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