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An ______________ has symptoms that are quite severe and have a short duration

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Acute infection

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A _____________ is a persistent infection in which symptoms come and go

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Latent infection

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An infection of long duration is called a _____________

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Chronic infenction

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The _________________ is designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens o

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OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard

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____________ is the touching or contact with a patients blood or saliva

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Direct contact

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____________ is the touching or contact with a contaminated surface or instrument

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Indirect contact

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A _____________ exposure enters the mucosal surfaces of the eyes, nose or mouth

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Permacosal

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A ________________ exposure enters through the skin, such as needle sticks, cuts and human bites

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Percutaneous

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Items such as protective clothing, masks, gloves and eyewear to protect employees are considered _________________

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PPE personal protective equipment

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_____________ is a waste that presents a danger to humans or the environment

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Hazardous waste

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______________ is a waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease

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Infectious waste

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Contaminated needles, scalpel blades, orthodontic wires, and endodontic instruments are considered ______

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Sharps

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_____________ are contaminated items that may contain the body fluids of patients, such as gloves and patient napkins.

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Contaminated waste

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The most severe form of immediate allergic reaction is __________

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Anaphylaxis

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A ______________ is a fluid impervious material used to cover surfaces likely to become contaminated

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Surface barrier

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_______________ are surfaces that are not directly touched, but often are touched by contaminated instruments

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Transfer surface

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____________________ are surfaces that do not contact the members of the dental team or the contaminated instruments or supplies

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Housekeeping surface

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______________ is the removal of bioburden before disinfection.

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Precleaning

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Blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids are considered ____________

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Bioburden

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A disinfectant that is capable of killing a wife range of microbes is labeled ________________

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Broad-spectrum activity

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An EPA registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant is an ________________

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Synthetic phenol compound

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An _____________ destroys M. Tuberculosis, viruses, fungi, and vegetative bacteria, and is used for disinfecting dental operators surfaces

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Hospital disinfectant

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A _______________ destroys certain viruses and fungi and can be used for general housecleaning purposes

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Low-level disinfectant

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The process that kills all microorganisms is _____________

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Sterilization

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The _______________ is a piece of instrument used for sterilizing by means of moist hear under pressure
Autoclave
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The _______________ is a piece of equipment used for sterilizing by means of hot formaldehyde vapors under pressure
Chemical vapor sterilization
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An instrument used to penetrate soft tissue or bone is identified as a _______________
Critical instrument
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Instruments that come in contact with oral tissues but do not penetrate soft tissue or none are indentured as _______________
Semicritical instrument
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_______________ are instruments that come into contact with intact skin only
Noncritical instrument
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The _______________ of the sterilization center are where sterilized instruments, fresh disposable supplies, and prepared trays are stored
Clean area
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The _______________ of the sterilization center is where contaminated items are brought for precleaning
Contaminated area
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A piece of equipment used for sterilization by means of heated air is _______________
Dry heat sterilizer
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The _______________ verified sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed
Biologic monitoring
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Tapes, strips, or tabs with heat sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temperature are examples of a _______________
Single-parameter indicators
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The _______________ is a device that loosens and removes debris by sound waves traveling through a liquid
Ultrasonic cleaner
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How often must the exposure control plan be reviewed and updated?
Annually
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Standard precautions are used to:
Protect healthcare providers from pathogens that can be spread by blood or any other body fluid, excretion or secretion
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What agency has released the recent infection-control guidelines?
centers for disease control - CDC
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Why must surface in dental treatment rooms be disinfected or protected with barriers?
To prevent patient-to-patient transmission of microorganisms
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What is used to prevent surface contamination?
Disinfection and barriers
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Which disinfectant is recommended for heat-resistant items?
Glutardehyde
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What is a common term for sodium hypochlorite?
Bleach
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Which disinfectant is not effective if blood or saliva is present?
Alcohol
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What is common use of chlorine dioxide?
Surface disinfectant and sterilant
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Another term for spore testing is:
Biologic monitoring
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What is the best way to determine if sterilization has occurred?
Use Biologic monitoring
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How do you rinse instruments that have been processed in a liquid chemical sterilant?
With sterile water
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What is a major advantage of chemical vapor sterilization?
Instruments will not rust
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What type of heat sterilization is appropriate for high-speed hand pieces?
Steam and chemical vapor
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Diseases that are a concern for dental health-care personnel are:
Hepatitis, TB, HIV, AIDS and herpes
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What PPE (personal protective equipment) should a DHCP (dental health-care personnel) wear when cleaning a treatment room?
Facemask, eyewear and puncture resistant gloves
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DHCP are at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens through:
Contact of the eye, nose, mouth or patients blood to open skin and instruments contaminated with infected blood sticking or cutting DHCP
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DHCP should be vaccinated for
HBV (hep B)
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MSDS sheets will always include this information:
Physical and chemical properties of the product, health hazards
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If a positive spore test occurs, what should be done?
Quit sterilizing and retest
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What labeling method is used for regulated waste in the dental practice?
Biohazard warning label
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When you can see a surface is contaminated with blood, the disinfectant to use is:
High and Low Level
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The correct order for the seven steps of instrument processing is:
Transport, cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, delivery, and quality assurance
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When instruments can't be cleaned right away, what must they be submerged in?
Precleaning solution
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Long, artificial nails and rings should be avoided when working in a dental office because:
They can harbor pathogens
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What causes sterilization failures?
Improper contact of sterilization agent, improper temperature and overloading the sterilizer

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