OSHA
T/F it is ok to write with marker or pen on any part of the sterilization bags?
Symptoms prior to this medical emergency include: pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, back, nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain, shortness of breath, cold sweat, fatigue.
Where are a copy of your employee rights?
What percent of the United States Population suffers from some form of periodontal disease (58,68,75)?
In our sterilization area, the “Dirty” area is considered from this item to this item, meaning no clean instruments should be laid here and no dirty instruments should be laid ANYWHERE else.
From the ultrasonic to the autoclaves, if a cassette is laid to open the dishwasher then that counter top needs to be wiped down.
This medical emergency includes hives, itching and swelling
What is an Allergic Reaction.
Where is Ammonia located?
Should be taped to the inside of each op, however, is it? Do we have extras?
What is the therapeutic benefit in coronal polishing?
Remove the bacterial pellicle from the root surfaces.
T/F according to the CDC 2016 update, all slow speed motors (including hygiene) should be sterilized between patients
Symptoms prior to this medical emergency include: lightheadness, dizziness, feeling warm, nauseous and sweating.
Where are the epipens located?
This population is the ONLY population known to not have tooth decay.
The CDC recommends these items to be one time use and predicts in a few years these items will be sold as a single use item (2).
Burs & Endofiles
What is the current acronym for CPR.
CAB vs ABC due to the need for chest compression more than airway breathing.
Name the location of the O2 tank AND mask.
Beside the fax machine under the cabinet. The mask is located behind the tank in a blue box
Describe the two-step process of Scaling and Root Planning
In a nutshell the RDH removes all sub and supragingival calculus or tarter, then we use separate instruments to SMOOTH the root surfaces so the gums can essentially reattach and thus promote healing.
List the recommended vaccines for healthcare professionals (5)
Hepatitis B, Influenza, Chicken Pox, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria, pertusis), Meningococcal.
What does the acronym FAST stand for and help prevent?
Stroke, face dropping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time (call 911)
Name the three locations of three separate fire extinguishers.
Dr’s closet, near the shredder and in the closet across the hall.
What is the #1 cause of tooth loss in Adults?
Periodontal Infections