Chapter 19
What is the MOST effective method of preventing cross-contamination in the dental office
Hand washing
A high level disinfectant must have the ability to kill
Tuberculosis
Prior to placing instruments into a sterilizer, they must be precleaned in a/an
Ultrasonic unit
How should scrap amalgam be stored
in an air tight container
The MOST resistant form of known life is a/an
Spore
Which type of latex allergy is the MOST common
Irritant contact dermatitis, Type IV
What type of clinical surface is not directly touched but often touched by contaminated instruments
Transfer surface
Dental instruments that are used in the mouth but do not penetrate tissue or bone are
Semicritical instruments
How should a blood-soaked gauze square be disposed of
A regulated trash bag/biohazard
Bacteria that must have oxygen to grow and live are considered
Aerobic bacteria
Which mode of transmission involves contact with contaminated instruments or surfaces
Indirect contact
Which item that would create the MOST aerosol and splatter
High speed handpiece
Critical items must be treated with what to prevent the spread of infection
Sterilization
How often should employees be trained in hazard communication
Once a year
Destruction of all microorganisms is called
The best way to ensure immunity is by
Vaccination
The name of the cleaning technique used at the end of patient appointment is the:
How do you confirm that the ultrasonic is functioning properly?
Hold a 5x5 -inch sheet of lightweight aluminum foil vertically half-submerged in the fresh, unused solution
How often should the eye wash station be be inspected
Monthly
Which of the following organizations is the authority for infection control education
OSAP (The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures)
Used barriers and paper from the dental office are classified as what type of waste
General/Nonregulated waste
What is a chemical used as an immersion disinfectant/sterilant for instrument
Glutaraldehyde
What determines that instrument sterilization was achieved and confirms that all bacteria/endospores have been killed
Biological monitors
What is one symptom of overexposure to chemicals
Dizziness, fainting, headache, nausea, and vomiting
The safety and effectiveness of sterilization equipment in the dental office is controlled by the
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)