infection control

Question 1

the single most important procedure to prevent the spread of infection

Answer 1

hand washing

Question 2

recapping needles

Answer 2

scoop technique

Question 3

needle stick injury is the MAJOR cause of disease transmission

Question 4

hepititis B require 3 vaccines

Question 5

recycle amalgam waste separately

Answer 5

do not put in biohazard container

Question 6

flush water line for 20-30 secs

Question 7

critical items

Answer 7

high risk for infection
require heat sterilization

Question 8

semi critical items

Answer 8

lower risk for infection
items do not penetrate soft tissue
require high level infection and heat sterilization

Question 9

steam ( moist ) autoclave

Answer 9

wildly used
121-135 do C
cause corrosion, dull instruments

Question 10

dry heat

Answer 10

162-180 do C
maintains sharp edges

Question 11

chemical vapor

Answer 11

135 do C
adequate ventilation

Question 12

flash cycle

Answer 12

only use in emergency

Question 13

ethyl oxide

Answer 13

use in hospital
tools should be aerated for 24 hrs after sterilization

Question 14

change of color doesnt mean the instruments were sterilizated, it means the package has reach a proper temperature

Question 15

sterilization should be monitor by

Answer 15

mechanical
chemical
biological

Question 16

instruments should be cooled before store

Question 17

CDC

Answer 17

makes recommendation
does not test or evaluate product

Question 18

OSHA

Answer 18

enforcement of safety and health of employees

Question 19

EPA

Answer 19

protection of human health and the environment
REGULATE DISINFECTANT

Question 20

FDA

Answer 20

approve sterilize, ultrasonic cleaners,…

Question 21

OSAP

Answer 21

non profit organization