Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Dentist Assistant 1 > Module 2 Key Terms > Flashcards

Module 2 Key Terms Flashcards

(79 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q
  • Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Acute infection

A

An infection of short duration that is often severe.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Blood-borne disease

A

Disease such as HBV, HCV, or HIV infection that is caused by microorganisms such as viruses/bacteria that are carried in blood.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Chain of infection

A

Conditions that all must be present for infection to occur.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Chronic infection

A

An infection of long duration.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Communicable disease

A

Condition caused by an infection that can be spread from person to person or through contact with body fluids.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Direct contact

A

Touching or contact with a patient’s blood or saliva.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Droplet infection

A

An infection that occurs through mucosal surfaces of the eyes, nose, or mouth.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Immunity

A

Ability of the body to resist disease.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Indirect contact

A

Touching or contact with a contaminated surface or instrument.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Infection control

A

Policies and practices designed to prevent the spread of infectious agents.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Latent infection

A

Persistent infection with recurrent symptoms that “come and go.”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Occupational exposure

A

Any reasonably anticipated skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact or percutaneous injury involving blood or any other potentially infectious materials.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Pathogen

A

Disease-causing organism.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

A

Protective clothing, masks, gloves, and eyewear used to protect employees.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Standard Precautions

A

Standard of care designed to protect healthcare providers from pathogens that can be spread by blood or any other body fluid via excretion or secretion;

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Universal Precautions

A

Guidelines based on treating all human blood and body fluids (including saliva) as potentially infectious.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Virulence

A

Strength of a pathogen’s ability to cause disease(pathogenicity)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q
  • Principles and Techniques of Disinfection
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Antiseptic

A

Substance for killing microorganisms on the skin.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Bioburden

A

Blood, saliva, and other body fluids.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Broad-spectrum activity

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Clinical contact surface

A

Surface touched by contaminated hands, instruments, or spatter during dental treatment.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Disinfectant

A

Chemical used to reduce or lower the numbers of microorganisms on inanimate objects.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Environmental surface
Surface within a healthcare facility that is not directly involved in patient care, but that may become contaminated during the course of treatment (e.g., countertops, floors, walls, instrument control panels).
26
Fungicidal
A product that is capable of killing fungi.
27
Glutaraldehyde
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)–registered high-level disinfectant.
28
High-level disinfectant
Hospital disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity.
29
Hospital disinfectant
Disinfectant with the ability to kill Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
30
Housekeeping surface
Surface that is not contaminated during dental treatment (e.g., floors, walls).
31
Immersion disinfectant
Disinfectant used for immersion (soaking) of heat-sensitive instruments.
32
Intermediate-level disinfectant
Liquid disinfectant with EPA registration as a hospital disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity. It is used for disinfecting operatory surfaces.
33
Iodophor
EPA-registered, intermediate-level hospital disinfectant.
34
Low-level disinfectant
Disinfectant that destroys certain viruses and fungi; used for general house cleaning (e.g., walls, floors).
35
Precleaning
Removal of bioburden before disinfection.
36
Residual activity
Action that continues long after initial application, as with disinfectants.
37
Shelf life
How long a product may be stored before use.
38
Single-use items
Items that are used on only one patient and then are thrown away.
39
Sodium hypochlorite
Surface disinfectant commonly known as household bleach.
40
Splash/spatter/droplet surface
Surface that does not contact members of the dental team or contaminated instruments or supplies.
41
Sporicidal
Capable of killing bacterial spores.
42
Sterilant
Agent that kills all microorganisms.
43
Sterilization
Process that kills all microorganisms.
44
Surface barrier
Fluid-resistant material used to cover surfaces likely to become contaminated.
45
Touch surface
Surface directly touched and contaminated during procedures.
46
Tuberculocidal
Capable of inactivating tuberculosis-causing microorganisms.
47
Virucidal
Capable of killing some viruses.
48
- Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization
49
Autoclave
Instrument for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure
50
Biologic indicators
Vials or strips, also known as spore tests, that contain harmless bacterial spores; used to determine whether sterilization has occurred.
51
Biologic monitoring
Verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed.
52
Clean area
Place where sterilized instruments, fresh disposable supplies, and prepared trays are stored.
53
Contaminated area
Place where contaminated items are brought for precleaning.
54
Critical instrument
Item used to penetrate soft tissue or bone.
55
Noncritical instrument
Item that comes in contact with intact skin only.
56
Process indicators
Tapes, strips, or tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temperature.
57
Process integrators
Strips placed in packages that change color when exposed to a combination of heat, temperature, and time.
58
Semi-critical instrument
Item that comes in contact with oral tissues but does not penetrate soft tissue or bone.
59
Ultrasonic cleaner
Removes debris by sound waves traveling through a liquid.
60
- Regulatory and Advisory Agencies
61
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Federal agency that is non-regulatory and that issues recommendations on health and safety.
62
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal regulatory agency whose responsibility it is to protect and restore the environment and public health through environmental laws.
63
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Federal regulatory agency that regulates food, drugs, medical devices, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products (cell phones, lasers, microwaves, etc.).
64
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Federal agency that is non-regulatory and provides national and worldwide leadership to prevent work-related illnesses and injuries.
65
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Federal agency who improve oral, dental, and craniofacial health through research, research training, and the dissemination of health information.
66
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
One of the world's foremost research centers.
67
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Federal regulatory agency who ensure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards.
68
Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)
Premier infection control agency in the United States.
69
- Chemical and Waste Management
70
Acute exposure
High levels of exposure over a short period.
71
Chemical inventory
Comprehensive list of every product used in the office that contains chemicals
72
Chronic exposure
Repeated exposures, generally to lower levels, over a long time.
73
Contaminated waste
Items such as gloves and patient napkins that may contain the potentially infectious body fluids of patients.
74
Hazard Communication Standard
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard regarding employees’ “right to know” about chemicals in the workplace.
75
Hazardous waste
Waste that poses a risk to humans or to the environment.
76
Infectious waste
Waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease.
77
Material safety data sheet (MSDS)
Form that provides health and safety information regarding materials that contain chemicals.
78
Regulated waste
Infectious waste that requires special handling, neutralization, and disposal.
79
Toxic waste
Waste that can have a poisonous effect.

Dentist Assistant 1 (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions