ICE exam Practice Which of the following surfaces are considered clinical contact surfaces? - answer Lights, handles, x-ray tube heads, and countertops The reduction of disease-causing microorganisms to a safe level is defines as - answer Sterilization Chemical bleaching containing 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite is a good surface disinfectant when diluted with water to a dilution of - answer1:1,000 to 1: 10,00 According to the CDC, effective hand washing should last for approximately - answer2-6 minutes A high level of disinfectant with very little odor that does not require activation mixing is - answerChlorine dioxide Any reusable item intended for patient care should be. - answerHeat sterilized after use Disinfectant that kills viruses and fungi but not bacterial spores are classified by the
EPA as: - answerLow level
What is the purpose of a barrier in infection control? - answerDisrupts the transfer of infectious agents.
A good way to reduce cross contamination of dental materials is to use: -
answerDisposable materials
The most resistant form of known life is a(n): - answerAnaerobe
Which of the following diseases is easily transmitted in health care settings? - answerMRSA Which of the following items is classified as semi-critical - answerRubber dam forceps Areosols created from dental handpieces can carry pathogenic organisms that cause: - answerHepatitis a Which of the following Hepatitis viruses is transmitted by the fecal/oral route? - answerHepatitis B If a person has chicken pox as a child an adult outbreak would be classified as: - answerShingles 1 / 2
Chemical oral findings of kaposil's sarcoma typically suggest the development of which of the following diseases - answerTuberculosis Which of the following is the best way to clean the high speed handpiece after patient treatment ? - answerPlace in cold sterile solution overnight The most effective method of preventing cross- contamination in the dental office is: - answerPreforming proper hand washing The term that means a sufficient quantity of materials or supplies needed to treat
singles patients is packaged is called : - answerUnit dose
Which of the following PPE is used to prevent inhalation of droplets and or spatter - answerMask Which of the following items should be disinfected before handling in the dental lab? - answerImpression
All of the following are bloodborne pathogens EXCEPT: - answerHepatitis A
When preforming a through hand washing before gloving, you should rinse your hands with water at what temperature? - answerWarm The most resistant form of known life is a(n) - answerspore
Extracted teeth are: - answerRegulated waste
The maximum shelf life for sterile packaged instrument is: - answer6 Months
A needlestick injury could transmit disease. This type of disease transmission is called: - answerParenteral How would a dental assistant ensure the cross- contamination doe/s not occur when a patient denture is polished in the lab - answerUse only disposable or sterilized polishing materials Dental instruments that are used in the mouth but do not penetrate tissue or bone are: - answerSemi-critical instruments Which mode is transmission involves contact with contaminated instrument surface? - answerIndirect contact An intermediate -level or low level disinfectant , regulated by the EPA is suitable for cleaning ? - answerNoncritical instruments only
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