Professionalism and bioethics R11 Professionalism and bioethics, infection control and patient safety SDLE MCQ | Part 2 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% 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869 Professionalism, Bioethics, Infection Control & Patient Safety SDLE MCQ R11 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. 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Quit Resume duties Retrain Inform administration Administration must assess fitness for duty. 3 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 3) Where should the sterilization indicator be placed? Bottom of the pack Middle of the pack Outside the pack Top of the pack The middle ensures even sterilization. 4 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 4) What is the definition of collaboration in healthcare? Working independently Sharing responsibilities with colleagues Avoiding teamwork Competing with peers Collaboration improves patient outcomes through shared expertise. 5 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 5) You performed endo treatment on the wrong tooth adjacent to the intended one. What should you do? Refer the patient to another doctor Inform the patient and apologize Continue and dismiss patient concerns Blame the assistant Transparency and accountability are essential in medical errors. 6 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 6) What is the acceptable bacterial count in dental unit waterlines? <100 CFU/mL No limit <500 CFU/mL <1000 CFU/mL <500 CFU/mL is the standard for safe water quality. 7 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 7) A 16-year-old girl living in Canada, who is pregnant, asks you to perform an abortion. What should you do? Explain Islamic laws and refer her to another doctor Refuse without explanation Refer her to another doctor Perform the abortion If the doctor is uncomfortable with the procedure, they should explain their ethical stance and refer the patient to another professional. 8 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 8) What destroys organisms on inanimate surfaces? Antiseptic Soap and water Sterilization Disinfection Disinfection is used for surfaces, while antiseptics are for living tissue. 9 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 9) What should a doctor do after a needlestick injury? Ask about the patient's history Change the needle Continue working Report and test Reporting and lab testing are standard protocols. 10 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 10) An assistant is injured by a needle from an HBV-positive patient. How should they manage the injury? Resign Take antiviral drugs Wash the wound and report Ignore it Immediate wound care and HBV vaccination (if not immune) are required. 11 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 11) A doctor accidentally injured a patient during treatment. What should they do? Document secretly Inform and follow up with the patient Refer the patient elsewhere Blame the equipment Transparency and accountability are critical in medical errors. 12 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 12) What is the definition of paternalism in healthcare? Encouraging patient independence Ignoring patient preferences Making decisions for patients against their wishes Prioritizing patient autonomy Paternalism involves overriding patient autonomy for perceived benefit. 13 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 13) Before treating an HIV patient on medication, what should you do? Isolate the patient Treat normally Wear double gloves Request CD4 count Assessing immune status guides infection control measures. 14 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 14) A doctor sustains a needle stick injury from an HIV-positive patient who claims to be stable. What should the doctor do? Report immediately Self-testing Take prophylactic antibiotics Ask the patient for testing Immediate reporting and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) are critical. 15 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 15) A doctor refuses to treat a patient referred by another dentist, insisting they return to the original provider. What does this demonstrate? Ethical violation Professional morals Patient abandonment Legal compliance Respecting professional boundaries is a moral duty. 16 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 16) What should a healthcare worker do after a needlestick injury? Stop treatment and report Continue working Ask the patient about blood diseases Wash the wound only Reporting and follow-up testing are mandatory. 17 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 17) What percentage of dentists do not report needle stick injuries? 30% 60% 10% 15% Needle stick injuries are often underreported in dental practice. 18 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 18) What is the definition of capacity in healthcare? Financial status Legal authority Mental ability to make decisions Physical ability Capacity refers to a patient’s ability to understand and make informed decisions. 19 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 19) What is the purpose of a biochemical tap in instrument sterilization? Vacuum autoclave Measure pressure Monitor heat time Ensure heat penetration The tap confirms heat reaches all instrument surfaces. 20 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 20) How is a four-corner flap wound classified? Contaminated Clean-contaminated Clean Infected Oral surgeries are typically clean-contaminated. 21 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 21) What are the steps in risk assessment? All of the above Record findings Hazard recognition Risk evaluation Risk assessment is a systematic process. 22 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 22) How should you schedule a patient with active TB? Delay treatment Isolate immediately Wear an N95 mask Last appointment of the day TB patients should be scheduled last to minimize exposure. 23 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 23) A cancer patient’s son doesn’t want the patient informed. What should you do? Delay disclosure Seek legal advice Inform the patient Respect the son's wishes Patients have the right to know their diagnosis and prognosis. 24 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 24) A patient with expired insurance asks you to continue treatment and pay later, citing a periodontist who allowed this. What should you do? Proceed and accept later payment Report the periodontist Suggest a public hospital Demand out-of-pocket payment Flexibility in payment can be considered if trust exists, but policies vary. 25 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 25) What should you do if water splashes into your eye during a procedure? Rub the eye Ignore it Rinse with water Use sterilized drops Immediate rinsing reduces infection risk. 26 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 26) An emergency TB patient needs treatment before test results are available. What PPE should be used? N95 respirator Gloves and gown No PPE Surgical mask Assume TB is active until proven otherwise. 27 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 27) What is the most common bacteria in dental unit waterlines? Streptococcus Legionella Mycobacterium Pseudomonas Mycobacterium spp. thrive in waterlines. 28 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 28) A 16-year-old pregnant woman asks a Muslim doctor to perform an abortion, but the doctor is uncomfortable with the idea. What should the doctor do? Refer her to another physician and explain Islamic laws Transfer her to another hospital Refuse to discuss options Perform the procedure The doctor should respect their ethical boundaries while ensuring the patient receives care elsewhere. 29 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 29) What should you do if you find a sterilized instrument in a plastic bag with a blue indicator? Use it immediately Return to sterilization Disinfect and use Report to management The blue indicator suggests incomplete sterilization. 30 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 30) What does a blue sterilization indicator signify? Spore death Sufficient time Both time and temperature Proper temperature Color changes confirm sterilization parameters were met. 31 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 31) Which disease has a 30% chance of transmission via needle stick injury? Hepatitis A HIV Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Hepatitis B has a high transmission risk compared to other bloodborne pathogens. 32 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 32) A 14-year-old with a TB-exposed sibling presents with a cough. How should you proceed? Use an N95 mask Refer to a specialist No PPE Surgical mask TB precautions are necessary for symptomatic individuals. 33 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 33) What percentage of sharp instrument injuries go unreported? 25% 35% 45% 15% Underreporting is common due to fear or inconvenience. 34 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 34) If a healthcare worker is injured by a needle from an HIV or hepatitis patient, what should they do? Stop work and take vaccines Continue working Change gloves Ignore the injury Immediate action and vaccination (if available) are essential. 35 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 35) What is the definition of deontology in healthcare? Duty-based ethics Focus on outcomes Patient preferences Cost-effectiveness Deontology emphasizes adherence to moral rules and duties over consequences. 36 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 36) What is the definition of bioethics? Moral issues in healthcare Study of biological systems Ethics in medical research All of the above Bioethics encompasses all moral issues related to healthcare and biology. 37 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 37) A doctor washes hands for 60 seconds, then uses alcohol gel for 30 seconds. How can this be improved? Dry hands first Increase time Check for contamination Add more gel Drying hands enhances alcohol gel efficacy. 38 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 38) A patient arrived half an hour late and insisted on being seen or would call the authorities. The doctor refused. Why? The clinic was closed The patient's case was non-urgent The patient was rude The doctor's shift was over Doctors have the right to enforce clinic policies, including appointment times. 39 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 39) A patient’s case is deemed hopeless, but the family disagrees. During the discussion, the patient’s condition deteriorates. What should the nurse do? Administer emergency medication Let the patient die Wait for family consent Call the medical team The nurse must prioritize patient care and follow protocols, regardless of family opinions. 40 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 40) What is the correct order for processing instruments with composite residue? Disinfect, clean, sterilize Sterilize, clean, disinfect Clean, disinfect, sterilize Soak in bleach Cleaning must precede disinfection and sterilization. 41 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 41) How is the area around the dental unit classified? Dirty Clean Critical Non-critical This zone requires regular disinfection but is not sterile. 42 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 42) What is the first step after a needlestick injury? Ask about patient infections Encourage bleeding Report Wash the wound Encouraging bleeding helps remove pathogens from the wound. 43 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 43) A doctor is injured by a needle from an HIV-positive patient. What should they do? Blame the patient Wait for symptoms Start PEP immediately Quit the job Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) must begin within 72 hours. 44 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 44) What is required for informed consent? Verbal agreement Written documentation Witness signature Family approval Written consent is the legal standard for most medical procedures. 45 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 45) Which bacteria is typically found in dental unit waterlines? E. coli Salmonella Staphylococcus Legionella Legionella is a waterborne pathogen. 46 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 46) What is the difference between disinfection and sterilization? Disinfection kills some microbes Sterilization kills all microbes Disinfection is faster Both 1 and 2 Sterilization eliminates all microbial life, while disinfection reduces it. 47 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 47) How should the dental chair light be managed for infection control? Replace daily Cover with plastic between patients Sterilize after each use Clean at the end of the day Plastic covers prevent cross-contamination between patients. 48 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 48) A patient wants to replace amalgam fillings due to safety concerns. What should you do? Ignore the request Refer to another dentist Explain amalgam's safety Replace with composite Patient education is key to addressing unfounded fears. 49 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 49) What should a dentist do if a sterilized instrument has a blue indicator? Use it Report the issue Disinfect it Discard it A blue indicator may signal sterilization failure. 50 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 50) A dentist misdiagnosed cervical burnout as caries and placed composite restorations. What should be done? Justify the treatment Ignore the issue Compensate with a free appointment Inform the patient of the mistake Honesty and corrective action are required in misdiagnosis cases. 51 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 51) A 55-year-old woman wants an implant but refuses to hear about complications. What should you do? Decline the procedure Refer her to another doctor Proceed as she wishes Obtain consent from her son Informed consent is non-negotiable; alternatives must be explored. 52 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 52) A nurse with a finger injury wears rings while working. What should she do before hand hygiene? Spray the cut with alcohol Cover the cut waterproof Remove the diamond ring Remove the wedding ring Jewelry can trap bacteria and interfere with proper hand hygiene. 53 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 53) Why should a nurse remove a ring under gloves? For patient comfort To reduce glove costs To prevent contamination As a hospital policy Rings can harbor pathogens and compromise glove integrity. 54 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 54) How deep should instruments be submerged in a sink for cleaning? Fully covered Rinsed only Half-submerged No submersion Full submersion ensures proper cleaning. 55 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 55) A patient has lost teeth 44-47 and refuses fixed applications, wanting no work done on their teeth. What should the dentist do? Make a partial denture without cross-arch preparation Explain the need for cross-arch retention for stability Suggest no treatment Refer the patient to another doctor Cross-arch retention ensures the denture’s stability and function. 56 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 56) You referred a patient to a prosthodontist who disagreed with your treatment plan. What should you do? Ignore their opinion Change the plan without consultation Refuse further collaboration Invite them to discuss and learn Professional collaboration improves patient care. 57 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 57) A 70-year-old cancer patient requests to stop treatment and be allowed to die. After persistent requests, the doctor agrees. What is this action called? Passive euthanasia Negligence Active euthanasia Assisted suicide Passive euthanasia involves withholding treatment to allow natural death. 58 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 58) A patient wants veneers, but you believe they are unnecessary. What should you do? Proceed with veneers Decline the request Discuss conservative alternatives Refer the patient Ethical practice involves recommending the least invasive options. 59 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 59) How is a facebow classified in infection control? Disposable Semi-critical Non-critical Critical Facebows are non-critical as they contact only intact skin. 60 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 60) How is MRSA transmitted among 8 department members? Airborne Direct contact Indirect contact Foodborne MRSA spreads through direct skin contact or shared items. 61 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 61) What PPE is required for treating a TB patient? N95 respirator Gloves only Surgical mask Face shield N95 masks filter airborne TB bacteria. 62 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 62) A patient had unnecessary restorations on seven teeth by another dentist. What is the most appropriate action? Inform the patient Report to a specialized organization Confront the previous dentist Document it in the patient's file The patient has the right to know about unnecessary procedures. 63 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 63) A doctor speaks negatively about a previous doctor who treated the patient. What did they violate? Confidentiality Patient autonomy Informed consent Professional ethics Professionalism requires respect for colleagues and avoiding disparagement. 64 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 64) You extracted tooth 15 instead of the referred tooth 14. What should you do? Tell the patient it's fine Inform the orthodontist Blame the referral Apologize without action Communication with the referring professional is essential for corrective action. 65 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 65) A girl wants a Hollywood smile, but you disagree with the approach. What should you do? Refuse to treat her Ask her family to convince her Bring another doctor to persuade her Discuss alternatives with her Patient autonomy and informed consent are key in elective procedures. 66 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 66) A doctor’s glove tore during surgery, exposing their hand to the patient’s blood. What should they do? Continue the surgery Stop and change gloves Ignore the tear Ask the patient about infections Immediate action is required to prevent contamination and infection. 67 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 67) Under what circumstances can a doctor refuse to see a patient? Based on the patient's religion If the patient is uncooperative When the doctor's schedule is fully booked Based on the patient's sex Doctors can refuse patients only for valid reasons, such as a fully booked schedule. 68 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 68) A patient came to the Emergency Department complaining of an issue and mentioned she was in a hurry because her children were alone at home. What is the patient’s responsibility? To call her children frequently To leave and return later To provide accurate information to the doctor To hurry the staff to prioritize her The patient’s primary responsibility is to provide accurate information to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. 69 / 69 Category: Professionalism and bioethics , infection control and patient safety 69) How should a cheek retractor be processed? Sterilization Disposal Soap and water High-level disinfection Semi-critical items require high-level disinfection. 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