What are the different modes of disease transmission? (8) - CORRECT ANSWER direct, indirect, airborne,
aerosol/spray/spatter, parenteral (through the skin, ex. cut), blood-borne, food/water, fecal-oral
How can disease spread around the dental office? - CORRECT ANSWER patient - team,
team - patient,
patient - patient,
office - community,
community - office - patient
What are basic infection control measures team members can take to help prevent transmission? -
CORRECT ANSWER masks, gloves, handwashing, immunizations.
What is the purpose of the BBP? (Blood-borne pathogen standard) - CORRECT ANSWER Protect
employees from exposure to blood/potentially infectious material sin the workplace.
How often should an exposure control plan be reviewed and updated? - CORRECT ANSWER Annually
What msu an employee do if they don't' want a hepatitis B vaccine? - CORRECT ANSWER They're
required to sign an "informed refusal" form
what is the most effective hand product on the market for use on clean hands? - CORRECT ANSWER
alcohol based hand rubs
basic 4 examples of PPE: - CORRECT ANSWER mask, glove, face shield, clothing
what determines the type of PPE to be worn? - CORRECT ANSWER degree of anticipated exposure to
infectious materials