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Infection Control · single question

Which is correct regarding OSHA and tuberculosis (TB) in the dental workplace?

  1. TB requirements do not apply to dental offices
  2. Maintain written TB records/exposure control and review them annually
  3. Verbally warn other staff only when an active case appears
  4. Only verbally note if an employee has TB
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Correct answer: B. Maintain written TB records/exposure control and review them annually

  • A. Incorrect. OSHA/CDC infection-control expectations do apply to dental settings; written exposure-control documentation must be maintained and reviewed.
  • B. Correct – OSHA requires a written exposure-control plan with documentation reviewed/updated at least annually.
  • C. Incorrect. Ad hoc verbal warnings are not compliant; a documented, regularly reviewed exposure-control program is required.
  • D. Incorrect – verbal-only handling does not meet OSHA recordkeeping requirements.

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