Question 1

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a regulatory agency that investigates ways to help prevent disease and researches the causes,treatments,and cures for both common and rare diseases.

Accepted Answer

NIOSH is a nonregulatory federal institute that is responsible for conducting research.NIOSH makes recommendations in the prevention of work-related injury and disease.

Question 2

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for:&#10;A)reviewing the manufacturers' antimicrobial claims to ensure that they are supported by scientific evidence.&#10;B)regulating the manufacturing and labeling of medical devices.&#10;C)publishing guidelines on preventing transmission of tuberculosis in healthcare settings including dental offices.&#10;D)reviewing claims on the labels of products to be certain that those claims are true.

Accepted Answer

The EPA reviews manufacturers' antimicrobial claims to ensure that they are supported by scientific evidence.
The EPA,Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),and U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)are not responsible for the manufacturing and labeling of medical devices.The FDA regulates the manufacturing and labeling of medical devices.The CDC publishes guidelines on the prevention of tuberculosis in healthcare settings.The FDA is responsible for reviewing claims on labels of products to be certain that those claims are true.

Question 3

All medical and dental devices intended to be sold in the United States must first be cleared by the _____ before being marketed.&#10;A)ADA&#10;B)CDC&#10;C)FDA&#10;D)EPA

Accepted Answer

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of medical and dental devices before they are marketed and sold in the United States. The ADA (American Dental Association) is a professional organization for dentists and does not have regulatory authority. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) focuses on disease prevention and control, but does not regulate medical or dental devices. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is responsible for protecting human health and the environment, but does not oversee medical or dental devices.

Question 4

OSHA standards related to dentistry include which of the following?&#10;A)Blood-borne Pathogens Standard&#10;B)Hazard Communication Standard&#10;C)Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings&#10;D)Both a and b

Accepted Answer

OSHA standards related to dentistry include both the Blood-borne Pathogens Standard and the Hazard Communication Standard. Additionally, OSHA provides guidelines for infection control in dental healthcare settings.

Question 5

The only federal institute responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury is the:&#10;A)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).&#10;B)Centers for Disease Control (CDC).&#10;C)National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).&#10;D)National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Accepted Answer

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the only federal institute responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. OSHA and CDC also play important roles in occupational safety and health, but they do not focus solely on research and recommendations in this area. The NIH conducts biomedical research but is not specifically focused on occupational safety and health.

Question 6

The _____ is the federal regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety and health of America's workers and for setting and enforcing protective standards that employers must follow.&#10;A)EPA&#10;B)FDA&#10;C)OSHA&#10;D)CDC

Accepted Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is the federal regulatory agency tasked with ensuring workplace safety and health in the United States. It sets and enforces standards to protect workers from hazards and provides education, outreach, and assistance to help employers and workers understand and comply with its regulations. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is responsible for protecting the environment and human health, while the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulates food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) focuses on public health, disease prevention, and emergency preparedness and response.

Question 7

Infection-control procedures practiced in dentistry today are based on the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings-2003 issued by the:&#10;A)Food and Drug Administration (FDA).&#10;B)American Dental Association (ADA).&#10;C)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).&#10;D)National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).

Accepted Answer

The Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings-2003 were issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The FDA is responsible for regulating food, drugs, and medical devices. The ADA is a professional organization for dentists. The NIDCR is a research institute focused on dental and craniofacial health.

Question 8

The leading federal agency in protecting people's health and safety,at home and abroad,is the:&#10;A)Food and Drug Administration (FDA).&#10;B)Centers for Disease Control (CDC).&#10;C)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).&#10;D)U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Accepted Answer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the leading federal agency in protecting people's health and safety, both in the US and abroad. The CDC oversees public health initiatives aimed at preventing and controlling infectious diseases, chronic diseases, and other health conditions that may cause harm to individuals or communities. The CDC also helps to develop and implement policies and programs designed to safeguard public health and safety, and it works to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical products and treatments. While other agencies such as the FDA, EPA, and OSHA also play important roles in protecting people's health and safety, the CDC has a broad and overarching mandate to promote the overall health and wellbeing of the American public.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?&#10;A)Regulation of medical device manufacturing&#10;B)Approval of sterilizers&#10;C)Development of biologic and chemical indicators&#10;D)Approval of dental chairs and dental unit lights

Accepted Answer

The development of biologic and chemical indicators is not a function of the FDA. Biologic and chemical indicators are developed by industry and third-party testing laboratories to ensure the effectiveness of sterilization processes. The FDA regulates the approval of medical devices, including sterilizers and dental chairs and unit lights, and oversees the manufacturing of medical devices to ensure safety and efficacy.

Question 10

States that administer their own state-operated OSHA programs do not have to meet or exceed federal OSHA standards.

Accepted Answer

States that administer their own state-operated OSHA programs must meet or exceed federal OSHA standards in order to ensure that workers are provided with the same level of protection across the country. However, states are allowed to have additional requirements or standards that exceed federal OSHA standards.

Question 11

The ______ is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting medical research and is a part of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services.&#10;A)NIDCR&#10;B)NIOSH&#10;C)OSAP&#10;D)NIH

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ is the primary federal agency...

Question 12

Annual OSHA inspections are mandatory for every dental practice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Annual OSHA inspections are mandatory for every...

Question 13

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires good manufacturing practices and reviews the safety and effectiveness of drugs and medical devices as well as:&#10;A)approving sterilizers, biologic and chemical indicators, and ultrasonic cleaners.&#10;B)protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad.&#10;C)regulating antimicrobial hand-washing products and mouth rinses.&#10;D)both a and c.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires...

Question 14

OSHA is responsible for ensuring the safety of the:&#10;A)employers.&#10;B)patients.&#10;C)employees.&#10;D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of OSHA is responsible for ensuring the safety...

Question 15

The governmental regulatory agency that ensures the safety and effectiveness of disinfectants associated with dentistry is the:&#10;A)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).&#10;B)Food and Drug Administration (FDA).&#10;C)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).&#10;D)Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The governmental regulatory agency that ensures the...

Question 16

An agency that issues rules and regulations with which dental offices must comply is a(n) _____ agency.&#10;A)regulatory&#10;B)advisory&#10;C)licensure&#10;D)local governmental

Accepted Answer

The answer of An agency that issues rules and regulations...

Question 17

The ADA,ADAA,ADHA,and OSAP are regulatory agencies that monitor and regulate the practice of dentistry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ADA,ADAA,ADHA,and OSAP are regulatory agencies that...

Question 18

_____ is a nonregulatory agency.&#10;A)The CDC&#10;B)The EPA&#10;C)The FDA&#10;D)OSHA

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a nonregulatory agency.&#10;A)The CDC&#10;B)The EPA&#10;C)The...

Question 19

The dental assistant must be able to understand the roles of:&#10;A)government agencies.&#10;B)professional organizations.&#10;C)both a and b.&#10;D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The dental assistant must be able to...

Question 20

Which of the following acronyms stands for the premier infection-control education organization in dentistry?&#10;A)CDC&#10;B)EPA&#10;C)NIOSH&#10;D)OSAP

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following acronyms stands for...

Deck 22: Regulatory and Advisory Agencies