Infections and Bloodborne Diseases
The most important source of potentially infectious microbes in the dental office
What is the patient's mouth
Another name for sweating
What is diaphoresis
Killing or removal of all microorganisms
What is sterilization
The most common medical emergency in the dental office
What is syncope
This agency regulates Bloodborne Pathogen standard 1910.1030
What is OSHA
Growth and survival of microbes on or in the body
What is infection
The normal pulse rate for an adult
What is 60-100 beats per minute
The purpose of the second wipe in the wipe-discard- wipe technique
What is to disinfect the surface
A patient that is hypoglycemic would benefit from this emergency item
What is an oral carbohydrate /sugar / glucose
A written lists of steps to take if an exposure incident occurs
What is an exposure control plan
This Bloodbornedisease is easily killed outside of body using proper sterilization and disinfectants
What is HIV
Abnormally fast respiratory rate
What is tachypnea
Chemicals that destroy or inactivate most species of pathogenic microorganisms
What are disinfectants
Nitroglycerin aids in this medical emergency
What is angina pectoris
The purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard
What is to inform employees of their chemical risks at work
The smallest of all microorganisms/disease causing agent
What is a virus
Pressure exerted against vessel walls when the heart relaxes
What is diastolic pressure
The lowest level of cleaning that destroys the fewest number of microorganisms
What is sanitization
Seizures are often preceded by this
What is an aura
This agency designates a chemical as being hazardous
What is the EPA
Microorganisms that are not normally present on or in the body
What are exogenous pathogens
A blood pressure reading of 150/90 mmHg would fall under this classification
What is stage 2 hypertension
The use of heat-sensitive chemicals to assess the physical conditions during the sterilization process
What is chemical monitoring
Glove powder plays this role in dental office allergies
What is spreading latex proteins through the office
Other names that the HazCom Standard are commonly referred to
What are Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Right To Know