Question 1

What are the three "Rs" of going green?

Accepted Answer

A) Ration, reactive, recycle 
B) Recover, reuse, refer 
C) Reduce, reuse, recycle 
D) Retention, retrain, reduce 
A) Ration, reactive, recycle 
B) Recover, reuse, refer 
C) Reduce, reuse, recycle 
D) Retention, retrain, reduce C

Question 2

It is difficult to identify an infection control procedure that would improve the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

When "going green," a very important consideration is that the greener procedure:

Accepted Answer

A) does not compromise infection control. 
B) takes less time to perform. 
C) meets with the approval of the local dental school. 
D) is approved by OSHA. 
A) does not compromise infection control. 
B) takes less time to perform. 
C) meets with the approval of the local dental school. 
D) is approved by OSHA. A

Question 4

How is ozone in the upper atmosphere beneficial to earth?

Accepted Answer

A) It destroys greenhouse gases. 
B) It destroys smog. 
C) It filters out most of the sun's UV radiation. 
D) It causes biodegradation. 
A) It destroys greenhouse gases. 
B) It destroys smog. 
C) It filters out most of the sun's UV radiation. 
D) It causes biodegradation.

Question 5

"Going green" is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) changing office procedures to reduce sharps injuries and blood and saliva exposures to the eyes, mouth, and skin. 
B) using products and procedures that have lower adverse impacts on health and the environment than regular products and procedures. 
C) saving money by looking for less expensive infection control products. 
D) updating the entire infection control program in the office. 
A) changing office procedures to reduce sharps injuries and blood and saliva exposures to the eyes, mouth, and skin. 
B) using products and procedures that have lower adverse impacts on health and the environment than regular products and procedures. 
C) saving money by looking for less expensive infection control products. 
D) updating the entire infection control program in the office.

Question 6

The term "recycled" on a product label means that the product:

Accepted Answer

A) can be recycled. 
B) cannot be recycled. 
C) is made of recycled materials. 
D) is not made of recycled materials. 
A) can be recycled. 
B) cannot be recycled. 
C) is made of recycled materials. 
D) is not made of recycled materials.

Question 7

Which of the following would be an inappropriate green procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Carefully open paper plastic sterilization pouches and reuse them by taping them closed. 
B) Use refillable soap dispensers and other containers. 
C) Always run full instrument loads through cleaning units and sterilizers. 
D) Purchase supplies that are packaged in recycled materials. 
A) Carefully open paper plastic sterilization pouches and reuse them by taping them closed. 
B) Use refillable soap dispensers and other containers. 
C) Always run full instrument loads through cleaning units and sterilizers. 
D) Purchase supplies that are packaged in recycled materials.

Question 8

Recycling is reported to reduce emission of greenhouse gases and water pollutants by minimizing the manufacturing process from virgin materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why should regular cloth towels (that are reusable) not be used as sterilization wrap?

Accepted Answer

A) They are too expensive. 
B) They are not good microbial barriers. 
C) They wear out too fast. 
D) They catch fire in a steam sterilizer. 
A) They are too expensive. 
B) They are not good microbial barriers. 
C) They wear out too fast. 
D) They catch fire in a steam sterilizer.

Question 10

What is a good first step in developing a more ecofriendly infection control program?

Accepted Answer

A) Change procedures for sterilizing instruments. 
B) Inventory all infection control practices. 
C) Establish a timeline for implementation. 
D) Purchase different brands of PPE. 
A) Change procedures for sterilizing instruments. 
B) Inventory all infection control practices. 
C) Establish a timeline for implementation. 
D) Purchase different brands of PPE.

Question 11

Which of the following refers to a third-party certification program in the United States for products that meet specific standards?

Accepted Answer

A) LEEDS 
B) DfE Certified 
C) Green Seal 
D) EPP 
A) LEEDS 
B) DfE Certified 
C) Green Seal 
D) EPP

Question 12

What is the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

A) The cooling off of the lower layers of earth's atmosphere at night after the sun sets 
B) As the sun warms the earth, some of this heat escapes back into space, but the rest is trapped in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases and water vapor. 
C) The formation of dew on grass and other plants when the ground is warmer than the air 
D) Destruction of the "good" ozone layer in the upper atmosphere by greenhouse gases 
A) The cooling off of the lower layers of earth's atmosphere at night after the sun sets 
B) As the sun warms the earth, some of this heat escapes back into space, but the rest is trapped in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases and water vapor. 
C) The formation of dew on grass and other plants when the ground is warmer than the air 
D) Destruction of the "good" ozone layer in the upper atmosphere by greenhouse gases

Question 13

How many molecules of ozone in the upper atmosphere are destroyed by one molecule of chlorine?

Accepted Answer

A) 100,000 
B) 10,000 
C) 1,000 
D) 100 
A) 100,000 
B) 10,000 
C) 1,000 
D) 100

Question 14

What is the main component of smog?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon dioxide 
B) Nitrogen 
C) Ozone 
D) Methane 
A) Carbon dioxide 
B) Nitrogen 
C) Ozone 
D) Methane

Question 15

Which of the following logos refers to the Environmental Protection Agency's and Department of Energy's program to rate the energy efficiency of products and equipment?

Accepted Answer

A) LEEDS 
B) DfE Certified 
C) EPP 
D) Energy Star 
A) LEEDS 
B) DfE Certified 
C) EPP 
D) Energy Star

Question 16

Biodegradation is best defined as the:

Accepted Answer

A) breakdown of materials by microbes in the environment. 
B) formation of smog. 
C) depletion of ozone in the upper atmosphere. 
D) degradation of greenhouse gases. 
A) breakdown of materials by microbes in the environment. 
B) formation of smog. 
C) depletion of ozone in the upper atmosphere. 
D) degradation of greenhouse gases.

Question 17

Which of the following would be an appropriate "green" procedure in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

A) Reuse regular cloth as sterilization wrap-this would reduce waste and add less plastic to the environment. 
B) Use cloth towels in the restrooms and replace them daily-this would reduce waste. 
C) Use digital radiography-this would reduce the waste from using regular film packets and eliminate the chemicals needed for developing films. 
D) Reuse disposable air/water syringe tips-this would reduce waste volume and add less plastic to the environment. 
A) Reuse regular cloth as sterilization wrap-this would reduce waste and add less plastic to the environment. 
B) Use cloth towels in the restrooms and replace them daily-this would reduce waste. 
C) Use digital radiography-this would reduce the waste from using regular film packets and eliminate the chemicals needed for developing films. 
D) Reuse disposable air/water syringe tips-this would reduce waste volume and add less plastic to the environment.

Question 18

The more greenhouse gases there are in the atmosphere, the more heat there is that is retained on earth.This is referred to by some as:

Accepted Answer

A) ozone depletion. 
B) biodegradation. 
C) ozone (smog) formation. 
D) global warming. 
A) ozone depletion. 
B) biodegradation. 
C) ozone (smog) formation. 
D) global warming.

Question 19

Which of the following greenhouse gases is the most prominent in causing adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon dioxide 
B) Methane 
C) Nitrous oxide 
D) Hydrofluorocarbons 
A) Carbon dioxide 
B) Methane 
C) Nitrous oxide 
D) Hydrofluorocarbons

Question 20

After development and implementation of an infection prevention program with reduced environmental impact, what should be done?

Accepted Answer

A) Inform OSHA of the new program. 
B) Inform the CDC of the new program. 
C) Review and monitor the program. 
D) Determine a time to switch back to the non-green program. 
A) Inform OSHA of the new program. 
B) Inform the CDC of the new program. 
C) Review and monitor the program. 
D) Determine a time to switch back to the non-green program.

Exam 21: Greener Infection Control

What are the three "Rs" of going green?

It is difficult to identify an infection control procedure that would improve the environment.

When "going green," a very important consideration is that the greener procedure:

How is ozone in the upper atmosphere beneficial to earth?

"Going green" is best defined as:

The term "recycled" on a product label means that the product:

Which of the following would be an inappropriate green procedure?

Recycling is reported to reduce emission of greenhouse gases and water pollutants by minimizing the manufacturing process from virgin materials.

Why should regular cloth towels (that are reusable) not be used as sterilization wrap?

What is a good first step in developing a more ecofriendly infection control program?

Which of the following refers to a third-party certification program in the United States for products that meet specific standards?

What is the greenhouse effect?

How many molecules of ozone in the upper atmosphere are destroyed by one molecule of chlorine?

What is the main component of smog?

Which of the following logos refers to the Environmental Protection Agency's and Department of Energy's program to rate the energy efficiency of products and equipment?

Biodegradation is best defined as the:

Which of the following would be an appropriate "green" procedure in the dental office?

The more greenhouse gases there are in the atmosphere, the more heat there is that is retained on earth.This is referred to by some as:

Which of the following greenhouse gases is the most prominent in causing adverse effects?

After development and implementation of an infection prevention program with reduced environmental impact, what should be done?

Scope of Microbiology and Infection Control

Characteristics of Microorganisms

Development of Infectious Diseases

Emerging Diseases

Oral Microbiology and Plaque-Associated Diseases

Bloodborne Pathogens

Oral and Respiratory Diseases

Infection Control Rationale and Regulations

Immunization

Hand Hygiene

Personal Protective Equipment

Instrument Processing

Surface and Equipment Asepsis

Dental Unit Water Asepsis and Air Quality

Aseptic Techniques

Laboratory and Radiographic Asepsis

Waste Management

Preventing Sharps Injuries

A Clinical Asepsis Protocol

General Office Safety and Asepsis

Cross-Contamination Between Work and Home

About the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Osha Inspections

Management of the Office Safety Program

Managing Chemicals Safely

Employee Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans

Infection Control Concerns During Remodeling or Construction

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