Infection Control Exam

True/FalseHep C causes a coinfection with Hep B and can progress to cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis,; it has a high morality rate.

True/FalseAll dental assistants who have either direct of indirect contact with patients blood and or saliva must be immunized against Hep A or show serological evidence of immunity (anti HBs) to Hep A virus infection.

True/FalseBoth incoming and outgoing lab cases must be disinfected before and after insertion into the patients mouth.

True/FalseThe dental assistant must always wear appropriate PPE when handling hazardous and nonhazardous waste products and contaminated reusable outer clinical attire to be laundered.

True/FalseThe use of an antimicrobial preprocedural mouth wash by the patient helps reduce the number or oral microorganisms that may escape a patients mouth during dental treatment through aerosols, spatter,. or direct contact.