NC dental hygiene Sterilization/ Infection control questions and answers rated A+

NC dental hygiene Sterilization/ Infection control questions and answers rated A+ If you are exposed to potentially infectious materials on the job you may request a vaccine for which blood borne disease Hep B As a result of aerosols and splatter from dental procedures all op surfaces are subject to contamination? True While is is wise for dental professionals to keep immunizations up to date, which immunizations must be provided by the employer to all employees? Hep B When should barrier gloves be removed, hands washed and new ones put on? Between patients or when torn or punctured Which one of the following is NOT an example of occupational exposure? ( Assume clinician is not wearing PPE) Measuring a patients blood pressure In dental settings, a qualified health care professional should evaluate any occupational exposure incident to blood or OPIM, including saliva, regardless of whether blood is visible? True It is suggested that health care personnel should restrict their practice (or exclude themselves from duty) if infected with any of the follow conditions except? Hep C The bloodborne pathogen that has the greatest risk of occupational acquisition after percutaneous exposure is? Hep B If an autoclave bag is found to have punctured the: Instruments should be cleaned, wrapped, and resterlized The tape or inidcatior on the instrument pack, that turns color in the sterilizer, indicates that the contents exposed to heat