Disinfection
What should ALWAYS be worn while using wipes?
gloves
What are code rings?
bands around instruments to keep families together
oldest dental group
American Dental Association (ADA)
1859
chemicals should be stored
dry, cool, dark place where they are not exposed to physical and chemical substances
how to monitor water quality
1. commercial testing (send samples by mail)
2. in-office test kit
What are the two types of surfaces in the CDC dental infection control guidelines?
clinical contact surfaces and housekeeping surfaces
What happens to instruments are sterilized without being packaged?
they are immediately exposed to the environment as soon as the sterilizer door is opened
regulates animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products (cell phones, lasers, microwaves, etc.)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
acute vs chronic chemical toxicity
acute= high levels of exposure over a short period
chronic= repeated exposures; generally to lower levels, over a much longer time
harmful bacteria often found in water
Legionella
not directly touched but are in contact with contaminated items and instruments?
transfer surfaces
Which action would the dental assistant take when noticing that the clinic's ultrasonic cleaner seems to be less and less effective lately?
Submerge a thin piece of aluminum foil and check for "pebbling."
prevent work-related illnesses and injuries
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
primary methods of chemical exposure
inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion
occurs when the pressure in the pt's mouth is less than in the evacuator
backflow
Fluid-resistant surface barriers are often used to cover which surface?
Difficult-to-clean surfaces
which solution is highly contaminated and must be discarded at least once a day or sooner
ultrasonic cleaner solution
resource for infection control, safety information, and education for oral healthcare
Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)
characteristics of hazardous waste
ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic
why shouldn't we use water heaters for pt's comfort
growth of microorganisms
Which classification of disinfectants is likely to stain the contact surface a yellow to orange color over time?
Iodophors
In Finding Nemo, what files do Bloat and Gurgle argue about?
Hedstrom vs K flex
what does CDA stand for
dental: California Dental Association
Disney/Pixar: Child Detection Agency :D
3 types of infectious waste
1. blood and blood-soaked materials (even dried blood)
2. pathological waste (ext teeth)
3. sharps
flushing waterlines should be done
for 2 minutes every morning and for 20-30 seconds after each pt