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17 Cards in this Set
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The purpose of infection control is to prevent the transmission of disease between?
a. patients b. patients and operators c. operator and patients D. All of the above
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D. All of the above |
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Each of the following will break the chain of infection except one?Which one?
a. Use of digital sensor b. use of personal protective equipment c. sterilization of radiographic equipment d. Immunization of oral health care practioners |
A.Use of digital Sensor
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An approach to infection control that states that the body fluids (except sweat) of all patients should be treated as if infected is?
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Standard Precautions
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Which of these agencies develops and provides recommendations for adoption of infection control guidelines, but does not act as an enforcer of guidelines?
a. Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)
b. Occupational Safety and Health administration (OHSA)
c. U.S food and Drug administration (FDA)
d. U.S Environment protection Agency (EPA) |
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
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List four items of PPE recommended for the dental radiographer |
Protective clothing Mask Protective Eyewear Gloves |
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The use of a chemical or physcial procedure to reduce the disease- producing microorganisms to an acceptable level on inanimate objects is the definition of?
A. asepsis B. Antiseptic C. Disinfection D. Sterilization |
C. Disinfection |
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Radiographic image receptor holders are classified as?
a. critical instruments b. semicritical instruments c. noncritical instruments d. clinical contact surfaces |
Semicritical instruments |
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The lead/ lead equivalent apron and thyroid collar is classified as a
a. critical object b. Semicritcical object c. noncritical object d.cross-contaminated object |
C. Noncritical Object |
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Spraying disinfectant directly on which of these should be avoided?
a. digital sensor b. lead/ lead equivalent apron and thyroid collar c. X-ray machine exposure switch d. Bracket table or countertop |
C. X-ray machine exposure switch |
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Each of the following may be protected with a plastic barrier to maintain infection control during the radiographic procedure Except one. Which one?
a. image receptor b. image receptor holder c. exposure bottom d. PID and tube head |
B. Image receptor holder |
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Which of the following is correct infection control for digital image receptors such as phosphor plates and solid state sensors?
a. protect with a plastic barrier prior to use. Sterilize following use
b. protect with a plastic barrier prior to use. Disinfect following use
c. Disinfect Prior to use . Protect with a plastic barrier prior to use. Sterilize following use
d. Disinfect Prior to use. Protect with a plastic barrier prior to use. Disinfect following use |
D. Disinfect prior to use. Protect with a plastic barrier prior to use. Disinfect following use |
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Which of the following can be heat- sterilized following use?
a. Digital sensor b. Phosphor plate c. film packet d. image receptor holder |
D. Image receptor holder |
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What should be done with the image receptor immediately after removing it from the patients mouth?
a. remove and reapply a clean plastic barrier b. remove excess saliva with a dry or disinfectant soaked paper towel c. Drop into a containment cup or box without touching the sides d. Rise briefly with plain water, do not use soap |
B. Remove excess saliva with a dry or disinfectant soaked paper towel |
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Following the radiographic procedure, the patient treatment area should be cleaned and disinfected using \ a. clean, dry hands b. patient treatment gloves c. plastic overgloves d. utility gloves
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D. Utility gloves |
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Which of the following is the correct order for maintaining control after the radiographic procedure
a. remove patient treatment gloves, remove lead/lead equivalent apron, put on utility gloves, clean and disinfect
b. Remove lead apron, remove patient treatment gloves, put on utility gloves, clean and disinfect
c. remove lead apron, remove patient treatment gloves, put on utility gloves,
d. Put on utility gloves, remove lead apron, clean and disinfect, remove patient treatment gloves, |
A. Remove patient treatment gloves, remove lead apron, put on utility gloves, clean and disinfect |
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Which of the following is aseptically correct after using the tab to open an exposed, contaminated film packet without a plastic barrier?
a. Grasp the film holding by the edges between the index finger and thumb
b. Remove the lead foil first to get it out of the way to allow for easier removal of the film
c. Pull the black paper tab to allow the film to drop out onto a paper towel
d. continue peeling back the outer plastic/paper wrap until all contents of the packet are readily accessable |
C. Pull the black paper tab to allow the film to drop out onto a paper towel |
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Which of the following is recommended for use with an automatic processor with a daylight loader attachment?
a. Digital sensors that used plastic barrier sheaths b. phosphor plates that used plastic barrier envelopes c. Film packets that did use plastic barrier envelopes
d. film packets that did not use plastic barrier envelopes |
C. Film packets that used plastic barrier envelopes |
