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