Infection Control and Microbiology Review

A collection of vocabulary-based flashcards covering microbiology, disease transmission types, and infection control protocols in a dental setting based on CDC and OSHA standards.

Both A and B

The U.S food and drug administration (FDA) requires good manufacturing practices, reviews the safety and effectiveness of drugs and medical al devices, and

Leukemia

which of the following is a form of toxicity that can be caused by chronic benzene exposure?

cavitation and implosion

An ultrasonic cleaner cleans dirty instruments using sound waves, which causes

Wicking of bacteria can occur through wet packaging material

Why is it important for packages to dry inside the stream sterilizer before storage?

acute chemical toxicity

A victim who immediately feels the effects of a chemical spill, with symptoms of dizziness headache, nausea, and vomiting, is experiencing

depressurizing

The autoclave cycle that allow the steam under pressure to be released form within the chamber is the ___ cycle

human tissue

An example of regulated waste that requires special disposal is

identity and hazards

The Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to inform their employees about the ___ of chemicals that they use in the workplace

States that administer their own OSHA program must meet or exceed federal OSHA standards

Which of the following is true regarding occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) regulation of individual states?

all microbial forms, INCLUDING bacterial spores

Sterilization destroys

it does not rust, dull, or corrode dry metal instruments

The major advantage of the chemical vapor sterilizer is that

National institute of dental and craniofacial research (NIDCR)

which of the following is the dental research institute of the national institutes of health (NIH)

employEES

OSHA is responsible for ensuring the safety of

Both A and B

A dental assistant must be able to understand the roles of

CDC

The nonregulatory agency that issues recommendations based on strong scientific evidence that form the standard of care for dentistry is the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The governmental regulatory agency that ensures the safety and effectiveness of disinfectants associated with dentistry is the

dry heat sterilization

The type of sterilization used in the dental office that requires the highest temperature is

the latex in the gloves degrades when exposed to chemical disinfectants

Latex gloves worn during patient care do not provide adequate protection when handling chemicals because

regulatory

issuing and enforcing rules and regulations with which dental practitioners must comply are the roles of a(n)___ agency

reviewing the manufacturers’ anti microbial claims to ensure that they are supported by scientific evidence

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for

external chemical

in the sterilization process indicator is an example of ___ monitoring

Skin contact

Dermatitis can occur following chemical exposure by

flash sterilization

A method for sterilizing unwrapped patient care items for immediate use is

dedication only to instrument processing

the ideal instrument-processing area should be

development of biological and chemical indicators

all of the following are functions of the U.S food and drug Administration (FDA) except

All of the Above

sterilization errors include

use a new instrument package

A tear in an instrument package requires the dental assistant to

utility gloves, a mask, eyewear, and protective clothing

Personal protective equipment (PPE) that must always be used when processing instruments includes

short sterilization cycle time

what is the major advantage of forced air sterilizers over the other types of sterilizers?

a hazardous chemical

A chemical that can cause a physical or health hazard is

Describes how to respond to chemical emergencies

The written program portion of the Hazard Communication Program

must be installed in every workplace where chemicals are used, according to OSHA regulations

Eyewash units

Both A and B

Process indicators that change color are useful for

hand scrubbing

The least desirable method of precleaning dental instruments is

Sterilization takes place prior to storage

Which of the following statements is true regarding the seven steps for instruments processing?

structural

All of the following are forms of sterilization monitoring except ___ monitoring

heat-up; sterilizing; depressurization; drying

The order of the cycles of a steam sterilizer is

The SDS should be ORGANIZED in binders so that employees can locate a particular SDS

which of the following is true of safety data sheets (SDS)

Amalgam carriers

Which of the following patients care items safety and health administration (OSHA)

Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC

The federal agency that protects the public’s health and safety, at home and abroad, is the

should be specially formulated for use in only the ultrasonic cleaner

An ultrasonic cleaning solution

Both A and B

The OSHA standards related to dentistry includes

a telephone call to the dental office, reporting a positive result

a monitoring service will immediately communicate a failure of sterilization through

biological monitors

The best way to determine whether sterilization has occurred is to use

when an employee or patient complaint is made

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections occur

prevent the drying of blood and debris on instruments

The purpose of an instrument holding solution is to

do both A and C

ultrasonic cleaners are used to

be labeled with the biohazard symbol

All waste containers that hold potentially infectious materials must

Sodium hypochlorite

All of the following are chemicals used to create vapor for sterilization with chemical vapor sterilization except

can be disposed of by pouring them down the sink

all the following statements concerning liquid chemical sterilants are true except they