Final Shiz

Question 1

HIV relation to infection control

Answer 1

HIV was the turning point for all of infection control crap, regulation and protocals

Question 2

what does osha stand for?

Answer 2

occupational safety & health administration

Question 3

dentist must provide at risk employees protection from what?

Answer 3

Hep B

Question 4

Which type of pathogen will provide the ultimate test for sterilization?

Answer 4

TB

Question 5

Sterilization

Answer 5

All forms of bacteria & spores & viruses killed

Question 6

Anti-retraction valves

Answer 6

prevent backflow into the line & cross-contamination

Question 7

T/F Employers must ensure that employees with risk of exposure must attend a info class (osha class) on safety

Answer 7

true because osha mandates and enforces it

Question 8

What is the proper time and temp for autoclaving?

Answer 8

250 degrees; 15-20 min

Question 9

Bloodbourne pathogen standard by osha was created because of what virus?

Answer 9

Hep B

Question 10

What is the most commonly used dental material deemed hazardous by osha

Answer 10

all of the above (mercury, chemicals for film, etc)

Question 11

common infection control violations

Answer 11

Improper disposal of bioharzard waste, sharps, improper hand hygiene, improper flushing of lines, improper disinfection, improper storage of instruments, improper maintenance of autoclave

Question 12

what is an exposure incidence

Answer 12

specific mucous membrane non intact skin with infectious material or blood.

Question 13

instruments can be classified as critical or semicritical ? T/F

Answer 13

False

Question 14

potential operator error for a spore test in the autoclave

Answer 14

sterilizer is overloaded, sterilizer cycle interrupted, improper packaging, inadequate time, warm up time, or temp, mineral deposit buildup (equipment problem)

Question 15

alcohol hand sanitizing will dry hands more than soap and water?

Answer 15

false