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Dental Items are classifed as?
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Critical, Semi-Critical, Non-Critical.
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How long are Infection Control Manuals maintained?
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At least 3 years.
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What is Dental Item Classification?
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Dental Items are classified based on pathways through which cross contamination may occur and the location and technique of instrument use.
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What is Bioburden?
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Number of Micro-Organisms contaminating an object. Also known as Bioload or Microbial Load.
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Gravity Displacement Type Sterilizer? 30 minutes at?
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121-123C (250-254F), 15-17 per PSI
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Semi-Critical Items are?
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Materials that frequently contact mucous membranes but cannot be sterilized due to their inability to withstand heat.
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What is a Biological Monitor?
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Bacterial Endospore test which assess whether sterilization has occurred. Also known as biological indicator or biological spore test.
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What is Barrier Technique?
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Use of fluid resistant materials to protect them from contamination. Rubber plastic, paper, foil.
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Infection Control function are addressed how often?
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At least Quarterly.
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What is a Gravity Displacement Type Sterilizer?
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A sterilizer in which incoming steam displaces the residual air through a port or drain in or near the bottom of the sterilizer chamber.
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