A+ SOLUTIONS
according to the CDC which infection control measure is considered
the most critical for reducing the transmission of microbes in the
health care setting?
hand washing
in a dental setting the clinical supply refrigerator may be used for
the preservation of
bonding materials
A used dental anesthetic needle is an example of
regulated waste
Employees must receive training regarding hazardous chemicals at
which interval?
upon hire and whenever a new hazard is introduced
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is based on the premise that
an employee has the right to know about
chemicals in the office
Which set of precautions is intended to prevent exposure to all body
fluids?
Standard
The majority of the spray produced by dental hand pieces consists of
saliva
which of the following viral infections can be prevented through
immunization?
Hepatitis B
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHAP), a bloodborne pathogens training program should include a
general explanation of
the modes of disease transmission
Routine hand washing removes
most of the transient microbes and some of the resident microbes
Which of the following greatly reduces or eliminates biofilm in the
dental unit water system?
properly using chemical treatments
which of the following modes of disease transmission best describes a
human bite?
,parenteral
the primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during a dental
procedure is to
protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter
Instrument cassettes should be wrapped
after cleaning and before sterilization
Used radiograph fixer solution is usually considered
hazardous waste
Which party is responsible for ensuring a Material Safety Data Sheet
is available in the work place for each hazardous material?
Employer
Which of the following statements most accurately defines engineering
controls?
Materials and devices that prevent employees exposure to hazardous or
infectious substances
When using the air water syringe during dental treatment which of the
following personal protective equipment are recommended by the CDC?
gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, patient-
care items that penetrate soft tissue are categorized as
critical
The purpose of a holding solution is to
prevent hardening of debris and body fluids on instruments
Which barrier should be removed before temporarily leaving a patient
to retrieve supplies?
gloves
The majority of organisms that make up dental unit waterline biofilm
consists of
water bacteria
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are required by OSHA'S
Hazardous Communication Standard
Besides alcohol, which of the following is a common antimicrobial
agent found in hand hygiene products?
Chlorohexidine
The accessibility of the exposure control plan for employees is the
responsibility of the
employer
High- level disinfectants should be used
according to the manufacturer's directions
Exposure of dental heathcare personnel to nitrous oxide gases can be
reduced by
using a scavenger system on the nitrous oxide equipment
When putting on personal protective equipment, which barrier should
be put on last, just before patient care begins?
, gloves
To prepare for sterilization, the high-speed hand piece and reusable
air-water syringe tip should be flushed with water
after each patient
Who is responsible for the evaluation of hazardous chemicals?
chemicals manufacturers and importers
During normal use, which of the following is the most likely hazard
for a dentist using a curing light?
eye exposure to the light
An exposure plan must be updated
annually and when new or modified tasks are introduced
Wearing a punctured gloves during patient care may result in which
type of microbial contact?
direct
Work practice controls include the use of a
one-handed recapping technique
Heat sterilization of extracted teeth may result in
the vaporization of mercury, presenting a health hazard.
A person with a latent tuberculosis infection will
have a positive skin test and no symptoms of active tuberculosis
Which is the minimum temperature a steam sterilizer should reach to
achieve sterilization?
121 degrees C
Which of the following is an example of a clinical contract surface?
countertops
which of the following is recommended to minimize the occupational
exposure to atmospheric nitrous oxide?
use a properly fitted nasal patient mask
who is responsible for appropriate regulated waste disposal?
the generation facility
According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, each dental
office must have a exposure control plan that is
written and reviewed at least once every year
The main purpose of surgical hand antisepsis is to
to reduce the chance for contamination of the patient if the glove
become punctured or torn.
According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, a contaminated
sharps container should be
puncture resistant and closable
According to the CDC, how long should sterilization monitoring
records be kept?
As required by state and local regulations
Which of the following would be regulated under OSHA's Hazard
Communication Standard?