Infection Control

Question 1

how can micro-organisms spread

Answer 1

droplet
direct contact
indirect contact
airborne

Question 2

factors that influence the development of an infection

Answer 2

number of microorganisms and duration of the procedure
the virulence of the organism
the immune status of the host

Question 3

sharps and sticks pathogens of primary concern

Answer 3

HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C

Question 4

factors that can affect exposure risks of sharps and sticks

Answer 4

burden load in the lumen or on the instrument
width of the needle bore
type of stick

Question 5

safe handling of sharps

Answer 5

practice bracing techniques when using blades
safe application and removal
needle re-capping using scoop technique
use a new needle for each injection

Question 6

respiratory etiquette

Answer 6

a hygienic measure to contain respiratory secretions
cover mouth or nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, dispose of tissue and perform hand hygiene

Question 7

when do we perform hand hygiene

Answer 7

before patient treatment
after patient treatment
before and after glove use
after a glove has become torn
after touching inanimate objects
before and after using the washroom
after sneezing or blowing one’s nose
before and after eating
before and after leaving the clinic floor
before and after extraoral patient assessment

Question 8

ppe in the dental setting

Answer 8

clinical lab coat/gown
face shield
eye protection
mask
gloves
hair tied back

Question 9

flushing the water lines

Answer 9

biofilm prevention
flushed for 3 minutes at the beginning of each day
flushed for a minimum of 30 seconds after each patient treatment

Question 10

disinfection of material

Answer 10

impressions, wax bite, registrations, ortho appliances and prostheses
rinse thoroughly with water
wet with disinfectant
place item in plastic bag
after 3 minutes, rinse

Question 11

what is the last line of protection in infection control

Answer 11

barriers

Question 12

after patient treatment

Answer 12

appropriate waste and sharps disposal
instrument and equipment
high volume suction line
disinfection of operatory
disinfect loupes and face shield

Question 13

disposal of sharps

Answer 13

only in sharps specific container

Question 14

disposable of general waste

Answer 14

all consumable waste is disposed of by bundling items in the blue wrap and placing into the cubicle waste bag
ensure bag is removed from the garbage and a clean bag is opened and ready for us

Question 15

acid etch syringes

Answer 15

remove tips with hemostat and discard in sharps bin
wear safety glasses and gloves to handle as it contains phosphoric acid
flush empty acid etch syringe with water to remove residue
discard empty acid etch syringe in the garbage

Question 16

end user responsibilities

Answer 16

instruments and instrument trays
equipment: cavitron, curing light

Question 17

when returning soiled supplies, they must

Answer 17

pass a visual inspection
not contain consumables
be sprayed with pre-Klenz
be locked with all instruments contained so they are not sticking out
be loaded into a soiled case cart