Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Question 1

The national professional organization for dentists is known as

Accepted Answer

ADA

Question 2

The federal agency recognized for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad

Accepted Answer

CDC

Question 3

The dentist’s resource for infection control and safety is

Accepted Answer

OSAP

Question 4

Regulations are made by groups or agencies that have the authority to enforce compliance.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

NIOSH is a regulatory agency.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

An organization issues and enforces regulations pertaining to employee safety in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Question 7

The infection-control procedures practiced in dentistry are based on the

Accepted Answer

Guideline for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Setting

Question 8

Regulatory agencies issue

Accepted Answer

rules and regulations with which dental offices must comply.

Question 9

What nonregulatory agency focuses on the safety and health of America’s workers?

Accepted Answer

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health(NIOSH)

Question 10

The _________ is responsible for making sure the office is in compliance with OSHA standards

Accepted Answer

dentist

Question 11

Which agency makes recommendations for infection control procedures practiced in dentistry?

Accepted Answer

CDC

Question 12

Government agency issued Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Setting -2003

Accepted Answer

CDC

Question 13

The agency responsible for protecting the health and safety of American workers is the

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Question 14

Which government agencies are related to dentistry?

Accepted Answer

CDC, FDA, EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH

Question 15

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections occur

Accepted Answer

when an employee or patient complaint is made.

Question 16

States that have their own OSHA programs can implement their own rules and standards.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

The agency whose mission is to promote the general health of the American people is the

Accepted Answer

NIDCR

Question 18

A dental assistant need not worry about remaining current on the field of dentistry.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

Which agency regulates the manufacturing and labeling of medical devices?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Question 20

OSHA’s responsibility is to protect workers in the United States from

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 21

What agency serves as the dental research institute?

Accepted Answer

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research(NIDCR

Question 22

There is only one government agency that has a direct influence on dentistry.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

The oldest and largest group that represents the dental assistant is the

Accepted Answer

ADAA

Question 24

The EPA is associated with dentistry to ensure the safety and effectiveness of disinfectants.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

Nonregulatory agencies issue

Accepted Answer

recommendations with which dental offices should comply.

Question 26

OSAP is the premier infection control education organization in dentistry.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

With regard to infection control, the FDA regulates the manufacturing and labeling of

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 28

The agency that ensures the safety and effectiveness of disinfectants is the

Accepted Answer

EPA

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