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