11 Questions
What is the primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment in oral health care?
To protect the oral health care worker from exposure to pathogens
What type of eye protection is ideal for procedures where heavy amounts of fluid, spray, and/or aerosols are produced?
Face shield
What level of mask provides the highest barrier performance?
Level 3
When should an N95 mask be used?
When treating patients with airborne diseases
What level of mask is ideal for procedures where low amounts of fluid, spray, and/or aerosols are produced?
Level 1
What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a dental setting?
To reduce direct contact and minimize transmission of disease
What type of gloves are recommended for oral surgical procedures?
Sterile surgeon's gloves
What is the minimum recommended time for washing hands with soap and water for routine dental procedures?
20 seconds
What type of biologic contaminants are greater than 50 μm in diameter and may be visible?
Spatter
What is the correct sequence for donning protective clothing, mask, eyewear, and gloves?
Protective clothing, mask, eyewear, gloves
Why is it important to keep fingernails short and clean?
To reduce the risk of disease transmission
Test your knowledge on personal protective equipment designed to protect oral health care workers from exposure to bloodborne and other pathogens. Learn about different types of eye and face protection, masks, and their barrier performance levels.
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