Duplicate of Clinical Theory 1

Face masks should be changed

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

oral evacuation

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

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

gloves worn by dental personal are to protect the

biofilm is

standard precautions are also known as routine practices/procedures

Planktonic microorganisms are

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

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

disinfection is the destruction of all forms of microbial life

A test for the presence of active or inactive TB

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

We should wear our uniforms to and from work

example client to dental team indirect

types of microbes in the DUWL

slow speed dental hand piece

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

example of client to dental team direct contact

Nicole has how many cats

client bib/napkin chain holder

it is important to run the DUWL between clients

Performing hand hygiene before gloving

clinical contact surfaces are

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

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

observe/record time, temp and pressure gauges and displays

picture on the wall

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

Fails to treat the DUWL daily

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

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

example of dental team to client Direct contact

the primary function on face masks is protection from

Breathability of a mask is important to reduce

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

Sterile gloves are

biomedical waste is

Change my gloves immediately if i touch my hair of face

PPE is and example of

Work restriction Policies are to protect the Dh and client

DHs are advised to wear long sleeved reusable protective clothing

Immunization is an example of

Immunization is not advised for Dental Hygienists

Escorting my client to reception with my mask under my chin

protective eyewear should have

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

what do you do with the water reservoir

Irritant contact dermatitis

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

biomedical waste is

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

Heavy utility gloves should be used

biofilm is

what is sterilization?

pick up dropped items with exam gloves and continue with scaling

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

physical removal of foreign and organic material

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

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

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

Placing PPE goes in

When using aerosol producing equipment you change your mask

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

PPE available in non sterilized and pre sterilized forms

vacuum suck back has been proven to be a method of

you should handle sterilized instruments with utility gloves

Community to clients is known as

oral evacuation solution is

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

x-ray film packet

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

geobacillus stearothermophilus is an example of a

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

The client and the Clinician are expected to wear

saliva ejector suction tips

Which microorganisms are removed by routine hand washing

What are the 4 steps of autoclave sterilization?

PFE stands for

Best type of gloves

Person to person contant

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

what happens in the recirculation area

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

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

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

Infection prevention & control refers to ?

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

ABHR products range from

Dental explorer

Puncture resistant reusable and washable

Improper hand drying will lead to an allergic contact dermatitis

what makes the handpiece work

The length that the clinician nails should not exceed

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

how long do you run the water lines between clients

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

How does an autoclave work?

placing broken tip instruments should be placed into the unit trash

vacuum suck back has been proven to be a method of

overhead light is considered

Treat all clients as if they have an infectious disease

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

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

presents as urticaria hives and swelling extends beyond the gloves boundary

Walking around the office with dirty exam gloves

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

which is true regarding monitoring correct function of sterilizer

While cleaning and disinfecting dental unit the DH should wear

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

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

non biomedical waste is

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

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

when choosing a face mask

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

the ultrasonic works by

Instruments sterilized in polyfilm & paper pouches will remain sterile for_____

cheek retractors for intra oral pictures

surfaces within the treatment room that require daily sanitization on

Absorption of a liquid along a thread or through a material

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

Proper sterilization of hygiene cassettes is an example of

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

Type of microbe that are relatively stable on the skin

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

A wet face mask

client to client is known as improperly cleaned and sterilized instruments

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

what is the method of equipment cleaning and disinfecting

you should open sterilized instruments chair side with clean sterilized hands

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

we should store instruments 10-20 cm from the floor

You should uses hand sanitizer when your hands are visibly soiled

Face shields are a good alternative to uncomfortable face masks

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

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

DH mask not fitting allowing masks

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

There should be how much space between cassettes?

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

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

Worn over the examination gloves to prevent cross contamination

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

scrubs should be washed separately from normal clothing

fluoride tray

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

Dental light handle

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

Instruments sterilized in fabric wrapped cassette will remain sterile for _____

example of indirect contact

Taking PPE off

DH is to change scrubs daily or if become visibly soiled

pens used for charting/documentation

planktonic is

When should an alcohol based hand rub be used

clinical stool

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

Cleaning and disinfecting dental units is an example of

periodontal probe

the removal of transient and resident microorganisms

Needle stick injury with anaesthetic syringe

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

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

most common active ingredient in soap

what gives biofilm its slimy layer

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

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

Mask should be

which is not a step autoclave sterilizers operate through?

instructional materials big tooth brush

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

the most common type of skin reaction to gloves in

Where would you put a broken tip instrument?

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

house keeping surfaces are areas

the acronym PPE stands for protective practice equipment

what does the dental unit consist of

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

eating and drinking in the treatment room

non biomedical waste is

hand washing with soap should always occur when

Chronic signs Extend beyond glove boundary onto the arm