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DEN110
chpt. 23
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| American Dental Assistants Association | ADAA |
| American Dental Hygienists’ Association | ADHA |
| Canadian Dental Assistants Association | CDAA |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC |
| Environmental Protection Agency | EPA |
| Food and Drug Administration | FDA |
| National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research | NIDCR |
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health | NIOSH |
| National Institutes of Health | NIH |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA |
| Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention | OSAP |
| Public Health Agency of Canada | PHAC |
| (CDA) | Recommendations |
| (OSHA) | Regulatory |
| (FDA) | Regulatory |
| (NIOSH) | Recommendations |
| (EPA) | Regulatory |
| (OSAP) | Recommendations |
| What is a primary role of the FDA? | regulate medical and dental devices |
| __________is the federal agency that is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. | NIOSH |
| The __________is a federal regulatory agency that is concerned with the regulation of sterilization equipment | FDA |
| The federal nonregulatory agency that issues recommendations on health and safety is the __ | CDC |
| The federal regulatory agency that enforces regulations that pertain to employee safety is __________ | OSHA |
| The __________ is the federal regulatory agency that deals with issues of concern to the environment or public safety. | EPA |
| The premier infection control agency in the United States | OSAP |
| Agency that regulates food, drugs, and medical devices | FDA |
| Agency whose mission is to ensure the safety and health of America's workers | OSHA |
| Agency who protects and restores the environment | EPA |
| The primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research | NIH |
| he ______________is the professional organization for dentists. | ADA |
| What is the primary focus of OSHA in dentistry? | employees |
| What is the primary role of the EPA? | environment |
| he __________is the main federal agency responsible for public health in Canada. | PHAC |
| What is the primary role of the CDC in dentistry? | research |
| ___________ is the premier resource for safety and infection prevention information in dentistry. | OSAP |
| Acute chemical exposure involves _________ | Short-term exposure in large quantity |
| A form that provides health and safety information regarding materials that contain chemicals is a __ | Safety data sheets (SDS) |
| What could be the most likely effects of exposure to radiographic processing solutions kept in a poorly ventilated area? | Respiratory problems |
| What is a method of personal protection against chemical exposure? | Inhalation protection |
| Items that have had contact with blood, saliva, or other body secretions are called | contaminated waste |
| What materials are exempt from labeling requirements? | food, drugs, cosmetics |
| Chemicals are determined to be hazardous if they are ____ | ignitable, corrosive, reactive |
| What are the OSHA requirements regarding an eyewash unit? | Eyewash unit in areas where chemicals are used |
| The _______________ is an OSHA standard regarding an employee’s right to know about chemicals in the workplace. | Hazard communications standard |
| Waste that has certain properties or contains chemicals that could pose a danger to human health and the environment after it is discarded is _______________ | Hazardous waste |
| In what body systems could health-related problems develop as a result of inhalation exposure to chemicals in the dental office? | Respiratory |
| What is (are) primary method(s) of chemical exposure? | Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact |
| Waste that is capable of having a poisonous effect is _________ | toxic waste |
| What is another term for the Hazard Communication Standard? | Employee right-to-know law |
| exposure pertains to high levels of exposure over a short period. | acute |
| Waste that is capable of causing an infectious disease is ____ | Infectious waste |
| How many years must training records be kept on file? | 5 |
| _____ is repeated exposures, generally of lower levels, over a long period. | Chronic exposure |
| What chemicals must be included in a chemical inventory? | chemicals |
| _________ is infectious waste that requires special handling, neutralization, and disposal. | regulated waste |
| An example of a regulated waste is a ___________ | contaminated needle |
| A(n) _______________ is a comprehensive list of every product used in the office that contains chemicals. | chemical inventory |
| In general, how should chemicals be stored? | In a cool, dry, dark place |