California DH Law and Ethics PSI Exam 2
what are the RDH functions without supervision - CORRECT
ANSWER-educational services, oral health training and screening, refering
patient out, apply fluoride, pit & fissure sealants in any public health programs
administered by the government and submit any insurance or third-party claims
what are critical items - CORRECT ANSWER-items at high risk for infection if
they are contaminated with any microorganism, including items or devices used
to penetrate soft or hard tissues
what are semi-critical items - CORRECT ANSWER-instruments, devices that do
not penetrate tissues but come in contact with mucous membranes, non-intact
skin or OPIM
what are non-critical items - CORRECT ANSWER-instruments, devices,
equipment or surfaces that come in contact with soil, debris, saliva, blood OPIM,
intacted skin but not oral mucuous membranes
what are low-level disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER-the least effective
disinfection process, it kills some bacteria, some viruses and fungi but not
bacterial spores or mycobacterium tuberculosis var bovis, a lab test is used to
classify the strength of the disinfectant
what are intermediate-level disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER-chemicals that
kill mycobacterium tuberculosis var bovis which indicates human pathogens are
also killed but not does necessarily kills spores
what are high-level disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER-kills some but not all
bacterial spores, mycobacterium tuberculosis var bovis, bacteria, fungi and
viruses
what is cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER-the removal of visible soil accomplished
using water with detergents or enzymatic products
what is DHCP - CORRECT ANSWER-dental healthcare personnel
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