RDA
Created by Jessicarios2004
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According to the CDC which infection control measure is considered the most critical for reducing the transmission of microbes in the health care setting?
Hand washing
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In a dental setting the clinical supply refrigerator may be used for the preservation of
Bonding materials
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A used dental anesthetic needle is an example of
Regulated waste
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Employees must receive training regarding hazardous chemicals at which interval?
Upon hire and whenever a new hazard is introduced
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The OSHA hazard communication standard is based on the premise that and employee has the right to know about
Chemicals in the office
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Which set of precautions is intended to prevent exposure to all body fluids?
Standard
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The majority of the spray produced by dental hand pieces consists of
Saliva
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Which of the following viral infections can be prevented through immunization?
Hepatitis B
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According to the occupational safety and health administration (OSHAP), a bloodborne pathogens training program should include a general explanation of
The modes of disease transmission
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Routine hand washing removes
Most of the transient microbes and some of the resident microbes
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Which of the following greatly reduces or eliminates biofilm in the dental unit water system?
Properly using chemical treatments
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Which of the following modes of disease transmission best describes a human bite?
Parenteral
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The primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during a dental procedure is to
Protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter
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Instrument cassettes should be wrapped
After cleaning and before sterilization
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Used radiograph fixer solution is usually considered
Hazardous waste
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Which party is responsible for ensuring a material safety data sheet is available in the work place for each hazardous material?
Employer
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Which of the following statement most accurately defines engineering controls?
Materials and devices that prevent employees exposure to hazardous or infectious substances
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When using the air water syringe during dental treatment which of the following personal protective equipment are recommended by the CDC?
Gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection
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According to the center for disease control and prevention, patient-care items that penetrate soft tissue are categorized as
Critical
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The purpose of the holding solution is to
Prevent hardening of debris and body fluids on instruments
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Which barrier should be removed before temporarily leaving a patient to retrieve supplies?
Gloves
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The majority of organisms that make up dental unit waterlines biofilm consists of
Water bacteria
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are required by OSHA's
Hazardous Communication Standard
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Besides alcohol, which of the antimicrobial agent found in hand hygiene products?
Chlorohexidine
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The accessibility of the exposure control plan for employees is the responsibility of the
Employer
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High-level disinfectants should be used
According to manufacturer's directions
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Exposure of dental healthcare personnel to nitrous oxide gases can be reduced by
Using a scavenger system on the nitrous oxide equipment
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When putting on personal protective equipment, which barrier should be put on last, just before patient care begins?
Gloves
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To prepare for sterilization, the high-speed hand piece and reusable air-water syringe tip should be flushed with water
After each patient
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Who is responsible for the evaluation of hazardous chemicals?
Chemicals manufacturers and importers
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During normal use, which of the following is the most likely hazard for a dentist using a curing light?
Eye exposure to the light
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An exposure plan must be updated
Annually and when new or modified tasks are introduced
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Wearing a punctured gloves during patient care may result in which type of microbial contact?
Direct
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Work practice controls include the used of a
one-handed recapping technique
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Heat sterilization of extracted teeth may result in
The vaporization of mercury, presenting a health hazard
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A Person with a latent tuberculosis infection will
Have a positive skin test and no symptoms of active tuberculosis
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Which is the minimum temperature a steam sterilizer should reach to achieve sterilization?
121 degrees c
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Which of the following is an example of clinical contract surfaace?
Countertops
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Which of the following is recommended to minimize the occupational exposure to atmospheric nitrous oxide?
Use a properly fitted nasal patient make
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Who is responsible for appropriate regulated waste disposal?
The generation facility