Professionalism and bioethics Professionalism and bioethics, infection control and patient safety SDLE MCQ | Part 3 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% 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263 Professionalism, Bioethics, Infection Control & Patient Safety SDLE MCQ Professionalism and bioethics, infection control and patient safety SDLE MCQ | Part 3 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. 1 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 1) A hospital doesn’t ask for infectious disease vaccinations. What does this violate? Non-maleficence Employee safety Autonomy Patient safety Failing to ask about vaccinations violates employee safety. 2 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 2) How should a prosthesis be disinfected before sending it to the lab? Steam autoclave Dry heat Glutaraldehyde UV light Glutaraldehyde is used for disinfection. 3 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 3) When should scrubbing be initiated? After touching unsterilized instruments Before implant surgery Do nothing Before and after every patient Scrubbing is essential before implant surgery. 4 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 4) A patient with untreated oral cancer goes into cardiac arrest. What should the nurse do? Take the case to court Call the resuscitation team Do nothing Follow the NRO The resuscitation team should be called. 5 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 5) A patient refuses a rubber dam during RCT. What should the clinician do? Call the police Politely refuse to continue Complete treatment with cotton rolls Refer to another dentist Refusing to continue without a rubber dam is appropriate. 6 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 6) Who is the focus of the clinical system? Doctor Patient Auxiliary team Family The patient is the focus of clinical care. 7 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 7) A physician sends patient charts overseas for verification. What did they violate? Confidentiality Autonomy Beneficence Non-maleficence Sending patient charts violates confidentiality. 8 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 8) An assistant discusses a patient’s smile with colleagues. What did they violate? Autonomy Privacy Non-maleficence Confidentiality Discussing patient details violates privacy. 9 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 9) How should clinic lights be disinfected between patients? Put a plastic sleeve and disinfect at the end of the day Disinfect between patients Disinfect at the end of the day Put a plastic sleeve and disinfect between patients Disinfecting between patients ensures safety. 10 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 10) What is the next step if hazards cannot be eliminated? Substitute hazards Reduce hazards Use PPE Isolate hazards Substituting hazards is the next step. 11 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 11) A doctor with contact lenses gets a splash in the eyes. What should they do first? Apply eye drops Wash eyes Do nothing Remove lenses Removing lenses prevents further irritation. 12 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 12) A manager’s relatives are treated first. What did they do? Violate autonomy Follow protocol Use their position Respect the profession Favoritism violates ethical standards. 13 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 13) What is the process of killing microorganisms? Cleaning Antisepsis Sterilization Disinfection Sterilization kills all microorganisms. 14 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 14) A dentist extracts the wrong tooth. What is this considered? Malpractice Human error Near miss System failure Extracting the wrong tooth is malpractice. 15 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 15) How should a dentist remove a mask after removing a gown and face shield? Remove the mask with the ear band Do nothing Perform hand hygiene, then remove the mask Wash hands after removing the mask Removing the mask by the ear band prevents contamination. 16 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 16) Why shouldn’t iodophors be used for 60 minutes? Ineffective Expensive Toxic Not sporicidal Iodophors are not sporicidal. 17 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 17) What is the pressure for autoclaving at 126°C? 15 psi 25 psi 10 psi 20 psi 20 psi is required for autoclaving at 126°C. 18 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 18) A patient complains about a bad restoration from another dentist. What should you do? Avoid criticism and explain the problem Refuse treatment Criticize the previous dentist Do nothing Avoiding criticism maintains professionalism. 19 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 19) What is the most common bacteria in waterlines? Legionella Pseudomonas E. coli Mycobacterium tuberculosis Legionella is common in waterlines. 20 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 20) A patient with mild mental retardation is deemed capable of making decisions. Who should sign consent? Doctor Patient Proxy decision maker Parents The patient can provide consent if capable. 21 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 21) An assistant gets injured by a scalpel and takes sick leave. What is her legal duty? Report the surgeon Report the incident to the person in charge Stay home until infection resolves Return to work the next day Reporting the incident is a legal duty. 22 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 22) A resident fears a patient won’t consent to third molar extraction if told about complications. What should they do? Refer to another dentist Tell the family Proceed without informing Inform the patient Full disclosure is required for informed consent. 23 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 23) A pregnant patient needs an abortion, but consent is taken from her husband. What did the doctor violate? Patient’s rights Non-maleficence Autonomy Beneficence Consent should be from the patient, not the husband. 24 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 24) What is the most common route of nosocomial infection? Door handle Airborne Direct contact Indirect contact Direct contact is the most common route. 25 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 25) What is the step before sending instruments to the autoclave? Soak in glutaraldehyde Scrub with a brush Manually clean with water Thermodynamic cleaning Thermodynamic cleaning prepares instruments for autoclaving. 26 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 26) A dentist injures the floor of the mouth during a procedure. What should they do? Refer to another dentist Apologize Inform the patient and follow up Do nothing Transparency and follow-up are essential. 27 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 27) A file separates during instrumentation but is bypassed. What type of error is this? Miss System failure Near miss Extreme miss Bypassing a separated file is a near miss. 28 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 28) A patient with anxiety disorder and tooth wear needs management. What should you do? Proceed with treatment Do nothing Refer for advanced restoration and psychology Refuse treatment Comprehensive care includes psychological support. 29 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 29) How should a biopsy be stored before sending it to the lab? Formalin Water Saline Alcohol Formalin preserves tissue for biopsy. 30 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 30) A patient delays treatment for 6 months after signing consent. What should you do? Do nothing Repeat and get new consent Refuse treatment Proceed with treatment New consent is required after a delay. 31 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 31) How should a biopsy be sent to the lab? Regular bag Biohazard bag with formalin Biohazard bag with saline Sterile container Biohazard bags with formalin ensure safe transport. 32 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 32) A patient with cough and runny nose infects the doctor and nurse. What should they do next time? Wash hands, wear gloves, and PPE Do nothing Avoid sharp instruments Aspiration Proper PPE prevents infection. 33 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 33) What causes corrosion of carbide burs? UV light Chemical disinfection Autoclave Dry heat Autoclaving can cause corrosion. 34 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 34) A director’s friend asks for expedited treatment. What should you do? Treat them as an extra after scheduled patients Take them to the ER Do a fast appointment Report the friend Treating them as an extra maintains fairness. 35 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 35) What is the primary route for spreading infection? Bloodborne Hands and clothes Airborne Contaminated instruments Hands and clothes are primary routes of infection. 36 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 36) Why do we disinfect impressions and appliances? Protect lab personnel Protect patients from lab personnel Prevent cross-contamination Prevent lab equipment contamination Disinfection prevents cross-contamination. 37 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 37) What is the common route of infection in dental clinics? Direct and indirect contact Waterborne Airborne Bloodborne Direct and indirect contact are common routes. 38 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 38) A patient asks if anesthesia will affect fasting. What should you do? Send her to religious affairs Ask her not to exaggerate Say “I don’t know” Send her to the health director Religious affairs can provide guidance on fasting. 39 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 39) Synthesizing information and perspectives demonstrates what role? Researcher Communicator Medical Expert Health Advocate Synthesizing information is part of communication. 40 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 40) How long should sterilization take at 121°C? 20 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes 30 minutes Sterilization at 121°C takes 15 minutes. 41 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 41) A patient cannot afford a crown but wants to save the tooth. What should you do? Do a pulpectomy Dismiss the patient Proceed with covered procedures Offer other options Offering alternatives respects patient autonomy. 42 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 42) A dentist takes money from implant companies to recommend their products. What is this considered? Illegal bribe Legal Ethical Conflict of interest Taking money for recommendations is illegal. 43 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 43) What violates patient confidentiality? Discussing with colleagues Writing in patient records Transmitting patient information via email Sharing with family Email transmission violates confidentiality. 44 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 44) A 14-year-old wants a dental diamond but her parents refuse. What should you do? Don’t do it without parental consent Do it as she wants Don’t do it until a parent is present Give her an alternative Parental consent is required for minors. 45 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 45) How should an impression be cleaned before sending it to the lab? Clean with iodophor Clean with glutaraldehyde Clean with chlorine compounds Clean with CHX Iodophor is used for cleaning impressions. 46 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 46) A dentist gets a needle stick injury from an HIV patient. What should they do? Induce bleeding and clean the finger Visit the infectious disease clinic Refer the patient Do nothing Visiting the infectious disease clinic is recommended. 47 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 47) How should carbon posts and burs be sterilized? Dry heat Chemical Autoclave UV light Dry heat is used for carbon posts and burs. 48 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 48) What is the time and temperature for dry heat sterilization? 320°F for 120 minutes 120°F for 30 minutes 150°F for 90 minutes 250°F for 60 minutes Dry heat sterilization requires 320°F for 120 minutes. 49 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 49) What is included in PPE? Gloves, mask, gown, eye protector Head covers, mask, gown, eye protector Gloves, face shield, gown, eye protector Mask, gown, gloves Gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection are essential. 50 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 50) Which patients require standard precautions? All patients Immune disease patients Cardio disease patients Infectious disease patients Standard precautions are for infectious disease patients. 51 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 51) What should you do with a COVID patient? Do nothing Proceed with treatment Refuse treatment Defer elective treatment Elective treatment should be deferred for COVID patients. 52 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 52) Gloves tear during surgery. What should the doctor do? Wash with water Use alcohol hand rub Change gloves Wash with soap and water Washing with soap and water is essential. 53 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 53) A VIP patient is referred by a supervisor. What should you do? Refuse treatment Give them priority Treat them like others Do nothing Treating VIPs like others maintains fairness. 54 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 54) A husband wants extraction for his wife due to cost. What should the doctor do? Proceed with extraction Do nothing Explain treatment options to the wife Refuse treatment The wife should be informed and provide consent. 55 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 55) What is the definition of bioethics? Ethics in public health Ethics in research Study of biological ethics Division of applied ethics in healthcare Bioethics deals with ethical issues in healthcare. 56 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 56) What category are instruments that contact mucous membranes? Critical Noncritical Semicritical Sterile Semicritical instruments contact mucous membranes. 57 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 57) How long can HBV survive at room temperature? 1 month 7 days 4 hours 8 months HBV can survive for 7 days at room temperature. 58 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 58) You explain complications to a patient. What principle is this? Beneficence Non-maleficence Veracity Autonomy Explaining complications respects autonomy. 59 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 59) A vaccinated dentist gets a needle stick injury from an HBV-positive patient. What should they do? Get an antibodies vaccine Get anti-immune treatment Nothing Get anti-immune and antibodies No action is needed if vaccinated. 60 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 60) What should you do after a needle stick injury during anesthesia? Do nothing Scrub with soap and wash Encourage bleeding and wash for several minutes Apply a bandage Encouraging bleeding and washing prevents infection. 61 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 61) A patient with fever and cough infects the doctor and assistant. What should they do next time? Aspiration Avoid sharp instruments Wash hands, wear gloves, and PPE Do nothing Proper PPE prevents infection. 62 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 62) A doctor ignores a patient looking for the clinic. What did they violate? Non-maleficence Beneficence Justice Autonomy Ignoring a patient violates beneficence. 63 / 63 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 63) Who is the focus of the healthcare system? Patient Auxiliary team Family Doctor The patient is the central focus of healthcare. NameEmailPhone Number 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
