Microbiology and Disease Transmission
Bacteria that live only in the presence of oxygen
Aerobes
Type of glove worn when working in dispensary or cleaning operatories
Utility gloves
Instruments that cannot be sterilized right away should be:
Placed in a holding solution
Agency that regulates the manufacturing and labeling of dental products
FDA
Bonus: What does FDA stand for?
Color of the oxygen tank
Green
Bonus: What color is the nitrous oxide tank?
Herpes simplex virus 1 is known as ____; herpes simplex virus 2 is known as ____
Oral herpes; genital herpes
Examples include: operatory chairs, light handles, air-water syringe, suctions, and bracket tray
Clinical contact surfaces
Handpieces, amalgam condensers, and mouth mirrors are categorized by the CDC as:
Semi-critical instruments
Waste such as extracted teeth, sharps, and blood-soaked gauze are considered
Infectious/regulated waste
Allergic response that can be fatal
Anaphylaxis
Bonus: What medication would be administered in this situation?
Bacteria that are spherical shaped
Cocci
Stagnation in the dental unit water lines (DUWL) contributes to the growth of:
Biofilm
Refers to something that is free from ALL living organisms
Sterile, or aseptic
How often the written exposure control plan must be reviewed and updated
Annually
The medical term for chest pain
Angina
The first oral indicator of syphilis
Chancre
This level of disinfectant is considered tuberculocidal
Intermediate-level
Spore testing is also known as:
Biological monitoring
Bonus: How often should this be done?
Dizziness, nausea, and fainting may result from this type of toxicity
Acute
How often the expiration dates of the medical emergency kit should be checked
Weekly
Oral Candidiasis
Bonus: What does opportunistic mean?
Dental items that need sterilized, but cannot withstand high heat, should be sterilized by soaking in:
High-level disinfectant (ex: glutaraldehyde)
This method of sterilization allows instruments to be processed wet
Steam autoclave
This OSHA regulation is also known as the Employee Right-to-Know Law
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Results from a lack of blood to the brain
Syncope