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Infection Prevention and Control

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To minimize potential infections from semicritical items, it is important the operator clean and disinfect devices after removal of surface barriers
When should gloves be worn while taking radiographs? wear when placing receptor into the mouth.
If the surface beneath the barrier is touched, the dental team member must disinfect the surface with an intermediate-level disinfectant
Which item best protects the dental team member from cross-contamination while exposing radiographs? Wearing exam gloves
Which semicritical radiography equipment would most likely come into contact with mucous membranes? sensors.
After using a lead apron on a patient, it should be wiped with intermediate disinfectant.
After selecting the appropriate sensor size for the patient when taking a digital radiograph, the next step is to place a barrier on the sensor.
During routine hand washing, lather and scrub for a minimum of 20 seconds.
Which pathogen is NOT found in oral or respiratory secretions? West Nile virus.
According to the CDC, when using phosphor sensors, how are the transmission of pathogens minimized? placing a plastic barrier over the sensor.
The best way to minimize cross-contamination when exposing radiographs is to touch as few surfaces as possible.
Before putting on gloves to take radiographs, place the lead apron
Which infection control steps are performed prior to and during dental radiography? Place all barriers, place lead apron, don gloves
Prevent cross-contamination by wiping the countertop with EPA-approved disinfectant.
The total destruction of microorganisms and spores on reusable instruments is accomplished by sterilizing.
Semicritical items that must be sterilized or disposed of when exposing radiographs include sensor positioning devices.
Reuse of digital sensors requires must carefully remove and dispose the sensor sleeve into the general waste
How often should protective clothing be changed when visibly soiled.
Which of the following should be used to prevent cross-contamination of exposure buttons? plastic cover.
Countertops that may have been contaminated should be cleaned with an EPA-registered intermediate-level disinfectant.
Which organization regulates disinfectants and chemical sterilants? EPA.
The best way to prevent cross-contamination when using sensors is by using individual barrier sleeves.
During the exposure of digital radiography, the operator should put on (Don) over-gloves to access additional items from a drawer.
Which part of the x-ray machine should be covered or disinfected after each patient? tubehead.
If a patient has a cough or cold, what PPE should the operator wear while exposing digital radiographs? All PPE, Mask, gloves, disposable gown
If you do not use disposable barriers during a radiographic procedure what should be done to all clinical surfaces? disinfected.
Which surfaces remain uncovered during digital radiograph exposure and require disinfection between patients? lead apron AND positioning device
Which semicritical item should be sterilized before reuse? positioning device.
What are acceptable methods for processing digital sensors between patient use? Cover with barrier, if touched disinfect
Which of the following item is considered biohazardous waste in a dental office? bloody gauze.
After use, a dental sensor should be prepared for reuse according to manufacturer instructions.
After a radiographic procedure, the PID should be disinfected.
Which critical radiography item should be sterilized after use? bite tab of XCP holder.
Digital radiography positioning devices should be heat sterilized.
When should the lead apron and thyroid collar used during radiography be disinfected? after each use.
When should the operator put on PPE when taking digital images? before handling any items to be placed in the patient's mouth.
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