Infection Control for Dental Assisting
Questions And Answers 2025
What are the main causes of disease? - answer:-Germs
What happens when germs multiply? - answer:-Germs become diseases
The chain of infection contains four links: - answer:-1.) Virluence
2.) Number of microogranisms
3.) Susceptible host
4.) Portal of Entry
What is the virluence of an organism? - answer:-It's strength or ability to cause disease
Number of Microorganisms - answer:-Describes the amount of pathogens present
What is a susceptible host? - answer:-Someone who has a compromised immune
system
What is the portal of entry? - answer:-The way in thich an infection enters the body
What is an infectious disease? - answer:-A disease that is contagious an can be
transmitted from host to host via the chain of infection.
Direct Transmission - answer:-This route of transmission occurs when there is direct
contact with infected blood, saliva, or OPIMs
What does OPIM stand for? - answer:-Other Potentially Infectious Materials
Indirect Transmission - answer:-This route of transmission occurs when the dental
healthcare professional come in contact with a contaminated surface without the
protection of PPE.
PPE - answer:-Personal Protective Equipment
Airborne Transmission - answer:-This route of transmission occurs through methods of
inhalation.
-Aerosol, Spray, or Spatter
Blood-Borne Transmission - answer:-This route of transmission only occurs from blood-
to-blood contact with an infected individual.
Cross-Contamination - answer:-Refers to germs within or from the dental setting being
transmitted to other areas of the dental office or carried out of the dental setting.
, Infection Control for Dental Assisting
Questions And Answers 2025
Disease Transmission in the Dental Office: - answer:--Patient to Patient
-Healthcare Worker to Patient
-Patient to Healthcare Worker
-Healthcare Worker to Community
What does OSHA stand for? - answer:-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does CDC stand for? - answer:-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
OSHA's Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) Standard - answer:-Discusses how the dental
office deals with, and its plan for, exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Universal Precautions - answer:-Mandates that all patients be treated as if they have a
deadly disease, regardless or their health history
Standard Precautions - answer:-An expansion of universal precautions.
- The infection control protocol for each patient will be the same, no matter what.
What are OSHA's categories of employees based on? - answer:-His/Her exposure risk
to blood, saliva, or bodily fluids. (Category 1 is the highest risk category)
What vaccination does OSHA require that every dentist offer and pay for their
employees? - answer:-Hepatitis B vaccination
Management of Sharps Waste: - answer:-Sharps must be disposed of in a biohazard,
non-permeable, red plastic container.
What PPE is required for a dental assistant? - answer:-Proper PPE includes:
-Scrubs
-Leather Shoes
-Lab Coat
-Mask
-Safety glasses/face sheild
-Gloves
PPE should be removed in the following manner: - answer:-1.) Gloves
2.) Wash hands
3.) Safety glasses
4.) Mask
5.) Lab Coat
6.) Second hand washing
Questions And Answers 2025
What are the main causes of disease? - answer:-Germs
What happens when germs multiply? - answer:-Germs become diseases
The chain of infection contains four links: - answer:-1.) Virluence
2.) Number of microogranisms
3.) Susceptible host
4.) Portal of Entry
What is the virluence of an organism? - answer:-It's strength or ability to cause disease
Number of Microorganisms - answer:-Describes the amount of pathogens present
What is a susceptible host? - answer:-Someone who has a compromised immune
system
What is the portal of entry? - answer:-The way in thich an infection enters the body
What is an infectious disease? - answer:-A disease that is contagious an can be
transmitted from host to host via the chain of infection.
Direct Transmission - answer:-This route of transmission occurs when there is direct
contact with infected blood, saliva, or OPIMs
What does OPIM stand for? - answer:-Other Potentially Infectious Materials
Indirect Transmission - answer:-This route of transmission occurs when the dental
healthcare professional come in contact with a contaminated surface without the
protection of PPE.
PPE - answer:-Personal Protective Equipment
Airborne Transmission - answer:-This route of transmission occurs through methods of
inhalation.
-Aerosol, Spray, or Spatter
Blood-Borne Transmission - answer:-This route of transmission only occurs from blood-
to-blood contact with an infected individual.
Cross-Contamination - answer:-Refers to germs within or from the dental setting being
transmitted to other areas of the dental office or carried out of the dental setting.
, Infection Control for Dental Assisting
Questions And Answers 2025
Disease Transmission in the Dental Office: - answer:--Patient to Patient
-Healthcare Worker to Patient
-Patient to Healthcare Worker
-Healthcare Worker to Community
What does OSHA stand for? - answer:-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does CDC stand for? - answer:-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
OSHA's Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) Standard - answer:-Discusses how the dental
office deals with, and its plan for, exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Universal Precautions - answer:-Mandates that all patients be treated as if they have a
deadly disease, regardless or their health history
Standard Precautions - answer:-An expansion of universal precautions.
- The infection control protocol for each patient will be the same, no matter what.
What are OSHA's categories of employees based on? - answer:-His/Her exposure risk
to blood, saliva, or bodily fluids. (Category 1 is the highest risk category)
What vaccination does OSHA require that every dentist offer and pay for their
employees? - answer:-Hepatitis B vaccination
Management of Sharps Waste: - answer:-Sharps must be disposed of in a biohazard,
non-permeable, red plastic container.
What PPE is required for a dental assistant? - answer:-Proper PPE includes:
-Scrubs
-Leather Shoes
-Lab Coat
-Mask
-Safety glasses/face sheild
-Gloves
PPE should be removed in the following manner: - answer:-1.) Gloves
2.) Wash hands
3.) Safety glasses
4.) Mask
5.) Lab Coat
6.) Second hand washing
