OSHA/HIPAA EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
is the CDC a regulatory agency? - ANS-no - it is a non-regulatory agency
what does the CDC do? - ANS-the CDC monitors and maintains records on all diseases
found in the U.S.
it creates RECOMMENDATIONS to protect the health of the population
special GUIDELINES set for healthcare workers for the prevention of infectious
diseases
what is the difference between OSHA and CDC? - ANS-OSHA enforces CDC
recommended infection control guidelines
is OSHA regulatory agency? - ANS-yes
how old is OSHA? - ANS-it is a federal agency within the US dept. of labor since 1971
what does OSHA do? - ANS-requires all employers to provide safe and healthful
working conditions for employees
what are semi-critical instruments - ANS-contacts mucous membranes but do not
penetrate soft tissue
heat sterile or high-level disinfect
examples are: mouth mirrors, amalgam condensers, dental hand pieces
what are noncritical instruments and devices? - ANS-contact intact skin
clean and disinfect using low to intermediate level disinfectant
examples are: x-ray heads, facebows, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff
examples of heat-based sterilization - ANS-steam under pressure (autoclaving)
gravity displacement
pre-vacuum
, dry heat
unsaturated chemical vapor (alcohol and formaldehyde)
what is flash sterilization? - ANS-higher temp, less time
how often should you test your sterilization? - ANS-weekly
how much heterotrophic water bacteria is allowed for routine dental treatment? - ANS-
<500 CFU/mL
precautions for provider with HBV - ANS-CDC recommends that an HBV level must be
below 1,000 IU/mL to preform invasive procedures. the HBV level should be checked
every 6 months
what is tuberculosis caused by? - ANS-mybacterium tuberculosis
how can TB be spread? - ANS-cough, sneeze, spit or AEROSOL DROPLETS (0.5 - 5
um)
what is the bacillus calmette-guerin (BCG) vaccine? - ANS-used for TB by many
countries, test positive often in TB tests
how is influenza spread? - ANS-through large particle (>5 um) respiratory, cough,
sneeze
where does bacterial meningitis organisms live? - ANS-upon mucous surfaces such as
the nasal cavity
is bacterial or viral meningitis more deadly? - ANS-bacterial
how is measles (rubeola) spread? - ANS-measles is spread through respiration (contact
with fluids from and infected person's nose and mouth, either directly or through aerosol
transmission). it is highly contagious (90% of people without immunity sharing a house
with an infected person will catch it)
what is the incubation period of rubella german measles? - ANS-2-3 weeks
what is shingles (zoster)? - ANS-a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with
blisters
what is strep throat caused by? - ANS-group A streptococcal infection, specifically the
Streptococcus pyrogenes bacterium.
what does Staphylococcus aureus cause? - ANS-MRSA (methicillin-resistant
staphylococcus aureus). these bacterium can survive on dry surfaces, increasing the
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
is the CDC a regulatory agency? - ANS-no - it is a non-regulatory agency
what does the CDC do? - ANS-the CDC monitors and maintains records on all diseases
found in the U.S.
it creates RECOMMENDATIONS to protect the health of the population
special GUIDELINES set for healthcare workers for the prevention of infectious
diseases
what is the difference between OSHA and CDC? - ANS-OSHA enforces CDC
recommended infection control guidelines
is OSHA regulatory agency? - ANS-yes
how old is OSHA? - ANS-it is a federal agency within the US dept. of labor since 1971
what does OSHA do? - ANS-requires all employers to provide safe and healthful
working conditions for employees
what are semi-critical instruments - ANS-contacts mucous membranes but do not
penetrate soft tissue
heat sterile or high-level disinfect
examples are: mouth mirrors, amalgam condensers, dental hand pieces
what are noncritical instruments and devices? - ANS-contact intact skin
clean and disinfect using low to intermediate level disinfectant
examples are: x-ray heads, facebows, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff
examples of heat-based sterilization - ANS-steam under pressure (autoclaving)
gravity displacement
pre-vacuum
, dry heat
unsaturated chemical vapor (alcohol and formaldehyde)
what is flash sterilization? - ANS-higher temp, less time
how often should you test your sterilization? - ANS-weekly
how much heterotrophic water bacteria is allowed for routine dental treatment? - ANS-
<500 CFU/mL
precautions for provider with HBV - ANS-CDC recommends that an HBV level must be
below 1,000 IU/mL to preform invasive procedures. the HBV level should be checked
every 6 months
what is tuberculosis caused by? - ANS-mybacterium tuberculosis
how can TB be spread? - ANS-cough, sneeze, spit or AEROSOL DROPLETS (0.5 - 5
um)
what is the bacillus calmette-guerin (BCG) vaccine? - ANS-used for TB by many
countries, test positive often in TB tests
how is influenza spread? - ANS-through large particle (>5 um) respiratory, cough,
sneeze
where does bacterial meningitis organisms live? - ANS-upon mucous surfaces such as
the nasal cavity
is bacterial or viral meningitis more deadly? - ANS-bacterial
how is measles (rubeola) spread? - ANS-measles is spread through respiration (contact
with fluids from and infected person's nose and mouth, either directly or through aerosol
transmission). it is highly contagious (90% of people without immunity sharing a house
with an infected person will catch it)
what is the incubation period of rubella german measles? - ANS-2-3 weeks
what is shingles (zoster)? - ANS-a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with
blisters
what is strep throat caused by? - ANS-group A streptococcal infection, specifically the
Streptococcus pyrogenes bacterium.
what does Staphylococcus aureus cause? - ANS-MRSA (methicillin-resistant
staphylococcus aureus). these bacterium can survive on dry surfaces, increasing the
