Decontamination Sciences Intro

Question 1

What is the definition of the user

Answer 1

is defined as the person designated by management to be responsible for the sterilizer/washer disinfector

In a dental practice this may also be the dental practitioner or a dental nurse

Question 2

What is the 1.5 GDC requirement standard for the dental team

Answer 2

1.5 Treat patients in a hygienic & safe environment

Question 3

What is the life cycle of re-usable surgical requirements

Answer 3

Acquisition

Cleaning

Disinfection

Inspection (if failed scrap or return to lender)

Packaging

Sterilisation

Transport

Storage

Use

Transport (back to cleaning)

Question 4

What is the chain of infection

Answer 4

1. The infectious agent.
2. The reservoir
3. The portal of exit
4. The mode of transmission
5. The portal of entry
6. The susceptible host

Question 5

What is pseudomonas aeruginosa and its virulence factor

Answer 5

A gram negative baccili

Known to become multi drug resistant

VF= capsule production