Dental Infection Prevention & Control Flashcards
1
Q
what are some common ways pathogens can spread?
A
- droplets
- aerosols
- fomite (objects)
- direct contact
2
Q
what is the hierarchy of controls when it comes to controlling hazardous environments?
A
TOP:
elimination
substitution
engineering controls
administrative controls
PPE
BOTTOM:
3
Q
what are examples of engineering controls for controlling hazardous environments?
A
- rubber dam
- high volume aspiration
- effective surgery ventilation