BUMEDINST 6600.10a dental infection control chapter 2,5 Flashcards
Approximately what percent of patient with HIV or HBV show no symptoms and are unaware that they are infected?
80%
What is the instruction for dental infection control?
BUMEDINST 6600.10a
Dental personnel who treat patients and are in contact with blood or saliva must revive what vaccine and get what test each year?
HBV
HIV
What must be worn As attire when treating patients or working in areas were contaminated or potentially contaminated materials may be present?
Smocks scrubs laboratory coats or other personal protective attire
What three things must personnel due in regards to their scrubs?
1) Where clinic apparel only in the DTF
2) Change clinic apparel daily and when visibly soiled
3) Turn in soiled linen at end of the work. Do not leave dirty clinic attire in personable clothing lockers or spaces overnight
What must be worn on the face during any patient treatment?
Facemask or full-length face shield with face mask
Are personnel allowed to take home their own scrubs and wash them?
No is the responsibility of the chain of command
What must be worn on the face when assisting or providing treatment or other procedures which may cause splatter or airborne particles?
Protective eyewear
Protective eyewear goggles must have what?
Solid side shields to provide maximum protection
Why can staff or patients not eat or drink in dental treatment rooms?
Since aerosol particles can remain airborne long after the procedure is completed
What must be done in the beginning of each workday in regards to water lines and hoses?
They must be flushed for at least one minute beginning with the cup filler and cuspidor even if their usage is not anticipated
Possible water supplies In dental units at times can contain in excess of how many colony forming units per milliliter?
1,000
On average what size aerosol particles are generated during dental procedures?
1.3 microns in diameter
When inhaled aerosol particles less than what size and diameter can penetrate directly into the terminal bronchioles and Alveoli in the Lungs?
5 macrons
Having patients brush your teeth or rinse with mouthwash before treatment reduces Microbial Concentrations of their oral flora. How many and how long of rinses will temporarily reduce a patient’s microbial count by up to 97%?
Three 10 second rinses
Where should you store open packages of supplies?
In closed drawers or cabinets in the dental treatment room
Opened Properly detected irrigation solution is acceptable for how long for nonsurgical use?
One week
Open properly decanted irrigation solution is acceptable over how long for surgical use?
1 day
How should liquid infectious waste be disposed of?
Decant liquid infectious waste into sanitary sewer systems through clinical sinks not handwashing sinks
What techniques must be used to clean and disinfect all unprotected high touch areas with the intermediate level EPA registered disinfectant?
Spray wipes spray technique
Because of its caustic vapors do not use it what As a surface disinfectant?
2% glutaraldehyde
Mops must not be used for how long without laundering?
One day
When should you clean walls, blinds, and curtains?
Only if there are visibly soiled
Define contaminated laundry
Laundry that is visibly soiled by blood or other infectious material
