The study of organisms that are too small to see with the human eye.
100
an agent capable of destroying pathogenic microorganisms or inhibiting growth.
What is a disinfectant.
100
This covers the nose and the oral cavity and prevents inhalation of droplets and splatter.
What is a face mask.
100
What are the government agencies that keep the dental office safe.
What is CDC and OSHA.
100
What is the most common method of sterilizing instruments.
What is Steam Autoclave sterilization.
200
Living in air requiring oxygen to live.
What is aerobic
200
thin coating of microorganisms that forms on a body surface, especially the surface of a tooth.
What is biofilm.
200
This protects the eyes from flying debris and caustic chemicals.
What is goggles, googles, face shield.
200
When is one of the times that the employee should wash their hands when working on a patient.
What is immediately after a patient.
200
These strips are used to monitor the autoclaves to make sure that sterilization is effective.
What is biological monitoring.
300
living with out oxygen
What is anaerobic
300
the condition of being or free from all living microorganisms and their spores
What is sterile.
300
to be resistant from body fluids made from cotton and polyester blends.
What is a protective gown.
300
Where should food and drink be stored in a dental practice.
What is a separate refrigerator.
300
This type of sterilization needs 6 to 10 hours to be effective.
What is what is liquid chemical sterilization.
400
This can live with or without oxygen or with reduced oxygen.
What is facultative anaerobic
400
the destruction of all microorganisms in or about an object.
What is sterilization.
400
These are a basic and critical part of infection control. They provide an effective barrier against infectious agents and prevent the indirect spread of infectious agents when properly used.
What is gloves
400
These are defined as any object that can easily pierce protective barriers and skin.
What is sharps.
400
This is given to the patient to reduce the bacteria in the patients' mouth.
What is the antiseptic mouth rinse.
500
causing disease or abnormalities.
What is pathogenic
500
treat all patient as though they were potentially infectious.
What is universal precautions.
500
If these are torn or punctured and should be changed between each patient.
What is exam gloves.
500
burs, broken glass, needles these belong in what type of container.
What is sharps
500
this is used to clean the handpieces before sterilizing.
What is what is disinfectant wipes or soap and water.