Infection Control Study Guide

Infection Control Study Guide: 1. Disposable items used in the dental office include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Gloves B. Intravenous fluids C. Oxygen inhalation D. Intravenous catheter/needles 2. Not following the recommended infection control procedures is consider...

Infection Control Study Guide: 1. Disposable items used in the dental office include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Gloves B. Intravenous fluids C. Oxygen inhalation D. Intravenous catheter/needles 2. Not following the recommended infection control procedures is considered to be unsafe to the public's health, welfare, and safety. True or False? A: False B:True 3. The term that means a sufficient quantity of materials or supplies needed to treat a single patient is: A. Standard precautions B. Unit dose C. Pre-packing D. Single Use 4. A Cavitron device which holds a liquid cleaner and uses a vibrating action to clean instruments prior to sterilization is called a: A. Autoclave B. Chem-clave C. Ultrasonic cleaner D. Sterilization chamber 5. The process of partial elimination of most microorganisms, but not spores is called: A. Asepsis B. Disinfection C. Sterilization D. Antiseptic kill 6. Reduction of aerosol spray and spatter can be accomplished by: A. Use of a rubber dam B. Use of high velocity evacuation C. Using a face shield D. All of the above 7. Factor which may diminish the effectiveness the various sterilizers used in the dental office include: A. Improper wrapping of instruments B. Color-coded indicators C. Use of sterilization peel pack D. Use of instrument trays 8. When recapping a needle, which of the following should be used? A. two-handed scoop method B. one-handed scoop method C. It doesn't matter D. One person holds the cap while the other caps it 9. Which of the following is acceptable for cleaning dental suction lines? A. Bleach and water B. Non-detergent, enzymatic vacuum cleaner C. Water D. Iodophors 10. Barriers can be used in the dental office for all of the following EXCEPT: A. Protect work surface from contamination B.Used in place of the rubber dam to isolate teeth and prevent splash/splatter C. Protect the air/water syringe D. Protect dental light switch 11. Adding additional liquid soap to the dispenser: A. is OSHA approved B. May lead to bacterial contamination of the existing soap C. Is cost effective D. Dilution of contents 12. When removing a needle from a reusable syringe, which of the following is acceptable to use: A. Cotton Forceps B. Gloved hands C. Hub-clamping device D. Ungloved hand 13. Material Data Sheet (MSDS) Will contain information about: A: Fire and Explosive data B: Hazardous ingredients C: Spilled Procedures D: All of the above 14. The use of physical or chemical means to remove inactive or destroy pathogenic microorganisms on a surface or counter tops, to the extent they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious disease; are restricted and regulated by the EPA according to their chemical classifications: A: Sterilization B: Decontamination/Disinfection C: Aseptic technique D: Antiseptic 15. Patients with the following disease would not be treated for routine treatment? A: HIV B: Diabetes C: Hepatitis C D: Herpes Simplex 16. Which work restrictions are indicated for dental staff exposed to TB? A: Restrict from all pediatric contact B: restrict from high risk patient contact C:Exclude from duty until proven non-infectious D: No Restriction: Standard precautions must be followed 17. Extracted Teeth containing amalgam restoration should not be autoclave because: A: unable to adequately serialize amalgam B:Release of mercury vapor C: Damage to the autoclave D: Damage to instruments 18. Which of the following is necessary for use of chemical vapor sterilization? A: Longer Sterilization time B: Adequate ventilation C: High Temperature D: Articles yo be sterilized must be wet 19. Protective clothing worn during patient treatments should: A: Be changed if visibly soiled or as soon as feasible if contaminated by blood B: Cover Personal Clothing and skin likely to be exposed to blood and saliva, or OPIM C: BE removed before leaving the treatment area D: All of the above 20. What is the appropriate amount of time to flush the high speed handpiece between patients? A: 23-30 seconds B: 30-40 seconds C: 50-60 seconds D: 60-70 seconds 21. Which of the following conditions does not harbor bacteria that could lead to contamination? A: Rings or other hand jewelry B: Short nails C: Chipped nail polish D: Artificial nails 22. What is required prior to a case being sent to a dental laboratory? A: Case is wrapped in plastic B: Case is disinfected and labeled non- Biohazardous C: Case is washed in bleach and wrapped in plastic D: There is nothing done to the case 23. When the outside of the biopsy specimen bottle shows visible contamination what should be done? A: Transfer to a new bottle B: Clean and disinfect the outside of the container and place in plastic bag C: Place in a paper bag D: Place in sharps container 24: Acceptable methods of sterilization include: A: Steam autoclave B: Chemical Vapor C: Dry Heat D: All of the above 25: Flash sterilization is used for A: Routine sterilization B: sterilization of wrapped instruments for future use C: Sterilization of wrapped instruments for immediate use D: Sterilization of unwrapped instruments for immediate use