Chapter 19-recall questions Flashcards

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1
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what is the most common route of contamination

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most common route of contamination is through direct contact

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what type of infection transmission occurs through mucosal tissues

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airborne transmission, also known as droplet infection, refers to the spread of disease through droplets of moisture that occurs through mucosal tissues

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what infection control measures help prevent disease transmission from the dental team to the patient

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use of:
- gloves
- handwashing
- masks
- immunization also helps prevent disease transmission from dental team to pt

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what is the purpose of the BBP

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the purpose of the Blood-borne pathogens standard is to protect healthcare employees

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how often should an exposure control plan be review and updated

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should be reviewed and updated at least annually

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what does the term Standard Precautions include

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standard precautions combine with universal precautions to include:
- all body substances, regardless of whether or not they contain blood

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what information must be included in the employee training record

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The record of each training session must include the date of the session, name of the presenter, the topic, and names of all attendees.

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what must the employee do if he or she does not want the hepatitis b vaccine

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they must sign an informed refusal form

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what is the most effective hand product on the market for use on clean hands

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an alcohol-based hand rub is the most effective hand product

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why should long or fake nails and rings be avoided when you are working in a dental office

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it can harbour pathogens

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what are four examples of PPE

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  • masks
  • face shields
  • gloves
  • protective eyewear
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what determines the type of PPE to be worn

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the anticipated risk of exposure determines the types of personal protective equipment to be worn

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what are two types of protective eyewear

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face shields and eyeglasses

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what may be the most critical PPE

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gloves may be the most critical personal protective equipment

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15
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when should sterile gloves be worn

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during procedures that involve cutting of bone or significate amounts of blood or saliva

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16
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when should utility gloves be worn

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must be worn when the treatment room is being cleaned and disinfected and instruments

17
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what type of repsonse is irritant dermatitis

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a nonimmunologic response

18
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what is the most common type of latex allergy

19
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what is the most serous type of latex allergy

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type I - anaphylaxis

20
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what are two examples of contaminated waste

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used barriers, pt bibs

21
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what are the three examples of general waste

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paper towels, paper mixing pads, and empty food containers are examples of general waste

22
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what is another term for infectious waste

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regulated and biohazardous waste

23
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which type of waste must be identified with the biohazard label

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infectious or regulated waste

24
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what is the BBP standard rule regarding refrigerators in dental offices

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never store food or drinks that contain potentially contaminated items

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what is the CDC guideline for using saliva ejectors
do not close lipps tightly around the tip of saliva ejector
26
how does tuberculosis infection occur
when a susceptible person. inhales bacteria which travels to the lungs