Test 3 -7/18

Front 1

a disease that passes from person to person is called?

Back 1

direct

Front 2

bactericidal refers to . . .

Back 2

killing bacteria

Front 3

disease passed by touching a contaminated object, then touching a patient during treatment is spread through?

Back 3

indirect

Front 4

If you answer the phone during patient treatment you should __________ before leaving the operatory?

Back 4

put on overgloves

Front 5

microorganisms that cause disease are called?

Back 5

pathogens

Front 6

instruments that have microorganisms on them are?

Back 6

contaminated

Front 7

once the sterilizer door is opened after processing unpackaged instruments can be contaminated by?

Back 7

-dust or aerosols in the air

-contact with moisture

-improper handling

-contact with contaminated surfaces

Front 8

The term "standard operating procedures" refers to . . .

Back 8

treat each patient and all instruments as potentially infectious

Front 9

dental health personnel are at great risk for contracting?

Back 9

hepatitis

Front 10

according to OSHA, the dentist/employer must?

Back 10

-provide appropriate staff training in infection control

-provide appropriate safeguards for the staff

-monitor compliance with OSHA guidelines

-set up standard operating procedures manual

Front 11

how can you record the highest temperature reached during sterilization?

Back 11

mechanical

Front 12

examples of diseases that are caused by bacteria include?

Back 12

-dental decay and periodontal disease

-tuberculosis and syphiis

Front 13

the function of the ultrasonic unit is to?

Back 13

loosen and remove debris form instruments

Front 14

which of the following may be early symptoms/warning signs of AIDS?

Back 14

-Hairy leukoplakia

-fatigue and fever

-unexplained weight loss

-kaposi's sarcoma

-diarrhea and swollen glands

Front 15

one method of controlling herpetic conjunctivitis among dental health care personnel is?

Back 15

wearing protective eyewear

Front 16

the CDC recommends which of the following questions should be asked of every adult patient during routine medical history screening?

Back 16

-"Have you ever tested positively for or been diagnosed as having AIDS, Herpes, or Hepatitis?"

-Did you have a blood transfusion prior to 1985?"

-"Do you have sores in your mouth or on other parts of your body?"

Front 17

Accepted methods of sterilization include?

Back 17

-Steam under pressure

-prolonged dry heat

-chemical vapor

Front 18

To be acceptable for use in a dental office, a chemical disinfectant must be?

Back 18

-Registered by the environmental protection agency as a hospital disinfectant

-capable of killing tuberculosis pathogens

Front 19

To render a person resistant to a disease, microorganisms are injected into a person's blood stream to allow the body to produce antibodies. These microorganisms are called?

Back 19

antigens

Front 20

Iodophor solutions may be used?

Back 20

as a disinfectant

Front 21

Contaminated dental instruments should be?

Back 21

-Touched as little as possible

-handled while wearing gloves

-handed with transfer forceps

Front 22

CDC recommends sterilizer monitoring?

Back 22

weekly

Front 23

Reasons for a positive result on a process indicator may include?

Back 23

-operator error

-sterilizer malfunction

-type of packaging materials

-overloading of sterilizer

Front 24

Sepsis is defined as the?

Back 24

presence of disease-producing microorganisms

Front 25

hand washing in the dental office is recommended?

Back 25

-at the beginning and end of the day

-in between every patient

-following procedures involving sufficient amounts of blood

-immediately after treating high risk patients

Front 26

If a dental health care personnel sustains an accidental needle stick while treating a known high risk patient, this person must?

Back 26

-immediately remove the damaged glove, rewash and reglove

-contact a physician

-receive appropriate counseling

-receive appropriate diagnostic testing and/or a gamma globulin shot

Front 27

examination gloves are?

Back 27

-made of latex or vinyl

-the most commonly used type of gloves in dentistry

-made to accommodate either left or right hand (ambidextrous)

Front 28

utility gloves for dental health care personnel . . .

Back 28

-must be made from puncture resistant nitrile

-must be worn while cleaning instruments

-should be autoclave

Front 29

a carrier is considered. . .

Back 29

- a person who has had the disease and recovered

-a person who has been exposed to the disease but hasn't had symptoms

-a person who has been exposed to the disease but will never get sick with it

Front 30

protective eyewear . . .

Back 30

-is recommended for all dental health care workers by CDC

-prevents foreign intramural and extroral objects from damaging the eye

-prevents splatter contamination and chemical damage to the eye

Front 31

face masks . . .

Back 31

-are recommended by CDC

-should be changed for every patient

-may be changed during a procedure when it becomes damp or visibly contaminated with blood or other debris

Front 32

clinical attire for the dental health team should be?

Back 32

Not worn to/from office

Not made from natural fibers (cotton, linen)

Not trimmed with extra pockets

Front 33

Rubber dam is recommended as a form of infection control because it?

Back 33

reduces splatter of saliva, blood, and pathogens

Front 34

according to present OSHA standards, needles?

Back 34

-must not be recapped

-should not be bent or broken before disposal

-must be disposed of in a puncture resistant container

Front 35

Operatory asepsis include the placement of protective coverings on?

Back 35

-switches, chairs, and x-ray machines

-x-ray film packets

-light handles

Front 36

how do you test the ultrasonic unit?

Back 36

use aluminum foil while the unit is running to test for implosions

Front 37

when working with gqluteraldehydes, the dental health care personnel must?

Back 37

-never touch the solution with bare hands

-judiciously rinse all instruments cleaned in the solutions before they can be used in the mouth

-not use them for surface disinfection because of their fumes and toxicity

Front 38

Is it necessary to wash hands?

Back 38

before and after gloving

Front 39

How can the operator reduce the risk of mercury poisoning?

Back 39

use pre capsulated amalgam

Front 40

acceptable surface disinfectants for the operators include?

Back 40

synthetic phenols

Front 41

Between each patient, the dental health care personnel must?

Back 41

-flush water lines for atleast 20 seconds

-sterilize or disinfect the handpieces

-remove and replace all disposable covers

-disinfect all 'high touch' areas

Front 42

before being sent to the lab, impressions must be?

Back 42

-free from visible blood and saliva

-disinfected

-labeled, if involves high risk patient

Front 43

alcohol is not considered an acceptable disinfectant because . . .

Back 43

-it required 10 minutes immersion time for effectiveness

-EPA does not recommend its use

Front 44

disinfection of a handpick can be accomplished by?

Back 44

-scrubbing the handpick with detergent

-glutaraldehyde wrap

Front 45

the following indications are important when handling pumice . . .

Back 45

-fresh pumice for each new case

-contaminated pumice should be discarded as soon as possible

Front 46

the most commonly used dental materials deemed hazardous by osha include?

Back 46

-mercury

-nitrous oxide

-chemicals used for film developing

Front 47

"All instruments must be sterilized" is a statement from which agencies?

Back 47

-ADA

-CDC

Front 48

The function of the pre-clean or pre-soak cycle for instrument processing is?

Back 48

to make instruments easier to clean

Front 49

the primary disadvantage of the chemical vapor sterilization processor is?

Back 49

vapor emits an odor and must be vented

Front 50

labeling of hazardous materials should include the following information. . .

Back 50

-identity of chemical

-appropriate hazard warning

-name and address of manufacturer