Infection Control Test 3

OSHA requires sharps containers to be

leak proof, closed lid

What is regulated medical waste?

 Infectious medical waste that requires special handling, neutralization, and disposal 

The CDC recommends that sharps containers should be located

as close as possible to the work area. 

Most of the regulated medical waste in dental office consists of

 contaminated sharps and extracted teeth. 

Which Federal agency regulates the final treatment of regulated medical waste

EPA

OSHA-approved State job safety and health plans cover what types of employees?

Most private sector employees and state and local government employees

after receiving a formal, written, signed complaint, what will OSHA do?

Either do nothing, stage an inquiry or conduct an on-site inspection

teeth and other tissues are considered

pathogenic waste

what term describes contaminated medical waste items that can penetrate intatc skin or other tissues?

sharps

what is added directly to the water to attack dental unit water biofilm and provide continuous antimicrobial activity in the lines

antimicrobial agents

what type of medical waste involves the presence of blood and other potentially infections materials (OPIM)

regulated medical waste

what happens if a problem occurs in the water treatment plant or with the water distribution system that brings the treated water to your home and office?

boil water notice

what is the environmental protection agency standard for the microbial quality of drinking water

no more than a total of 500 CFU/mL

this bacteria causes a pneumonia called Legionnaires disease

Legionella pneumonphilia

how long should you wash your eyes in the eyewash

15-20 min