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Unit Waterlines
CH 24 - Dental Unit Waterlines
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The mechanism that prevents entry of fluids and microorganisms into waterlines as a result of negative water pressure; aka "suck back". | Antiretraction Device |
| The slime-producing bacterial communities that can harbor fungi, algae, and protozoa. | Biofilm |
| Number of separable cells on the surface of a semisolid agar medium that create a visible colony. | Colony-Forming Units (CFUs) |
| A small-bore tubing usually made of plastic, used to deliver water through a dental unit during dental treatment. | Dental Unit Waterline (DUWL) |
| Bacteria that use organic carbon as food; protozoa fungi, and most bacteria fall into this catagory. | Heterotrophic Bacteria |
| Term used to mean having a weakened immune system. | Immunocompromised |
| Bacteria that can cause a certain type of pneumonia called Legionnaires' pneumonia; dental staff exposed at higher rate than public. | Legionella |
| The process by which contaminated fluid is passed through a pore-sized membrane to separate microorganisms. | Microfiltration |
| Term used to describe small organisms that float or drift in bodies of salt or fresh water. | Planktonic |
| Container attached to a dental unit that is used to hold and supply water to handpieces and air-water syringes. | Self-Contained Water Reservior |
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