The lead apron is considered part of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes clothing, masks, eyewear, and gloves worn by dental personnel as a protective barrier to prevent the transmission of infective microorganisms between oral health care practitioners and patients.
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A) A child's airway has more blood vessels than an adult's airway, making bleeding more of a concern B) Children tend to be highly allergic to bee stings while the same allergy in an adult is less common C) The child's tongue is proportionally larger, increasing the chance of airway occlusion from minor swelling D) When injured, a child's mouth produces more saliva, making airway occlusion a major concern
What is the greatest disadvantage to photo-optical coagulation instruments?
a. High cost b. Complexity of operation c. Availability is limited d. Interference from lipemia, hemolysis, and hyperbilirubinemia
The addition of sufficient Fe3+ to saturate iron binding site of transferrin is referred to as which of the following?
A. Total iron binding saturation B. Unsaturated iron binding capacity C. Serum transferrin saturation D. Total iron index
Which of these nonspecific body defenses utilizes enzymes in body fluids to destroy pathogens?
A. chemical barriers B. mechanical barriers C. inflammation D. phagocytosis