Infection Control

Question 1

Examples of regulated waste include;

Answer 1

Sharps, items that drip of saturated blood and or saliva, and hard and soft tissues removed from the patient’s mouth

Question 2

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide what?

Answer 2

the employee with information regarding the hazards of chemicals utilized in the office and how to protect themselves from these hazards

Question 3

Personal Protective equipment or PPE are barriers that include what items?

Answer 3

mask
examination gloves
protective eyewear - face shield and eyewear with side shields
protective (impervious) clothing

Question 4

the purpose of PPE is?

Answer 4

to provide barriers to minimize exposure to aerosols, spatter, direct and indirect contact

Question 5

Aerosols are ?

Answer 5

invisible airborne particles; remain in the air for a while

Question 6

Spatter is?

Answer 6

visible airborne particles of blood and or salvia; drop quickly to the floor, countertops, etc

Question 7

direct contact occurs;

Answer 7

through direct touching of an infectious agent, saliva, or blood

Question 8

example of direct contact is;

Answer 8

air and water tip syringe

Question 9

indirect contact occurs;

Answer 9

through a contaminated object

Question 10

example of indirect contact includes;

Answer 10

hand mirror

Question 11

disinfectants do what?

Answer 11

kill or inactivate MOST pathogenic microbes, NOT spores

Question 12

Properties of disinfectants include;

Answer 12

1. rapid, broad spectrum antimicrobial- bactericidal, fungicidal, tuberculocidal, and virucidal
2. odorless, easy to use, fast acting and economical
3. compatible to environment and surfaces
4. has residual effect which means works after it drys
5. non toxic to touch or inhalation
6. EPA registered
7. cleans and disinfects

Question 13

Types of disinfecting agents;

Answer 13

chlorine based compounds
iodophors
phenols
quaternary compounds

Question 14

Chlorine based compounds are

Answer 14

corrosive to metals; strong odor

Question 15

Iodophors;

Answer 15

can discolor some surfaces yellow

Question 16

Phenols or water/alcohol based

Answer 16

may leave a film or residue on surfaces

Question 17

quaternary compounds;

Answer 17

not corrosive; but have a lower kill spectrum; limited efficacy

Question 18

Glutaraldehydes;

Answer 18

should NOT be used as a surface disinfectant because of toxic effects of fumes; also corrosive (Can be used as an immersion sterilants for 10 or more hours)