Infection Control and Waste Management

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Practice Questions

20 free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 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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20 questions
  1. Q1. What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in dental settings?
  2. Q2. Which piece of PPE must be changed between every patient?
  3. Q3. Which type of face protection is required during aerosol-generating procedures?
  4. Q4. Which step should be performed FIRST when donning PPE?
  5. Q5. Protective eyewear should be worn because it:
  6. Q6. Masks should be replaced:
  7. Q7. Gloves are NOT a substitute for:
  8. Q8. Face shields provide protection primarily for:
  9. Q9. Reusable gowns used for PPE must be:
  10. Q10. Which of the following is TRUE regarding PPE removal (doffing)?
  11. Q11. Which item of PPE protects against both splatter and sharp fragments?
  12. Q12. Face masks should be worn:
  13. Q13. When should protective clothing be changed?
  14. Q14. Gloves used for clinical procedures must be:
  15. Q15. Which type of PPE protects skin and clothing from contamination?
  16. Q16. Which scenario requires the use of utility gloves?
  17. Q17. What is the correct action if PPE becomes contaminated during a procedure?
  18. Q18. Why are cloth masks not appropriate PPE for dental procedures?
  19. Q19. Which statement about PPE storage is TRUE?
  20. Q20. During patient treatment, a mask should be changed: