Chapter 21-24 Infection Control

Which of the following is suggested for reducing cross contamination in bathrooms?

Clean surface before disinfecting

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that health care workers with which of the following diseases be restricted from patient contact?

Diarrheal Disease or conjunctivitis

The international sanitary supply association reports that most dirt within a building enters the building:

On peoples shoes

What is the main component of of smog?

Ozone

Which of the following foods should not be washed before eating?

Raw meats

What does Occupational Safety and Heath Administrations Blood-borne Standard day about personal protective clothing?

Remove it before leaving the workplace

Green products:

are friendly to the environment

What is potable water?

water suitable for drinking

Can an interested party, such as a dental assistant, start the process through which OSHA promulgates standards?

Yes!

How many pages would the average dental office save in 1 year by reducing the number of pages in patient files by one-half

12,600

Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created in:

1971

How many states have approved OSHA plans?

26

What percent of waste generated in a dental office is regulated medical waste, thus requiring special handling, neutralization, and disposal?

3%

Since OSHA was created in 1971, the workplace occupational injury and illness rate has declined by:

40%

Occupational Safety and Health Administration funds up to what percent of each state-approved plan?

50%

What minimum temperature should food reach when microwaving?

74°C (165°F)

If you regularly use alcohol-based hand rubs, why should you periodically wash and rinse your hands?

Glove material and dead bacteria are not removed by hand rubs.

What type of patients may be particularly sensitive to the presence of plants or flowers in a dental office waiting room?

Immunosuppressed patients

What is the main reason one should not use and reuse regular cloth as a sterilization wrap?

It is not a good microbial barrier

What is the least helpful way to encourage cough etiquette in the dental reception room?

Offer a mask to a patient who is coughing

The dental office outside housekeeping staff needs to be trained about infection control and blood-borne pathogens by:

Their original employer