CDC 4Y051O Dental Assistant Journeyman (Dentistry) Vol. 1-4 - Frequently Tested Questions & Study Guide SECTION 1: SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL (Questions 1-40) 1. Why is being alert one of the major principles of safety? Correct Answer>>>- Avoids accidents 2. Being distracted is an example of not being Correct Answer>>>- alert 3. By keeping floors, countertops, instruments and equipment clean, you are practicing Correct Answer>>>- environmental safety 4. The best example of preoperational planning is to know the Correct Answer>>>- nature and difficulty of the tasks to be accomplished 5. Making sure you have all necessary protective items available prior to doing a task is an example of Correct Answer>>>- preoperational planning 6. Why should you take time to study Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)? Correct Answer>>>- Contain information on safe handling of each product 7. Acid soaked items should always be handled Correct Answer>>>- with forceps or gloves 8. When sanitizing amalgam, what is the next step after flushing the lines? Correct Answer>>>- Remove lid to allow air through 9. Which is the best example for storing scrap amalgam? Correct Answer>>>- Dry in a sealed, air tight container 10. When should a small Mercury spill be cleaned up? Correct