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What are the standards for wearing a mask?
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New mask for each patient, replace the mask if it becomes moist or wet, & never let the mas dangle around the neck or from the ear
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Why do we wear masks?
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Protect our mucus membranes. (Not for preventing bad breath or smelling bad breath.)
*Tip-use Vicks Vapor Rub if someone has really bad breath. |
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You've finished up with a patient, what are the standards for your gloves.
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Don't rewash or reuse gloves, don't sterilize and reuse, throw away after ever patient.
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When working with the doctor chairside, what is the choice of glove?
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Latex-unless there is a latex allergy, then use latex free gloves.
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Utility gloves are used for?
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Sterilization
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Over gloves are used when?
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Charts over latex after working with patient
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Surgical gloves are used when?
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Surgery
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What is the best way to prevent the spread of micro organisms (germs)?
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Washing hands with antibacterial soap.
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What regulatory body enforces the law to protects employees from infectious disease?
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OSHA
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What is universal precautions?
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Treat everyone as if they are infectious
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What is PPE and examples?
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Personal Protective Equipment, wear them while working with patient or during surgery, but not while seating them.
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What is Sodium Hypercloride and is it non-irritating to eyes or skin?
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Bleach Water & yes, irritating.
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Does Sodium Hypercloride have a stable shelf life or does it need mixed daily?
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Mixed daily
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What type of sterilization does an autoclave use?
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Steam under pressure
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If the autoclave is making a hissing noise, what might be the issue?
A. Wrong solution in chamber B. Wrong timing selection C Door not sealed properly D. Gasket needs replaced |
C or D, Door isn't sealed or gasket needs replaced.
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How do you ensure that sterilization has been acheived?
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Biological Indicators (colors change on bags)
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In the operatory room, the doctor is using the high speed hand piece, what is the best way to prevent the spray and debris from going into the air?
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HVE
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How long do we need to flush water from the lines between patients?
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20 seconds
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If an assistant has not had an Hepatitis B Vaccine, who is responsible for providing information, availability, and paying for it?
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The employer
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What is the only sterilization method that the plastic impression trays never go into?
A. Liquid chemical B. Chemical vapor C. Etholene oxide D. Dry Heat |
D. Dry Heat
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What color of eye wear is going to protect you during the curing the materials?
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Orange
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What protective clothing is regulated by OSHA?
A. Scrubs B. Lab coats C. Gowns D. Everything |
D. Everything
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Which is NOT the proper way to replace the cap back on the needle?
A. Use needle guard B. Use 2 handed method C. 1 handed scoop method |
B. Never use the 2 handed method.
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Sterilization indicators are used to ensure what error does not occur?
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So the bags are not over filled or the sterilizer isn't over packed.
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If an employer has 8 employees and one of the employees stabs themselves with a needle, are they required to fill out the OSHA forms?
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No, 12 or more employees then they have to complete the OSHA forms.
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If you stab yourself and need tested, who is responsible for paying for this?
A. You B. Patient C. Employer |
C. Employer-They are still responsible, but if there are less than 8 employees they are not required to fill out OSHA forms.
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Work practice controls include what?
A. Washing hands B. Not recapping needles C. Not storing food by OPIM's D. All the above |
D. All of the above.
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What does OPIM stand for?
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Other Potentially Infectious Materials
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A Sharps Injury Log must contain, which of the following?
A. Type and brand device used B. Location of accident C. Description of accident D. All the above. |
D. All of the above.
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