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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Sharps container Biohazardous waste Regular waste Infectious waste Amalgam waste is considered biohazardous. 3 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 3) How long should handwashing take? 2 minutes 40-60 seconds 20-30 seconds 1 minute Handwashing should last 40-60 seconds. 4 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 4) You explain all complications and instructions to a patient. What principle is this? Non-maleficence Beneficence Veracity Autonomy Explaining complications respects patient autonomy. 5 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 5) What is used in dental clinics for sterilization? Steam pressure Dry heat UV light Ethylene oxide Steam pressure autoclaves are commonly used. 6 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 6) A newly hired dentist has only two doses of hepatitis vaccine. What did the hospital violate? Patient safety Autonomy Staff health Environmental preventative community Incomplete vaccination violates community safety. 7 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 7) 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. 8 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 8) A patient refuses to hear side effects but is medically fit. What should you do? Take consent from her son Take consent and explain side effects Refuse treatment Proceed without explaining Informed consent requires explaining side effects. 9 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 9) You stick your finger while retracting during an IANB. What should you do first? Check patient history Wash the site Report Encourage bleeding Washing the site is the first step. 10 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 10) A patient demands analgesics but has no clinical findings. What should you do? Prescribe for him Refer for a second opinion Apologize and refuse politely Bring security A second opinion ensures proper management. 11 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 11) You refer a patient to another doctor. What did you break? Veracity Non-maleficence Autonomy Beneficence Referral without explanation can break veracity. 12 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 12) How long should soap and water handwashing take? 20-30 seconds 40-60 seconds 2 minutes 1 minute Soap and water handwashing should last 40-60 seconds. 13 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 13) What is the maximum storage time for Type B autoclave instruments? 30 days 21 days 60 days 15 days Type B instruments can be stored for up to 30 days. 14 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 14) What can you use to achieve a diagnosis before clinical examination? Radiographic examination Diagnostic cast Clinical examination Patient interview Patient interviews provide essential information. 15 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 15) A needle stick injury occurs with an HIV patient. What should you do? Wash and ask the patient to test Go to the doctor and start PEP Do nothing Leave it PEP is recommended for potential HIV exposure. 16 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 16) A patient wants to remove sound amalgam restorations due to perceived health risks. What should you do? Explain risks and benefits Refuse treatment Refer to another dentist Proceed with removal Patient education is essential for informed decisions. 17 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 17) Which virus remains a high risk even after vaccination? Hepatitis C Hepatitis B HIV Hepatitis A Hepatitis B can still pose a risk post-vaccination. 18 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 18) A patient has a minor viral infection on the lips. What should you do? Tell her the diagnosis privately Tell the husband Tell all staff Write it on the patient board Patient confidentiality must be maintained. 19 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 19) What does a black indicator in sterilization mean? Sterilization killed all spores Correct time and temperature It shows correct time Repeat the cycle A black indicator confirms successful sterilization. 20 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 20) A patient requests extraction of all teeth despite no major issues. What should you do? Refuse treatment Refer to a psychologist Proceed with partial extraction Extract all teeth Psychological evaluation may be necessary. 21 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 21) A patient needs extraction of a lower third molar near the IAN. What should you do? Extract the tooth Do nothing Explain and give the patient a choice Refer to OMF Referral to an oral surgeon is appropriate for complex cases. 22 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 22) A Down syndrome patient deemed capable of making decisions needs consent. Who should provide it? The doctor The mother The father The proxy decision maker The patient can provide consent if deemed capable. 23 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 23) What is the best way to clean hands after a procedure? Alcohol only Soap and water, then alcohol Regular soap only Water only Regular soap is sufficient for hand cleaning. 24 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 24) Gloves tear during a procedure and are covered in blood. What should you do? Wash hands with water and soap Wash hands with water, soap, and alcohol Do nothing Change gloves only Handwashing is essential after exposure to blood. 25 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 25) After a needle stick injury, what is the next step after wound care? Continue treatment Ask the patient for blood tests Report the incident Do nothing Reporting the incident is necessary for follow-up. 26 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 26) An 80-year-old patient with no relatives needs extraction or RCT. Who decides? Hospital manager Dentist Judge Proxy decision maker The dentist can make decisions in the absence of relatives. 27 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 27) A diabetic patient in a coma needs foot amputation, but family disagrees. Who makes the decision? Proxy decision maker Doctor Patient’s family Court Family can make decisions if the patient is incapacitated. 28 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 28) 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. 29 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 29) A patient asks for a Hollywood smile guarantee for life. What should you do? Proceed with treatment Tell her it’s only a 5-year guarantee Explain it’s not true Refuse treatment Honesty is essential in managing patient expectations. 30 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 30) A dentist washes hands and applies one pump of alcohol for 30 seconds. What did they do wrong? Clean hands before applying alcohol Rub alcohol longer Apply more alcohol Dry hands before alcohol Hands should be dry before applying alcohol. 31 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 31) 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. 32 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 32) 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. 33 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 33) A dentist diagnoses and plans treatment. What role is this? Medical Expert Health Advocate Communicator Health Advisor Diagnosis and treatment planning are part of being a medical expert. 34 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 34) A doctor passes by a patient without helping. What did they violate? Justice Autonomy Beneficence Non-maleficence Ignoring a patient violates beneficence. 35 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 35) What is an extracted asymptomatic tooth considered? Sterile Contaminated Hazardous Infectious Extracted teeth are considered infectious waste. 36 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 36) A nurse wipes vomit with a towel. What is the towel considered? Contaminated Sterile Hazardous Infectious Vomit is considered infectious waste. 37 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 37) 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 Increase rubbing time Dry hands after washing Add another pump of gel Drying hands before applying gel improves effectiveness. 38 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 38) What should you do with an instrument kit with a blue color indicator? Report it Use it Return it to CSSD Discard it A blue indicator may indicate incomplete sterilization. 39 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 39) What is the process of preventing microbial growth on inanimate surfaces? Antisepsis Cleaning Disinfection Sterilization Disinfection prevents microbial growth. 40 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 40) A dentist injures themselves with a needle during a session. What should they do? Do nothing Report to HR Encourage bleeding and wash with water Apply a bandage Immediate wound care is essential. 41 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 41) A dentist gets a needle stick injury from an HIV patient with an undetectable viral load. What should they do? Wash and check virus activity Report to HR Encourage bleeding and seek an infectious disease specialist Do nothing Seeking specialist advice is recommended. 42 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 42) A patient insists on veneers for life. How should you address this? Proceed with treatment Inform her that veneers last 5 years Explain why it’s not a good idea Refuse treatment Patient education is essential for managing expectations. 43 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 43) A doctor sees a lost patient but doesn’t help. What did they violate? Beneficence Justice Autonomy Non-maleficence Failing to help violates beneficence. 44 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 44) A doctor posts a patient’s photo online. What did they violate? Non-maleficence Autonomy Privacy Patient information Posting patient photos violates confidentiality. 45 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 45) A 75-year-old patient is told extraction and FPD are the only options. What did the doctor violate? Autonomy Non-maleficence Treatment quality Informed consent Failing to discuss all options violates autonomy. 46 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 46) A doctor doesn’t inform staff about a COVID patient. What did they violate? Community Colleagues Autonomy Infection control Failing to inform staff violates community safety. 47 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 47) 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. 48 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 48) A patient with mild mental retardation needs consent. Who should provide it? Parents Doctors Patient Proxy decision maker Parents can provide consent if the patient is incapable. 49 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 49) What does disinfection remove? Blood Fluid Blood and fluid Virus Disinfection targets viruses and microorganisms. 50 / 50 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 50) A female patient has a viral ulcer. What should you do? Tell the family Do nothing Disclose the diagnosis to the husband Discuss with only the patient Patient confidentiality must be maintained. Your score is The average score is 0% 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
