DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION
CONTROL FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 WITH
400 QUESTIONS AND WELL-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS |
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
when sterilizing liquid items - ANSWER-When would you not use a steam
autoclave?
evaporates quickly, corrosive, not sporicidal - ANSWER-Why is alcohol not used
as a surface disinfectant?
Iodophors, hypochlorites, synthetic phenols, chlorine compounds - ANSWER-
Which chemical disinfectants have to be mixed daily?
gluteraldehyde and hydrogen peroxide - ANSWER-Which disinfectants are used
for immersion
,ultrasonic bath - ANSWER-what method of cleaning instruments is most effective
15 mins - ANSWER-How long are cassettes placed in ultrasonic for
daily or when soiled - ANSWER-How often is ultrasonic bath drained and
disinfected
prevent aerosols - ANSWER-Why is it important to cover ultrasonic bath before
operating?
prevent debris from drying to instruments, easy cleaning - ANSWER-Purpose of
holding solution is to
steam autoclave - ANSWER-This sterilization method dulls instruments
20-30 mins, 15 psi, 250F (121C) - ANSWER-Time-temp-pressure and cycle for
steam autoclave
Long cycle, discolors fabrics, not for heat sensitive items - ANSWER-
Disadvantage of dry heat sterilization
Close, allow oven to reach proper sterile temp, re-start cycle - ANSWER-What
must be done if dry heat oven is open during cycle
1x/week, when training new employees, after repair, when running implantable
devices, using new packaging or new sterilizer - ANSWER-How often are
sterilizers biologically monitored?
,gluteralderhyde - ANSWER-Sterilization method that cannot be biologically
monitored
Hep A, Hep E - ANSWER-Which type of Hep does not have a carrier
Hep A, Hep E - ANSWER-Which type of Hep is not bloodborne
immunoglobulin or Hep B vaccine - ANSWER-What is given to a non-immunized
healthcare worker who has been exposed?
notify supervisor, get consent from clinician to perform HIV serolytic test -
ANSWER-If clinician is exposed but pt source is unknown what should be done?
coughing, night sweats, fever - ANSWER-3 symptoms of TB
economically depressed population - ANSWER-What segment of the population is
at an increased risk for TB
Airborne/Droplet transmission of active respiratory infection from person to person
- ANSWER-How is TB spread?
False - ANSWER-If a person has been diagnosed with TB they will always test
positive for TB with a skin test (T/F)
oral candidiasis - ANSWER-Fungal infection sometimes seen intraorally
, 3-6 weeks after exposure mono-like symptoms - ANSWER-How long after
exposure to HIV would you expect to see acute HIV?
male to male sexual contact - ANSWER-What group has the highest prevalence of
HIV?
No (False) - ANSWER-Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - ANSWER-Total number of
Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for dental
or dental hygiene licensing matters - ANSWER-Restrictions placed on the dentist,
dental hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC state
resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene - ANSWER-What is the
selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member chosen?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC - ANSWER-What
are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures - ANSWER-How many signatures are needed on the
petition to nominate a RDH to the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
- ANSWER-Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the
board
CONTROL FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 WITH
400 QUESTIONS AND WELL-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS |
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
when sterilizing liquid items - ANSWER-When would you not use a steam
autoclave?
evaporates quickly, corrosive, not sporicidal - ANSWER-Why is alcohol not used
as a surface disinfectant?
Iodophors, hypochlorites, synthetic phenols, chlorine compounds - ANSWER-
Which chemical disinfectants have to be mixed daily?
gluteraldehyde and hydrogen peroxide - ANSWER-Which disinfectants are used
for immersion
,ultrasonic bath - ANSWER-what method of cleaning instruments is most effective
15 mins - ANSWER-How long are cassettes placed in ultrasonic for
daily or when soiled - ANSWER-How often is ultrasonic bath drained and
disinfected
prevent aerosols - ANSWER-Why is it important to cover ultrasonic bath before
operating?
prevent debris from drying to instruments, easy cleaning - ANSWER-Purpose of
holding solution is to
steam autoclave - ANSWER-This sterilization method dulls instruments
20-30 mins, 15 psi, 250F (121C) - ANSWER-Time-temp-pressure and cycle for
steam autoclave
Long cycle, discolors fabrics, not for heat sensitive items - ANSWER-
Disadvantage of dry heat sterilization
Close, allow oven to reach proper sterile temp, re-start cycle - ANSWER-What
must be done if dry heat oven is open during cycle
1x/week, when training new employees, after repair, when running implantable
devices, using new packaging or new sterilizer - ANSWER-How often are
sterilizers biologically monitored?
,gluteralderhyde - ANSWER-Sterilization method that cannot be biologically
monitored
Hep A, Hep E - ANSWER-Which type of Hep does not have a carrier
Hep A, Hep E - ANSWER-Which type of Hep is not bloodborne
immunoglobulin or Hep B vaccine - ANSWER-What is given to a non-immunized
healthcare worker who has been exposed?
notify supervisor, get consent from clinician to perform HIV serolytic test -
ANSWER-If clinician is exposed but pt source is unknown what should be done?
coughing, night sweats, fever - ANSWER-3 symptoms of TB
economically depressed population - ANSWER-What segment of the population is
at an increased risk for TB
Airborne/Droplet transmission of active respiratory infection from person to person
- ANSWER-How is TB spread?
False - ANSWER-If a person has been diagnosed with TB they will always test
positive for TB with a skin test (T/F)
oral candidiasis - ANSWER-Fungal infection sometimes seen intraorally
, 3-6 weeks after exposure mono-like symptoms - ANSWER-How long after
exposure to HIV would you expect to see acute HIV?
male to male sexual contact - ANSWER-What group has the highest prevalence of
HIV?
No (False) - ANSWER-Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - ANSWER-Total number of
Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for dental
or dental hygiene licensing matters - ANSWER-Restrictions placed on the dentist,
dental hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC state
resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene - ANSWER-What is the
selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member chosen?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC - ANSWER-What
are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures - ANSWER-How many signatures are needed on the
petition to nominate a RDH to the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
- ANSWER-Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the
board
