Chapter 19-recall questions Flashcards
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what is the most common route of contamination
most common route of contamination is through direct contact
what type of infection transmission occurs through mucosal tissues
airborne transmission, also known as droplet infection, refers to the spread of disease through droplets of moisture that occurs through mucosal tissues
what infection control measures help prevent disease transmission from the dental team to the patient
use of:
- gloves
- handwashing
- masks
- immunization also helps prevent disease transmission from dental team to pt
what is the purpose of the BBP
the purpose of the Blood-borne pathogens standard is to protect healthcare employees
how often should an exposure control plan be review and updated
should be reviewed and updated at least annually
what does the term Standard Precautions include
standard precautions combine with universal precautions to include:
- all body substances, regardless of whether or not they contain blood
what information must be included in the employee training record
The record of each training session must include the date of the session, name of the presenter, the topic, and names of all attendees.
what must the employee do if he or she does not want the hepatitis b vaccine
they must sign an informed refusal form
what is the most effective hand product on the market for use on clean hands
an alcohol-based hand rub is the most effective hand product
why should long or fake nails and rings be avoided when you are working in a dental office
it can harbour pathogens
what are four examples of PPE
- masks
- face shields
- gloves
- protective eyewear
what determines the type of PPE to be worn
the anticipated risk of exposure determines the types of personal protective equipment to be worn
what are two types of protective eyewear
face shields and eyeglasses
what may be the most critical PPE
gloves may be the most critical personal protective equipment
when should sterile gloves be worn
during procedures that involve cutting of bone or significate amounts of blood or saliva
when should utility gloves be worn
must be worn when the treatment room is being cleaned and disinfected and instruments
what type of repsonse is irritant dermatitis
a nonimmunologic response
what is the most common type of latex allergy
type IV
what is the most serous type of latex allergy
type I - anaphylaxis
what are two examples of contaminated waste
used barriers, pt bibs
what are the three examples of general waste
paper towels, paper mixing pads, and empty food containers are examples of general waste
what is another term for infectious waste
regulated and biohazardous waste
which type of waste must be identified with the biohazard label
infectious or regulated waste
what is the BBP standard rule regarding refrigerators in dental offices
never store food or drinks that contain potentially contaminated items