Dental Hygiene Practice HESI 2 latest exam version questions/elaborated ans

Dental Hygiene Practice HESI 2 latest exam version questions/elaborated ans Which agency is a FEDERAL agency that enforces WORKPLACE SAFETY -CORRECT ANSWER-OSHA (occupational safety and health administration) Which agency protects EMPLOYEES by improving ENGENNERING controls and enforcing PPE -CORRECT ANSWER-OSHA Is OSHA a REGULATORY agency? -CORRECT ANSWER-yes What OSHA documents impact INFECTION CONTROL and prevention in dentistry? A. Hospital antimicrobial disinfectant registrations B. Hazard Communication standard C. CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings D. Bloodborne Pathogen standard E. Hazardous waste regulations F. All of the above -CORRECT ANSWER-Bloodborne Pathogen standard and Hazard Communication standard Which agency developed infection control GUIDELINES for healthcare settings? - CORRECT ANSWER-CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) What CDC document impacts INFECTION CONTROL and prevention in dentistry? A. Bloodborne Pathogen standard B. Hazard Communication standard C. CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings D. Hospital antimicrobial disinfectant registrations E. Hazardous waste regulations F. All of the above -CORRECT ANSWER-CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings Which agency regulates DISPOSAL of HAZARDOUS materials like medical and chemical waste? -CORRECT ANSWER-EPA (Environmental protection agency) Which agency regulates registration of CHEMICAL GERMICIDES used for healthcare? -CORRECT ANSWER-EPA Which agency is a part of the Department of Health and Human services and ensures SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS of food, cosmetics, drugs, and medical devices? - CORRECT ANSWER-FDA(Food and Drug Administration) What EPA document impacts INFECTION CONTROL and prevention in dentistry? A. Hazardous waste regulations B. Hazard Communication standard C. Hospital antimicrobial disinfectant registrations D. CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings E. Bloodborne Pathogen standard F. All of the above -CORRECT ANSWER-Hospital antimicrobial disinfectant registrations and Hazardous waste regulations Which agency regulates the manufacturing and labeling of MEDICAL DEVICES? - CORRECT ANSWER-FDA What type of WASTE has the potential for disease TRANSMISSION and requires SPECIAL handling and disposal? A. Regulated waste B. Non-regulated waste -CORRECT ANSWER-Regulated waste What are examples of regulated waste? -CORRECT ANSWER-sharps, blood or items soaked in blood, tissues and extracted teeth What type of waste includes all other disposable items other than sharps, tissues, extracted teeth, and blood-soaked items? A. regulated waste B. non-regulated waste -CORRECT ANSWER-non-regulated waste What are examples of non-regulated waste? -CORRECT ANSWER-cups, gloves, saliva ejectors What type of item can PENETRATE the skin and other tissues? A. sharps B. gloves C. cups D. saliva ejectors -CORRECT ANSWER-sharps What term describes puncture-resistant containers for DISPOSAL of sharp items that could puncture skin? A. sharps container B. trashcan C. autoclave -CORRECT ANSWER-sharps container T/F Sharps containers must be closable, puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and labeled with a BIOHAZARD SYMBOL. The CDC recommends that they can be located anywhere in the dental office. -CORRECT ANSWER-The first statement is true, second is false (CDC recommends sharps container be AS CLOSE to work area as possible. Which mode of transmission requires PERSON-TO-PERSON body contact with blood, oral fluids, or other patient material? A. Indirect contact B. Direct contact C. Inhalation D. Fecal-oral transmission