CCA CCA Infection Control & Sterilization

Question 1

What is the recommended method for disinfecting silicone facial prostheses?

Accepted Answer

Wiping with isopropyl alcohol and air drying

Answer

Silicone prostheses cannot withstand autoclaving temperatures, so isopropyl alcohol wipe-down is the standard disinfection method.

Question 2

Which disinfectant is classified as high-level and approved for use on prosthetic impression materials that cannot be autoclaved?

Accepted Answer

2% glutaraldehyde solution

Answer

2% glutaraldehyde is a high-level disinfectant effective against all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores, making it suitable for heat-sensitive impression materials.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of barrier precautions during prosthetic fabrication?

Accepted Answer

To prevent cross-contamination between patient and practitioner

Answer

Barrier precautions (gloves, masks, gowns) prevent cross-contamination and protect both patient and clinician from infectious agents.

Question 4

How should impressions be handled before pouring stone models in the anaplastology lab?

Accepted Answer

Disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant spray or immersion

Answer

Impressions must be disinfected before laboratory handling to prevent pathogen transmission to the lab environment, per CDC guidelines.

Question 5

Which infection control standard applies to ALL patients regardless of known infection status in anaplastology practice?

Accepted Answer

Standard precautions

Answer

Standard precautions apply universally to all patients regardless of diagnosis and form the foundation of infection control in healthcare.

(CCA) Certified Clinical Anaplastologist Practice Test

(CCA) Certified Clinical Anaplastologist Practice Test

CCA CCA Infection Control & Sterilization