NDAEB 3.4 Infection Control Part 2

Nosocomial infections are?

Dental assistants can protect themselves from blood, saliva and mucous spray by wearing personal protective equipment. Another effective means to prevent spray and splatter and protect themselves and patients is to?

The most effective method to prevent cross contamination and the spread of infectious substances is?

An example(s) of a work practice control to prevent cross-contamination is?

How many links are there in the chain of infection?

What is Not a mode of transmission for infectious disease?

Pam is teaching her coworker on how to care for the dental office x-ray unit. What method does she teach as the most effective for preventing cross-contamination between patients?

With regard to infection control, which of the following is an example of the elimination of a hazard?

Clean zones (housekeeping surfaces) in the dental operatory may include all of the following except for?

Which materials should be particularly free from latex in the dental clinic?

Diseases transmitted in a distinct pathway is known as?

Of the following, which is NOT a crucial exposure control plan component as per CCOHS\’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Revision?

A basic requirement of the CCOHS Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is that?

Single-use items are not tolerant of heat and therefore may not be properly cleaned. Of the following items, which would LEAST likely be a single-use item?

Which of the following is a clinical contact surface?

A mercury spill kit should adhere to _____ regulations.

Patients should be aware of the four signs of infection after a procedure. What is Not a sign of infection?

What\’s the purpose of surgical hand antisepsis?

Of the following, which is NOT true of wearing protective clothing?

Who is responsible for laundering PPE if it is considered protective clothing?

How many steps are there in proper hand washing?

What is the FIRST routine method for proper hand hygiene when conducting routine dental exams?

It’s a busy day and you are working on a patient, and called to another room to examine another patient. What is the MOST effective way to prevent cross contamination and transmission of disease?

Which of the following is a surface barrier?

A hazard with the use of lasers for electrosurgery includes laser plume or surgical smoke. A practice to reduce dental workers to laser plume includes?