Infection Control & Prevention Flashcards
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Which agency provides infection control recommendations for dental settings in the United States?
Answer: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC publishes the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings.
Which agency enforces the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard for employees?
Answer: OSHA
OSHA regulates occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Which vaccine is strongly recommended for dental radiographers because of occupational exposure to blood and saliva?
Answer: Hepatitis B
Employers must offer the hepatitis B vaccine to at-risk employees at no cost.
A digital sensor that cannot be heat sterilized should be:
Answer: Covered with a barrier and disinfected between patients per manufacturer instructions
Heat-sensitive sensors need barrier protection plus manufacturer-approved disinfection.
What is the correct sequence when removing PPE after a procedure?
Answer: Gloves, eyewear, gown, mask, then hand hygiene
The most contaminated items are removed first, followed by hand hygiene.
Cross-contamination in radiography is best defined as:
Answer: Transfer of microorganisms from one person or object to another
Cross-contamination moves pathogens between patients, personnel or surfaces.
Which of the following is a mode of disease transmission relevant to radiography?
Answer: Direct contact with saliva or blood
Direct contact with infectious fluids is a primary route in dental settings.
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