64B5-25 Sterilzation And Disinfection Procedures

Front 1

What is this definition:
The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed

Back 1

"Sterilization"

Front 2

What is this definition:
The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in the their active growth phase and the inactivation of some virus.

Back 2

"Disinfection"

Front 3

What does it mean when a licensee is "infected with the Hep. B virus"

Back 3

The licensee is sero-positive for the Hep. B surface antigen and the Hep. B e-antigen

Front 4

Name the procedures or processes in which proper sterilization can be provide?

Back 4

Autoclave (steam under pressure)
Chemical Vapor
Ethylene oxide
Dry-heat

Front 5

True or False
Any instrument or device that goes into the mouth must be sterilized

Back 5

True

Front 6

Any heat-sensitive instruments may require exposure in a liquid chemical agent registered by the EPA for up how many hours?

Back 6

10 hours

Front 7

True or false
After dental treatment, all surfaces that may have become contaminated with blood, saliva, or other bodily fluids must be disinfected using a procedure recommended by OSHA

Back 7

False

"....using a procedure recommended by CDC"

Front 8

True or false
Hands shall be washed with soap and water and dried immediately after removing and prior to replacing gloves

Back 8

True

Front 9

Adequacy of autoclave or chemical vapor sterilization must have their efficacy verified by appropriate biological monitoring at least once every how many hours or days?

Back 9

Once every 40 hours (2400minutes) OR
Once every 30 days
(whichever comes first)

Front 10

How often is efficacy of sterilization tested for Dry Heat and ethylene-oxide sterilization processes?

Back 10

Every 120 hours of operation at sterilization parameter OR
Every 30 days
(whichever comes first)

Front 11

Any dentist or dental hygienist that is infected with Hep. B virus must notify the Board of Dentistry no later that how many days after learning of his/her condition?

Back 11

14 days

Front 12

What must be included in the notification to the Board of Dentistry of when a licensee is infected with Hep.B virus?

Back 12

A copy of the lab report showing results of Hep. B Surface antigen (HBSAG)

Front 13

All licensees infected with Hep. B virus must complete an educational program no later than ____after receiving the criteria from Board to comply with

Back 13

6 months

Front 14

The Educational program that the Board requires a Hep. B infected licensee to take must be at least how many clock hours in duration?

Back 14

6 clock hours

Front 15

After a Hep. B infected licensee has taken the required educational program about Hep.B, they must also take what in order to be certified as having completed the program?

Back 15

A written Comprehensive examination covering all topics of the educational program

Front 16

Fill in the blank:
Hep. B infected licensees will be monitored on a _____basis at least ____a year for a ___year period by the Board approved consultants for the purpose of verifying compliance with sterilization, disinfection and barrier techniques.

Back 16

On a RANDOM basis at least ONCE a year for a 3 year period

Front 17

Any barrier technique broken by an infected Hep. B licensee must notify who?

Back 17

1. the Patient
2. The Board's Executive Director
3. The local county Health department

the notification has be to be done with 24 hours via telephone and a follow up written notification within 72 hours.

Front 18

The notification of an infected Hep. B licensee must include:

Back 18

1. What barrier technique was broken
2. Steps undertaken to overcome the break in technique

Front 19

True or False
Monitors of licensees Infected with Hep. B virus will perform their duties by making random, on-site visits at least once a year for a 3 year period and at least tri-annually thereafter to any place the licensee is practicing or employed

Back 19

True

Front 20

A monitor of an infected Hep. B virus licensee has to report their inspection results to the Board of Dentistry within 14 days of the on-site visit, however should the monitor determine that unreported breaks in barrier are found or anything of that nature... they must notify the Board of Dentistry within what time period?

Back 20

24 hours of the on-site visit and provide a follow up written confirmation within 72 hours

Front 21

If a Hep. B infected licensee fails the inspection which is determined by the monitor and is found non-compliant to the criteria that must be followed, What is the next step the Board of Dentistry must do?

Back 21

1. Call for a request of emergency Probable Cause Panel Meeting for an Emergency Suspension

Front 22

Is a disinfected extracted tooth considered a biohazardous Waste?

Back 22

No, once it is disinfected it can be returned to the patient or the patient's guardian

Front 23

Extracted Teeth that are going to be used for scientific, educational or testing purposes must be cleaned and places in what?

Back 23

Immersed in a Fresh solution of Household bleach diluted 1:10 with tap water OR in any liquid chemical germicide

Front 24

Fill in the blank:
Impressions, appliances and contaminated dental models sent to the dental laboratories must be sealed in an impervious container and labeled ______prior to shipment form a dental office

Back 24

"treat as infectious material"