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WorksheetsInfection Control Study Guide
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Disposable Items Used in the dental office include all of the follow EXCEPT
GLOVES
INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS
OXYGEN INHALATION
INTRAVENOUS CATHETER/NEEDLES
Not following the recommended infection control procedures is considered to be unsafe to the public’s health, welfare, and safety. True or False?
False
True
The term that means a sufficient quantity of materials or supplies needed to treat a single patient is:
STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
UNIT DOSE
PRE-PACKAGING
SINGLE USE
A Cavitron device which holds a liquid cleaner and uses a vibrating action to clean instruments prior to sterilization is called a:
AUTOCLAVE
CHEM-CLAVE
ULTRASONIC CLEANER
STERILIZATION CHAMBER
The process of partial elimination of most microorganisms, but not spores is called:
ASEPSIS
DISINFECTION
STERILIZATION
ANTISEPTIC KILL
Reduction of aerosol spray and spatter can be accomplished by:
Use of a rubber dam
Use of high velocity
Using a face shield
All of the above
Factor which may diminish the effectiveness the various sterilizers used in the dental office include:
IMPROPER WRAPPING OF INSTRUMENTS
COLOR-CODED INDICATORS
USE OF STERILIZATION PEEL PACK
USE OF INSTRUMENTS TRAYS
When recapping a needle, which of the following should be used?
TWO-HANDED SCOOP METHOD
ONE-HANDED SCOOP METHOD
IT DOESN'T MATTER
ONE PERSON HOLDS THE CAP WHILE THE OTHER CAPS IT
Which of the following is acceptable for cleaning dental suction lines?
BLEACH AND WATER
NON-DETERGENT, ENZYNATIC VACUUM CLEANER
WATER
IDOPOHORS
Barriers can be used in dental office for all the following EXCEPT:
USED IN PLACE OF THE RUBBER DAM TO ISOLATE TEETH AND PREVENT SPLASH/SPATTER
PROTECT WORK SURFACE FROM CONTAMINATION
PROTECT THE AIR/WATER SYRINGE
PROTECT DENTAL LIGHT SWITCH
Adding additional liquid soap to the dispenser:
is cost effective
Dilution of contents
Is OSHA approved
May lead to bacterial contamination of the existing soap
When removing a needle from a reusable syringe, which following is acceptable to use:
Gloved hands
Cotton Forceps
Hub-clamping device
Ungloved hand
Material Data Sheets (MSDS) will contain information about:
Fire and Explosive data
Hazardous ingredients
Spilled Procedures
All of the above
The use of physical or chemical means to remove inactive or destroy pathogenic microorganisms on a surface or counter tops, to the extent they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious disease: are restricted and regulated by the EPA according to their chemical classifications:
Antiseptic
Aseptic technique
Decontamination/Disinfection
Sterilization
Patients with the following disease would not be treated for routine treatment?
HIV
Diabetes
Hepatitis C
Herpes Simplex
Which work restrictions are indicated for dental staff exposed to TB?
Exclude from duty until proven non-infection
Restrict from all pediatric contact
Restrict from high risk patient contact
No Restriction: Standard precautions must be followed
Extracted Teeth containing amalgam restoration should NOT be autoclave because:
Unable to adequately sterilize amalgam
Damage to autoclave
Release of mercury vapor
Damage to instruments
Which of the following is necessary for use of chemical vapor sterilization?
Longer sterilization time
High temperature
Articles to be sterilized must be wet
adequate ventilation
Protective clothing worn during patient treatments should:
Be removed before leaving the treatment area
All of the above
Be changed if visibly soiled or as soon as feasible if contaminated by blood
Cover personal clothing and skin likely to be exposed to blood and saliva or OPIM
What is the appropriate amount of time to flush the high speed handpick between patients?
20-30 seconds
30-40 second
50-60 seconds
60-70 seconds
Which of the following conditions does NOT harbor bacteria that could lead to contamination?
Rings or other hand jewelry
Artificial nails
Chipped nail polish
Short nails
What is required prior to a case beingg sent to a dental laboratory?
Case is wrapped in plastic
Case is washed in bleach and wrapped in plastic
There is nothing done to the case
Case is disinfected and labeled non-biohazardous
When the outside of the biopsy specimen bottle shows visible contamination, what should be done?
Transfer to a new bottle
Clean and disinfect the outside of the container and place in plastic bag
Place in a paper bag
Place in sharps container
Acceptable methods of sterilization include:
All of the above
Dry heat
Chemical Vapor
Steam autoclave
Factor which may diminish the effectiveness of the various sterilizes used in the dental office include:
Use of sterilization peel pack
Use of instruments trays
Improper wrapping of instruments
Color-coded indicators
