Exam one Flashcards
MIcroorganims that produce disease in humans are known as
Pathogens
The variety of bacteria that require oxygen to grow are called
Aerobes
The most resistant form of life known as
A Spore
A large group of one-cell organisms found in fresh water, marine habitats and moist soil are:
Protozoa
What is the name of a new and separate class of disease-producing molecules that convert normal protein molecules into dangerous ones?
Prions
Currently, all prion disease found in humans affect the:
Brain
A virus that prefers a particular cell type in order to replicate is said to have
Specificity
Viral disease is transmitted by:
Insects
Blood transfusions
Contaminated food or water
Which of the following viral disease is (are) of concern in dentistry?
Hepatitis
HIV
Herpes
SARS is a viral respiratory illness caused by a corona virus and spread by:
Droplets when a person coughs or sneezes
Close person to person contact
A and B
What infectious disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and at risk for healthcare workers?
Tuberculosis
The benchmark for the effectiveness of a surface disinfectant is the is the “kill time” for:
Tuberculosis
The chain of infection consists of four parts, including:
Virulence and number of microorganisms
Portal of entry and a susceptible host.
A and C
A disease that can be transmitted in some way from one host to another is:
An Infectious disease
A communicable disease
A contagious disease
*All of the above
Transmission of a disease to a susceptible person by handling contaminated instruments or by touching contaminated surfaces is a form of:
Indirect transmission
Another name for airborne transmission is
Droplet infection
Pathogens that are carried in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others are referred to as:
Bloodborne
The most common route of disease transmission in the dental office is through
Indirect contact with surfaces
The regulatory agency whose role is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States is
OSHA
The law designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to bloodborne disease-causing organsims such as HBV, HIV, and HCV is
OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard
The written exposure control plan that describes how the dental office complies with the bloodborne pathogens “Standard must be reviewed and updated
Annually
The steps of first aid after exposure incident include
Applying antiseptic to the are affected
Washing
