Professionalism and bioethics R11 Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety SDLE MCQ | Part 1 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% 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364 Professionalism, Bioethics, Infection Control & Patient Safety SDLE MCQ R11 Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety SDLE MCQ | Part 1 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. 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Delay treatment Emergencies override consent requirements to prevent harm. 3 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 3) A 14-year-old cancer patient refuses surgery, but parents insist. What should you do? A. Involve the court B. Honor the patient’s refusal C. Follow the parents’ decision D. Seek a second opinion Parents generally decide for minors, but ethics committees may review conflicts. 4 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 4) An autistic patient with mental retardation arrives with a nurse. Who provides consent? A. The patient B. The parents C. The nurse D. No consent needed Parents/guardians consent for patients unable to do so themselves. 5 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 5) Who should consent for a Down syndrome patient’s dental treatment? A. The patient B. The parents C. No one D. A legal guardian Parents or guardians typically consent for patients with limited decision-making capacity. 6 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 6) A patient refuses consent after discussing complications. What should you do? A. Proceed without consent B. Have her sign a waiver C. Re-discuss to obtain consent D. Refer to a specialist Revisiting the discussion may address concerns and lead to consent. 7 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 7) A woman’s husband refuses her treatment for severe pain. What should you do? A. Obtain the patient’s consent B. Persuade the husband C. Refer to another dentist D. Delay treatment Competent patients have the final say in their treatment. 8 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 8) A 15-year-old with severe decay prefers extraction, but his mother is unsure. What should you do? A. Refuse treatment B. Refer to another dentist C. Wait for parental agreement D. Extract with informed consent Parental agreement is ideal for non-urgent, irreversible procedures. 9 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 9) A student arrives with a teacher for treatment. What should you do about consent? A. Treat without consent in the child’s best interest B. Wait for parents C. Have the teacher sign consent D. Refuse treatment Emergency or essential care can proceed without consent to prevent harm. 10 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 10) Two boys under 18 request ortho treatment. Whose consent is needed? A. Their parents B. The boys themselves C. A school official D. No consent required Parental consent is required for minors’ non-emergency care. 11 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 11) A 17-year-old girl wants a diamond filling. What is required? A. Parental informed consent B. Parental presence during treatment C. Court approval D. No additional consent Minors generally need parental consent for elective procedures. 12 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 12) A diabetic in a coma needs amputation, but his sons refuse. Who makes the decision? A. The court B. The family C. The doctor D. The hospital ethics committee Family consensus is sought first, but courts may intervene if harmful. 13 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 13) An elderly diabetic in a coma needs amputation, but his children disagree. Who gives consent? A. The court B. The eldest child C. The spouse D. The medical team Courts resolve disputes when family members cannot agree. 14 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 14) A 25-year-old woman’s husband insists on extraction over costly treatment. What should you do? A. Extract the tooth B. Force the husband to pay C. Obtain the patient’s consent D. Refer to another dentist The patient’s autonomy overrides family preferences if she is competent. 15 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 15) An amnesiac emergency patient needs treatment but has no relatives. Who decides? A. The patient B. The dentist C. A judge D. A hospital committee Dentists act in the patient’s best interest if they lack capacity and have no proxy. 16 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 16) A new doctor damages the lingual nerve during extraction. This is: A. Malpractice B. A surgical complication C. An ethical violation D. Unavoidable Inexperienced providers causing harm may constitute malpractice. 17 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 17) A trainee injures the lingual nerve during extraction. What violation occurs? A. Justice B. Malpractice C. Autonomy D. Negligence Malpractice involves harm due to inadequate skill or supervision. 18 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 18) Why might a dentist refuse to treat an unvaccinated elderly patient? A. To protect the community B. To avoid legal liability C. Due to personal bias D. To save resources Protecting vulnerable populations aligns with public health ethics. 19 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 19) When can confidential medical reports be disclosed? A. With patient consent B. For discussions with other doctors C. For research purposes D. For billing audits Sharing with other doctors is permitted for continuity of care. 20 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 20) Which action does NOT violate confidentiality? A. Consulting professionals about patient cases B. Posting patient photos online C. Discussing cases in public areas D. Sharing records without consent Professional consultations are exempt if anonymized and necessary for care. 21 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 21) You tell a friend about a director’s wife’s tumor surgery. What is violated? A. Confidentiality B. Privacy C. Autonomy D. Non-maleficence Confidentiality is breached by disclosing protected health information. 22 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 22) You share photos of a pediatric patient on social media. What principle is violated? A. Confidentiality B. Privacy C. Autonomy D. Justice Privacy is violated by sharing a minor’s images without consent. 23 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 23) You post a patient’s photo on social media without consent. What is violated? A. Confidentiality B. Privacy C. Autonomy D. Beneficence Privacy rights protect patients from unauthorized image sharing. 24 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 24) A dentist posts a famous patient’s case and face on social media. What is violated? A. Privacy B. Confidentiality C. Autonomy D. Veracity Privacy is violated by exposing identifiable patient information. 25 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 25) A dentist posts a football player’s treatment on Facebook without permission. What is violated? A. Privacy B. Ethics C. Confidentiality D. Autonomy Confidentiality is breached by sharing patient details without consent. 26 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 26) A female patient is angry when someone enters during shade selection. What principle is violated? A. Confidentiality B. Privacy C. Autonomy D. Veracity Privacy is violated by unauthorized presence during a personal procedure. 27 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 27) A mother leaves her daughter with the doctor to go shopping. What is wrong? A. Privacy B. Confidentiality C. Informed consent D. Treatment sequence Informed consent requires the guardian’s presence for decision-making. 28 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 28) A doctor cuts a patient’s lip, apologizes, and reports the incident. This is: A. A legal requirement B. Optional C. Ethical but not legal D. Unnecessary Incident reporting is legally mandated in many jurisdictions. 29 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 29) A cardiac doctor orders supplies from a company they have ties to. What violation occurs? A. Unprofessional conduct B. Veracity C. Confidentiality D. Fraud Financial conflicts violate professional standards. 30 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 30) A doctor only offers extraction/FPD for a salvageable tooth. What principle is violated? A. Beneficence B. Autonomy C. Veracity D. Justice Beneficence requires offering the best treatment (e.g., implant/endo). 31 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 31) A doctor agrees to skip x-rays for a patient to save money, despite 4 years without imaging. What is violated? A. Non-maleficence B. Beneficence C. Autonomy D. Justice Non-maleficence is violated by risking harm (undiagnosed issues). 32 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 32) You refer a patient with an endo problem to a specialist. Which principle is upheld? A. Autonomy B. Veracity C. Confidentiality D. Non-maleficence Veracity involves transparency about the need for specialist care. 33 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 33) A pregnant woman’s husband signs consent for her. What violation occurs? A. Autonomy B. Confidentiality C. Non-maleficence D. Justice Autonomy is violated if the patient is capable of consenting. 34 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 34) A patient accepts a treatment plan after review. This exemplifies: A. Autonomy B. Beneficence C. Veracity D. Justice Autonomy is demonstrated through informed consent. 35 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 35) What is the definition of autonomy? A. Patient self-determination B. Provider expertise C. Fair resource allocation D. Avoiding harm Autonomy respects a patient’s right to make informed choices. 36 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 36) You convince a mother to choose composite over amalgam for her child’s restoration. What principle is violated? A. Autonomy B. Beneficence C. Non-maleficence D. Justice Autonomy is violated if the parent’s preference is overridden. 37 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 37) A doctor fails to provide treatment options to a patient. Which principle is violated? A. Autonomy B. Beneficence C. Veracity D. Justice Autonomy requires patients to be informed to make decisions. 38 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 38) What is the definition of veracity? A. Truthfulness B. Loyalty C. Fairness D. Compassion Veracity requires honesty in patient-provider interactions. 39 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 39) A doctor receives kickbacks from a pharmaceutical company for prescriptions. What ethical violation is this? A. Conflict of interest B. Fraud C. Unprofessional conduct D. Breach of confidentiality Kickbacks create a conflict of interest, compromising patient care. 40 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 40) What is the definition of justice in healthcare? A. Fair treatment for all B. Doing good for patients C. Avoiding harm D. Respecting patient choices Justice emphasizes equity and fairness in care delivery. 41 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 41) You add a relative as an extra patient at the end of your schedule. Which principle does this align with? A. Justice B. Beneficence C. Non-maleficence D. Autonomy Justice ensures fair distribution of resources (time, care). 42 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 42) What is the best disinfectant for a wax rim? A. Phenol B. Sodium hypochlorite C. Iodophor D. Alcohol Iodophor is non-damaging to wax and effective against pathogens. 43 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 43) How should alginate impressions be disinfected? A. Soak in bleach B. Spray with iodophor C. Rinse with water D. Autoclave Iodophor spray is effective without distorting the alginate. 44 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 44) A patient vomits on the clinic floor, and towels are used to clean it. What type of waste is this? A. General waste B. Hazardous waste C. Infectious waste D. Chemical waste Organic material like vomit is hazardous due to potential pathogens. 45 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 45) What is tissue used to wipe vomit considered? A. General waste B. Infectious hazard C. Recyclable waste D. Chemical waste Vomit may contain pathogens, classifying it as infectious waste. 46 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 46) How long should hand sanitizer be applied? A. 5-10 seconds B. 15-20 seconds C. 20-30 seconds D. 1 minute 20-30 seconds ensures full coverage and effectiveness. 47 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 47) When should hand scrubbing be performed? A. Before treating patients B. After treating patients C. Before and after treating patients D. Only when hands are visibly soiled Hand hygiene is critical before and after patient contact. 48 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 48) What is the required time for dry heat sterilization at 320°F? A. 15 minutes B. 30 minutes C. 60 minutes D. 120 minutes 30 minutes is the standard for dry heat sterilization at this temperature. 49 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 49) How long can sterilized instruments be stored in an autoclave bag? C. 30 days D. 60 days A. 7 days B. 14 days Sterility is typically maintained for 30 days if the pouch remains sealed. 50 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 50) Which sterilization system is most effective? A. Dry heat B. Steamed heat (autoclave) C. Ethylene oxide D. Boiling water Autoclaving provides the highest level of sterility assurance. 51 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 51) What is the best sterilization method for most dental instruments? A. Dry heat B. Steamed heat (autoclave) C. Chemical disinfectant D. UV radiation Autoclaving (steamed heat) is the gold standard for sterilization. 52 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 52) How should corroded instruments and burs be handled? A. Autoclave B. Discard C. Soak in vinegar D. Use abrasive cleaners Autoclaving can sterilize corroded items if structurally intact. 53 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 53) How should burs be disinfected? A. Dry heat B. Autoclave C. Chemical soak D. UV light Dry heat is effective for heat-resistant instruments like burs. 54 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 54) What is the recommendation for a bur showing corrosion? A. Soak in sodium nitrite in a perforated tray B. Discard immediately C. Autoclave D. Polish the bur Sodium nitrite removes corrosion and extends the bur’s life. 55 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 55) What should be done with a prophy cup after use? A. Discarded B. Sterilized C. Soaked in disinfectant D. Reused after cleaning Prophy cups are single-use to prevent cross-contamination. 56 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 56) How should an extracted tooth be prepared for educational use if restoration-free? A. 40-minute autoclave B. Soak in bleach C. Dry heat D. UV light exposure Autoclaving ensures sterility without chemical residues. 57 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 57) How are extracted teeth with amalgam restorations classified? A. Infectious waste B. Hazardous waste C. General waste D. Recyclable waste Amalgam contains mercury, classifying it as hazardous. 58 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 58) A patient requests their extracted tooth. What is the process? A. No special measures needed B. Disinfect with alcohol C. Place in formalin D. Seal in a biohazard bag Extracted teeth without special use require no additional steps. 59 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 59) How should a tooth with an amalgam filling be disinfected for educational use? A. 10% Formalin B. 70% Alcohol C. Autoclave D. Hydrogen peroxide Formalin effectively disinfects while preserving the tooth. 60 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 60) What is the proper way to send an impression to the lab? A. Sealed plastic bag B. Sealed biohazard plastic bag C. Wrapped in gauze D. Placed in a glass container A sealed plastic bag is standard for non-hazardous items. 61 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 61) How should an impression be transferred to the lab? A. In a disposable resealable plastic bag B. In a disposable hazardous plastic bag C. Covered with a napkin D. Wrapped in aluminum foil A sealed plastic bag prevents contamination and maintains integrity. 62 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 62) What is the first step in wearing PPE? A. Gown B. Gloves C. Mask D. Goggles The gown is donned first to establish a clean base layer. 63 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 63) What is the first item to remove when doffing PPE? A. Gloves B. Gown C. Mask D. Goggles Gloves are the most contaminated and should be removed first. 64 / 64 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 64) What is the correct order for removing PPE? A. Gloves → gown → goggles → mask B. Gown → gloves → mask → goggles C. Mask → goggles → gloves → gown D. Goggles → gloves → gown → mask Gloves are removed first to prevent contamination of other PPE. 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. 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