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