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1
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After excepting employment you opt not to receive a hepatitis B vaccination and have signed a waiver to this effect. You have the right to:

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Change your mind and the employer is required to provide the vaccination

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All dental professionals must use surgical masks and protective eyewear to protect eyes and face when:

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Whenever splatter and aerosolized sprays of blood and saliva are likely

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All dental assistant involved in direct patient care must undergo routine training in:

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Infection control
safety issues
hazardous communication

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When immunity is present at birth it is referred to as

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Inherited immunity

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What occurs when a vaccination is administered in the body forms antibodies in response to the vaccine

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Active artificial

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A chronic infection is best exemplified by..

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Human immunodeficiency virus

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Which exemplifies an acute infection?

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Common cold

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Micro organisms that produce disease in humans are known as

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Pathogen’s

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Bacteria can be identified by shape which is shaped like a bacilli

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Rod

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Infection that results from a defective immune system that cannot defend against pathogens normally found in the environment is a(n)

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Opportunistic infection

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What is an example of a parenteral disease transmission in dentistry?

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Needle stick injury
cuts
abrasions
or any break in the skin

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The transmission of a disease to a suspectible person by handling contaminated instruments or by touching the face, eyes, or mouth is referred to as:

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Indirect transmission

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What would be considered the best method for determining whether there is proper sterilization function of a sterilizer

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A biological support us through a monitoring system

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What package of hazardous infection waste is being prepared for disposal, what should be considered?

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All infectious waste destined for disposal should be placed and closable leak proof containers or bags that are color-coded or labeled appropriately

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What PPE is removed first after the completion of a clinical procedure?

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Gown

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Exam gloves used during dental treatment can be made of:

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Latex

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What is considered regulated waste( biohazard)?

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Pathological waste

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How to use overgloves

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Over gloves are place before the secondary procedure is performed and are removed before patient treatment is resumed

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Where would you use sterile surgical gloves?

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Oral surgery

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The most common route of disease transmission in the dental office is through:

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Direct contact with the patient’s blood or saliva

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The strength of an organism and its ability to produce disease is:

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Virulence

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The use of a pre-procedural mouth rinse can lower the number of microorganisms that may escape the patient’s mouth through which of the following routes?

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Aerosols

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_________ infection is the mode of disease transmission that involves large particle droplets spatter. _________Infection involves minute particles that can remain in the air for hours and can be inhaled

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Droplet, aerosol

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Pathogen’s that are carried in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others are referred to as:

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Bloodborne

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Recommendations concerning gloves would fall under which of the following categories of infection control practices that directly relate to dental radiography procedures?
Protective attire and barrier techniques
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Protective clothing...
Must prevent skin and mucous membranes exposure when contact with blood or other bodily fluids is anticipated
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Asepsis
Is defined As the absence of pathogen's or disease causing microorganisms
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Define antiseptic
A substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria
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While taking a patient's health history it is noted that there is a history of tuberculosis and the patient is currently experiencing symptoms of this disease what would not be an appropriate action in the office
Tell the patient you will not be able to treat him or her anymore
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When can a liquid sterilant or high-level disinfectant achieve sterilization?
When the solution is used only for the longer exposure time
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What is used for surface disinfectant in the dental office
Iodophors
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Before dental x-ray films are expose the treatment area must be prepared using:
Aseptic techniques
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Manufactures of sterilization (autoclave) set them to reach a maximum steam temperature of ___ and a pressure of ____ pounds per square inch(psi)
250,15 to 30
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According to CDC guidelines when transporting a biopsy specimen it should be:
Placed in the study leak proof container labeled with a biohazard symbol
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Instruments must be absolutely dry or they will rust or have an ashy layer when using which type of sterilization process?
Chemical vapor
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What is considered to be a semi critical instrument in radiography
X-ray film holding device
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Which of the following statements is true concerning cleaning and disinfection of the dental unit and environmental surfaces
An intermediate level disinfectant is recommended
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Which method of sterilization requires good ventilation
Chemical vapor
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Which method is used to sterilize unwrapped instruments for immediate use
Flash sterilization
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What is the best procedure for caring for an explorer
Steam under pressure
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What is the best procedure for caring for a mouth mirror
Steam under pressure without emulsion
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What is the best procedure for caring for a pair of crown and collar scissors
Steam under pressure with emulsion
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What is the best procedure for caring for a saliva ejector
Discard
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What is the best procedure for caring for a contaminated needle
sharps container
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What's the best procedure for caring for a pair of protective glasses
Soap Water Disinfectant
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What's the best procedure for caring for medication bottles
Spray-wipe-spray or | Wipe-wait-wipe with surface disinfectant
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Which type of sterilization used in the dental office requires the highest temperature?
Dry heat sterilization
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Immersion in a chemical liquid sterilant requires at least______ hour(s) of contact time for sterilization
10 hours
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What is NOT a recommend method for sterilizing dental burs
Chemical liquid sterilization
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Select the ideal instrument processing area: A) outside the dental unit B) large enough for several assistants to work at once C) dedicated only to instruments processing
C
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There are areas of the instrument processing facility that govern the workflow pattern. The processing should flow in a single loop from:
Dirty to clean to sterile to storage
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What is the propose of a holding solution
Prevent the drying of blood and debris on instruments
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The least desirable method of precleaning dental instruments is
Hand scrubbing
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The ultra sonic cleaner should be cleaned and disinfected
Once a day
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After instruments have completed the cleaning cycle of the ultrasonic cleaner, they should be
Rinsed with water
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What does the ultra sonic cleaner do
Cleans and removes debris
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Why is it important to keep an MSDS for the liquid sterilant (glutaraldehyde) on file?
Because it provides information on how to protect against exposure to a chemical and what to do if an exposure occurs
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The process that kills disease causing microorganism but not necessarily all microbial life, is called:
Disinfection
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Spores of Bacillius Atrophaeus are used to monitor which of the following types of sterilization
Dry heat
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Patient care instruments are categorized Into various classifications. Into which classification would instruments such as surgical forceps, scalpels, bone chisels, and scalers be placed?
Critical
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For which of the following is there NOT a vaccine?
Strep throat
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Select the heat sterilization method that requires good ventilation in the dental office
Chemical vapor
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Legionella bacteria can cause what type of condition in a susceptible person?
Pneumonia
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Nosocomial infections are commonly acquired in
A hospital or other medical facility
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According to OSHA the dental assistant may do which of the following before depositing a contaminated needle in a designated puncture-resistant container?
Recap it
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OSHA requires a minimum period of training of dental personnel in which of the following areas?
The hazardous communication standard
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What is the goal of sound infection control program to reduce cross contamination
Dental team members to other patients
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What's true about environmental infection control in a clinical area
Avoid the use of carpet and cloth upholstered furnishings
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The organization for safety and asepsis procedures (OSAP) Identifies the classification of clinical touch surfaces to include which of the following ?
Light handles, dental units, and chair switches
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What's a recommended method of preventing surface contamination
Use a surface barrier
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What are standard precautions
The concept that considers that blood and all patients body fluids are potentially infectious
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The best time to clean and disinfect a dental prosthesis or impression that will be processed in the office laboratory is:
As soon as possible after removal from patients mouth
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A victim who immediately feels the effect of a chemical spill with symptoms of dizziness, headaches, nausea, and vomiting is experiencing: with
Acute chemical toxicity
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What is considered regulated waste and requires special disposal
Human tissue
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Repeated exposure to chemicals at low levels for extended periods of time can result in liver disease or brain disorders that are examples of
Chronic chemical toxicity
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How often should a dental assistant or office safety supervisor check the contents of the emergency kit to determine that the contents are in place and within the expiration date?
BIannually

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