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Prepare for the North Carolina Dental Board Examination with this comprehensive study guide covering dental laws, professional regulations, ethics, infection control, sterilization procedures, and practice questions designed for dental professionals and students.

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Dental Laws and Infection
Control for North Carolina Dental
Board Examination




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,To apply for certification to administer local October 1, 2021
anesthetics by block or infiltration techniques: five years
1. hold a valid dental hygiene license issued or renewed five years
by the Board on or after _________________________ 3 multiple choice options
2. submit a certificate of completion from a dental
hygiene program that was completed within _________
years prior to the date of the application
3. a dental hygienist licensed in North Carolina or any
other state or territory who has been practicing dental
hygiene for the two years
4. submit evidence that, within ___________ prior to
the date of the application, the applicant completed a
course or courses meeting the requirements


Extended version of Infection control and Laws for NC True
Dental Board examination is now available. You can 1 multiple choice option
study by accessing: "Infection Control, Sterilization and
Dental Laws for North Carolina Dental Board
Examination, 2023 extended version". It provides 1678
test questions, good luck!


The administration schedule of Hep B vaccine is 2 doses 4 weeks
_____________________apart given intramuscularly in 5 months
the deltoid muscle followed by a third dose ___________ 3 multiple choice options
later.


Vaccination of Hep B involves testing for 1 to 2 months
effectiveness,measurement of antibody to hepatitis B 3 multiple choice options
surface antigen ___________________________ after
the series.


During any stage of infectious disease, some people True
appear asymptomatic but are still carriers 1 multiple choice option




STAGES of Infectious diseases: 1. incubation stage, which is the time from when the infectious agent entered
the body until symptoms of disease are evident. 2. prodromal stage,which is
when initial symptoms such as malaise or headache present.
3. acute stage, the person becomes visibly sick and most potential for
transmission of the agent, and when dental visits should be avoided if possible.
4. convalescent or recovery microbe levels are decreased and detrimental
microbial products are being deactivated by the body. Transmission is still
possible, however, as the infectious agent has not been entirely eradicated
1 multiple choice option



The main goal of infection control is to decrease the dose of microorganisms
___________________________________________ 1 multiple choice option
that may be transmitted between people or between
individuals and surfaces, thus reducing the likelihood of
contracting a disease.INFECTION CONTROL


The main goal of infection control is to decrease the True
dose of microorganisms that may be transmitted 1 multiple choice option
between people or between individuals and surfaces,
thus reducing the likelihood of contracting a disease.


Which of the following is not correct regarding hepatitis B Only individuals who are symptomatic can transmit the virusc.
3 multiple choice options




A patient calls the morning of an appointment Tell the patient he may have the flu and should reschedule the appointment after
complaining of a fever, muscle aches, runny nose, the fever subsides without the use of medication
cough, and headache. What is the appropriate action? 3 multiple choice options



A low-level EPA registered disinfectant is not effective Aspergillus
against which of the following? 3 multiple choice options

,Which of the following provides the best description of Using a contaminated object that was not sterilized properly on a new patient.
disease transmission by indirect contact? 3 multiple choice options




Which of the following terms best describes physical Engineering controls
devices or items that should be used by the dental 3 multiple choice options
auxiliary to prevent occupational exposures to
bloodborne pathogens and aid dental auxiliaries in
providing safe dental care while at work?


What items cannot protect patients from aerosolized Mask
spray during treatment? 3 multiple choice options




What is the initial step for instrument cleaning? Place instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner for processing.
3 multiple choice options




Which of the following is a requirement set in place by Employers must ensure that any SDS forms that come in with products are
the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard? maintained and readily accessible to employees.
3 multiple choice options



When decontaminating an area on the floor in a An intermediate-level disinfectant that has a tuberculocidal claim.
treatment room after a blood spill, which of the following 3 multiple choice options
should be used?


Which of the following safety protocols should be A mercury spill kit should be used to clean and decontaminate the area.
followed in the event of a mercury spill in a dental office? 3 multiple choice options




What would be an appropriate alternative for a high-level Ortho-phthalaldehyde
disinfectant with low odor? 3 multiple choice options




When instruments are emerging from the ultrasonic unit The unit is malfunctioning.
with visible debris left on them, what is the likely 3 multiple choice options
problem?


How often should disposable plastic suction traps be Once a month.
changed in the dental office? 3 multiple choice options




Which of the following would be an inappropriate action Taking contaminated surgical gown home for laundering following Universal
regarding the use of PPE that requires laundering? Precautions
3 multiple choice options



Which of the following is an appropriate armamentarium Explorer, ligatures, rubber dam punch, rubber dam forceps, assorted clamps,
for placement of a rubber dam? and scissors
3 multiple choice options



Radiographic film packets can be disinfected by which Wiping carefully with a sanitizing wipe.c.
method? 3 multiple choice options




Which of the following techniques should be utilized The office must use a sterile water delivery system or device to deliver solutions
during surgical procedures in dentistry? during surgery.
3 multiple choice options



Which of the following disinfectants are the best choices Iodophors and diluted sodium hypochlorite.
to use on alginate impressions? 3 multiple choice options




When handling contaminated laundry, which of the Employees who handle the contaminated laundry should wear protective gloves
following protocols needs to be followed by the dental and other appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.
staff member? 3 multiple choice options

, Which of the following should the dental healthcare If the sharps container is nearing full capacity, continue to fill it only until sharps
worker avoid when handling sharps items in the dental items are even with the top brim of the container.
office? 3 multiple choice options



How often does the exposure control plan need to be Annually
updated? 3 multiple choice options




_______________________________________ are Glutaraldehyde and chlorine dioxide
examples of chemicals that can be used as methods of 3 multiple choice options
sterilization when items are submerged in these
solutions for 6-10 hours, depending on the
manufacturer's instructions.


Which is an example of a chronic condition that affects Hepatitis C.
the liver and is spread by blood transfusions and organ 3 multiple choice options
transplants?.


How often should biologic monitoring be performed in the At least once per week
dental practice? 3 multiple choice options




Which level of disinfectants is capable of sterilization? High-level
3 multiple choice options




Which of these statements is TRUE about surface All surfaces that cannot be repeatedly pre-cleaned and disinfected must have
covers in the dental operatory? barriers.
3 multiple choice options



What is the required amount of time a dental practice 30 years past the termination of employment
must retain an employee's medical record regarding 3 multiple choice options
immunization and post-exposure medical evaluation?


What is a second name given to biological indicators? Spore tests.
3 multiple choice options




An instrument that penetrates bone or soft tissue is critical.
classified by the CDC as: 3 multiple choice options




What is the current treatment for black hairy tongue? There is no treatment for this harmless condition
3 multiple choice options




More than ________________of all hepatitis cases are one-third
due to hepatitis B 3 multiple choice options




transmission-based precautions 1. used in addition to standard precautions to interrupt the spread of certain
pathogens. 2.
Three categories:- Airborne.- Droplet (larger than 5 microns).- Contact.

1 multiple choice option



When handling biopsy specimens, what should the Transfer the specimen in a sturdy container with a secure lid.
dental healthcare worker do to decrease the chance of 3 multiple choice options
cross-contamination?


effective hand washing removes what percent 100
of transient microorganisms 3 multiple choice options

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