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To protect against a patient/document data disaster (wet/moldy environment), what should the dental office staff do FIRST?

  1. Wear PPE (gloves, mask) while handling contaminated materials
  2. Seal documents in a plastic bag while still wet
  3. Decrease room ventilation
  4. Increase room temperature
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Correct answer: A. Wear PPE (gloves, mask) while handling contaminated materials

  • A. Correct. The first action when handling contaminated (wet, moldy) documents or materials is to WEAR PPE (gloves, mask, eye protection) to protect against mold spores, bacteria, and other contaminants. This is both infection control and personal safety. After PPE is on, materials can be assessed and salvaged.
  • B. Sealing wet documents in plastic bags promotes mold growth — materials should be air-dried in a ventilated area, not sealed wet.
  • C. Decreasing ventilation would trap mold spores and moisture — counterproductive.
  • D. Increasing temperature could promote further mold growth and damage documents.

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