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For infection to occur, each of the following conditions must be present except one. Which one is the exception?
Microbial aerosols are pathogens present in blood that cause disease in humans.
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To break the chain of infection, each of the following must be considered except one. Which one is the exception?
Each of the following statements regarding personal protective equipment is correct except one. Which one is the exception?
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Each of the following types of protective eyewear is acceptable for use by the dental radiographer except one. Which one is the exception?
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Each of the following statements regarding the use of daylight loader attachments on automatic processors is correct except one. Which one is the exception?
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Each of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct except one. Which one is the exception?
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Gloves should be washed with soap if treatment must be interrupted.
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Spores are destroyed during disinfection.
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Semicritical objects are those used to penetrate soft tissue or bone.
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Both statements regarding preprocedural mouth rinses are true.
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Infection control procedures must be applied to each of the following body fluids except one. Which one is the exception?
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During radiographic procedures, when should hands be washed?
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Which of the following gloves are recommended for cleaning and disinfecting radiographic operatories and equipment?
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What is the appropriate infection control protocol for indirect PSP plates and direct digital sensors?
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Lead aprons are classified as ________ objects.
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After patient treatment, reusable image receptor holding devices must be
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Which of the following will require adhering to infection control protocol for a semicritical object?
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Which of the following will benefit the most from using film packets with a protective barrier?
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After aseptically removing the barriers, film packets that were packaged inside barrier envelopes may be processed with clean, dry hands because the film packets are not contaminated.
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Study Notes
Infection Control Basics
- For infection to occur, the presence of an acceptable barrier is essential.
- Microbial aerosols, which are pathogens present in blood, do not cause disease in humans.
Chain of Infection
- Breaking the chain of infection involves avoiding contact with contaminated objects or instruments.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Protective clothing should be frequently laundered; however, weekly laundering is not mandatory.
- Acceptable protective eyewear for dental radiographers excludes contact lenses.
Equipment and Workflow
- Daylight loader attachments on automatic processors are not meant for time-saving shortcuts; they must be used correctly for safety.
- It is unauthorized to wear rings under gloves, as this increases the risk of contamination.
Gloves Protocol
- Gloves should not be washed with soap during treatment interruptions; they should be changed to prevent cross-contamination.
Sterilization and Disinfection
- Disinfection does not eliminate spores; thus, sterilization processes are required for complete pathogen removal.
- Classification of semicritical objects refers to those that can penetrate soft tissue or bone, contrary to false statements.
Mouth Rinses and Infection Control
- Preprocedural mouth rinses, while often seen as optional, can help reduce the spread of infections, although evidence may vary.
Body Fluids and Infection Control
- Sweat is the only body fluid not subjected to standard infection control procedures.
- Handwashing is essential before, during, and after radiographic procedures.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Radiographic Areas
- Heavy-duty utility gloves are recommended for cleaning and disinfecting equipment and operatories.
- Indirect PSP plates and direct digital sensors require cleaning, disinfection, and covering with a plastic barrier for effective infection control.
Object Classification
- Lead aprons are categorized as noncritical objects in terms of infection control protocols.
- After patient treatment, reusable image receptor holding devices must always be sterilized.
Infection Control in Radiographic Procedures
- Image receptor holders are considered semicritical objects and require adherence to strict infection control protocols.
- Film packets with protective barriers are particularly beneficial when using daylight loaders to maintain cleanliness.
- After removing aseptic barriers, film packets may be processed with clean, dry hands as they remain uncontaminated.
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Test your knowledge on infection control concepts covered in Chapter 9. This quiz includes key terms and statements regarding barriers, microbial aerosols, and the chain of infection. Determine the exceptions and false statements to enhance your understanding of infection control protocols.
