Clinical Theory 1

instruments are put in holding solution to avoid injury by other clinicians

how long do you run the water lines between clients

what do you do with the water reservoir

High risk clinical contacted surfaces areas w/in care environment 1-1 ^1/2 m from ct oral cavity

Cover the conjunctive mucous membranes of the eyes from splatter aerosol and debris impact

provides care for clients with cold sore-herpes on the lip

Dental light handle

What are the 4 steps of autoclave sterilization?

vacuum suck back has been proven to be a method of

ABHR are superior to hand washing with soap even if the hands are visibly dirty

We should wear our uniforms to and from work

eyewear protection with solid side shield and lip on top are considered the best

DH mask not fitting allowing masks

the primary function on face masks is protection from

you should open sterilized instruments chair side with clean sterilized hands

one year contents of instruments will remain sterilized if bluefabric wrap hasnt been disturbed

what gives biofilm its slimy layer

example of dental team to client Direct contact

gloves worn by dental personal are to protect the

The client and the Clinician are expected to wear

example client to dental team indirect

the acronym PPE stands for protective practice equipment

PPE is and example of

example of indirect contact

which is true regarding monitoring correct function of sterilizer

instruments inside the kit will remain sterile up to one year inside blue wrap

Chronic signs Extend beyond glove boundary onto the arm

biomedical waste is

Fails to treat the DUWL daily

Cleaning and disinfecting dental units is an example of

instructional materials big tooth brush

PFE stands for

each pack pouch & cassette should use this type of monitor in & out of cassette for each cycle

Jewellery and long finger nails will tear gloves exposing DH to potentially infectious material

Routine practice refers to cleaning and disinfecting 3x after seeing a client who has AIDS

if automatic cleaners are already in use contaminated ins. should be placed in holding solution

Change my gloves immediately if i touch my hair of face

Wearing gloves chair side helps prevent which routes of entry of clients microbes

Best practice for DH with active cold sore (herpes simplex) on lower lip

oral evacuation

overhead light is considered

where should cassettes be placed to maximize steam circulation and speed up drying?

eating and drinking in the treatment room

we should store instruments 10-20 cm from the floor

Autoclave sterilization will b affected by wrapping cassettes too tight & stuffed too tight.

what makes the handpiece work

DH is to change scrubs daily or if become visibly soiled

Instruments sterilized in fabric wrapped cassette will remain sterile for _____

Glove cuffs should be positioned under cuffs of DH long sleeved uniforms for completed barrier

When should an alcohol based hand rub be used

If the DHS hands are not visibly soiled she/he may use 60-95% alcohol based hand rubs

types of microbes in the DUWL

A test for the presence of active or inactive TB

hand washing with soap should always occur when

Face masks should be changed

periodontal probe

area that may be difficult to clean such as switches and knobs should have barriers on them

Waste products used to dry contaminated cassette must be collected in paper bag before diposal

disinfection is the destruction of all forms of microbial life

dental mouth mirror is classified as critical item and should be sanitized from each ct

biofilm is

Heavy utility gloves should be used

1way infectious particles airborne through the use of the a/w S; 1 way DH control is use of HVE

DH must always wear mask while wearing face shield to protect against airborne transmission

A wet face mask

When using aerosol producing equipment you change your mask

most common active ingredient in soap

what does the dental unit consist of

Dental explorer

what is not a reason for the autoclave to fail sterilization?

Type of microbe that are relatively stable on the skin

decomanition sec. of recirc rm. ins. are cleaned w/ hands free process using ultrasonic cleaner

bacteria that attaches to tubing wall or other attached bacteria multiply to increase mass of

How does an autoclave work?

vacuum suck back has been proven to be a method of

example of client to dental team direct contact

Which section of ins. recirc rm does the disposal of waste from the instrument tray happen?

what is sterilization?

Taking PPE off

what happens in the recirculation area

Immunization is an example of

objects that can create a puncture or cut the skin are labelled as

eyewear for client prevents clients being hit with flying debris splash and splatter

During care if the DHS gloves are covered in blood you must rinse the gloves and continue tx

biomedical waste is

Infection prevention & control refers to ?

You should uses hand sanitizer when your hands are visibly soiled

waste products such as barrier wrap should be collected in yellow biomedical bag

Prior to seating a ct for care, clinician should open up the instruments kit during unit preps.

when choosing a face mask

While cleaning and disinfecting dental unit the DH should wear

Immunization is not advised for Dental Hygienists

standard precautions are also known as routine practices/procedures

Puncture resistant reusable and washable

Best type of gloves

observe/record time, temp and pressure gauges and displays

cheek retractors for intra oral pictures

Breathability of a mask is important to reduce

Absorption of a liquid along a thread or through a material

Walking around the office with dirty exam gloves

placing broken tip instruments should be placed into the unit trash

Face shields are a good alternative to uncomfortable face masks

PPE available in non sterilized and pre sterilized forms

A pathway created by a failure to properly clean and sterilize instruments

saliva ejector suction tips

Community to clients is known as

dh removes gloves promptly,perform hand hygiene immediately to avoid microbes transfer

Particles that are airborne a short time and drop onto other objects

clinical stool

biofilm is

Work restriction Policies are to protect the Dh and client

Hand hygiene for dh care involves hand washing and antiseptic hand rubs

it is important to run the DUWL between clients

Mask should be

client to client is known as improperly cleaned and sterilized instruments

slow speed dental hand piece

Sterile gloves are

non biomedical waste is

clinical contact surfaces are

you should handle sterilized instruments with utility gloves

pick up dropped items with exam gloves and continue with scaling

Advised to change mask between clients or during when mask becomes wet

Does not clean, disinfect the dental unit counter top where instruments were placed during care

the heavily contaminated areas on the DHs hands are the fingers and palms

Masks are devices worn to block particles by filtration greater the 90%

physical removal of foreign and organic material

protective eyewear should have

the most common type of skin reaction to gloves in

processing instruments for sterilization cleaning and disinfecting units you wear over gloves

Where would you put a broken tip instrument?

how long do you run the sink at the beginning of the day

the removal of transient and resident microorganisms

non biomedical waste is

Instruments sterilized in polyfilm & paper pouches will remain sterile for_____

scrubs should be washed separately from normal clothing

pens used for charting/documentation

Planktonic microorganisms are

How long do you run the water lines at the beginning of the day

Irritant contact dermatitis

Which bacteria on the hands are the most important in spreading disease

oral evacuation solution is

DHs are advised to wear long sleeved reusable protective clothing

re-usable eyewear should be cleaned with soap and water and disinfected between clients

Which microorganisms are removed by routine hand washing

planktonic is

DHS must wear a new pair of exam gloves for each client

prior to seating the CT the DH should open the instrument kit during unit preparation

remove utility gloves to dry ins. place indicator wrap & label bc ins. no longer contaminated

we should use the first in first principle date all packs/cassettes/bags

Escorting my client to reception with my mask under my chin

picture on the wall

Worn over the examination gloves to prevent cross contamination

sanitation process that reduces microbs on an inanimate object to level below infectious hazard

Placing my gloves on before and review the chart and med history

Immunization is strongly recommended against hep b influenza MMR DTP VARICELLA ZOSTER

what is the method of equipment cleaning and disinfecting

Person to person contant

mouth mirror is considered critical item and should be sterilized for each client

Proper sterilization of hygiene cassettes is an example of

x-ray film packet

house keeping surfaces are areas

ABHR products range from

Dental office to community-contaminates are delivered to family through intimated skin contact

surfaces within the treatment room that require daily sanitization on

fluoride tray

client bib/napkin chain holder

geobacillus stearothermophilus is an example of a

the ultrasonic works by

DH instruments are considered as "sharps" w/ ability to create accidental par-enteral exposure

There should be how much space between cassettes?

Nicole has how many cats

Performing hand hygiene before gloving

Placing PPE goes in

Improper hand drying will lead to an allergic contact dermatitis

Post exposure mngmt inclues attending wound & referral to prompt & appropriate medical care

Commonly referred to as a cold sore crusting ulcer on the lip

which is not a step autoclave sterilizers operate through?

Treat all clients as if they have an infectious disease

instruments are "sharps" with the ability to cause accidental occupational par-enteral exposure

paper towels used to dry contaminated instruments must go in brown paper bag the garbage bag

The length that the clinician nails should not exceed

presents as urticaria hives and swelling extends beyond the gloves boundary

DH must take off torn cut or punctured gloves and preform hand hygiene prior to re-gloving

Needle stick injury with anaesthetic syringe