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Prevent Transmission of Bloodbourne Pathogens

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What is the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?

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if stained by dye gram-positive, if not stained by dye is gram-negative

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What is the difference between aerobes and anaerobes?

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Aerobes require oxygen to grow. Anaerobes grow in the absence of oxygen

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What is the significance of spores?Why is it important in dentistry to have an understanding of spores?

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most resistant form of life known. If spores are destroyed all forms of life are destroyed

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What are the three classification of microorganisms of concern in dentistry?

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Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi

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What microorganism causes tuberculosis?

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Bacteria ( bacilli)

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In what organ of the body is tuberculosis most often found?

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Lunges

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List three diseases of major concern in dentistry that are caused by viruses

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Herpes, Hepatitis , Aids

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How is HIV mainly transmitted?

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Semen and Blood

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Is it more difficult to destroy HIV or Hepatitis B virus?

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Hepatitis B

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Which diseases of concern to dentistry can be cured?

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Tuberculosis

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Which types of viral hepatitis are vaccines available for?

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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis D ( by being vaccinated against Hepatitis B)

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What is the major source of microorganisms in the dental office?

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Saliva, Respiratory secretions and blood in the mouth of the patients

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How can microorganisms be spread from one person to another?

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Direct contact
indirect contact
droplet infection

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How can microorganisms enter a person’s body?

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Inhalation
Ingestion
Mucous membranes
breaks in the skin

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What is acquired immunity?

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a defense system that responds after an infection has occurred?

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What three vaccines are available for preventing disease?

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Tetanus
Influenza
Hepatitis B

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How often should tetanus booster immunization be given?

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Every 10 years or earlier if traumatic injury occurs

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Should healthcare workers be vaccinated against influenza?

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Yes

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How often must an individual receive as influenza vaccine?

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Yearly

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Who should not receive the influenza vaccine?

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Those with allergies to eggs

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What two vaccines are available against Hepatitis B?

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Recombivax HB
Engerix B

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How many injections are required for hepatitis B vaccination? When are they administered?

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Three, at 0, 1 and 6 months

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Are boosters currently recommended for hepatitis B vaccinations?

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When must employers inform at-risk employees of the hepatitis B vaccine?

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must be made available within 10 working days of the initial assignment

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Can employees decline the hepatitis B vaccine?
Yes
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Who is required to pay for the hepatitis B vaccine?
The employer
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How long must the employer retain medical records concerning an employee's hepatitis B vaccination?
for the duration of employment plus 30 years
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How often should the patient's medical history be updated?
at each appointment
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is the medical history a good means of identifying infectious diseases patients may have? why or why not?
no, most individuals with HBV and HIV are asymptomatic
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What does the term standard precautions mean?
all patients must be treated in the dental office as if infected with pathogenic microorganisms, using infection control procedures
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Match the following statements with either HBV or HIV The symptoms include weakness, fatigue, nausea, and headache
HBV
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Match the following statements with either HBV or HIV a virus that infect immune system blood cells in humans
HIV
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Match the following statements with either HBV or HIV A virus that affects the liver
HBV
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) Even if an employee signs a waiver refusing the immunization, the employer must provide the hepatitis B vaccine if the employee requests it while still covered under the standard
True
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) Hepatitis B vaccine is given in a six dose series over 12 month period
False
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) the side effects of the HBV vaccine are minor
True
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) blood borne pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms that can only be transmitted by direct contact with blood
False
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) Blood Borne pathogens may be transmitted through intact as well as non-intact skin
False
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) HIV is considerably more persistent that HBV
False
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) tetanus is usually introduced into the body through a wound or break in the skin
True
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) Herpes virus often remains dormant from childhood only to reappear later in life
True
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) dental health care workers can prevent contracting tuberculosis by wearing a face mask during treatment of a patient with active TB
False
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) HIV can be transmitted through accidental needle sticks with a contaminated needle
True
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) standard precautions must be used in all patients care in dentistry
True
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Mark each statement below (True) or (false) OSHA requires that employers offer hepatitis B vaccines to all employees at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials
True
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Identify if the following diseases are caused by virus or bacteria Hepatitis B
Virus
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Identify if the following diseases are caused by virus or bacteria Tuberculosis
Bacteria
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Identify if the following diseases are caused by virus or bacteria AIDS
Virus
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Identify if the following diseases are caused by virus or bacteria Hepatitis c
Virus
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Identify if the following diseases are caused by virus or bacteria -Herpes simplex
Virus
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What are disease producing microorganisms called?
pathogenic microorganisms
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Bacteria that require oxygen to live are called?
aerobic`

Infection Control For Dental Professionals (5 decks)

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