16 Questions
What type of technique should be used for skin incisions in the intraoral clinic?
Sterile technique
Which hand and arm preparation disinfection method is recommended before gloving and gowning?
Chlorhexidine
What is the safe method recommended for recapping needles?
Recap needles using a scoop technique
What should hands not touch after putting on sterile gloves?
Inside surfaces
Which viral organism spreads by fecal contamination?
Hepatitis A
What is the recommended technique for destroying the Hepatitis B virus?
Heat sterilization
What is the most difficult viral organism to contain?
Hepatitis B
Which bacterial organism spreads through inhalation of droplets from infected individuals?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What carries a higher risk of HIV transmission according to the text?
Hollow-bore needle used for LA injection
Which bacterial organism is part of the oral flora according to the text?
Prevotella
What is the purpose of using special masks when treating infected individuals?
To prevent the spread of tuberculosis to healthcare workers
What is the difference between medical asepsis and surgical asepsis?
Medical asepsis aims to prevent microbes from entering wounds, while surgical asepsis aims to keep patients, staff, and objects free of infection.
Why is dry heat sterilization less commonly used than moist heat sterilization?
It requires a longer process time
What is the purpose of weekly tests for Bacillus stearothermophilus spores in the sterilization process?
To detect possible instrument contamination
Why are chemical disinfectants generally not useful for instruments?
They are less effective than heat or gas sterilization
What is the primary role of disposable plastic shields and aluminum foil in operatory disinfection?
To protect patients from environmental contaminants
Test your knowledge of universal precautions, barrier techniques, sharps disposal, and vaccination against hepatitis B. Explore the different types of pathogenic organisms including bacteria in oral, nasal, and skin areas, viral organisms such as hepatitis and HIV, and mycobacterial organisms like M.tuberculosis. Familiarize yourself with oral flora, upper respiratory tract flora, and maxillofacial skin pathogens.
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