PPE/Infection Control Study Guide

Question 1

What is the sequence of instrument handling from the time it is used in a patient’s mouth until storage

Answer 1

———-INSTRUMENT CLEANING–rinse and dry–PACKAGE–seal–STERILIZE–store packages–CLINICAL USE———

Question 2

what are 5 things that could affect glove integrity

Answer 2

• length of time worn
• complexity of procedure
• size of gloves
• storage of gloves
• agents used

Question 3

T or F?

People are most likely born with an allergy to latex.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

T or F?

When clinical clothing is worn outside, contamination can not be carried from, and brought into the treatment area.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

T or F?

It is okay to handle the outside of a contaminated mask if you have gloves on.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

T or F?

It is best to schedule latex allergic patients at the end of the day.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

T or F?

A person preparing the room for a latex allergic patient must wear non-latex gloves.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T or F?

You should wash your hands before you put your mask and glasses on.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

It should take _______ minutes to wash your hands.

Answer 9

3

Question 10

you should do ________ handwash between each patient

Answer 10

antiseptic

Question 11

You should lather your hands _________ times when washing them

Answer 11

3

Question 12

the objective of all handwashing procedures is to _______ the _________ of the hands to an absolute minimum.

Answer 12

• reduce

- bacterial flora

Question 13

what is considered the most important single procedure for the prevention of cross-contamination?

Answer 13

handwashing

Question 14

_________ for the dental team members and patients is necessary to prevent physical injuries and infections of the eye

Answer 14

protective eyewear

Question 15

you should change a mask each _______ or more frequently when it becomes ________

Answer 15

• hour

- wet

Question 16

an epileptic patient should wear ________ to keep the bright lights from possibly triggering an episode or seizure

Answer 16

dark tinted eyewear

Question 17

BFE stands for what concerning a mask?

Answer 17

bacterial filtration efficiency

Question 18

in the infectious process of disease transmission, dealing with the hands what may serve as a:
means of transmission

Answer 18

hands

Question 19

in the infectious process of disease transmission, dealing with the hands what may serve as a:
reservoir for microorganisms

Answer 19

fingernails

Question 20

in the infectious process of disease transmission, dealing with the hands what may serve as a:
port of entry

Answer 20

skin breaks

Question 21

______________ outlines responsibilities of each member toward patients, colleagues and society in general.

Answer 21

Code of ethics

Question 22

what is the goal with respect to patient care?

Answer 22

to aid individuals and groups in attending and maintaining optimum oral health