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Chapter 19 Disease
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The links in the chain of infection are: virulence, number of microorganisms, susceptible host, and _____. | portal of entry |
| The strength of an organism in its ability to produce disease is _____. | virulence |
| An infection that is short in duration is a(n) _____. | acute infection |
| Transmission of a disease to a susceptible person through the handling of contaminated instruments or by touching contaminated surfaces is a form of _____. | indirect transmission |
| It is _____ that allows the body to resist disease and prevent foreign bodies from causing infection. | immunity |
| When immunity is present at birth, it is called _____ immunity. | inherited |
| Transmission of a disease, from the dental office to the family of a member of the dental team, is an example of _____ disease transmission in the dental office. | dental office-to-community |
| The most common route of disease transmission in the dental office is through _____. | direct contact with the patient’s blood or saliva |
| issues specific recommendations on health-related matters, based on sound scientific evidence | CDC |
| The regulatory agency whose role it is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States is _____. | OSHA. |
| The Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings—2003, which is now the standard of care, was recommended by what agency? | CDC |
| The written exposure control plan that describes how the dental office complies with the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard must be reviewed and updated _____. | annually |
| The CDC term “Standard Precautions” applies to contact with _____. | all body fluids, blood, saliva, secretions, and excretions |
| After administration of the HBV vaccine, the CDC recommends _____. | a blood test to make sure that the individual has developed immunity |
| Handwashing guidelines recommend that you _____. | wash your hands before you put on gloves and immediately after you remove gloves |
| Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment that the employer should provide free of charge to the employee? | disposable patient treatment gloves |
| The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard states that contaminated protective clothing _____. | can be laundered in the dental office or can be picked up by a laundry service |
| The BBP Standard requires use of protective eyewear _____. | with front and side protection (solid side shields) |
| Exam gloves used during dental treatment can be made of _____. | latex or vinyl |
| The most serious type of latex allergy, one that can even result in death, is called ___ | type I allergic reaction |
| CDC guidelines and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard consider saliva to be a | potentially infectious body fluid |
| Infectious waste is _____. | contaminated waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease |
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