BUMEDINST 6230.15

Question 0

How small do particles have to be to penetrate the terminal bronchioles and alveoli of the lungs when inhaled?

Answer 0

Less than 5 microns in diameter

Question 1

BUMEDINST 6230.15

Answer 1

Immunizations and chemoprophylaxis

Question 2

Which particle prevents people from eating and drinking in DTRs due to it remaining airborne long after a procedure?

Answer 2

Aerosol

Question 3

Dental procedures usually generate aerosol particles that average how many microns in diameter?

Answer 3

1.3

Question 4

What is sterilization?

Answer 4

The process which destroys all types and forms of micro-organisms

Question 5

What must have solid side shields to provide maximum protection?

Answer 5

Eyewear and goggles

Question 6

When preparing the DTR after each patient, remove the hand piece, lubricant and run for how long?

Answer 6

30 seconds

Question 7

Approximately what percent of pt w/ HIV or HBV show no symptoms and may be unaware of their infectious disease state?

Answer 7

80%

Question 8

The ICO must ensure that infection control functions are addressed at least how often as a part of the command QA program?

Answer 8

Quarterly

Question 9

Commands must document infection training sessions and maintain documentation for how many years?

Answer 9

3

Question 10

What is saturated steam sterilization?

Answer 10

A process which uses steam heat under pressure to kill all forms of micro-organisms.

Question 11

What is “universal precautions”?

Answer 11

Infection control practices used with all PT regardless if they show symptoms or not

Question 12

What is unit dose?

Answer 12

The materials required to treat a single PT

Question 13

Three 10 second rinses with mouth wash will temporarily reduce a patients microbial count up to what percent?

Answer 13

97%

Question 14

The ICO must review and revise all infection control policies and procedures at least how often?

Answer 14

Annually