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Issuing and enforcing rules and regulations with which dental practitioners must comply are the roles of a(n) ___________ agency.
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Issuing and enforcing rules and regulations with which dental practitioners must comply are the roles of a(n) ___________ agency. | regulatory |
| The primary federal agency that is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and that conducts and supports medical research and is the | NIH. |
| The federal regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety and health of America’s workers and for setting and enforcing protective standards is the | OSHA. |
| The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for | reviewing the manufacturers’ antimicrobial claims to ensure that they are supported by scientific evidence. |
| The federal agency that protects the public’s health and safety, at home and abroad, is the | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
| Which of the following is true of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)? | NIOSH makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. |
| The governmental regulatory agency that ensures the safety and effectiveness of disinfectants associated with dentistry is the | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). |
| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires good manufacturing practices, reviews the safety and effectiveness of drugs and medical devices, and | approves sterilizers, biologic and chemical indicators, and ultrasonic cleaners. regulates antimicrobial handwashing products and mouth rinses. Both A and C |
| OSHA is responsible for ensuring the safety of | employees. |
| Infection-control procedures practiced in dentistry today are based on the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings—2003 issued by the | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
| The only federal institute responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury is the | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). |
| Which of the following is the dental research institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)? | National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) |
| The OSHA standards related to dentistry includes | the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. the Hazard Communication Standard. Both A and B |
| The agency that approves medical and dental devices for marketing in the United States is the | FDA. |
| All of the following are functions of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) except | development of biologic and chemical indicators. |
| Which of the following is true regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation of individual states? | States that administer their own OSHA program must meet or exceed federal OSHA standards. |
| The nonregulatory agency that issues recommendations based on strong scientific evidence that form the standard of care for dentistry is the | CDC. |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections occur | when an employee or patient complaint is made. |
| The premier infection-control education organization in dentistry is the | OSAP. |
| A dental assistant must be able to understand the roles of | government agencies. professional organizations. Both A and B |
| A chemical that can cause a physical or health hazard is | a hazardous chemical. |
| What is the purpose of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)? | Uniformity in classifying and labeling of a chemical regardless of where it is manufactured or used. |
| Lead foil from the radiographic film should be | recycled as scrap metal. recycled through Eastman Kodak. either B or C. |
| Which of the following is true of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)? | The SDS should be organized in binders so that employees can locate a particular SDS. |
| A victim who immediately feels the effects of a chemical spill, with symptoms of dizziness, headache, nausea, and vomiting, is experiencing | acute chemical toxicity. |
| Latex gloves worn during patient care do not provide adequate protection when handling chemicals because | the latex in the gloves degrades when exposed to chemical disinfectants. |
| When using chemicals, dental assistants must wear | utility gloves, mask, and eye protection. |
| The section of a SDS that describes proper methods of containment and cleanup is | Section 6—Accidental release measures. |
| For continuing employees, Hazard Communication Program training is required | once a year |
| All of the following are considered hazardous waste except | human tissue |
| The written program of the Hazard Communication Program must include all of the following information except | employee phone numbers. |
| Wastes are classified as hazardous if they are | ignitable |
| If a small mercury spill occurs in the dental office, the assistant should | get the mercury spill kit, a mask, and utility gloves. |
| The section of the SDS listing precautions for storage incompatibilities is | Section 7—Handling and storage. |
| All of the following are true about handling extracted teeth except extracted teeth | containing amalgam restorations should be heat sterilized to prevent the release of mercury vapors. |
| OSHA requires a sharps container to be all of the following except | labeled with the dental practice name. |
| Eyewash units | must be installed in every workplace where chemicals are used, according to OSHA regulations. |
| Radiographic fixer is considered a hazardous waste because it has a high | silver content. |
| All of the following are considered a regulated waste except | saliva-soaked gauze. |
| The written program portion of the Hazard Communication Program | describes how to respond to chemical emergencies. |
| Chronic chemical toxicity results from generally ______ levels of the chemical over a much _______ time period than acute chemical toxicity. | lower; longer |
| Failure to wash hands that are contaminated with chemicals before eating a sandwich is an example of | ingestion. |
| The Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to inform their employees about the ____________ of chemicals that they use in the workplace. | identity and hazards |
| In addition to chemical exposure directly damaging the lungs, the organs that can also be affected are | kidneys, brain, and liver |
| Which of the following is the classification for waste that is infectious and requires special handling, neutralization, and disposal? | Regulated waste |
| The protocol recommended by manufacturers of eyewash units to reduce microbial content in the waterline is a _____-minute flushing __________. | 3; weekly |
| Topics in a chemical training program for employees must include | the use of hazardous chemicals. required PPE. the safe handling and disposal methods of chemicals. All of the above |
| An example of regulated waste that requires special disposal is | human tissue. |
| In the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) labeling system the color yellow indicates | reactivity. |
| When a chemical is transferred to a different container, the new container must be labeled with | any label, providing the labeling system is easy to use and all employees are properly trained to understand and read the label. |
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