DXX 104 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025
What is the primary source of pathogens in dentistry - ANSWERSthe patients mouth
Most common route of cross contamination from patient to dental team - ANSWERS-direct contact is the most common (less common now because we use gloves)
-Indirect c...
What is the primary source of pathogens in dentistry - ANSWERSthe patients mouth
Most common route of cross contamination from patient to dental team - ANSWERS-direct contact is the
most common (less common now because we use gloves)
-Indirect contact: cuts, punctures, etc
-Droplet contact: not inhalation, only ingestion
-Aerosol: Inhalation only
Herpetic Whitlow - ANSWERSblisters on the fingers
most common route of cross contamination from dental team to patient - ANSWERS-Not as common in
occurrence, no more than in ordinary life.
-Most likely would be droplet contact
-Direct contact only if DHCW (dental healthcare worker) cuts self and bleeds onto patient
Most common route of cross contamination from patient to patient - ANSWERS-Indirect contact
-good infection control protocol should prevent this pathway
Most common route of cross contamination from dental office to the community - ANSWERS-
contaminated impressions, etc. sent to lab
-contaminated clothing worn off site
-Hair, jewelry, shoes
-improper disposal of regulated waste
Most common route of cross contamination from community to patient - ANSWERS-contaminated public
water, usually a problem only under a boil order
, -waterlines within the office are a different issue and will be discussed later
Virulence- can DHCW control the pathogens patients bring to the office? - ANSWERSNo
Resistance- can we control our own immune systems? - ANSWERSyes because of immunizations
Can we control our patients immune system? - ANSWERSno
Dose- can we control the number of pathogens we and our patients are exposed to? - ANSWERSYes
because of infection control protocol
***Management of the DOSE is the essence of _________ - ANSWERSInfection control
CDC (Center for disease control and prevention) - ANSWERS-Recommendations for infection controls and
disease updates
-"standard of care"
- Office can be shut down for violations
ADA (American Dental Association) - ANSWERSRecommendations for infection control and products
OSAP (Organization for safety, asepsis and prevention) - ANSWERSRecommendations for infection
control education in dentistry
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) - ANSWERS-Regulates the manufacturing and labeling of medical
devices (sterilizers, gloves, masks, gowns, eyewear, mouth rinses, etc.)
EPA (Environmental protection agency) - ANSWERS-Regulates medical waste and safety
-Regulates the effectiveness of disinfectants and water quality
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