OSHA and HIPPA

Handwashing does little to prevent the transfer of microorganisms from one person?

False

Employees are responsible for seeking their own training on specific hazards in the workplace?

False

Staff must provide and purchase their own personal protective equipment to wear in the dental office?

The blood borne pathogen may be found in saliva in dental procedures?

True

Hepatitis B virus can be transmitted via the airborne route?

True

In dentistry, the risk for transmission of HIV is greater than the HBV?

False

An exposure control plan must be reviewed and updated every two years

False

Standards most relevant for dental staff are the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Hazard Communication Standard?

True

Occupational exposure to blood and saliva occurs through contact with eyes mucous membranes or skin and through piercing the skin barrier?

True

Adhering to universal precautions includes frequent hand washing; proper handling and disposal of contaminated needles; and the use of cloves and other personal protective equipment.

True

Sources of possible occupational exposure in a dental practice include dental instruments. radiographs, chairbacks, countertops, and light and equipment switches?

True

The blood borne pathogens of most concern to dental staff are the hepatitis B virus, influenza, and COVID virus?

True