OSHA 1
Our office has 6 fire extinguishers , where are they located?
Hygiene lab, Assistant lab, Back Lab, front desk closet, basement, Michelle Matte and Kecia's office
According to OSHA dental assistants should do this prior to depositing a contaminated needle in a sharp's container?
recap it
What mode of disease transmission is a contaminated dental route sheet, direct or indirect?
indirect contact
The intent of hand washing is to remove what?
transient bacteria
What is the protocol in case of a fire?
Take your patient out the closest exit and meet down at pole barn in departments
Surgical mask are used in dentistry for what?
preventing spatter from contacting mucous membranes
What is a HVE (High-volume Evacuator) system used for in a dental practice?
to remove large volumes of fluid and debris from mouth
How long should you rub your hands together when washing with soap and water?
20 seconds
Where is the eyewash station located?
Hygiene dental lab sink next to the model trimmer
Where is the emergency medical kit and defibrillator located?
bottom drawer below iPads in Hygiene lab
Name 3 types of PPE (personal protective equipment)
safety glasses
gloves
mask
head coverings
jackets
scrub pants
When should utility gloves be used?
When working with contaminated instruments in the sterilization area/lab
According to OSHA, the Hepatitis B vaccine must be offered to all employees, True or false?
True- should be offered free by the employer
All dental professionals must wear long sleeved lab jacket, scrub pants, protective eyewear/shield and masks when?
Whenever spatter and aerosolized sprays of blood and saliva are likely
How do you properly store a filled sharp's container?
In a RED biohazard bag
Where are SDS (safety data sheets) located in the practice?
Michelle Matte's desktop computer
Water testing is done how often at the practice?
every 3 months
Extracted teeth are taken care of by
giving it to the patient, sterilize (if no amalgam) and discard, if the tooth has amalgam; disinfect/ label disinfected and discard in trash
It is recommended contaminated clothing be laundered on site, true or false?
True
Which of the following is not recognized as a type of regulated medial waste
-used needle
-used personal protective equipment
-saturated bloody gauze
used PPE (personal protection equipment)
Take patients to basement when...
there is a tornado warning
To prevent contamination of surfaces, what is a technique that may be used?
a plastic barrier
What is the source of most infectious microorganisms in a dental office?
a patient's mouth
If an employee has an exposure, who should they report it to?
1. Michell Olsen
2. Michelle Matte
3. Dr. Shehata
The last PPE (personal protective equipment) to be donned before patient treatment is what?
the gloves