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CDC ppt Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 modes of transmission?

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1.Direct contact with blood or body fluids 2.Indirect contact with a contaminated instrument or surface 3.Contact of mucosa of the eyes, nose, or mouth with droplets or spatter4.Inhalation of airborne microorganisms

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2
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Integrate and expand Universal Precautions to include organisms spread by blood and, also body fluids, secretions, and excretions except sweat, whether or not they contain blood.

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STANDARD Precautions

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3
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Rank the three potential routes of transmission of blood born pathogens in order of frequency/importance..

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  1. Pt–>DHCP 2.DHCP–>Patient 3.Patient–>Patient
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4
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Which blood born pathogen has the highest risk? Lowest?

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HBV highest (22-31%)…HIV lowest (0.3%)

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5
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Lack of documented transmissions of HBV since 1987 may reflect increased use of ______ and ______.

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gloves and vaccine

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6
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Prevalence of _____ infection among dentists similar to that of general population (~ 1%-2%).

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HCV

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7
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What are the BIG 3 Exposure Prevention Strategies?

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1.Engineering Controls 2.Work-Practice Controls 3.Administrative Controls

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8
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Isolate or remove the hazard…Examples: Sharps container, Medical devices with injury protection features (e.g., self-sheathing needles)

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ENGINEERING control

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9
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Change the manner of performing tasks….Examples include: Using instruments instead of fingers to retract or palpate tissue, One-handed needle recapping

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Work Practice Control

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Policies, procedures, and enforcement measures…. Placement in the hierarchy varies by the problem being addressed, Placed before engineering controls for airborne precautions (e.g., TB)

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Administrative Control

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11
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______ are the most common mode of

pathogen transmission

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Hands

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12
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________: Washing hands with plain soap and water

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Handwashing

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________: Washing hands with water and soap or other detergents containing an antiseptic agent

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AntiSeptic handwash

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14
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________: Rubbing hands with an alcohol-containing preparation.

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Alcohol-based hand rub

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15
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________: Handwashing with an antiseptic soap or an alcohol-based handrub before operations by surgical personnel

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Surgical antisepsis

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16
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Efficacy of Hand Hygiene Preparations in Reduction of Bacteria: Good?…Better?….Best??

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Good: Plain Soap….Better:Antimicrobial soap….Best:Alcohol Based Hand rub

17
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What are three limitations to Alcohol-based preparations?

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1.cant use if hands are visibly soiled…2.store away from high temps 3. “build up”

18
Q

PPE is a major component of ______ precautions.

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Standard

19
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Are gloves a substitute for hand washing??

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NO :)

20
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Type IV delayed hypersensitivity, May result from allergy to chemicals used in glove manufacturing

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Allergic Contact Dermatitis

21
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Not an allergy, Dry, itchy, irritated areas

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Irritant Contact Dermatitis

22
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Do not use sterilant/high-level disinfectants on _______ surfaces

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environmental (clinical OR housekeeping!)

23
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What do you used to clean clinical contact surfaces?

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low to intermediate level disinfectant (TBcidal)

24
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What type of DUWL technology does ASDOH use?

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Combination! (0-5 CFU/mL) BOOM

25
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What do you use for irrigating solutions?

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sterile water or saline

26
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What did they culture out of LASER plume?

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HPV!!

27
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______ advise patients to close their lips tightly around the tip of the saliva ejector

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DO NOT!!! WhATTT??

28
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What do you wear when doing X rays?

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Gloves and Mask

29
Q

Syringe needles, prophylaxis cups, and plastic orthodontic brackets are examples of?

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single-use (disposable) devises

30
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What reduces number of microorganisms in aerosols/spatter, decrease the number of microorganisms introduced into the bloodstream BUT unresolved issue–no evidence that infections are prevented…?

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Pre-procedural mouth rinses

31
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Provide a safe working, environment, Reduce health care-associated infection, Reduce occupational exposures


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