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Final Exam Dental Protocols

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The main function of OSHA is to:
Protect the employee
The ultrasonic cleaner solution is highly contaminated and must be discarded how frequently?
At least daily
Instrument trays fall under which category of clinical contact surfaces?
Transfer Surfaces
An organism that does NOT need air/oxygen to survive is referred to as:
Anaerobic
The hair-like projections, that some forms of microorganisms have, which allow for mobility (movement) are called:
Flagella
What is considered the best method for preventing the spread of disease?
Handwashing
A pathogenic organism is considered:
A causative agent
Which of the following instruments is classified as a Semicritical Instrument?
Amalgam Carrier
The bacteria associated with tooth decay but aids with the metabolism of food is the:
Lactobacillus
The form some bacteria and fungi take to escape an unfavorable environment until conditions are better is called:
Spore
A type of bacteria that form irregular clusters and are of major concern to hospitals is:
Staphlococci
What type of microorganism causes AIDS?
Virus
The process that inactivates all microbial life, including bacterial spores, viruses, bacteria, and fungi:
Sterilization
It is important for the dental assistant to have foundation in microbiology in order to:
cure diseases and know how to prevent disease transmission in the dental office
Which duty applies to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?
Makes recommendations and disseminates information on preventing workplace disease, injury, and disability
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