Dental Laws and Infection Control Final Exam 2025-2026 Actual
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What can be done/used to minimize spray, spatter, and
aerosols? - ANSWER-
Rubber dam, HVE, saliva ejector, close lid over
ultrasonic bath
Why is alcohol not used as a surface disinfectant? -
ANSWER-evaporates
quickly, corrosive, not
sporicidal
Which chemical disinfectants have to be mixed daily? -
ANSWER-Iodophors,
hypochlorites, synthetic phenols, chlorine
compounds
Which disinfectants are used for immersion - ANSWER-
gluteraldehyde and
,hydrogen
peroxide
what method of cleaning instruments is most effective -
ANSWER-ultrasonic
bath
How long are cassettes placed in ultrasonic for - ANSWER-15
mins
How often is ultrasonic bath drained and disinfected -
ANSWER-daily or when
soiled
Why is it important to cover ultrasonic bath before
operating? - ANSWER-
prevent
aerosols
Purpose of holding solution is to - ANSWER-prevent debris
from drying to
instruments, easy
cleaning
, This sterilization method dulls instruments - ANSWER-steam
autoclave
Time-temp-pressure and cycle for steam autoclave - ANSWER-
20-30 mins, 15
psi, 250F
(121C)
Disadvantage of dry heat sterilization - ANSWER-Long cycle,
discolors fabrics,
not for heat sensitive
items
What must be done if dry heat oven is open during cycle -
ANSWER-Close,
allow oven to reach proper sterile temp, re-
start cycle
How often are sterilizers biologically monitored? - ANSWER-
1x/week, when training new employees, after repair, when
running implantable devices, using new packaging or new
sterilizer
Sterilization method that cannot be biologically
monitored - ANSWER-
Complete Real Exam Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Already Graded A+ | Newest Version | Just Released!!
What can be done/used to minimize spray, spatter, and
aerosols? - ANSWER-
Rubber dam, HVE, saliva ejector, close lid over
ultrasonic bath
Why is alcohol not used as a surface disinfectant? -
ANSWER-evaporates
quickly, corrosive, not
sporicidal
Which chemical disinfectants have to be mixed daily? -
ANSWER-Iodophors,
hypochlorites, synthetic phenols, chlorine
compounds
Which disinfectants are used for immersion - ANSWER-
gluteraldehyde and
,hydrogen
peroxide
what method of cleaning instruments is most effective -
ANSWER-ultrasonic
bath
How long are cassettes placed in ultrasonic for - ANSWER-15
mins
How often is ultrasonic bath drained and disinfected -
ANSWER-daily or when
soiled
Why is it important to cover ultrasonic bath before
operating? - ANSWER-
prevent
aerosols
Purpose of holding solution is to - ANSWER-prevent debris
from drying to
instruments, easy
cleaning
, This sterilization method dulls instruments - ANSWER-steam
autoclave
Time-temp-pressure and cycle for steam autoclave - ANSWER-
20-30 mins, 15
psi, 250F
(121C)
Disadvantage of dry heat sterilization - ANSWER-Long cycle,
discolors fabrics,
not for heat sensitive
items
What must be done if dry heat oven is open during cycle -
ANSWER-Close,
allow oven to reach proper sterile temp, re-
start cycle
How often are sterilizers biologically monitored? - ANSWER-
1x/week, when training new employees, after repair, when
running implantable devices, using new packaging or new
sterilizer
Sterilization method that cannot be biologically
monitored - ANSWER-
