The best way to extend the life of your handpieces is to
call the repairman to service the handpiece every six months.
purchase a warranty for each of the handpieces.
rely on the dentist to perform the maintenance when needed.
properly clean, inspect, sterilize, and lubricate after each use.
properly clean, inspect, sterilize, and lubricate after each use.
Rationale: properly clean, inspect, sterilize, and lubricate after each use – It is the responsibility of the assistant to maintain the equipment in the office, with the exception of repairing it. Most equipment, if maintained properly, can last years without being repaired.
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A. Average length of stay B. Inpatient bed occupancy C. Outpatient bed occupancy D. None of the above
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a. hepatitis. c. varicella. b. influenza. d. parainfluenza.
The only way to verify the time requirement for a particular product is by ___________
a. calling the manufacturer b. asking the dentist c. reading the label d. all of the above
While starting an IV on a patient complaining of abdominal pain, you inadvertently get stuck with the needle before you can place it in the sharps container. You should:
A) continue with patient care, report the incident to your infection control officer, and schedule an appointment with your physician. B) complete your care of the patient, wash the affected area as soon as you reach the hospital, and report the incident to your supervisor. C) ask the driver to pull over, assume the role of driver, continue on to the hospital, and see a physician in the emergency department. D) immediately clean the affected area with isopropyl alcohol, ask the patient if he has any infectious diseases, and report the incident to your supervisor.