RAD 16 Study Tool

Infection control is critical in your dental operatory because pathogens can be transmitted easily through which of the following (check all that apply)

• your patient to you

• you to your patient

• from one patient to another patient

Pathogens are

• microorganisms capable of causing disease.

• bacteria but not viruses.

• viruses but not bacteria.

• any microorganisms.

Which of the following viruses may be present in oral secretions? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

• Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Hepatitis B Virus

• Herpes simplex virus

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Another term for infection control is __________, which means the absence of pathogens, or disease-causing microorganisms.

• asepsis
• antibiotic

• antiinfective

• antiseptic

Antiseptic is

• the use of a chemical or physical procedure to inhibit or destroy pathogens.

• the act of sterilizing.

• a substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria.

• the absence of pathogens, or disease-causing microorganisms.

Recommendations concerning gloves would fall under which of the following categories of infection control practices that directly relate to dental imaging procedures?

• Cleaning and disinfection of dental unit and environmental surfaces

• Hand hygiene and care of hands

• Sterilization and disinfection of instruments

• Personal protective equipment

What is important for you to remember about your protective clothing?

• Disposable protective clothing is required.

• You can re-wear your protective clothing a second day if it is not visibly soiled.

• You can wear your protective clothing home.

• Select clothing that prevents skin and mucous membrane exposure to blood or other bodily fluids.

Which of the following is true regarding your usage of disposable medical gloves?

• You can use nonsterile gloves for examinations and nonsurgical procedures.

• You may rewash you gloves between patients until they show visible damage.

• You do not need to wash your hands between patients.

• You do not need to wash your hands before gloving.

Under which of the following conditions must you wear your mask and safety glasses?

• Whenever spatter and aerosolized sprays of blood and saliva are likely

• Only during surgical procedures

• If desired

• Whenever the high-speed handpiece is used

Critical instruments are defined as instruments

• that contact but do not penetrate bone.

• that contact but do not penetrate soft tissue.

• that are used to penetrate soft tissue or bone.

• or devices that do not come in contact with mucous membranes.