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According to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, the dentist employer must have a written plan for managing employee blood exposures.  

The removal of a severely impacted wisdom tooth is planned for your 3pm patient. What type of gloves would you consider wearing in this situation based on the likely invasive nature of the procedure?  

An alcohol hand rub may be substituted for hand washing when hands are visibly soiled.

Is the American Dental Association a recommending agency or regulatory agency?  

Fines from the CDC levied against a dental office can cost the dentist thousands of dollars.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an agency that publishes which of the following for infection control in dentistry?  

Bobbi Jones, a new dental assistant in the office, was not paying attention to what she was doing while breaking down an operatory after a procedure and received a puncture wound from a used needle. Which of the following steps is not necessary after an exposure incident?  

Airborne transmission occurs when pathogens are carried in droplets of liquid that are expelled into the air. Which of the following droplets are finest and, therefore, can remain in the air for the longest time?  

Is the Centers for Disease Control a recommending agency or regulatory agency?  

The dentist and staff should check with the equipment manufacturer to determine the recommended chemical product and maintenance protocol.