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Pre-clinic

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infectious process is...   pathogen...reservoir...mode...entry...susceptible host...  
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standard precautions include   body fluids, secretions and excretions does not include sweat  
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Universal Precautions were....   first and pertained to only blood  
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Tuberculosis is spread by...   droplet nuclei, not transmitted by fomites contracted by inhalation of droplets from infected person  
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In TB, exposure does not mean   infection  
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Factors affecting transmission for TB   high degree of infected person producing droplets amount and duration of exposure susceptible recipient  
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Hepatitis B is transmitted by..   blood and bodily fluids, virus can live on fomites HCW are 3x more at risk for this  
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Hepatitis C is transmitted by   similar to Hepatitis B (blood and bodily fluids) most chronic blood borne illness in US  
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Which virus have no reports of transmission from infected DHCP to patients or patients to patients?   HCV  
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HIV an AIDS is transmitted by...   through exposure to blood or body fluids, no fomites and must have blood source oral signs may be first symptoms  
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what are the most common mode of pathogen transmission?   hands  
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handwashing is...   washing hands with plain soap and water  
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antiseptic handwash is   washing hands with water and soap or other detergents containing an antiseptic agents  
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alcohol based handrub is   rubbing hands with an alcohol containing preparation like ethanol or isopropanol  
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HIV/AIDS is contracted through droplet nuclei (T/F)   False  
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HIV dies off immediately without a blood source (T/F)   True  
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Alcohol based hand rubs benefits   rapid and effective, improved skin condition, more accessible than sinks  
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Alcohol based hand rubs limitations   can't be used if hands are visibly soiled, can't be around high temperatures or flames, may build up  
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Hand washing time   15 seconds  
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Hand rub time   20 seconds  
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Aerosols are...   <50 u usually <5 u remain suspended in the air and can be breathed deep into lungs like parachutes  
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Splatter is   > 50 u usually fall within 2 feet of origin may be visible on skin, clothing or in hair like grenades  
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Putting PPE order on   gown, mask, goggles, gloves  
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what are ineffective as pre-procedural mouth rinses?   listerine zero or scope  
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what are effective pre-procedural mouth rinses   listerine - 30 seconds chlorhexadine- 60 seconds  
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critical instruments are   penetrate mucous membranes or contact bone, the bloodstream, or other normally sterile tissues  
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what should be used to sterilize critical instruments?   heat sterilize between uses or use sterile single use or disposable devices  
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semi critical instruments are   contact mucous membranes but do not penetrate soft tissues  
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what should be used to sterilize semi critical instruments   heat sterilize or high level disinfect  
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non critical instruments are   contact intact skin  
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test agent for moist heat   geobacillus stearothermophilus  
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test agent for dry heat   bacillus atrophaeus  
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test agent for chemical vapor   geobacillus stearothermophilus  
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sterilization is   process which destroys all types and forms of microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi and bacterial endospores  
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conditions for moist heat   15-30 minutes at 250F/151lbs psi  
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considerations for moist heat   may corrode carbon steel, unsuitable for oils and powders, dulls instruments, paper packages come out wet  
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dry heat conditions   120 minutes at 320 degrees F  
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considerations for dry heat   may damage rubber and some plastics, hand pieces long exposure time, high temperature required  
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chemical vapor conditions   20 minutes/ 270F 20-40 lbs psi  
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chemical vapor considerations   cannot use for low melting plastics, liquids, heat sensitive hand pieces ventilation necessary, may damage rubber and plastic items Odor, adequate ventilation needed  
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what microorganism is used to test the killing power of disinfection agents?   mycobacterium tuberculosis  
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high level disinfecting agent kills   some bacterial spores HBV,HIV, and TB  
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intermediate level disinfecting agent kills   HBV, HIV, TB may not kill spores  
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low level disinfecting agent...   does not kill spores  
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disinfection definition   the process by which most pathogenic microbes are killed  
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disinfectant qualities...   substantivity (continues to work after wiped off) broad spectrum, compatible to environment and surfaces, EPA approved, odorless, fast acting, cost prohibitive  
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chemical sterilants   glutaraldehydes used to disinfect impressions  
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chemical sterilants considerations   corrosive to some metals, very irritating to skin and eyes, not a surface disinfectant  
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do not used glutaraldehydes as   aerosol spray  
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what is the medical emergency number   2299  
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what is the security number   8335  
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where can you obtain the medical emergency kit   dispensary  
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where are no gloves allowed?   clean window of dispensary  
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where are the oxygen tanks located   unit 3  
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where is the eyewash station located   unit 5 and graduate perio  
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advantages for Chemical Vapor Sterilization   corrosion and rust free operation for carbon steel instruments ability to sterilize in short cycle ease of operation  
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advantages of moist heat   all microorganisms including spores and viruses are killed quickly wide variety of materials can be treated, most economical form of sterilization  
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advantages of dry heat   materials that cannot be subject to steam under pressure work well suited for sharp instruments when pressure is maintained no corrosion compared with steam under pressure  
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procedure for flushing the lines   Flush water lines at least 2 minutes at the beginning of each day Run water through water tubing for 30 seconds before and 30 seconds after each patient appointment  
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post exposure follow up   STOP note what and how and why it happened REMOVE cause Cleanse/Flush wound, SAVE GLOVE Stabilize patient (do not dismiss) tell patient what happened GET HELP- notify faculty  
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post exposure protocol must be initiated within...   2 hours  
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No exposure happened...   no bleeding, no breaking skin, no break in glove, no contact  
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tuberculosis is transmitted from one person to another by means of droplet nuclei (T/F)   True  
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The most common mode of pathogen transmission is   hands  
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When using an alcohol-based hand rub, approximately how long should the clinician rub the suspension into their hands?   20 seconds  
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an abnormally low heart rate is called...   bradycardia  
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The AED is located   in hallway, by the women's restroom  
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carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS)   disorder of the wrist and hand due to compression of the median nerve in the wrist  
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symptoms of carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS)   Numbness, pain, tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers  
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Ulnar Nerve Entrapment   disorder of the lower arm and wrist caused by compression of the ulnar nerve at the wrist  
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Symptoms of ulnar nerve entrapment   Numbness, tingling, and/or loss of strength in the lower arm or wrist pinkie finger and ring finger  
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Tendonitis   inflammation of the tendons of the wrist caused by repeated bending the hand up, down or from side to side from the wrist  
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Tendonitis symptoms   Pain in the wrist, especially on the outer edges of the hand, rather than through the center of the wrist  
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome   disorder of the fingers, hand and or wrist due to compression of the brachial nerve plexus and vessel  
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrom caused by   tilting the head forward hunching the shoulders forward continuously reaching overhead  
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Rotator Cuff Tendonitis   inflammation of the muscle tendons in the shoulder region  
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Rotator Cuff Tendonitis is caused by   holding the elbow above waist level holding the upper arm away from the body  
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What are the contradictions to supine position   congestive heart disease vertigo breathing difficulty pregnancy  
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where should the light be to see mandible   chin down on patient light straight above shining on the tongue  
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Where should the light be to see the maxilla   chin up on the patient light towards palate  
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what is a working distance acceptable for a hygienist?   15-22 inches  
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mandibular chin is..   always down  
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maxillary chin is...   always up  
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9:00   patient's head is always straight or to left  
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12:00   patient's head always straight or to right  
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use same positions on   all buccals on right side and all linguals on left side all buccals on left side and all linguals on right side  
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what is included in the medical history?   medical history dental history current medications  
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amoxicillin dosage   2 grams, 1 hour prior to treatment  
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clindamycin dosage   600 mg, 1 hour prior to treatment  
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cephalexin   2 grams, 1 hour prior to treatment  
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azithromycin/ clarithromycin dosage   500 mg, 1 hour prior to treatment  
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if patient is allergic to amoxicillin, what can they take   clindamycin, cephalexin, azithromycin/clarithromycin  
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what is tachycardia   fast heart beat greater than 100 bpm  
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what is bradycardia   slow hert beat less than 50 bpm  
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what is the adult range for respiration   14-20 rpm  
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where is pulse measured at?   radial artery  
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systolic is   highest blood pressure caused by ventricular contraction first tap-tap  
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diastolic is   lowest pressure caused by ventricular relaxation last tap  
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pulse pressure   difference between systolic pressure and diastolic pressure safest at 40 mmhg  
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what is the normal adult pulse   60-100 bpm  
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ASA I is   a normal healthy patient, no apparent disease present  
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ASA II is   mild, systemic disease; may or may not need dental modifications  
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ASA III is   moderate- to severe systemic disease, not incapacitating; may have drug concerns; dental management modifications  
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ASA IV is   severe systemic disease; life threatening; dental modifications necessary, may be seen in special facility  
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the heart rate is attained by palpating the brachial artery (T/F)   Fasle  
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14-20 RPM is a heart rate within normal limits (T/F)   False  
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a patient with moderate to severe systemic disease that is not incapacitating would be classified as   ASA III  
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What are the three update questions   have there been any changes in your health since you were here? (give date) are you taking any medication? do you have any concerns or problems with your mouth or teeth?  
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Infective Endocarditis   viridans group streptococci masses of bacteria and blood clots in areas of valvular abnormalities and turbulent blood flow  
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What is pre hypertension blood pressure and what do you do   120-139/80-90 can perform elective treatment, inform and educate patient  
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what is stage 1 hypertension blood pressure and what do you do   140-159/90-99 can perform elective treatment, educate patient, take serial readings and monitor later appointments. Suggest medical eval  
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what is stage 2 hypertension blood pressure and what do you do   greater than 160/ greater than 100 no elective treatment performed, inform and educate patient, take serial readings, medical consult needed  
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what is emergent blood pressure and what do you do   greater than 180/greater than 110 no elective treatment performed, terminate appointment after confirm readings, refer immediately to medical doctor  
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what is the normal respiration rate for an adult?   14-20 RPM  
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Positioning for mandibular anteriors towards you   9:00 head away from you, chin down, light on tongue  
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Positioning for mandibular anteriors away from you   12:00 head straight or towards you, chin down, light on tongue  
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Positioning for maxillary anteriors all surfaces   12:00 head facing straight, chin up, light on palate  
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positioning for mandibular posteriors, right buccal   9:00 head left, chin down, light on tongue  
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Positioning for mandibular posteriors, left lingual   9:00 head left, chin down, light on tongue  
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Positioning for Maxillary Posteriors, right buccal   9:00 head left, chin up, light on palate  
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positioning for Maxillary Posteriors, left lingual   9:00 head left, chin up, light on palate  
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Positioning mandibular posteriors, right lingual   9:00 head right, chin down, light on tongue  
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Positioning for mandibular posteriors, Left buccal   9:00 head right, chin down, light on tongue  
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Positioning for Maxillary Posteriors, right lingual   12:00 head right, chin up, light on palate  
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Positioning for Maxillary Posteriors, left buccal   12:00 head right, chin up, light on palate  
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flow chart for positioning   me (clock position), my patient (head position), equipment  
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