MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE #11 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When were guidelines for Infection Control in the Dental Health Care Setting last
updated? - correct answer 2003 by the CDC in MMWR (Morbidity & Mortality Weekly
Report)
What are Health Care Professionals at risk for? - correct answer Hep B, influenza,
measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella
According to OSHA, what vaccine must employers make available to their employees? -
correct answer Hep B
Every dental office needs to have a written exposure plan; written policies and
procedures for prompt reporting, evaluation, counsel, tx. And follow-up to occupational
exposures. T/F - correct answer TRUE
Exposure training should include: - correct answer 1. Description of their exposure risks
2. Review prevention strategies & infection control policies/procedures
3. Discussion regarding how to manage work related illnesses and injuries
4. Review of work restrictions for the exposure/infection
When to wash hands - correct answer 1. Before and after treatment
2. Before gloves are put on
3. Immediately when gloves are taken off
What do ppes include? - correct answer 1. Gloves
2. Surgical masks
3. Protective eye wear
4. Face shields
5. Protective clothing
When should all ppes be removed? - correct answer Before leaving patient care
When should a health care provider change their mask? - correct answer 1. When it
becomes wet or visibly soiled
2. Between each patient
3. Every 3 hours
When should gloves be changed? - correct answer Between patients and when torn
and/or punctured
When were guidelines for Infection Control in the Dental Health Care Setting last
updated? - correct answer 2003 by the CDC in MMWR (Morbidity & Mortality Weekly
Report)
What are Health Care Professionals at risk for? - correct answer Hep B, influenza,
measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella
According to OSHA, what vaccine must employers make available to their employees? -
correct answer Hep B
Every dental office needs to have a written exposure plan; written policies and
procedures for prompt reporting, evaluation, counsel, tx. And follow-up to occupational
exposures. T/F - correct answer TRUE
Exposure training should include: - correct answer 1. Description of their exposure risks
2. Review prevention strategies & infection control policies/procedures
3. Discussion regarding how to manage work related illnesses and injuries
4. Review of work restrictions for the exposure/infection
When to wash hands - correct answer 1. Before and after treatment
2. Before gloves are put on
3. Immediately when gloves are taken off
What do ppes include? - correct answer 1. Gloves
2. Surgical masks
3. Protective eye wear
4. Face shields
5. Protective clothing
When should all ppes be removed? - correct answer Before leaving patient care
When should a health care provider change their mask? - correct answer 1. When it
becomes wet or visibly soiled
2. Between each patient
3. Every 3 hours
When should gloves be changed? - correct answer Between patients and when torn
and/or punctured
