8 (Ans- tooth 7
The tooth that touches the mesial of the upper right centra (Ans- tooth 9
The tooth that touches the mesial of the upper left cuspid (Ans- tooth 10
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