ICE REVIEW #5
Which of the following sets of government regulations must a dental office be in compliance with in the management of regulated waste?
- Local community regulations - State regulations - Federal regulations
Allergic contact dermatitis is:
- delaying hypersensitivity reaction. - caused by accelerators, promoters and antioxidants added during glove manufacturing.
Employee training for compliance with the Hazard Communication Rule:
- must be provided at initial assignment. - must be provided when an employee is reassigned. - must be provided when a new hazard is introduced.
The Hazard Communication Rule applies to:
All potentially hazardous chemicals in the workplace except those that are for household-type use.
Which of the following is NOT an accepted technique for the handling of sharps?
Disposing of a needle in a general trash bag.
Which government agency regulates surface disinfectants?
EPA
Extracted teeth are considered what type of waste?
Infectious
Which government agency requires employers to protect their employees from exposure to patient blood and other body fluids?
OSHA
Which federal agency requires employers to inform employees of their risk regarding bloodborne pathogens?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Which agency is dedicated to infection control in dentistry?
Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures
With which hazards does section III or an MSDS deal?
physical hazards
You have just removed the two small plastic bags used to cover the light handles on your unit. In most cases, you should:
place them in the regular trash.
Products entering the office:
require no new label if the existing label is kept intact
Which factor contributes to the growth of biofilm in dental unit waterlines?
standing water in the lines
Which method is recommended for sterilizing packaged handpieces?
steam under pressure
Naturally occuring proteins found in latex are believed to be responsible for inducing what type of allergic reaction?
Type I
Which type of immunity is passed from mother to child in the womb?
natural passive
How often should dental health care workers receive the influenza vaccine?
once a year
On average, what percentage of all waste materials generated by a dental office should be considered as being infectious?
1.0 - 2.0%
Regulated waste should not be stored in-house for more than:
30 days.
Which type of waste can best be described as - items that have had contact with blood or other body fluids and secretions, such as saliva?
Contaminated waste
Which government agency regulates effectiveness of sterilizers?
FDA
The Hazard Communication Rule is also known as:
The employee right-to-know law.
Which of the following should not be considered as an example of regulated dental waste?
Used latex gloves
A hazardous waste is defined is:
a waste, or combination of wastes, which may present a substantial hazard to human health or the environment
Biofilm in dental unit waterlines could contaminate dental personnel through which method?
aerosols
The most serious manifestation of a Type I hypersensitivity reaction is:
anaphylaxis.
After initial training, how often should employees receive training concerning the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
at least annually
Who is responsible for providing MSDS?
chemical manufacturer
According to OSHA, which type of control is responsible for reducing the risk of bloodborne pathogens in the workplace by confining or isolating infectious materials?
engineering
How often should one receive the tetanus vaccine?
every 10 years
The hazardous material inventory and collection of MSDS sheets should be kept:
in a location near the area where the chemicals will be used.
What is the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard?
inform employees of their chemical risks at work
The most common form of adverse reaction to latex glove use is:
irritant contact dermatitis.
The generator of a hazardous waste:
is responsible for the manner in which the waste is transported, stored and disposed of.
In-office treatment of hazardous waste:
may require a specific permit
If an MSDS is not received by the supplier of a hazardous material:
the employer must request an MSDS in writing from the manufacturer.
A hazardous waste manifest is:
the required tracking document that must be completed for each hazardous waste.
A hazardous waste is any waste which may fall into the following category(s):
toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive
According to the Hazard Communications Standard, when should established employees receive training in hazard chemicals?
upon introduction of a new hazard
The most common presentation of a Type I hypersensitivity reaction is:
urticaria.
Consumer products are included in the Hazard Communication Rule when:
use results in exposure to the employee that is different or greater than the exposure to an ordinary consumer
An example of a potential sharp would be:
used anesthetic carpule
Which type of microorganism is the smallest?
virus
When are opportunistic infections most likely to strike?
when a person is recovering from an infection