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