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The absence of pathogens |
Asepsis |
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Instruments used to penetrate soft tissue or bone |
Critical |
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Microorganisms capable of causing disease |
Pathogen |
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Use of a chemical or physical procedure to destroy all pathogens including spores |
Sterilize |
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Exposure to infectious materials that occurs as a result of piercing or puncturing the skin |
Parenteral |
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Exposure to infectious material that occurs as a result of procedures performed by the dental assistant |
Occupational |
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Use of chemical or physical procedure to destroy all pathogens except spores |
Disinfect |
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The PID is an example of a ______ instrument |
Non-critical |
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An example of a route of disease transmission |
Aerosol |
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A film holding device is an example of a _____ instrument |
Semi-ceritical |
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EPA registered chemical germicides labeled as both hospital disinfectants and tuberculocidal agents are classified |
Intermediate-Level Disinfectants |
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EPA registered chemical germicides labeled only as hospital disinfectants are classified |
Low-Level Disinfectants |
