Instrument Processing
Instrument considered a semicritical instrument
Amalgam carrier
Once cycle in ultrasonic is completed, Instruments should be...
Rinsed with clear water
What happens if you do not allow water to dry inside the steam sterilizer before storage?
Wicking of bacteria can occur
An agency that issues and enforces rules and regulations with which dental offices need to comply
Regulatory agency
How often do you change the ultrasonic cleaner?
Once per daily or when visibly cloudy
EPA registered intermediate level or low level disinfectant is ok for cleaning what instruments?
Sterilization method used for immediate use is best used in... (type of sterilization)
Flash sterilization
2 ways to prevent rust from forming on instruments
Completely dry the instruments
Lubricating the hinge on hinged instruments
Federal agency that protects the publics health and safety at home and abroad
CDC
How often are biologic spore tests performed?
Once a week
List 3 ways personal exposure can occur when transporting and processing contaminated patient care items
1) Percutaneous injury
2)Contact with eyes, nose, or mouth
3) Breathing in aerosols
What does sterilization destroy?
All microbial forms, including bacterial spores
3 ways sterilization errors occur
Improper packaging, timing, loading
Approves medical and dental devices fro marketing in the US
When is autoclave maintenance performed?
Once per month
Dirty to _________, to _________ to storage
clean; sterile
Steam sterilizer uses what to kill microorganisms
Heat
What do you do if you get a tear in a instrument package?
Get a new instrument package
Ensures safety and health of America's workers and enforces protective standards
OSHA
What is SDS stand for and where can you find it?
When would you use an SDS book?
Safety Data Sheets
Located in the lab in binders
If you come in contact with chemical
Least desirable method for precleaning
Handscrubbing
Major advantage of chemical vapor
Does not dull, rust or corrode dry metal instruments
Major advantage of forced air sterilizers
Short sterilization cycle time
Institute conducts research and makes recommendations for prevention of work-related disease or injury
NIOSH
OSHA inspections occur when?
When and employee or patient complaint is made
Randomly in an office with 11 or more employees
On request of the dentist, for a consultation visit.