Quiz Questions Flashcards
What areas does herpes simplex, or HSV-1, occur in?
Lips, fingers and eyes
What is the primary transmission route for tuberculosis?
Inhalation
Which link in the chain of infection is the site where the invading organisms live and multiply?
Reservoir
What types of hepatitis are there immunizations available for?
Hepatitis A and B
When should standard precautions be practiced?
At all times for all patients
Treat everyone as if they were infectious
Correct order for donning PPE
Head cover, gown, mask, goggles, gloves
When should the face mask be changed?
For each patient, when it becomes wet, and at least every hour
Who should wear protective eyewear?
All dental personnel and the patient should wear protective eyewear
True or false?
Handwashing is not considered the most important single procedure for the prevention of cross-contamination and hands should not be washed before gloving and after glove removal
False
True or false? The correct indication for a routine hand wash is before an after treating each patient
True
True or false? The correct indication for a routine hand wash is after leaving the dental operatory
False
Which two infections are caused by the varicella zoster virus?
Chickenpox and shingles
What are the basic immunizations recommended for healthcare workers?
Hepatitis B vaccine, measles mumps and rubella, and the flu vaccine
True or false? protection for the dental team members and patients is necessary to prevent physical injuries and infections of the eyes
True
True or false? Removal of a mask in the treatment room immediately following the use of aerosol producing procedures permits direct exposure to airborne organisms
True
How should the patients chair be positioned when the patient first enters the operatory?
Upright position
What is the best place for a patient’s personal belongings to be placed?
Within the patient’s view
Describe the Trendelenburg position
Patient is reclined back and down so the head is lower than the heart
At what level should be patient be in relationship to the clinician when the patient is in the supine position?
At elbow level
What are loupes?
Vision magnification eyewear
How should the patient chair be positioned when you leave the operatory to retrieve the patient from the waiting area?
Upright
How should you introduce yourself to your patient when entering the waiting area?
Say good morning and their name and introduce yourself as a dental hygienist
In what working position would you place the patient before you begin treatment?
Supine
As your patient hands you their glasses what should you do next?
Hand them protective eyewear to wear during treatment
What procedures are utility or heavy duty gloves used for?
Clean up and set up of the dental operatory and processing of contaminated Dental instruments
Which form of sterilization is achieved by steam under pressure?
Autoclave
Which method of sterilization requires the longest time to complete?
Dry heat
What is the least preferred method of pre-cleaning instruments before sterilization
Manual cleaning
What is the proper order for processing contaminated instruments?
place cassette in ultrasonic cleaner, rinse and dry instruments, package for sterilization
What characteristic of an object would classify it as semi critical?
It only touches saliva