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Iowa Dental Board Infection Control Exam
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How often should gloves be changed?
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i. donned for each new patient and taken off promptly afterward
ii. after an hour for long procedures
iii. as soon as possible after torn, cut, or punctured
iv. when a potential exists for contacting blood, saliva, OPIM, or mucous
membranes
,Why is it important to report exposures?
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So the medical worker can receive medical intervention and avoid spreading
infections to others and prevent the incident from happening again.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
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i. equipment intended to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposures of DHCP
to blood or OPIM
ii. gloves, gowns, mask, protective eyewear or face shield
What is the major source of microorganisms in the dental office?
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Saliva, respiratory secretions, blood in the mouths of patients
How often should sterilization cycles be verified?
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Weekly with a biological indicator
How can you minimize spraying or spattering of oral fluids in a dental office?
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i. dental dams
ii. high-velocity air evacuation
iii. preprocedural mouth rinse
Why is alcohol not recommended for use as a surface disinfectant?
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it evaporates too quickly to be effective
What disinfectants can be used for spraying?
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iodophor or sodium hypochlorite
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