Infection Control Flashcards
What is infection control?
Prevention of the spread of disease to healthy people
What are the three levels of disinfectants?
High
Low
Intermediate
What is a high level disinfectant?
Will kill HIV and HBV and can be used as a sterilants with prolonged contact time
What is an intermediate level disinfectant?
Will kill HIV and HBV, but not spores.
What do you do when you disinfect impressions for the lab?
Rinse under water
Disinfect with intermediate level disinfectant, annotate time the disinfectant was applied
Send to lab
Name characteristics of the dental light head:
Rotates 180 degrees horizontally, 125 deg vertically, and 45 deg diagonally
Focal distance of 27 in.
What are the three principles of Infection Control?
Sterilization
Disinfectants
Barriers
What is a low level disinfectant?
Will not kill HIV or HBV or spores
What is the purpose of the infection control program?
Minimize transmission of pathogenic organisms and reduce cross contamination between patients
What are the main infectious diseases?
Hep A,B,C,D,E
TB
AIDS/HIV
What is waterline purging?
Removal of bacteria suspended in the water lines
What is biological testing for?
Use of spores to ensue sterilization has taken place, and should be performed weekly.
What gloves do you use when cleaning instruments?
Utility gloves
Wha is the ultrasonic cleaner?
Uses of sound waves to clean instruments surface
What are the shelf life’s of the means of sterile packaging?
Paper or plastic- 6 months
Cloth wrap- 72 hour
Paper envelopes- 72 hour
