Iowa Dental Board Infection Control
Study Guide Correct 100%
How can microorganisms enter a person's body? - ANSWER Ingest, Splatter, Arousal,
Direct or Indirect
How often should the patient's medical history be updated? - ANSWER Every visit.
What is the difference between disinfection and sterilization? - ANSWER Disinfect-
Chemical Killing of SOME microorganisms
Sterilization- Chemical Killing of EVERYTHING including spores
Is a TB test required for dental health care personnel? - ANSWER NO- unless work
requires it.
Why is it important in dentistry to have an understanding of spores? - ANSWER Spores
are the hardest to Kill.
What is recommended in the case of a positive spore test? - ANSWER Stop use of
sterilizer, Put out of service, Recheck, Reservice it, Load and Reuse
What does the term standard precautions mean? - ANSWER All patients.
Standard Precautions include what practices? - ANSWER All PPE
What should be done if there is exposure to a bloodborne pathogen? - ANSWER Report
it/ Wash area
How often should dental health care personnel immunization records be updated? -
ANSWER At the time of Immunization. Regular Basis. Dependent on work, job specific-
How often.
T/F- Bloodborne pathogens may be transmitted through intact as well as non-intact skin.
- ANSWER False- ONLY non-intact skin
T/F HBV may be transmitted by handling or touching contaminated surfaces - ANSWER
True
T/F Standard precautions must be used in all patient care in dentistry. - ANSWER True
How can you minimize spraying or splattering of oral fluids in a dental office? -
ANSWER Rubber dam, HVE
Study Guide Correct 100%
How can microorganisms enter a person's body? - ANSWER Ingest, Splatter, Arousal,
Direct or Indirect
How often should the patient's medical history be updated? - ANSWER Every visit.
What is the difference between disinfection and sterilization? - ANSWER Disinfect-
Chemical Killing of SOME microorganisms
Sterilization- Chemical Killing of EVERYTHING including spores
Is a TB test required for dental health care personnel? - ANSWER NO- unless work
requires it.
Why is it important in dentistry to have an understanding of spores? - ANSWER Spores
are the hardest to Kill.
What is recommended in the case of a positive spore test? - ANSWER Stop use of
sterilizer, Put out of service, Recheck, Reservice it, Load and Reuse
What does the term standard precautions mean? - ANSWER All patients.
Standard Precautions include what practices? - ANSWER All PPE
What should be done if there is exposure to a bloodborne pathogen? - ANSWER Report
it/ Wash area
How often should dental health care personnel immunization records be updated? -
ANSWER At the time of Immunization. Regular Basis. Dependent on work, job specific-
How often.
T/F- Bloodborne pathogens may be transmitted through intact as well as non-intact skin.
- ANSWER False- ONLY non-intact skin
T/F HBV may be transmitted by handling or touching contaminated surfaces - ANSWER
True
T/F Standard precautions must be used in all patient care in dentistry. - ANSWER True
How can you minimize spraying or splattering of oral fluids in a dental office? -
ANSWER Rubber dam, HVE
