Final Exam Flashcards
What are the transmissible diseases of concern for DHCP?
Candidiasis
Pneumococcal pneumonia
Tuberculosis
What are some standard precautions?
-PPE
-Control plan
-Prevent cross-contamination
-Updated protocols
What conditions are important to clinicians?
HBV
HCV
HIV
What conditions don’t have vaccines?
HCV
HIV
What is the influenza vaccine used for?
Flu
What can untreated strep throat turn into?
Cardiac condition
How can TB be transmitted?
Coughing
Droplets
What organ does hepatitis affect?
Liver
What conditions are traditionally not transmitted to others?
HAV
HEV
What can HPV cause?
Oropharyngeal cancers
What is the primary infection of herpes simplex 1?
Herpetic gingivostomatitis
What is the primary infection of herpes simplex 2?
Genital herpes
What is the primary infection of HHV-3 Varicella-zoster?
Varicella - chicken pox
What is the primary infection of HHV-4 Epstein-Barr?
Infectious mononucleosis
What is the primary infection of HHV-5 Human cytomegalovirus?
Mononucleosis, fever, hepatitis
What is the primary infection of HHV-6A Herpes lymphotropic?
Asymptomatic infection after HHV-6B
What is the primary infection of HHV-6B Herpes lymphotropic?
Roseola infantum
What is the primary infection of HHV-8 Kaposi’s sarcoma-related virus?
Asympotomatic in immunocompetent lymphadenopathy
What are the immunizations for clinician’s?
o Hepatitis B
o MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
o Varicella-zoster
o Influenza
o Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
o Meningococcal
What masks should clinican’s wear?
Level 3
When are antiseptic hand rubs not appropriate to use in the clinical setting?
When hands are visibly soiled
What are symptoms of type 1 hypersensitivity?
Rash, shortness of breath, swelling of lips & throat
How is sterilization tested?
Biological monitoring - Spore testing
What are the indications for spore testing?
o Once per week
o Training new personnel
o New packaging
o Initial use of new sterilizer
o After repair
o Improper loading
What cannot be tested for sterilization?
Chemical liquid sterilization
What are the properties of a disinfectant?
-Broad spectrum
-Fast acting
-Unaffected by physical factors
-Nontoxic
-Surface compatibility
-Residual effect on treated surfaces
-Easy to use
-Odorless
-Economical
What does a patient on blood thinners INR have to be in order to be treated?
Less than 3
What type of conditions do patients take blood thinners for?
Stroke
Heart attack
History of blood clots
What patients need to take premedication before treatment?
Cardiac condition patients
What do they want to add to vital signs?
Smoking
What is the first process of biofilm development?
Acquired pellicle
What can unremoved biofilm turn into?
Gingivitis
What source of minerals do we get from saliva?
Calcium
What can the color of calculus come from?
Blood pigments
What bacteria’s are associated with acquired pellicle formation?
-Streptococcus mutans
-Streptococcus sanguinis
-Actinomyces viscosis
What step is this in dental biofilm?
-Pellicle formation
Step 1
What step is this in dental biofilm?
-Initial adhesion
Step 2
What step is this in dental biofilm?
-Maturation
Step 3
What step is this in dental biofilm?
-Detachment & dispersion
Step 4