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Universal Precautions - Answer treat all patients as if they are infectious
Standard Precautions - Answer universal precautions & body isolation (PPE) - before, during, & after
Asepsis - Answer to achieve an environment free of pathogens
Engineering Controls - Answer physical devices that protect employees
ex: eye wash station & sharps container
Work Practice Controls - Answer physical techniques used to protect employees
ex: handwashing
Category I - Answer Dentist
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Lab Tech
Category II - Answer Receptionist
Coordinating Assistant
Category III - Answer Accountant
Insurance Assistant
Cleaning: (what equipment does this) - Answer physical removal of debris
Ultrasonic Cleaner
, Holding Bath - Answer a solution that prevents debris from drying on the instruments
Sanitizing - Answer decontamination of surfaces, much like cleaning
Disinfection - Answer some microorganisms are destroyed
Sterilization - Answer all microorganisms are killed/destroyed: including spores
Asymptomatic - Answer to be without symptoms
Process Indicator - Answer heat sensitive tapes or inks placed on the outside of packages
Dosage Indicator - Answer dyes placed in sterilization pouches that change color when exposure has
occurred: placed on the inside of packages
Biological Monitor - Answer monitor to assess that sterilization has occurred
Explain/list the specifications for the following items: (when should they be worn/used) - Answer *all
should be worn when exposed to blood or body fluids*
Protective Eyewear - Answer front, top, & side protection (PPE)
Surgical Masks - Answer worn to prevent splatter or aerosol of saliva or blood
new mask for each patient
replace if becomes wet
never let dangle from the ear or neck
Protective Clothing - Answer high collar, cuffed wrists (tightly)