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Chpt.11,12,&18 MOD 1
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Question | Answer |
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Pathogenic/disease producing microorganisms | Microorganisms that pose a threat to human health and other living organisms. |
Antibiotics | Useful on bacterial infections but useless against viruses. |
Exposure to blood | Can be a risk for tansmission of hepatitis B and C in any situation. |
Reducing the number of microorganisms | This can be done by the use of rubber dam and proper use of the HVE during dental procedures. |
Droplet Contamination | This can occur even with the proper use of the HVE. |
Hepatitis B Vaccination | OSHA requires that employers make this available to all employees who have potential contact with blood or other infectious material within 10 days of assignment. |
Dental Assistant | May decline to receive the hepatitis B Vaccine. |
Health Care Worker | OSHA provides guidelines and rules put into place primarily to protect these individuals. |
OSHA | Stands for Occupational Safety and Health Standards. |
MSDS | Is a written document that provides comprehensive information about a single chemical. |
EPA | The agency that issues regulations to protect human and environmental health. |
General waste, inregulated | Items such as paper towels, plastic cups, patient bibs, and disinfectant wipes. |
Contaminated waste | Would be regulated waste that is potentially infectious and/or sharp. |
Microbiology | Is the branch of science concerned with the study of living organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye. |
20 minutes | The time a bacterium can divide under ideal conditions. |
Herpes Simplex I | Occurs in mucous membranes of the mouth and lip. |
Herpes Simplex II | Is transmitted through sexual contact. |
Dental Plaque/Dental Biofilm | Can reach the thickness of 300-500 cells on the surface of the teeth.` |