Chapter 19-recall questions

Question 1

what is the most common route of contamination

Answer 1

most common route of contamination is through direct contact

Question 2

what type of infection transmission occurs through mucosal tissues

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

what is the purpose of the BBP

Answer 4

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

Question 5

how often should an exposure control plan be review and updated

Answer 5

should be reviewed and updated at least annually

Question 6

what does the term Standard Precautions include

Answer 6

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

Question 7

what information must be included in the employee training record

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

they must sign an informed refusal form

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

Question 10

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

Answer 10

it can harbour pathogens

Question 11

what are four examples of PPE

Answer 11

• masks
• face shields
• gloves
• protective eyewear

Question 12

what determines the type of PPE to be worn

Answer 12

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

Question 13

what are two types of protective eyewear

Answer 13

face shields and eyeglasses

Question 14

what may be the most critical PPE

Answer 14

gloves may be the most critical personal protective equipment

Question 15

when should sterile gloves be worn

Answer 15

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

Question 16

when should utility gloves be worn

Answer 16

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

Question 17

what type of repsonse is irritant dermatitis

Answer 17

a nonimmunologic response

Question 18

what is the most common type of latex allergy

Answer 18

type IV

Question 19

what is the most serous type of latex allergy

Answer 19

type I - anaphylaxis

Question 20

what are two examples of contaminated waste

Answer 20

used barriers, pt bibs

Question 21

what are the three examples of general waste

Answer 21

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

Question 22

what is another term for infectious waste

Answer 22

regulated and biohazardous waste

Question 23

which type of waste must be identified with the biohazard label

Answer 23

infectious or regulated waste

Question 24

what is the BBP standard rule regarding refrigerators in dental offices

Answer 24

never store food or drinks that contain potentially contaminated items

Question 25

what is the CDC guideline for using saliva ejectors

Answer 25

do not close lipps tightly around the tip of saliva ejector

Question 26

how does tuberculosis infection occur

Answer 26

when a susceptible person. inhales bacteria which travels to the lungs