Chapter 18
A person who is unable to resist infection by a particular pathogen is known as _______ in the chain of infection.
A susceptible host
When handling instruments during cleaning, you should be wearing
Utility gloves
Which of the following is the first link to the chain of infection?
Infectious agent
Biological monitoring should be done
weekly
The "dirty" area of the instrument processing area is used for what
sterilization
Bacillus, Spirochete, and Coccus are all shapes of which microorganisms?
Bacteria
Oral candidiasis (Thrush) is an opportunistic infection caused by ____
Fungi
Which infection control measures is the BEST to be practiced to avoid patient-to-patient transmission?
hand washing
Three types of autoclave monitoring
Biological, Visual, physical
Prior to sterilization, loose contaminated instruments are processed in an ultrasonic cleaner in order to
Remove large debris / remove bioburden
An infection that has a rapid onset or a short course is a(n) __________ infection.
Acute
Anaphylaxis is
WHen the airway closes caused by swelling, the most severe form of an immediate allergic reaction and the primary cause of death associated with latex allergies
The difference between disinfectant and sterilant is…
A disinfectant kills most disease-causing microorganisms remaining on surfaces after precleaning.
Improper loading of the autoclave, faulty seal on the chamber door, and inadequate time will all result in...
failure of sterilization
Which of the following organizations regulates sterilization packaging material in the US
FDA
Bacteria that can grow with or without oxygen is called
Facultative
Directly touched and contaminated surfaces are....
Touch surfaces
The strength of an organism’s ability to produce disease is called
Virulence
Planktonic bacteria
The CDC recommends that DUWL's meet which standards
EPA standard for DRINKING WATER
General antibiotics are ineffective in curing
Viral infections
The most common route of disease transmission is…
Direct contact
It is important for the dental assistant to have a foundation in microbiology to understand the nature of pathogens and to
Know how to prevent disease transmission in the dental office
Process indicators
What is the purpose of a surgical mask in dentistry
To prevent spatter from contacting mucous membranes