Safety and Infection Prevention Manual

Question 1

What is the most frequently referenced OSHA standard affecting dental offices

Answer 1

OSHA COMPLIANCE Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Question 2

This dictates that all body fluids, secretions, and excretions, including blood (but not sweat) are to be treated as infectious.

Answer 2

standard precaution

Question 3

What are the three links in the chain of infection

Answer 3

1) a causative agent
2) a susceptible host
3) a mode of transmission.

Question 4

What four things MUST be present in order for a disease to be transmitted

Answer 4

1. A pathogenic organism of sufficient virulence (strength) and in adequate numbers to cause disease
2. A reservoir or source that allows the pathogen to survive and multiply (e.g., blood & saliva)
3. Portal of entry – skin, oral mucosa, respiratory tract
4. Susceptible host - (not immune to the pathogen)

Question 5

What is the most infectious blood borne pathogen likely to be encountered in the dental workplace

Answer 5

HBV

Question 6

What is the risk for infection from a single needlestick or cut exposure to HBV-infected blood

Answer 6

6-30%

Question 7

What is the risk for infection from a needlestick or cut exposure to HCV infected blood

Answer 7

1.8%

Question 8

What is the correct sequence when donning PPE

Answer 8

gown
mask
eyewear
gloves

Question 9

What is the correct sequence for removing PPE

Answer 9

gloves
gown
eyewear
mask

Question 10

What are the first three things you are suppose to do if you are exposed (puncture or cut) of an contaminated instrument

Answer 10

immediately stop the procedure
immediately isolate the involved instrument/needle
wash the infected area with soap and water, and cover with a bandage
then notify the supervising faculty

Question 11

This is a chemical that destroys or inactivated most species of microorganisms

Answer 11

disinfectants

Question 12

What is the consequence of your first breach of safety and infection control compliance

Answer 12

reminder of the standard

Question 13

What is the consequence of your 2nd breach of the safety and infection control compliance

Answer 13

online remediation course and potential counseling with associate dean(s)

Question 14

What is the consequence of your 3rd breach of the matey and infection control compliance

Answer 14

online remediation, loss of clinic privileges, counseling with clinic dean
professionalism committee