Safety & Infection Control Flashcards
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According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, dental implant technicians must receive bloodborne pathogen training:
Answer: Annually and at initial employment
OSHA requires initial training at hire and annual refresher training on bloodborne pathogen standards for all at-risk employees.
What does the term 'flash sterilization' (now called immediate-use steam sterilization) refer to?
Answer: Rapid steam sterilization of unwrapped instruments for immediate use
Immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS) is a rapid unwrapped autoclave cycle for instruments needed urgently during a procedure.
Which of the following is the correct disposal method for extracted teeth that contain amalgam restorations?
Answer: Amalgam waste container via licensed recycler
Teeth with amalgam must be handled as amalgam waste and disposed of through a licensed amalgam recycler due to mercury content.
In the context of dental implant lab work, which surface disinfectant level is appropriate for countertops that contact prosthetic components?
Answer: Intermediate-level disinfection
Lab surfaces and countertops require intermediate-level disinfection with an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant.
A surgical glove is visibly punctured mid-procedure during implant placement. What is the correct action?
Answer: Stop, remove gloves, wash hands, and re-glove immediately
A punctured glove must be removed immediately, hands washed thoroughly, and new sterile gloves donned before continuing.
What is the minimum contact time required for most EPA-registered intermediate-level surface disinfectants to be effective?
Answer: 3 minutes (wet contact time per label)
Most EPA-registered intermediate-level disinfectants require surfaces to remain visibly wet for the contact time stated on the label, typically around 3 minutes.
Which of the following instruments used during implant surgery is classified as semi-critical under the Spaulding classification?
Answer: Saliva ejector tip
A saliva ejector tip contacts mucous membranes but does not penetrate tissue, placing it in the semi-critical category requiring high-level disinfection or sterilization.