Chairside Procedures Final 2024 (pt 1)

Strips placed in packages that change color when exposed to combination of heat, temp, & time; aka process integrators

Which of the following verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed?

A process indicator is placed

Item used to penetrate soft tissue or bone

The agency responsible for protecting the health and safety of American workers is the

The SDS is OSHA's newer term for material data sheets

All reusable instruments (critical & semi-critical) that contact patient's blood, saliva, or mucous membranes must be

Acute exposure is

Products that have outlived their expiration dates should be

Sterilization by means of hot formaldehyde vapors under pressure

What is a primary role of the FDA?

Verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-forming microorganisms have been destroyed

Topics in a chemical training program for employees must include all of the following except

The federal non-regulatory agency that issues recommendations on health and safety is the ___

Tapes, strips, or tabs with heat-sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to a certain temperature

The EPA is associated with dentistry by attempting to ensure the safety and effectiveness of disinfectants

The ___ is the federal agency responsible for public health in CANADA

Which of the following patient care items is classified as a semi-critical instrument?

The lead federal agency recognized for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad is the

Equipment for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure

The least desirable method of precleaning dental instruments is

Examples of semi-critical instruments include

Federal agency responsible 4 conducting research & making recommendations 4 prevention 4 work-related diseases & injury

What is the primary role of the EPA?

The oldest and largest group that represents the dental assistant is the

The ___ is a federal regulatory agency that oversees the regulation of sterilization equipment

Sterilizing instruments in autoclave, timing is _ mins after controls show pressure at 15 psi & temp at 121 degrees C

Issuing and enforcing rules and regulations with which dental practitioners must comply is the role of a(an) ___agency

Resistant, dormant structure formed inside of some bacteria that can withstand adverse conditions

An ultrasonic cleaning solution

OSHA’s responsibility is to protect workers in the United States from

Compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard is required by the

When returning soiled instruments to the sterilization center, the tray is placed in the __________ area

Safety data sheets (SDSs) are obtained from the

Chemical sterilizers are superior form of sterilization because the chemicals are more effective than a steam sterilize

Storing used scrap amalgam in fixer solution is the method of choice for recycling

With regard to infection control, the FDA regulates the manufacturing and labeling of

Products that are ____________ are considered hazardous

Which of the following is considered a noncritical instrument?

A method for sterilizing unwrapped patient care items for immediate use is

process of microorganisms being drawn through wet or damp paper packaging, contaminating the instruments inside

The ___ is the professional organization for dentists

The federal regulatory agency that enforces regulations that pertain to employer safety is ___

Puncture and chemical resistant utility gloves are recommended for processing dental instruments

Mercury can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled vapors

Staff training on a hazardous communication program requires which of the following?

Hand scrubbing is an effective means of cleaning an instrument and recommended by OSHA

Item that comes in contact with oral tissues but does not penetrate soft tissue or bone

Place where sterilized instruments, fresh disposable supplies, and prepared trays are stored

What agency provides guidelines for infection control in the Dental Health-Care setting?

Vials/strips, aka spore tests, contain harmless bacterial spores; used to determine whether sterilization has occurred

equipment that loosens and removes debris by sound waves traveling through a liquid

What is the primary focus of OSHA in dentistry?

A dental assistant need not worry about remaining current on the field of dentistry

An emptied sharps container can be reused for other purposes

Item that comes in contact with intact skin only

tapes, strips/tabs w heat sensitive chemicals that change color when exposed to particular temp, aka process indicators

An ultrasonic cleaner should be labeled with a

Equipment for sterilization by means of heated air

period of time during which a germicidal solutions is effective after it has been prepared for use

The three primary methods of chemical exposure are through

Infection-control proc practiced in dentistry 2day r based on Guidelines 4 Infection Control Dental Healthcare settings

What id the primary role of the CDC in dentistry

Which agency makes recommendations for infection control procedures practiced in dentistry?

Is the global resources for safety and infection prevention information in dentistry

An ultrasonic cleaner cleans dirty instruments using sound waves, which causes

The purpose of an instrument holding solution is to

All of the following information is required on an SDS except

Which of the following types of information must be contained on the chemical label?

Federal regulatory agency responsible 4 safety & health of America's workers, 4 setting & enforcing protective standards

Instruments in packages should remain sterile indefinitely unless an event causes them to become contaminated

The ___ is the federal regulatory agency that deals with issues of concern to the environment or public safety

The Hazard Communication Standard is designed to protect

Which of the following containers requires a chemical label?

The ultrasonic solution should be cleaned frequently, at a minimum of once a day & more frequently if it becomes cloudy

Wastes are classified as hazardous if they are

Which government agencies are related to dentistry?

Information regarding the flammability of a product can be found on

The healthcare worker ultimately responsible for making sure the office is in compliance with OSHA standards is the

The American Dental Association is only one government agency that has a direct influence on dentistry

Personal protective equipment (PPE) that must always be used when processing instruments includes

The SDS is not required for each hazardous chemical in a facility

NIOSH is a regulatory agency in dentistry

The ideal instrument processing area should be

Regardless of type of chemical label used, it's most important that employees are able to read and understand the labels

Victim immediately feels effects of chemical spill, w symptoms dizziness, headache, nausea, & vomiting is experiencing

The written program portion of the Hazard Communication Program

OSAP is the premier infection control education organization in dentistry

The least desirable method of precleaning instruments is

Place where contaminated iterms are brought for precleaning

The agency whose mission is to promote the general health of the American people is the

The best way to disinfect garnet and cuttle polishing wheels and discs is

A holding solution is used following an ultrasonic bath prior to bagging the instruments for sterilization

Strips placed in packages that change color when exposed to a combinator of heat, temp, and time

Regulations are made by groups or agencies that have the authority to enforce compliance with the regulations

It is ____________ that an eyewash unit be installed in workplaces where chemicals are used

At a temperature of 160°C (320°F), dry heat sterilization requires ___ minutes

Steam temperatures in sterilizing cycles are

Before instruments are wrapped for dry heat sterilization, they must be clean and

The agency that approves medical and dental devices for marketing in the United States is the