Universal Precautions and Pathogenic Organisms Quiz

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What type of technique should be used for skin incisions in the intraoral clinic?

  • Sterile technique (correct)
  • Clean aseptic technique
  • Non-sterile technique
  • Universal precaution technique

Which hand and arm preparation disinfection method is recommended before gloving and gowning?

  • Hexachlorophene
  • Chlorhexidine (correct)
  • Alcohol-based hand rubs
  • Iodophors

What is the safe method recommended for recapping needles?

  • Recap needles using any available method
  • Dispose of needles without recapping
  • Recap needles using fingers holding cap
  • Recap needles using a scoop technique (correct)

What should hands not touch after putting on sterile gloves?

<p>Inside surfaces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which viral organism spreads by fecal contamination?

<p>Hepatitis A (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended technique for destroying the Hepatitis B virus?

<p>Heat sterilization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most difficult viral organism to contain?

<p>Hepatitis B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterial organism spreads through inhalation of droplets from infected individuals?

<p>Mycobacterium tuberculosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What carries a higher risk of HIV transmission according to the text?

<p>Hollow-bore needle used for LA injection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterial organism is part of the oral flora according to the text?

<p>Prevotella (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using special masks when treating infected individuals?

<p>To prevent the spread of tuberculosis to healthcare workers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between medical asepsis and surgical asepsis?

<p>Medical asepsis aims to prevent microbes from entering wounds, while surgical asepsis aims to keep patients, staff, and objects free of infection. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is dry heat sterilization less commonly used than moist heat sterilization?

<p>It requires a longer process time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of weekly tests for Bacillus stearothermophilus spores in the sterilization process?

<p>To detect possible instrument contamination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are chemical disinfectants generally not useful for instruments?

<p>They are less effective than heat or gas sterilization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of disposable plastic shields and aluminum foil in operatory disinfection?

<p>To protect patients from environmental contaminants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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