BUMEDINST 6600.10 Flashcards
DENTAL INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAM; CHAPTER 1, 2
Chapter 2 is
Universal Precautions
Chapter 3 is
Handwashing
Chapter 4 is
Sterilization
Chapter 5 is
Disinfection
Chapter 6 is
Prosthodontics and Orthodontics
Chapter 7 is
Oral Radiology
process of preventing the access of micro-organisms.
Asepsis
the number of micro-organisms contaminting an object also known as bioload or microbial load.
Bioburden
unprocessed biological monitor from the same lot as the test monitor.Control by verifiying the viability of unexposed monitors
Biological Control
a bacterial endospore test designed to assess the sterilization has occurred also known as spore test.
Biological Monitor
a diagnostic test of a prevacuu sterilizer’s ability to remove aire from the chamber and pervent air reentrant.
Bowie Dick Test
the destruction or inhibition of most viruses and bacteria while in their active growth phase. Not verified
Chemical Disinfection
Dental item classification has three classifications what are they
Critical, Semicritical, Noncritical.
Critical items are instruments and materials that penetrate the skin, mucous membranes, or bone. Must be
sterile before use.
Semicritical materials that frequently contact mucous membrane but cannot be sterilized due to
design or inability to withstand heat.