PPE
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds
Where is the waste bag taped?
On the side of the delivery table
What is the first thing to do after a needlestick?
Immediately wash your hands with soap and water
What solution is used for disinfecting?
Oxivir- an EPA registered disinfectant
What level mask is required in the clinic?
Level 3
When must hand hygiene be preformed?
Before and after patient care. Anytime you remove your gloves.
How many bags are used to cover the keyboard and mouse?
One 30" bag
Who must be notified if there is an exposure incident?
Your instructor and exposure control manager
When should the water bottle be emptied?
At the end of day
When should you change gloves?
After removing dirty instruments from operatory and before cleaning with Oixivir wipes.
What can be used if soap and water aren't available?
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Must be rubbed in until completely dry.
What do you do with the operatory water bottles?
Fill them up with water at the beginning of the day and add one ICX tablet. Empty at the end of the day and leave on counter to dry.
Where do you go after an exposure incident?
Designated healthcare facility
What should be done with the patient chair after a procedure?
Discard barriers, wipe down with Oxivir, and bring chair all the way up.
What should you do if your lab jacket gets visibly soiled mid-day?
Change into new lab jacket or disposable gown.
Why is hand hygiene so important?
To prevent cross-contamination
When do you purge the A/W syringe and high-speed hose?
After you empty the water bottles
What is the purpose of "Packet A"?
It contains instructions and forms for post-exposure management.
What do you do with your eyewear after a procedure?
Place on a piece of paper towel, then clean with soap and water
List all required PPE items for patient care.
Safety eyewear, mask, gloves, lab jacket
Describe proper handwashing technique
Wet hands, apply soap, scrub all surfaces including in-between fingers, back of hands, and wrists, rinse and dry with paper towel.
Name the areas that you would place a 40" bag.
The patients chair and the handpiece unit
What steps are taken if the "source" refuses testing?
Follow facility protocol, which may include baseline testing and monitoring.
Describe the end of day protocol for straightening up your operatory.
atient Chair: Adjusted all the way up.
Foot Control: Positioned under the chair.
Overhead Light: Pulled down and resting on the headrest.
Assistant and Operator Chairs:
In the correct position, with labels facing the computer. (E107)
Both chairs pushed in under the computer station. (E106)
Delivery Unit: Positioned next to the patient chair, with cords hanging freely and not resting on the chair.
Materials: All items should be put away in the designated areas, with no materials left on the countertops.
Re-Stock: All items used during the procedure are restocked appropriately.
Cleanliness: Always leave it looking better than how you found it.
Sinks: Clean up the sinks of any markers or disclosing solution.