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Which of the following is true regarding the role of the CDC in infection control? The CDC issues specific recommendations on health-related matters, based on sound scientific evidence.
CDC guidelines and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard consider saliva to be which of the following? A potentially infectious body fluid
Which of the following is the correct sequence for handwashing and gloving? Wash your hands before you put on gloves and immediately after you remove gloves.
What type of disease transmission refers to the spread of disease through droplets of moisture that contain bacteria or viruses? Airborne transmission
Tuberculosis, botulism, and streptococcal infections can be spread by which of the following? Food and water transmission
The role of _______ is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States. OSHA
How often must the written exposure control plan describing how the dental office complies with the Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard be reviewed and updated? Annually
Which of the following diseases fall under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Law designed to protect employees against occupational exposure? HIV and HCV
Immunity allows the body to resist disease and prevents foreign bodies from causing infection
The BBP Standard requires the dentist or employer to provide training in infection-control and safety issues to which of the following groups of people? All personnel who might come in contact with blood, saliva, or contaminated instruments or surfaces
Who is responsible for training employees to respond properly to an exposure incident in the dental office? The employer
The CDC established guidelines for needle recapping. These guidelines include using the single-handed scoop method or a recapping device.
According to the CDC, ____________ Precautions represent a standard of care designed to protect healthcare providers from pathogens that can be spread by blood or any other body fluid, excretion, or secretion. Standard
Which of the following is a persistent infection in which the symptoms come and go? Latent infection
When immunity is obtained by recovery from a disease, it is called _______________ immunity. active naturally acquired
Which of the following agencies released the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings—2003? CDC
To dispose of contaminated needles and other disposable sharp objects properly in a dental office, the dental professional should discard them in which of the following? Sharps container
Exam gloves used during dental treatment can be made of which of the following materials? Latex or vinyl
An infection that has a rapid onset or a short course is a(n) __________ infection. acute
Protective Clothing Requirement Standards do not include requiring disposable gowns.
The number of pathogenic microorganisms can be directly related to which of the following? Bioburden
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
Immunization or vaccination is known as _______________ immunity. artificially acquired
_________ transmission means touching or contact with the patient’s blood or saliva. Indirect
Which of the following is the most common route of patient to dental team disease transmission in the dental office? Direct contact with the patient’s blood or saliva
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 type of transmission of infection occurs through the mucosal surfaces of the eyes, nose, and mouth? Patient-to–dental team infection
Under the Occupational Exposure Determination, which members of the dental staff fall under category I? Sterilization assistant and laboratory technician
A(n) _____________ injury is through the skin, such as a needle stick. percutaneous
Which of the following is recommended by the CDC after administration of the HBV vaccine? The CDC does not recommend routine blood testing to monitor the HBV antibody level in individuals who have had the vaccine.
The law designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to bloodborne disease-causing organisms such as HBV, HIV, and HCV is the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard.
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard states that contaminated protective clothing can be picked up by a laundry service.
Pathogens must have a pathway into the body called a(n) ___________ to cause infection. portal of entry
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? General
All of the following are descriptions of a sharps disposal container except manufactured to be shredded in a paper shredder.
Transmission of pathogens occurring through contact from person to another person is which of the following forms of transmission? Direct
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
Which of the following is the best method of infection control for an intraoral digital x-ray sensor? Follow the manufacturer recommendation.
Which of the following is the most common type of latex allergy? Type IV allergic reaction
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