30 Questions
Why should gloves not be washed?
They are disposable
What is the purpose of a surgical cap?
To prevent hair from trapping contamination
Why should a mask be worn in addition to a face shield?
To protect against aerosols that drift behind the shield
What should be done with contaminated materials like used masks and gloves?
They should be discarded safely
Why is it important to separate needles and sharps into hard-walled containers?
To prevent carrying unsheathed contaminated needles or containers
What is the primary goal of infection control in dental settings?
To minimize infection risks through standard precautions
What is the purpose of an overgarment in the operatory?
To protect clothing and skin from heavy contamination
What is the size range of aerosols in dental settings?
5 μm to approximately 50 μm
What is the primary purpose of wearing masks and protective eyewear in dental settings?
To reduce exposure to air-borne particles
What should be done after each appointment or whenever a glove leak is detected?
Gloves are removed and fresh ones are used
What type of air-borne contaminants can carry agents of respiratory infections?
Aerosols and larger particles
Why is adequate air circulation important in dental settings?
To reduce exposure to air-borne particles
When passing instruments and syringes with unsheathed needles to another individual, what should be done with the sharp and curved ends?
They should be turned away from the recipient's hand
What should be done with burs when a procedure is finished?
They should be removed from hand-pieces
What should be done with the contaminated surfaces that were not previously covered?
Wipe them with a disinfectant wipe
What is a key principle to remember about disinfection?
Disinfection cannot occur until fresh disinfectant is reapplied to a thoroughly cleaned surface
What is the primary goal of sterilization?
Killing all forms of life, including bacterial spores
What percentage of ethyl alcohol is considered the most effective in disinfectants on cleaned surfaces?
70%–79%
What should be done with used bottles, containers, and tubes during cleaning procedures?
They should be sprayed with disinfectant and wiped with a paper towel
Which of the following methods is the most rapid and effective for sterilizing cloth surgical packs and towel packs?
Steam pressure sterilization
What should be done with disposable items that have been contaminated?
Place them in the large bag and remove them from the control unit
What should be done with the plastic drapes from the control unit after a procedure?
They should be removed and discarded
What is the purpose of monitoring systems in sterilization methods?
To test the effectiveness of the sterilization method
How many accepted methods of sterilization are mentioned in the text?
4
What is a disadvantage of autoclaving?
It can rust carbon steel instruments and burs
What is an advantage of chemiclaving?
Carbon steel and other corrosion-sensitive instruments are not affected
What is a limitation of chemiclaving?
Items sensitive to high temperatures are damaged
What is required for chemiclaving?
Instruments must be lightly packaged in bags from the sterilizer manufacturer
What is a characteristic of short-cycle, high-temperature dry heat ovens?
They use a rapid high-temperature process
Why are biologic spore test monitoring strips used in chemiclaving?
To confirm the effectiveness of the sterilization process
Learn about the importance of infection control in dentistry, including minimizing infection risks through standard precautions and understanding air-borne contaminants from dental equipment and patient materials.
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