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21 Cards in this Set
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Microorganisms used for biologic monitoring of autoclaves |
Geobacillus stearothermophilus |
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Germicide used on skin or living tissue. i.e. alcohol, chlorhexidine |
Antiseptic |
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Developed standard precaution procedures to protect health care workers |
OSHA |
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How often biologic indicators should be processed |
Weekly |
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Penetration of liquid through holes in gloves |
Wicking |
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Patient care item category that includes lead aprons and BP cuffs |
Noncritical |
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Amount of organic matter (ie blood, saliva, debris) on items to be sterilized |
Bioburden |
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Items designed to isolate or remove hazards. Includes sharps containers and needle recapping devices. |
Engineering controls |
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Method of disease spreading as in TB, chicken pox, measels |
Airborne transmission |
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Regulates disinfectants and disposal of wastes |
EPA |
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Type of heavy duty glove that is used during instrument processing. |
Nitrile |
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These materials include used sharps, blood, excised gingival tissue |
Regulated waste |
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Absence of contamination |
Asepsis |
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Makes recommendations to protect the population from disease. Including infection control protocol |
CDC |
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Finger infection that can occur if gloves are not used during dental procedures |
Herpetic Whitlow |
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Patient care item category that includes mouth mirrors and slow speed handpieces |
Semi-critical |
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Disease dental health care workers are most at risk for contracting |
Hepatitis B |
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Set of 5 conditions which must be present for disease to be spread |
Chain of infection |
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Step of instrument processing performed by ultrasonic machines |
Cleaning |
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Allergic contact dermatitis is a type of this reaction |
Cell mediated hypersensitivity rxn |
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Items used during patient care to protect the health care worker |
worker practice controls |
