Infection Control 1

In the dental environment, the general routes of disease transmission can be described as follows: (Check ALL that apply)

• Direct contact with pathogens present in saliva, blood, respiratory secretions, or lesions
• Direct contact with airborne contaminated present in spatter or aerosols of oral and respiratory fluids
• A susceptible host
• Indirect contact with contaminated objects or instruments

Which type of gloves are recommended for examinations and non-surgical procedures?

• utility gloves
• food handlers gloves
• sterile gloves
• nonsterile gloves

All of the following are links to the Chain of Infection except one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A susceptible host
• A pathogen
• A portal
• A surface disinfectant

Which of the following are the Recommended infection control practices that directly relate to dental radiography procedures? Check ALL that apply.

• PPE
• Handwashing and care of hands
• Sterilization and Disinfection of Instruments
• A portal of entry
• Cleaning and Disinfection of dental unit and environmental surfaces

Which of the following PPE must be changed between patients during treatment if it becomes wet or moist?

• Lab Coat
• Contact lenses
• Scrub cap
• Masks

Which of the following PPE is used to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when contact with blood or other bloody fluids is anticipated?

• Masks
• Gloves
• Protective clothing
• Scrub cap

What should dental professionals with exudative or "weeping" lesions do?

• wear utility gloves while working
• refrain from all direct patient contact and from handling patient care equipment until condition has resolved
• use hand care lotion prior to hand gloving
• wear sterile gloves for all procedures

What are some examples of surfaces that must be covered or disinfected when taking dental images? Check ALL that apply.

• dental chair
• lead apron
• control panel
• PID
• operatory sink

What should be done to the lead apron after each use?

• disinfect
• washed
• sterilized
• folded

What are the three acceptable methods of Sterilization? Check all three.

• Autoclave
• Dry Heat
• Chemical Steam Heat
• Ultrasonic Cleaner
• Chemical Vapor