Professionalism and bioethics Professionalism and bioethics, infection control and patient safety SDLE MCQ | Part 2 Facebook X LinkedIn Messenger Messenger WhatsApp Telegram Print Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950 Professionalism, Bioethics, Infection Control & Patient Safety SDLE MCQ Professionalism and bioethics, infection control and patient safety SDLE MCQ | Part 2 DentQuiz SDLE Mock Exam Instruction To mark a question and come back to it later, click the Bookmark icon. For the best experience, use a computer and switch to full screen button (from the top left corner). You can review and change your answers before clicking Next. Explanations will appear after each question to help you understand the correct answer. Your results will be shown right after you finish the exam. This is a fresh attempt — previous answers or bookmarks won't be saved. The source of the questions and answers is recent Rafee’ Al-Maqam files. Special thanks to رفيع المقام. Answers are based on colleagues best efforts and may not be 100% accurate. If you believe an answer is incorrect, please click the Report button to let us know. Please fill in your details to continue NameEmailPhone Number 1 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 1) A needle stick injury occurs with an HIV patient. What should you do? Wash and ask the patient to test Leave it Do nothing Go to the doctor and start PEP PEP is recommended for potential HIV exposure. 2 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 2) An 80-year-old patient with no relatives needs extraction or RCT. Who decides? Hospital manager Dentist Proxy decision maker Judge The dentist can make decisions in the absence of relatives. 3 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 3) How long should soap and water handwashing take? 2 minutes 20-30 seconds 40-60 seconds 1 minute Soap and water handwashing should last 40-60 seconds. 4 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 4) What container should be used for an extracted tooth with amalgam? Biohazardous waste Sharps container Regular waste Infectious waste Amalgam waste is considered biohazardous. 5 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 5) What does a black indicator in sterilization mean? Repeat the cycle Sterilization killed all spores Correct time and temperature It shows correct time A black indicator confirms successful sterilization. 6 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 6) A doctor posts a patient’s photo online. What did they violate? Non-maleficence Autonomy Patient information Privacy Posting patient photos violates confidentiality. 7 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 7) What is used in dental clinics for sterilization? Dry heat UV light Ethylene oxide Steam pressure Steam pressure autoclaves are commonly used. 8 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 8) A patient wants to remove sound amalgam restorations due to perceived health risks. What should you do? Refuse treatment Explain risks and benefits Refer to another dentist Proceed with removal Patient education is essential for informed decisions. 9 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 9) A patient has a minor viral infection on the lips. What should you do? Tell her the diagnosis privately Tell all staff Write it on the patient board Tell the husband Patient confidentiality must be maintained. 10 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 10) What should you do with an instrument kit with a blue color indicator? Use it Report it Discard it Return it to CSSD A blue indicator may indicate incomplete sterilization. 11 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 11) A Down syndrome patient deemed capable of making decisions needs consent. Who should provide it? The proxy decision maker The mother The father The doctor The patient can provide consent if deemed capable. 12 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 12) A diabetic patient in a coma needs foot amputation, but family disagrees. Who makes the decision? Court Doctor Proxy decision maker Patient’s family Family can make decisions if the patient is incapacitated. 13 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 13) You get blood on your hands. What should you do? Wash with soap and water, then alcohol Do nothing Soap only Alcohol only Soap and water followed by alcohol ensures proper cleaning. 14 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 14) A doctor sees a lost patient but doesn’t help. What did they violate? Justice Non-maleficence Autonomy Beneficence Failing to help violates beneficence. 15 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 15) A 75-year-old patient is told extraction and FPD are the only options. What did the doctor violate? Non-maleficence Autonomy Informed consent Treatment quality Failing to discuss all options violates autonomy. 16 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 16) How long should handwashing take? 1 minute 2 minutes 40-60 seconds 20-30 seconds Handwashing should last 40-60 seconds. 17 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 17) A dentist diagnoses and plans treatment. What role is this? Communicator Medical Expert Health Advisor Health Advocate Diagnosis and treatment planning are part of being a medical expert. 18 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 18) A nurse wipes vomit with a towel. What is the towel considered? Hazardous Contaminated Infectious Sterile Vomit is considered infectious waste. 19 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 19) A newly hired dentist has only two doses of hepatitis vaccine. What did the hospital violate? Staff health Autonomy Patient safety Environmental preventative community Incomplete vaccination violates community safety. 20 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 20) You stick your finger while retracting during an IANB. What should you do first? Encourage bleeding Report Wash the site Check patient history Washing the site is the first step. 21 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 21) Which virus remains a high risk even after vaccination? Hepatitis C Hepatitis A Hepatitis B HIV Hepatitis B can still pose a risk post-vaccination. 22 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 22) A doctor doesn’t inform staff about a COVID patient. What did they violate? Infection control Autonomy Community Colleagues Failing to inform staff violates community safety. 23 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 23) A patient refuses to hear side effects but is medically fit. What should you do? Take consent from her son Proceed without explaining Take consent and explain side effects Refuse treatment Informed consent requires explaining side effects. 24 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 24) You refer a patient to another doctor. What did you break? Non-maleficence Autonomy Veracity Beneficence Referral without explanation can break veracity. 25 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 25) A patient insists on veneers for life. How should you address this? Explain why it’s not a good idea Inform her that veneers last 5 years Refuse treatment Proceed with treatment Patient education is essential for managing expectations. 26 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 26) What is the maximum storage time for Type B autoclave instruments? 60 days 30 days 15 days 21 days Type B instruments can be stored for up to 30 days. 27 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 27) A patient needs extraction of a lower third molar near the IAN. What should you do? Refer to OMF Do nothing Explain and give the patient a choice Extract the tooth Referral to an oral surgeon is appropriate for complex cases. 28 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 28) A doctor passes by a patient without helping. What did they violate? Beneficence Non-maleficence Autonomy Justice Ignoring a patient violates beneficence. 29 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 29) A dentist injures themselves with a needle during a session. What should they do? Do nothing Encourage bleeding and wash with water Report to HR Apply a bandage Immediate wound care is essential. 30 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 30) A patient with mild mental retardation needs consent. Who should provide it? Patient Doctors Proxy decision maker Parents Parents can provide consent if the patient is incapable. 31 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 31) A female patient has a viral ulcer. What should you do? Do nothing Disclose the diagnosis to the husband Discuss with only the patient Tell the family Patient confidentiality must be maintained. 32 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 32) What is the process of preventing microbial growth on inanimate surfaces? Sterilization Cleaning Disinfection Antisepsis Disinfection prevents microbial growth. 33 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 33) After a needle stick injury, what is the next step after wound care? Do nothing Report the incident Ask the patient for blood tests Continue treatment Reporting the incident is necessary for follow-up. 34 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 34) What is the best way to clean hands after a procedure? Alcohol only Water only Soap and water, then alcohol Regular soap only Regular soap is sufficient for hand cleaning. 35 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 35) You cut your finger while applying a matrix. What should you do? Wash with antiseptic Apply sanitizer on gloves Do nothing Apply plaster Antiseptic washing prevents infection. 36 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 36) A patient’s family disagrees with a hopeless diagnosis. What should the nurse do? Follow the NRO Call the team Take the case to court Do not call the team The team should be called for further evaluation. 37 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 37) What does disinfection remove? Fluid Blood Blood and fluid Virus Disinfection targets viruses and microorganisms. 38 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 38) A patient requests extraction of all teeth despite no major issues. What should you do? Refer to a psychologist Proceed with partial extraction Extract all teeth Refuse treatment Psychological evaluation may be necessary. 39 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 39) A dentist gets a needle stick injury from an HIV patient with an undetectable viral load. What should they do? Do nothing Encourage bleeding and seek an infectious disease specialist Wash and check virus activity Report to HR Seeking specialist advice is recommended. 40 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 40) An assistant takes a lunch break while wearing a gown. What should she do? Keep the gown on Remove PPE Wash the gown Do nothing PPE should be removed before breaks. 41 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 41) A patient asks for a Hollywood smile guarantee for life. What should you do? Explain it’s not true Tell her it’s only a 5-year guarantee Refuse treatment Proceed with treatment Honesty is essential in managing patient expectations. 42 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 42) You explain all complications and instructions to a patient. What principle is this? Autonomy Non-maleficence Beneficence Veracity Explaining complications respects patient autonomy. 43 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 43) A dentist washes hands and applies one pump of alcohol for 30 seconds. What did they do wrong? Rub alcohol longer Dry hands before alcohol Clean hands before applying alcohol Apply more alcohol Hands should be dry before applying alcohol. 44 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 44) What is an extracted asymptomatic tooth considered? Sterile Hazardous Contaminated Infectious Extracted teeth are considered infectious waste. 45 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 45) A doctor refuses to end a patient’s life but stops providing nutrition. What is this? Passive euthanasia Non-maleficence Active euthanasia Beneficence Stopping nutrition is considered passive euthanasia. 46 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 46) A resident fears a patient won’t consent to third molar extraction if told about paresthesia risk. What should they do? Proceed without informing Refer to another dentist Make the family responsible Inform the patient of everything Full disclosure is required for informed consent. 47 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 47) Gloves tear during a procedure and are covered in blood. What should you do? Change gloves only Do nothing Wash hands with water, soap, and alcohol Wash hands with water and soap Handwashing is essential after exposure to blood. 48 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 48) What can you use to achieve a diagnosis before clinical examination? Patient interview Diagnostic cast Clinical examination Radiographic examination Patient interviews provide essential information. 49 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 49) A dentist washes hands for 60 seconds and applies one pump of alcohol gel for 30 seconds. What can improve their technique? Check for contamination Dry hands after washing Increase rubbing time Add another pump of gel Drying hands before applying gel improves effectiveness. 50 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 50) A patient demands analgesics but has no clinical findings. What should you do? Bring security Prescribe for him Apologize and refuse politely Refer for a second opinion A second opinion ensures proper management. Your score is The average score is 80% Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz Please rate this exam and leave a comment with any notes or suggestions. 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