DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL
FOR NORTH CAROLINA DENTAL BOARD
EXAMINATION | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
PREP, PRACTICE QUESTIONS, CORRECT
ANSWERS AND STUDY GUIDE
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,To apply for certification to administer local anesthetics by October 1, 2021
block or infiltration techniques: five years
1. hold a valid dental hygiene license issued or renewed by the five years
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 Dental True
Board examination is now available. You can study by 1 multiple choice option
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 the deltoid 5 months
muscle followed by a third dose ___________ later.
3 multiple choice options
Vaccination of Hep B involves testing for 1 to 2 months
effectiveness,measurement of antibody to hepatitis B surface
3 multiple choice options
antigen ___________________________ after the series.
During any stage of infectious disease, some people appear True
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
___________________________________________ that may be transmitted
1 multiple choice option
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 dose of True
microorganisms that may be transmitted between people or
1 multiple choice option
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 complaining of Tell the patient he may have the flu and should reschedule the appointment after the
a fever, muscle aches, runny nose, cough, and headache. What fever subsides without the use of medication
is the appropriate action?
3 multiple choice options
A low-level EPA registered disinfectant is not effective against Aspergillus
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 devices Engineering controls
or items that should be used by the dental auxiliary to prevent
3 multiple choice options
occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens and aid
dental auxiliaries in providing safe dental care while at work?
What items cannot protect patients from aerosolized spray Mask
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 the Employers must ensure that any SDS forms that come in with products are maintained
OSHA Hazard Communications Standard? and readily accessible to employees.
3 multiple choice options
When decontaminating an area on the floor in a treatment An intermediate-level disinfectant that has a tuberculocidal claim.
room after a blood spill, which of the following should be 3 multiple choice options
used?
Which of the following safety protocols should be followed in A mercury spill kit should be used to clean and decontaminate the area.
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 with The unit is malfunctioning.
visible debris left on them, what is the likely problem? 3 multiple choice options
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 Precautions
regarding the use of PPE that requires laundering? 3 multiple choice options
FOR NORTH CAROLINA DENTAL BOARD
EXAMINATION | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
PREP, PRACTICE QUESTIONS, CORRECT
ANSWERS AND STUDY GUIDE
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,To apply for certification to administer local anesthetics by October 1, 2021
block or infiltration techniques: five years
1. hold a valid dental hygiene license issued or renewed by the five years
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 Dental True
Board examination is now available. You can study by 1 multiple choice option
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 the deltoid 5 months
muscle followed by a third dose ___________ later.
3 multiple choice options
Vaccination of Hep B involves testing for 1 to 2 months
effectiveness,measurement of antibody to hepatitis B surface
3 multiple choice options
antigen ___________________________ after the series.
During any stage of infectious disease, some people appear True
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
___________________________________________ that may be transmitted
1 multiple choice option
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 dose of True
microorganisms that may be transmitted between people or
1 multiple choice option
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 complaining of Tell the patient he may have the flu and should reschedule the appointment after the
a fever, muscle aches, runny nose, cough, and headache. What fever subsides without the use of medication
is the appropriate action?
3 multiple choice options
A low-level EPA registered disinfectant is not effective against Aspergillus
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 devices Engineering controls
or items that should be used by the dental auxiliary to prevent
3 multiple choice options
occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens and aid
dental auxiliaries in providing safe dental care while at work?
What items cannot protect patients from aerosolized spray Mask
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 the Employers must ensure that any SDS forms that come in with products are maintained
OSHA Hazard Communications Standard? and readily accessible to employees.
3 multiple choice options
When decontaminating an area on the floor in a treatment An intermediate-level disinfectant that has a tuberculocidal claim.
room after a blood spill, which of the following should be 3 multiple choice options
used?
Which of the following safety protocols should be followed in A mercury spill kit should be used to clean and decontaminate the area.
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 with The unit is malfunctioning.
visible debris left on them, what is the likely problem? 3 multiple choice options
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 Precautions
regarding the use of PPE that requires laundering? 3 multiple choice options
