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