Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Homework (2-5) > 19, 20, 21 > Flashcards

19, 20, 21 Flashcards

0
Q

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

A

Acute infection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

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

A

Latent infection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

An infection of long duration is called a _____________

A

Chronic infenction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

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

A

OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

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

A

Direct contact

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

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

A

Indirect contact

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

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

A

Permacosal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

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

A

Percutaneous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

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

A

PPE personal protective equipment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

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

A

Hazardous waste

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

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

A

Infectious waste

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

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

A

Sharps

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

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

A

Contaminated waste

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

The most severe form of immediate allergic reaction is __________

A

Anaphylaxis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

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

A

Surface barrier

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

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

A

Transfer surface

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

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

A

Housekeeping surface

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

______________ is the removal of bioburden before disinfection.

A

Precleaning

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids are considered ____________

A

Bioburden

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

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

A

Broad-spectrum activity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

An EPA registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant is an ________________

A

Synthetic phenol compound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

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

A

Hospital disinfectant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

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

A

Low-level disinfectant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

The process that kills all microorganisms is _____________

A

Sterilization

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

The _______________ is a piece of instrument used for sterilizing by means of moist hear under pressure

A

Autoclave

25
Q

The _______________ is a piece of equipment used for sterilizing by means of hot formaldehyde vapors under pressure

A

Chemical vapor sterilization

26
Q

An instrument used to penetrate soft tissue or bone is identified as a _______________

A

Critical instrument

27
Q

Instruments that come in contact with oral tissues but do not penetrate soft tissue or none are indentured as _______________

A

Semicritical instrument

28
Q

_______________ are instruments that come into contact with intact skin only

A

Noncritical instrument

29
Q

The _______________ of the sterilization center are where sterilized instruments, fresh disposable supplies, and prepared trays are stored

A

Clean area

30
Q

The _______________ of the sterilization center is where contaminated items are brought for precleaning

A

Contaminated area

31
Q

A piece of equipment used for sterilization by means of heated air is _______________

A

Dry heat sterilizer

32
Q

The _______________ verified sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed

A

Biologic monitoring

33
Q

Tapes, strips, or tabs with heat sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temperature are examples of a _______________

A

Single-parameter indicators

34
Q

The _______________ is a device that loosens and removes debris by sound waves traveling through a liquid

A

Ultrasonic cleaner

35
Q

How often must the exposure control plan be reviewed and updated?

A

Annually

36
Q

Standard precautions are used to:

A

Protect healthcare providers from pathogens that can be spread by blood or any other body fluid, excretion or secretion

37
Q

What agency has released the recent infection-control guidelines?

A

centers for disease control - CDC

38
Q

Why must surface in dental treatment rooms be disinfected or protected with barriers?

A

To prevent patient-to-patient transmission of microorganisms

39
Q

What is used to prevent surface contamination?

A

Disinfection and barriers

40
Q

Which disinfectant is recommended for heat-resistant items?

A

Glutardehyde

41
Q

What is a common term for sodium hypochlorite?

A

Bleach

42
Q

Which disinfectant is not effective if blood or saliva is present?

A

Alcohol

43
Q

What is common use of chlorine dioxide?

A

Surface disinfectant and sterilant

44
Q

Another term for spore testing is:

A

Biologic monitoring

45
Q

What is the best way to determine if sterilization has occurred?

A

Use Biologic monitoring

46
Q

How do you rinse instruments that have been processed in a liquid chemical sterilant?

A

With sterile water

47
Q

What is a major advantage of chemical vapor sterilization?

A

Instruments will not rust

48
Q

What type of heat sterilization is appropriate for high-speed hand pieces?

A

Steam and chemical vapor

49
Q

Diseases that are a concern for dental health-care personnel are:

A

Hepatitis, TB, HIV, AIDS and herpes

50
Q

What PPE (personal protective equipment) should a DHCP (dental health-care personnel) wear when cleaning a treatment room?

A

Facemask, eyewear and puncture resistant gloves

51
Q

DHCP are at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens through:

A

Contact of the eye, nose, mouth or patients blood to open skin and instruments contaminated with infected blood sticking or cutting DHCP

52
Q

DHCP should be vaccinated for

A

HBV (hep B)

53
Q

MSDS sheets will always include this information:

A

Physical and chemical properties of the product, health hazards

54
Q

If a positive spore test occurs, what should be done?

A

Quit sterilizing and retest

55
Q

What labeling method is used for regulated waste in the dental practice?

A

Biohazard warning label

56
Q

When you can see a surface is contaminated with blood, the disinfectant to use is:

A

High and Low Level

57
Q

The correct order for the seven steps of instrument processing is:

A

Transport, cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, delivery, and quality assurance

58
Q

When instruments can’t be cleaned right away, what must they be submerged in?

A

Precleaning solution

59
Q

Long, artificial nails and rings should be avoided when working in a dental office because:

A

They can harbor pathogens

60
Q

What causes sterilization failures?

A

Improper contact of sterilization agent, improper temperature and overloading the sterilizer

Homework (2-5) (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions