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Lesson 2.5: Infection Control

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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A technique to prevent disease-producing microorganisms from spreading

Back (Answer)

Aseptic Technique

#2
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The use of rubber, plastic, foil. or other fluid-resistant materials to cover surfaces and protect from contamination

Back (Answer)

Barrier Technique

#3
Front (Question)

Present in human blood and are disease-causing microorganisms Examples: Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoa, and Fungi

Back (Answer)

Bloodborne Pathogen

#4
Front (Question)

The presence or expected presence of potentially infectious material

Back (Answer)

Contaminated

#5
Front (Question)

OPIM stands for

Back (Answer)

Other Potentially Infectious Material

#6
Front (Question)

PPE stands for

Back (Answer)

Personal Protective Equipment

#7
Front (Question)

OSHA stands for

Back (Answer)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

#8
Front (Question)

The department that sets forth the specific requirements that are believed to prevent the transmission of bloodborne infectious material or OPIM to employees

Back (Answer)

OSHA

#9
Front (Question)

Singe-celled tiny organisms only seen with a microscope

Back (Answer)

Microorganisms

#10
Front (Question)

Microorganisms consist of how many major organism groups

Back (Answer)

Five

#11
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An organism that transmits a pathogen

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Vector

#12
Front (Question)

Capable of producing disease in a host

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Infectious Microorganism

#13
Front (Question)

Liquid or semi-liquid blood or OPIM

Back (Answer)

Infectious Waste

#14
Front (Question)

Contaminated sharps, saliva, extracted teeth, and blood-soaked gauze are examples of this

Back (Answer)

Infectious Waste

#15
Front (Question)

Infection acquired in a healthcare facility, such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) or mycobacterium tuberculosis

Back (Answer)

Nosocomial Infection

#16
Front (Question)

The three types of classifications in Spaulding’s Classification

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• Critical • Semi-critical • Noncritical

#17
Front (Question)

Examples of Critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications

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Surgical instruments, periodontal knives, suture, and needles that penetrate skin, mucous membranes, and bone.

#18
Front (Question)

TRUE OR FALSE: Critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications MUST be sterilized

Back (Answer)

True

#19
Front (Question)

Examples of Semi-critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications

Back (Answer)

Radiographic positioning devices and plastic impression trays, which contact mucous membranes

#20
Front (Question)

TRUE OR FALSE: Semi-critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications REQUIRE high-level disinfection AND MUST be sterilized

Back (Answer)

False High-level disinfection is required but CAN be sterilized

#21
Front (Question)

Examples of Noncritical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications

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Dental unit, chair, and working surfaces, that have no penetration or contact with mucous membranes, but are exposed to splatter, sprays, splashing, blood and contaminated hands.

#22
Front (Question)

TRUE OR FALSE: Noncritical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications REQUIRE high-level disinfection

Back (Answer)

False: Intermediate-level disinfection is required

#23
Front (Question)

Any surgical entry into tissues, cavities, and organs. Causes manipulation, cutting, or removal of any oral or perioral tissue

Back (Answer)

Invasive Procedures

#24
Front (Question)

Exposure from blood or OPIM

Back (Answer)

Exposure Incident