Dental Laws And Infection Control For North
Carolina Dental Board Examination (Preparation
For NC Dental Jurisprudence And Infection
Control Exam) – Q&A
To apply for certification to administer local anesthetics by block or
infiltration techniques:
1. hold a valid dental hygiene license issued or renewed by the Board on or
after _________________________
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
✔️Ans - October 1, 2021
five years
five years
Extended version of Infection control and Laws for NC Dental Board
examination is now available. You can 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! ✔️Ans -
True
The administration schedule of Hep B vaccine is _____________________apart given
intramuscularly in the deltoid muscle followed by a third dose ___________ later.
✔️Ans - 2 doses 4 weeks
5 months
Vaccination of Hep B involves testing for effectiveness,measurement of
antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen ___________________________ after the
series. ✔️Ans - 1 to 2 months
During any stage of infectious disease, some people appear asymptomatic but
are still carriers ✔️Ans - True
,STAGES of Infectious diseases: ✔️Ans - 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
The main goal of infection control is to ___________________________________________
that may be transmitted between people or between individuals and surfaces,
thus reducing the likelihood of contracting a disease.INFECTION CONTROL
✔️Ans - decrease the dose of microorganisms
The main goal of infection control is to decrease the dose of microorganisms
that may be transmitted between people or between individuals and surfaces,
thus reducing the likelihood of contracting a disease. ✔️Ans - True
Which of the following is not correct regarding hepatitis B ✔️Ans - Only
individuals who are symptomatic can transmit the virusc.
A patient calls the morning of an appointment complaining of a fever, muscle
aches, runny nose, cough, and headache. What is the appropriate action?
✔️Ans - Tell the patient he may have the flu and should reschedule the
appointment after the fever subsides without the use of medication
A low-level EPA registered disinfectant is not effective against which of the
following? ✔️Ans - Aspergillus
Which of the following provides the best description of disease transmission
by indirect contact? ✔️Ans - Using a contaminated object that was not
sterilized properly on a new patient.
Which of the following terms best describes physical devices or items that
should be used by the dental auxiliary to prevent occupational exposures to
bloodborne pathogens and aid dental auxiliaries in providing safe dental care
while at work? ✔️Ans - Engineering controls
,What items cannot protect patients from aerosolized spray during treatment?
✔️Ans - Mask
What is the initial step for instrument cleaning? ✔️Ans - Place instruments
in an ultrasonic cleaner for processing.
Which of the following is a requirement set in place by the OSHA Hazard
Communications Standard? ✔️Ans - Employers must ensure that any SDS
forms that come in with products are maintained and readily accessible to
employees.
When decontaminating an area on the floor in a treatment room after a blood
spill, which of the following should be used? ✔️Ans - An intermediate-level
disinfectant that has a tuberculocidal claim.
Which of the following safety protocols should be followed in the event of a
mercury spill in a dental office? ✔️Ans - A mercury spill kit should be used
to clean and decontaminate the area.
What would be an appropriate alternative for a high-level disinfectant with
low odor? ✔️Ans - Ortho-phthalaldehyde
When instruments are emerging from the ultrasonic unit with visible debris
left on them, what is the likely problem? ✔️Ans - The unit is
malfunctioning.
How often should disposable plastic suction traps be changed in the dental
office? ✔️Ans - Once a month.
Which of the following would be an inappropriate action regarding the use of
PPE that requires laundering? ✔️Ans - Taking contaminated surgical gown
home for laundering following Universal Precautions
Which of the following is an appropriate armamentarium for placement of a
rubber dam? ✔️Ans - Explorer, ligatures, rubber dam punch, rubber dam
forceps, assorted clamps, and scissors
, Radiographic film packets can be disinfected by which method? ✔️Ans -
Wiping carefully with a sanitizing wipe.c.
Which of the following techniques should be utilized during surgical
procedures in dentistry? ✔️Ans - The office must use a sterile water
delivery system or device to deliver solutions during surgery.
Which of the following disinfectants are the best choices to use on alginate
impressions? ✔️Ans - Iodophors and diluted sodium hypochlorite.
When handling contaminated laundry, which of the following protocols needs
to be followed by the dental staff member? ✔️Ans - Employees who handle
the contaminated laundry should wear protective gloves and other
appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.
Which of the following should the dental healthcare worker avoid when
handling sharps items in the dental office? ✔️Ans - If the sharps container
is nearing full capacity, continue to fill it only until sharps items are even with
the top brim of the container.
How often does the exposure control plan need to be updated? ✔️Ans -
Annually
_______________________________________ are examples of chemicals that can be used
as methods of sterilization when items are submerged in these solutions for 6-
10 hours, depending on the manufacturer's instructions. ✔️Ans -
Glutaraldehyde and chlorine dioxide
Which is an example of a chronic condition that affects the liver and is spread
by blood transfusions and organ transplants?. ✔️Ans - Hepatitis C.
How often should biologic monitoring be performed in the dental practice?
✔️Ans - At least once per week
Which level of disinfectants is capable of sterilization? ✔️Ans - High-level
Which of these statements is TRUE about surface covers in the dental
operatory? ✔️Ans - All surfaces that cannot be repeatedly pre-cleaned and
disinfected must have barriers.
Carolina Dental Board Examination (Preparation
For NC Dental Jurisprudence And Infection
Control Exam) – Q&A
To apply for certification to administer local anesthetics by block or
infiltration techniques:
1. hold a valid dental hygiene license issued or renewed by the Board on or
after _________________________
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
✔️Ans - October 1, 2021
five years
five years
Extended version of Infection control and Laws for NC Dental Board
examination is now available. You can 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! ✔️Ans -
True
The administration schedule of Hep B vaccine is _____________________apart given
intramuscularly in the deltoid muscle followed by a third dose ___________ later.
✔️Ans - 2 doses 4 weeks
5 months
Vaccination of Hep B involves testing for effectiveness,measurement of
antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen ___________________________ after the
series. ✔️Ans - 1 to 2 months
During any stage of infectious disease, some people appear asymptomatic but
are still carriers ✔️Ans - True
,STAGES of Infectious diseases: ✔️Ans - 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
The main goal of infection control is to ___________________________________________
that may be transmitted between people or between individuals and surfaces,
thus reducing the likelihood of contracting a disease.INFECTION CONTROL
✔️Ans - decrease the dose of microorganisms
The main goal of infection control is to decrease the dose of microorganisms
that may be transmitted between people or between individuals and surfaces,
thus reducing the likelihood of contracting a disease. ✔️Ans - True
Which of the following is not correct regarding hepatitis B ✔️Ans - Only
individuals who are symptomatic can transmit the virusc.
A patient calls the morning of an appointment complaining of a fever, muscle
aches, runny nose, cough, and headache. What is the appropriate action?
✔️Ans - Tell the patient he may have the flu and should reschedule the
appointment after the fever subsides without the use of medication
A low-level EPA registered disinfectant is not effective against which of the
following? ✔️Ans - Aspergillus
Which of the following provides the best description of disease transmission
by indirect contact? ✔️Ans - Using a contaminated object that was not
sterilized properly on a new patient.
Which of the following terms best describes physical devices or items that
should be used by the dental auxiliary to prevent occupational exposures to
bloodborne pathogens and aid dental auxiliaries in providing safe dental care
while at work? ✔️Ans - Engineering controls
,What items cannot protect patients from aerosolized spray during treatment?
✔️Ans - Mask
What is the initial step for instrument cleaning? ✔️Ans - Place instruments
in an ultrasonic cleaner for processing.
Which of the following is a requirement set in place by the OSHA Hazard
Communications Standard? ✔️Ans - Employers must ensure that any SDS
forms that come in with products are maintained and readily accessible to
employees.
When decontaminating an area on the floor in a treatment room after a blood
spill, which of the following should be used? ✔️Ans - An intermediate-level
disinfectant that has a tuberculocidal claim.
Which of the following safety protocols should be followed in the event of a
mercury spill in a dental office? ✔️Ans - A mercury spill kit should be used
to clean and decontaminate the area.
What would be an appropriate alternative for a high-level disinfectant with
low odor? ✔️Ans - Ortho-phthalaldehyde
When instruments are emerging from the ultrasonic unit with visible debris
left on them, what is the likely problem? ✔️Ans - The unit is
malfunctioning.
How often should disposable plastic suction traps be changed in the dental
office? ✔️Ans - Once a month.
Which of the following would be an inappropriate action regarding the use of
PPE that requires laundering? ✔️Ans - Taking contaminated surgical gown
home for laundering following Universal Precautions
Which of the following is an appropriate armamentarium for placement of a
rubber dam? ✔️Ans - Explorer, ligatures, rubber dam punch, rubber dam
forceps, assorted clamps, and scissors
, Radiographic film packets can be disinfected by which method? ✔️Ans -
Wiping carefully with a sanitizing wipe.c.
Which of the following techniques should be utilized during surgical
procedures in dentistry? ✔️Ans - The office must use a sterile water
delivery system or device to deliver solutions during surgery.
Which of the following disinfectants are the best choices to use on alginate
impressions? ✔️Ans - Iodophors and diluted sodium hypochlorite.
When handling contaminated laundry, which of the following protocols needs
to be followed by the dental staff member? ✔️Ans - Employees who handle
the contaminated laundry should wear protective gloves and other
appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.
Which of the following should the dental healthcare worker avoid when
handling sharps items in the dental office? ✔️Ans - If the sharps container
is nearing full capacity, continue to fill it only until sharps items are even with
the top brim of the container.
How often does the exposure control plan need to be updated? ✔️Ans -
Annually
_______________________________________ are examples of chemicals that can be used
as methods of sterilization when items are submerged in these solutions for 6-
10 hours, depending on the manufacturer's instructions. ✔️Ans -
Glutaraldehyde and chlorine dioxide
Which is an example of a chronic condition that affects the liver and is spread
by blood transfusions and organ transplants?. ✔️Ans - Hepatitis C.
How often should biologic monitoring be performed in the dental practice?
✔️Ans - At least once per week
Which level of disinfectants is capable of sterilization? ✔️Ans - High-level
Which of these statements is TRUE about surface covers in the dental
operatory? ✔️Ans - All surfaces that cannot be repeatedly pre-cleaned and
disinfected must have barriers.
