Dental Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment in oral health care?

  • To reduce noise levels in the work environment
  • To improve the oral health care worker's vision
  • To enhance the patient's comfort during procedures
  • To protect the oral health care worker from exposure to pathogens (correct)
  • What type of eye protection is ideal for procedures where heavy amounts of fluid, spray, and/or aerosols are produced?

  • Face shield (correct)
  • Loupes
  • Goggles
  • Safety glasses with side shields
  • What level of mask provides the highest barrier performance?

  • N95
  • Level 3 (correct)
  • Level 2
  • Level 1
  • When should an N95 mask be used?

    <p>When treating patients with airborne diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What level of mask is ideal for procedures where low amounts of fluid, spray, and/or aerosols are produced?

    <p>Level 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a dental setting?

    <p>To reduce direct contact and minimize transmission of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gloves are recommended for oral surgical procedures?

    <p>Sterile surgeon's gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum recommended time for washing hands with soap and water for routine dental procedures?

    <p>20 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of biologic contaminants are greater than 50 μm in diameter and may be visible?

    <p>Spatter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence for donning protective clothing, mask, eyewear, and gloves?

    <p>Protective clothing, mask, eyewear, gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to keep fingernails short and clean?

    <p>To reduce the risk of disease transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

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