Deck 6: Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials

Question 1

PPE stands for personal ______________ equipment.

Answer 1

protective

Question 2

Which Hazard Communication Standard component provides employees with detailed information about every chemical product used in the dental office?

A) Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
B) Written program
C) Chemical inventory
D) Labeling

Answer 2

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Question 3

Employee training for hazard safety is required at which interval?

A) Monthly
B) Every 6 months
C) Annually
D) Every 2 years

Answer 3

Annually

Question 4

The concept that all human blood and certain other body fluids are treated as infectious is the main premise of ________________ Precautions.

Question 5

An orangewood stick or nailbrush is used in the:

A) first handwashing of the day
B) final handwashing of the day
C) primary scrubbing, every time you wash your hands
D) secondary scrubbing, every time you wash your hands

Question 6

Never bend or _____________ needles before disposal.

Question 7

The filtration efficacy of a protective mask should be at least:

A) 80% of 3 to 5 µm particles
B) 85% of 3 to 5 µm particles
C) 90% of 3 to 5 µm particles
D) 95% of 3 to 5 µm particles

Question 8

Which item of personal protective equipment (PPE) is donned last?

A) Mask
B) Gown
C) Gloves
D) Eyewear

Question 9

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

A) makes scientific recommendations on health-related matters
B) mandates laws and regulations to protect employees
C) issues fines for noncompliance with CDC guidelines
D) recommends routine booster doses of the HBV vaccine

Question 10

First aid for a needle stick injury is best provided in which sequence?

A) Wash and dry hands, remove gloves, apply antiseptic, notify employer, apply bandage
B) Remove gloves, wash and dry hands, apply antiseptic, apply bandage, notify employer
C) Remove gloves, wash and dry hands, notify employer, apply antiseptic, apply bandage
D) Notify employer, remove gloves, wash and dry hands, apply antiseptic, apply bandage

Question 11

Contaminated linens, removed from the office for laundering, are transported in a:

A) plastic box
B) leakproof bag
C) metal cassette
D) cotton tote

Question 12

The sharps container must be:

A) transparent
B) fireproof
C) leakproof
D) biodegradable

Question 13

Which glove is worn to clean and disinfect the treatment room?

A) Sterile
B) Utility
C) Over
D) Exam

Question 14

Always use the __________-handed scoop technique to prevent accidental needle sticks.

Question 15

The ____________ is not a regulatory agency. Its role is to issue recommendations for health-related matters. (Answer with the full name of this organization, not the acronym.)

Question 16

Patients and practitioners should wear:

A) examination gloves
B) protective eyewear
C) face shields
D) disposable gowns

Question 17

Which best describes how to remove contaminated eyewear?

A) Lean forward over a sink, allowing the eyewear to fall in.
B) Lift eyewear from the nose bridge, careful not to touch the lenses.
C) Grasp the frame of the eyewear at the temple with a paper towel.
D) Touch only the ear rests to remove the eyewear.

Question 18

Match each item with a corresponding waste classification.

Used barriers

A)General
B)Contaminated
C)Pathological
D)Sharps
E)Hazardous

Question 19

If your hands are visibly soiled:

A) massage your hands vigorously with an alcohol-based hand rub
B) treat your hands twice with alcohol-based hand rubs prior to gloving
C) wash your hands with soap and water before applying an alcohol-based hand rub
D) apply an alcohol-based hand rub before washing your hands with soap and water

Question 20

Match each item with a corresponding waste classification.

Orthodontic wires

A)General
B)Contaminated
C)Pathological
D)Sharps
E)Hazardous

Question 21

Match each set of guidelines or statements with the agency in charge of it.

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

A)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 22

Laundering contaminated protective clothing is the responsibility of the employer.

Question 23

The BBP standard requires that all dental personnel be vaccinated against HBV.

Question 24

Match each set of guidelines or statements with the agency in charge of it.

Standard Precautions

A)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 25

Match each item with a corresponding waste classification.

Extracted teeth

A)General
B)Contaminated
C)Pathological
D)Sharps
E)Hazardous

Question 26

Match each item with a corresponding waste classification.

Toxic chemicals

A)General
B)Contaminated
C)Pathological
D)Sharps
E)Hazardous

Question 27

Match each item with a corresponding waste classification.

Paper towels

A)General
B)Contaminated
C)Pathological
D)Sharps
E)Hazardous