Disinfection protocols Practice Questions
20 free Disinfection protocols practice questions for the CDA, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. What is the primary purpose of surface disinfection in dental settings?
- Q2. Which level of disinfectant is recommended for clinical contact surfaces contaminated with blood?
- Q3. Before applying disinfectant to a visibly soiled surface, the correct first step is to:
- Q4. A disinfectant labeled as “tuberculocidal” indicates:
- Q5. Which surfaces require disinfection between every patient?
- Q6. Chemical disinfectants must remain wet on surfaces for a specific time known as the:
- Q7. Barrier protection on clinical surfaces is particularly useful because:
- Q8. Which disinfectant is appropriate for surfaces contaminated with saliva or blood?
- Q9. What is the correct procedure for disinfecting clinical contact surfaces?
- Q10. Which item is considered a housekeeping surface rather than a clinical contact surface?
- Q11. Why must disinfectant products used in dentistry be EPA-registered?
- Q12. Low-level disinfectants are appropriate for:
- Q13. Using disinfectant wipes instead of sprays is recommended because:
- Q14. What should be done if a disinfectant’s label indicates a 3-minute contact time?
- Q15. Which surfaces should be covered with barriers instead of disinfected?
- Q16. When using spray-wipe-spray disinfection, the first spray is for:
- Q17. An ideal disinfectant for dental operatories should be:
- Q18. Reusable cloths should not be used for surface disinfection because:
- Q19. Which step helps prevent disinfectant resistance in microbial populations?
- Q20. If a surface cannot be disinfected or covered easily, the recommended approach is to: