When recapping an anesthetic needle, it is BEST to:
Clean and disinfect all dental impressions immediately after removal from the patient’s mouth.
What is the most important means of preventing disease transmission?
Handwashing technique includes the use of:
Disinfecting agents for environmental surfaces should:
When should face masks be changed?
Gloves must be worn when there is the potential for contacting:
The greatest risk of infection from a needle stick is from:
Face shields may be worn:
The letters CDC stand for:
Semi-critical instruments:
Handwashing is not necessary when taking intra-oral dental radiographs because gloves are always worn.
Which of the following statements is true?
Instruments should be packaged before sterilization to:
Universal precautions are strategies used to _____________ the risk of transmission of pathogens in the health-care setting.
The average risk of HIV infection after a needle stick exposure to HIV-infected blood is:
Dental unit waterlines will be flushed for how long between patients?
Counter tops and unit surfaces should be cleaned using 2x2 or 4x4 soaked in disinfectant and decontaminant cleaner, wipe all counter tops using “spray, wipe, spray technique” , never allow the gauze to go back over a previously cleared area.
When using universal precautions, _____________ infection control procedures are used for all patients.
All patients must be treated equally regardless of physical condition. A patient with a communicable disease is treated with more caution.
Proper spore testing verification can be accomplished by:
The guidelines for infection control standard are set by:
What is the water temperature that should be used when washing hands?
Which of the following is not considered personal protective equipment?
Steam sterilization under pressure can be achieved with:
Dental personnel are potentially exposed to:
What must be right after exposure?
