Legislations

Question 1

What does GDC stand for?

Answer 1

General Dental Council

Question 2

Who oversees the education of all dental nurses?

Answer 2

General Dental Council

Question 3

Why does the GDC set standards?

Answer 3

To protect patients

Question 4

Who’s is responsible for the patients general well being?

Answer 4

The dentist

Question 5

What is the role of a dental therapist?

Answer 5

Same as a hygienist and also small fillings, simple extractions and X-rays. All work must be prescribed by a dentist

Question 6

Who has overall responsibility for your health & safety in the workplace?

Answer 6

Employer

Question 7

What does COSHH stand for

Answer 7

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 8

Gloves & Aprons are examples of clinical waste.

What colour bags are used for this type of waste?

Answer 8

Orange

Question 9

What is a hazard?

Answer 9

Anything that can cause harm

Question 10

What does RIDDOR stand for

Answer 10

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation

Question 11

How long must hazardous waste consignment notes be kept for?

Answer 11

3 years

Question 12

How long must NON-hazardous waste consignment notes be kept for?

Answer 12

2 years

Question 13

What should be poured onto a blood spillage?

Answer 13

Sodium hypochlorite solution

Question 14

What is the year of the health and safety at work act?

Answer 14

1974

Question 15

What does a red fire extinguisher contain and what is it used for?

Answer 15

Water

Consumable Materials - Paper, Wood, Textiles. NOT ELECTRIC

Question 16

What does a cream fire extinguisher contain and what is it used for?

Answer 16

Foam

Consumable Materials and Flammable liquids

Question 17

What does a Blue fire extinguisher contain and what is it used for?

Answer 17

Dry Powder

Everything

Question 18

What does a black fire extinguisher contain and what is it used for?

Answer 18

Carbon Dioxide (Co2)
Flammable liquids & Electrical