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Why should gloves not be washed?
Why should gloves not be washed?
- They are not designed for washing
- Washing gloves can damage the material
- They are too expensive
- They are disposable (correct)
What is the purpose of a surgical cap?
What is the purpose of a surgical cap?
- To prevent hair from trapping contamination (correct)
- To protect against heavy spatter
- To protect against aerosols
- To prevent eye infections
Why should a mask be worn in addition to a face shield?
Why should a mask be worn in addition to a face shield?
- To protect against heavy spatter
- To protect against aerosols that drift behind the shield (correct)
- To protect against eye infections
- To prevent hair from trapping contamination
What should be done with contaminated materials like used masks and gloves?
What should be done with contaminated materials like used masks and gloves?
Why is it important to separate needles and sharps into hard-walled containers?
Why is it important to separate needles and sharps into hard-walled containers?
What is the primary goal of infection control in dental settings?
What is the primary goal of infection control in dental settings?
What is the purpose of an overgarment in the operatory?
What is the purpose of an overgarment in the operatory?
What is the size range of aerosols in dental settings?
What is the size range of aerosols in dental settings?
What is the primary purpose of wearing masks and protective eyewear in dental settings?
What is the primary purpose of wearing masks and protective eyewear in dental settings?
What should be done after each appointment or whenever a glove leak is detected?
What should be done after each appointment or whenever a glove leak is detected?
What type of air-borne contaminants can carry agents of respiratory infections?
What type of air-borne contaminants can carry agents of respiratory infections?
Why is adequate air circulation important in dental settings?
Why is adequate air circulation important in dental settings?
When passing instruments and syringes with unsheathed needles to another individual, what should be done with the sharp and curved ends?
When passing instruments and syringes with unsheathed needles to another individual, what should be done with the sharp and curved ends?
What should be done with burs when a procedure is finished?
What should be done with burs when a procedure is finished?
What should be done with the contaminated surfaces that were not previously covered?
What should be done with the contaminated surfaces that were not previously covered?
What is a key principle to remember about disinfection?
What is a key principle to remember about disinfection?
What is the primary goal of sterilization?
What is the primary goal of sterilization?
What percentage of ethyl alcohol is considered the most effective in disinfectants on cleaned surfaces?
What percentage of ethyl alcohol is considered the most effective in disinfectants on cleaned surfaces?
What should be done with used bottles, containers, and tubes during cleaning procedures?
What should be done with used bottles, containers, and tubes during cleaning procedures?
Which of the following methods is the most rapid and effective for sterilizing cloth surgical packs and towel packs?
Which of the following methods is the most rapid and effective for sterilizing cloth surgical packs and towel packs?
What should be done with disposable items that have been contaminated?
What should be done with disposable items that have been contaminated?
What should be done with the plastic drapes from the control unit after a procedure?
What should be done with the plastic drapes from the control unit after a procedure?
What is the purpose of monitoring systems in sterilization methods?
What is the purpose of monitoring systems in sterilization methods?
How many accepted methods of sterilization are mentioned in the text?
How many accepted methods of sterilization are mentioned in the text?
What is a disadvantage of autoclaving?
What is a disadvantage of autoclaving?
What is an advantage of chemiclaving?
What is an advantage of chemiclaving?
What is a limitation of chemiclaving?
What is a limitation of chemiclaving?
What is required for chemiclaving?
What is required for chemiclaving?
What is a characteristic of short-cycle, high-temperature dry heat ovens?
What is a characteristic of short-cycle, high-temperature dry heat ovens?
Why are biologic spore test monitoring strips used in chemiclaving?
Why are biologic spore test monitoring strips used in chemiclaving?
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