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Definition
| The complete destruction of living microorganisms |
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| Improper (faulty) sterilization can result in what? |
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| When must dental personnel beign the Hepatitis B Vaccination series? |
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Definition
| Within TEN days of employment |
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| When should you wash your hands? |
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Definition
- Before treatment
- After treatment
- Before gloving
- After removing gloves
- Between patients
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| What is the most difficult type of microorganism to destroy? |
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Definition
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| What is considered biohazardous waste? |
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Definition
- Blood soaked gauze
- Extracted teeth
- Tissue
- Contaminated Sharps
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| What are Universal Precautions? |
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Definition
| Treating all patients as if they are potentially infectious |
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Term
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Definition
| A person who carries a disease in their blood stream but shows no signs |
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Term
| Items that could be contaminated during a procedure should be covered with what? |
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Definition
| A barrier or barrier wrap |
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Term
| These items are disposable: |
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Definition
- Dental dam
- Exam gloves
- Plastic spatulas
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| These items must be disinfected: |
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Definition
- Counter Tops
- Drawer Handles
- Switches
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| These items must be sterilized: |
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Definition
- Extraction Forceps
- Any hand instruments
- Syringes
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Term
| What type of gloves can be sterilized and reused? |
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Definition
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| What does pathogenic mean? |
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Definition
| Microorganisms that cause diseas |
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Term
| Where must biohazardous waste be placed? |
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Definition
| In a red biohazard bag or sharps in a sharps container |
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Term
| Identify the categories of waste: |
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Definition
*General: Regular trash (paper towels)
*Hazardous: Sharps
*Chemical: X-ray solutions, amalgam scraps
*Biohazardous: blood soaked gauze, extracted teeth |
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Term
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Definition
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| What are types of sterilization? |
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Definition
-Steam under pressure (autoclave)
-Glass bead
-Dry heat
-Pressure and chemicals
-Chemical (glutaraldehyde) |
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| What is the most reliable type of sterilization? |
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Definition
Steam under pressure
(autoclave) |
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Term
| What is the purpose of the ultrasonic cleaner? |
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Definition
Debride (cleans) instruments
DOES NOT STERILIZE |
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Term
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Definition
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| What does MSDS stand for? |
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Definition
| Material Safety Data Sheet |
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Term
| The facemask protects you from: |
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Definition
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| The assistants arms are protected by: |
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Definition
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Term
| Sharp containers must be.... |
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Definition
-Puncture proof
-Leak proof
-Spill proof
-Marked with "Biohazard" label |
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Term
| Types of approved surface disinfectants: |
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Definition
-Iodophor
-Glutaraldehyde
-Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach)
-Synthetic Phenol |
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Term
| Determining factors for cleaning schedule: |
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Definition
-Tasks performed in that area
-Frequency of said tasks performed |
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| What function of HVE is a concern of OSHA? |
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Definition
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