Chapter 19-21

Question 1

A “blank” is a persistent infection in which the symptoms come and go

Answer 1

Latent

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Acute infection

Question 3

An infection of long duration is called a ____

Answer 3

Chronic infection

Question 4

The ___________ is designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Answer 4

OSHA’s BBP Standard

Question 5

______ is the touching or contact with a patients blood or saliva.

Answer 5

Direct contact

Question 6

______ is the touching or contact with a contaminated surface or instrument.

Answer 6

Indirect contact

Question 7

A ______ enters the mucosal surfaces of the eyes, nose or mouth.

Answer 7

Droplet infection

Question 8

A____ exposure enters through the skin, such as needlesticks, cuts and human bites

Answer 8

Percutaneous

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Hazardous waste

Question 11

______ is waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease

Answer 11

Infectious waste

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Contaminated sharps

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Contaminated waste

Question 14

The most severe form of immediate allergic reaction is _____ .

Answer 14

Anaphylaxis

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Surface barrier

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Transfer surface

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Splash,spatter and droplet surfaces

Question 18

______ is the removal of bioburden before disinfection

Answer 18

Pre-cleaning

Question 19

blood,saliva,and other bodily fluids are considered ______

Answer 19

Bioburden

Question 20

A disinfectant that is capable of killing a wide range of microbes is labeled ____

Answer 20

Broad spectrum

Question 21

An EPA registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant is an _____

Answer 21

Iodophor

Question 22

An___ destroys m. TB ,viruses , fungi, and vegetative bacteria and is used for disinfecting dental operatory surfaces

Answer 22

Intermediate-level disinfectant

Question 23

A ____ destroys certain viruses and fungi and can be used for general housekeeping purposes

Answer 23

Low-level disinfectant

Question 24

A process that kills all microorganisms is _____

Answer 24

Sterilization

Question 25

The _____is a piece of instrument used for sterilizing by means of moist heat under pressure

Answer 25

Autoclave

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Chemical vapor sterilizer

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Critical instrument

Question 28

Instruments that come in contact with oral tissues but do not penetrate soft tissue or bone are identified as ______

Answer 28

Semi-critical instruments

Question 29

______ are instruments that come in contact with intact skin only

Answer 29

Noncritical instruments

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Clean area

Question 31

The _______ of the sterilization center is where contaminated items are brought for pre-cleaning

Answer 31

Contaminated area

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Dry heat sterilizer

Question 33

The ____ verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed

Answer 33

Biologic monitoring

Question 34

Tapes strips or tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temp are examples of a ______

Answer 34

Parameter indicators

Question 35

The_____ is a device that loosens and removed debris by sound waves traveling through liquid

Answer 35

Ultra sonic cleaner