Dental Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which CDC document is the primary infection control guideline for dental settings?

Accepted Answer

Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003

Answer

The CDC's 2003 guideline is the foundational reference for infection control specifically in dental health-care settings.

Question 2

What is the recommended minimum contact time for an EPA-registered intermediate-level surface disinfectant?

Accepted Answer

As stated on the product label

Answer

Contact time must follow the manufacturer's label instructions, which the EPA has validated for that product.

Question 3

Which type of waste is considered regulated medical waste in dentistry?

Accepted Answer

Blood-soaked gauze that drips when compressed

Answer

Items saturated with blood that can release it when compressed are classified as regulated medical waste.

Question 4

What does the term 'critical instrument' refer to in the Spaulding classification?

Accepted Answer

An instrument that penetrates soft tissue or bone

Answer

Critical instruments penetrate soft tissue or bone and must be heat sterilized.

Question 5

When should personal protective equipment be removed after a procedure?

Accepted Answer

Before leaving the patient treatment area

Answer

PPE must be removed before leaving the treatment area to prevent spreading contamination.

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