15. Section 1005 of the California Minimum Standards for Infection Control states that sterilization is a validated process used to: a. “Render a product free of all forms of viable microorganisms.” b. “Ensure that the chain of infection is rendered unable to carry on.” c. “Eliminate the transmission of all infections.” d. “Kill all forms of microbial life.” 16. Items that do not penetrate bone or soft tissue but contact oral mucous membranes are considered: a. Semi-critical. b. Critical. c. Non-critical. d. Semi-critical. 17. If a sterile instrument pack is torn, wet, or otherwise damaged, the instrument should be: a. Used as soon as possible. b. Reprocessed and resterilized prior to use. c. Placed in a clean, dry location until it is used. d. Carefully resealed with autoclave tape and placed in a clean, dry location. 18. According to Section 1005 of the California Minimum Standards for Infection Control, low-level disinfectants used to disinfect clinical contact surfaces should be labeled effective against HIV and: a. Influenza. b. TB. c. MRSA. d. HBV. 19. Which of the following statements is true regarding biological monitoring? a. It should be done on a monthly basis. b. It is the most accepted method for evaluating the sterilization process. c. It tests the physical and chemical conditions necessary for sterilization. d. The results should be documented and maintained for 3 months. 20. Dental unit waterlines should be flushed between patients for a minimum of:
8. Masks should routinely be changed: a. After each patient. b. After 3 hours of use. c. Only if they become contaminated. d. At the end of each workday. 9. To prevent puncture wounds when processing contaminated sharp instruments, needles, and devices, dental healthcare professionals must wear:
a. Sterile surgical gloves. b. Light-duty utility gloves. c. Heavy-duty utility gloves. d. Single-use medical examination gloves.
10. Until the condition resolves, all dental healthcare professionals who have exudative lesions or weeping dermatitis of the hand should: a. Wear two pairs of medical examination gloves. b. Refrain from all direct patient care. c. Only handle patient care equipment. d. Wear heavy-duty utility gloves. 11. Hand hygiene for surgical asepsis involves washing with water and antimicrobial soap for:
a. 10-45 seconds. b. 60-90 seconds. c. 2-6 minutes. d. 8-10 minutes.
12. Which group of dental professionals sustained the greatest number of occupational injuries according to a 9-year CDC study? a. General practice dentists. b. Oral surgeons. c. Dental assistants. d. Dental hygienists. 13. After experiencing a puncture wound, the dental healthcare worker should make certain that the wound is: a. Compressed to encourage bleeding. b. Washed with soap and water. c. Rinsed out with a solution of bleach. d. Washed with alcohol hand rub. 14. The rates of seroconversion are highest for which of the following bloodborne pathogens? a. HIV.
a. 20 seconds. b. 60 seconds. c. 90 seconds. d. 180 seconds.
b. HCV. c. HBV. d. HEV.
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