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What is the primary rationale for infection control in dentistry?
What is the primary rationale for infection control in dentistry?
- Total prevention of infections
- Reducing the risks of disease transmission (correct)
- Eliminating all microbes from the environment
- Minimizing the need for medical treatment
What increases the risks of disease transmission according to the given text?
What increases the risks of disease transmission according to the given text?
- Reducing the dose of organisms
- Use of protective equipment by care providers
- Period of exposure to infected fluids
- Host susceptibility, virulence, and infectivity of the organism (correct)
Which route of disease transmission poses a high risk in dentistry due to inoculation of microbes from blood and saliva?
Which route of disease transmission poses a high risk in dentistry due to inoculation of microbes from blood and saliva?
- Percutaneous (correct)
- Inhalation
- Indirect contact through fomites
- Contact
Which mode of disease transmission involves touching contaminated inanimate surfaces in the dental treatment room or operatory?
Which mode of disease transmission involves touching contaminated inanimate surfaces in the dental treatment room or operatory?
What is the primary goal of infection control in dentistry?
What is the primary goal of infection control in dentistry?
Which type of medical devices are categorized as critical in Spaulding's Classification?
Which type of medical devices are categorized as critical in Spaulding's Classification?
What is the first level of decontamination?
What is the first level of decontamination?
What is the control method for noncritical level risks?
What is the control method for noncritical level risks?
What is the next level after sanitization in decontamination levels?
What is the next level after sanitization in decontamination levels?
Which items are included in environmental risks in the decontamination process?
Which items are included in environmental risks in the decontamination process?
What is the typical incubation period for Hepatitis A viral infection?
What is the typical incubation period for Hepatitis A viral infection?
How is Hepatitis A virus primarily transmitted?
How is Hepatitis A virus primarily transmitted?
What is the main difference between Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E viral infections?
What is the main difference between Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E viral infections?
What laboratory test is used for the diagnosis of Hepatitis E viral infection?
What laboratory test is used for the diagnosis of Hepatitis E viral infection?
What is the unique dependency of Hepatitis D virus for its existence?
What is the unique dependency of Hepatitis D virus for its existence?
Which virus belongs to the Flavivirus family and can circulate in the blood without showing signs and symptoms?
Which virus belongs to the Flavivirus family and can circulate in the blood without showing signs and symptoms?
What is the primary method for diagnosing Hepatitis G viral infection?
What is the primary method for diagnosing Hepatitis G viral infection?
What risk do dental professionals face during surgery in patients with hepatitis infections?
What risk do dental professionals face during surgery in patients with hepatitis infections?
What is the most insidious aspect of hepatitis viral infections, as mentioned in the text?
What is the most insidious aspect of hepatitis viral infections, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary goal of adopting proper waste disposal techniques in dentistry, according to the text?
What is the primary goal of adopting proper waste disposal techniques in dentistry, according to the text?
