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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Exam gloves used during dental treatment can be made of which of the following materials? | Latex or vinyl |
| When immunity is obtained by recovery from a disease, it is called _____ immunity. | active |
| Under the Occupational Exposure Determination, which members of the dental staff fall under category I? | Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician |
| Infection control measures that help to prevent disease transmission to the dental professional include: | gloves and handwashing. Rubber dams and the use of patient mouth rinses. The use of masks. |
| Which of the following agencies released The Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings—2003? | CDC |
| Pathogens must have a pathway into the body called a(n) ________ to cause infection. | portal of entry |
| Transmission of pathogens occurring through contact from person to another person is which of the following forms of transmission? | Direct |
| Which of the following is the first procedural step after an exposure incident? | Stop operations immediately. |
| Which infection control measures must be practiced to avoid patient-to-patient disease transmission? | Instrument sterilization and use of sterile instruments Surface barriers Handwashing and the uses of gloves |
| Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE) that the employer should provide free of charge to the employee? | Protective eyewear |
| When is the best time to clean and disinfect dental prostheses or impressions that will be handled in the in-office laboratory? | As soon as possible after removal from the patient’s mouth |
| Who should be notified first of an exposure incident after initial first aid is provided? | Employer |
| Which of the following is the most common route of disease transmission in the dental office? | Direct contact with the patient’s blood or saliva. |
| Which type of transmission of infection occurs through the mucosal surfaces of the eyes, nose, and mouth? | Patient-to–dental team infection |
| CDC guidelines and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard consider saliva to be which of the following? | potentially infectious body fluid |
| Which of the following should be removed first when removing PPE? | Gloves |
| Waste that has had contact with blood or other body fluids is considered contaminated and is disposed of as which of the following types of waste in most states? | Biohazard |
| Immunization or vaccination is known as ________ immunity. | artificially acquired |
| Which of the following is true of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease? | It belongs to a group of neurologic disorders. |
| Which dental professional falls under category II of the Occupational Exposure Determination? | Receptionist who might occasionally clean a treatment room or handle instruments or impressions |
| The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for: | reviewing the manufacturers’ antimicrobial claims to ensure that they are supported by scientific evidence. |
| The premier infection-control education organization in dentistry is the: | OSAP. |
| Annual OSHA inspections are mandatory for every dental practice. True or false | False |
| OSHA is responsible for ensuring the safety of: | employees. |
| A dental assistant must be able to understand the roles of: | government agencies. professional organizations. |
| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires good manufacturing practices, reviews the safety and effectiveness of drugs and medical devices, and: | regulates antimicrobial handwashing products and mouth rinses. approves sterilizers, biologic and chemical indicators, and ultrasonic cleaners |
| The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a regulatory agency that investigates ways to help prevent disease and researches the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. true or false | false |
| The OSHA standards related to dentistry includes: | the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. the Hazard Communication Standard. |
| The federal agency that protects the public’s health and safety, at home and abroad, is the: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
| what are some functions of the U.S. FDA | regulation of medical device manufacturing. approval of sterilizers. approval of dental chairs and dental unit lights. |
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