DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTIONCONTROL
Jurisprudence Study Guide Exam Q's
Question and Answers Latest Updates 2026
Graded A+
Factors that can influence the effectiveness of the surgical hand
antisepsis in addition to the choice of antiseptic agent include:
duration and technique of scrubbing
condition of the hands
techniques used for drying and gloving.
The level of protection a respirator provides is determined by the
efficiency of the filter material for incoming air and how well the face
piece fits or seals to the face. It should qualitatively or quantitatively
be reliable to obtain a face-seal leakage of and to fit the
different facial sizes and characteristics of HCP.
<10%
Damage to the skin changes skin flora, resulting in more frequent
colonization by:
staphylococci
gram-negative bacteria
NC Board of Dental examiners fee:
Dental License$395
Dental Licensure by Credentials$2000
Dental Licensure by Military Endorsement/Spouse$0
Dental Hygiene License Processing Fee$75
Dental Hygiene Licensure by Credentials$750
Dental Hygiene Licensure by Military Endorsement/Spouse$0
Dental Provisional License$100
Dental Intern Permit$150
Instructor's License$140
Instructor's License Renewal$180
Volunteer License$100
Dental Hygiene Provisional License$60
Dental License Renewal$329
Dental Hygiene License Renewal$106
Volunteer License Renewal$25
Anesthesia Application Fee$475
Sedation Application Fee$375Anesthesia/Sedation Renewal$100
Anesthesia/Sedation Site Inspection$275
Penalty Fee$50PA/PLLC
Registration$50PA/PLLC
Renewal$25PA/PLLC Penalty$10
,Duplicates$25
Certificate of Licensure with raised seal$25
Dental Reinstatement$554
Dental Hygiene Reinstatement$166
The certified dental assistant should carry out hand hygiene
thoroughly with soap and water for on arrival at work,
and thereafter with soap and water (if hands are visibly soiled) or
alcohol rub whenever the hands are contaminated, before applying
gloves, before and after assisting patients, and after removing gloves
one minute
Individuals who are exposed to HBV but are not immune should be
given: ,
intramuscularly within of exposure. This
should be followed by another round a month later if the HBV vaccine
series has not been initiated.
hepatitis B immune globulin, 0.6 mL/kg
7 days
When procedures are completed, the suggested sequence of PPE
removal is:
disposable gown
gloves
protective eyewear
the mask
If using alcohol rub, it should be thoroughly rubbed into all surfaces
for at least . Drying time should take at least
or insufficient rub was applied.
15 seconds
15 seconds
Mycobacteria and fungi are resistant to triclosan and quaternary
ammonium compounds.
True
HIV manifestations
candidiasis or thrush, histoplasmosis, warts, periodontitis or gingivitis from
bacterial infections, Kaposi's sarcoma, and others.
DPT vaccine.
3 to 4 doses during the first year of life followed by boosters. The CDC
recommends booster shots every 10 years into adulthood to maintain
antitoxin levels or earlier if an individual has some sort of traumatic injury.
A bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan should include:
exposure determinations methods of compliance with the plan
hepatitis B vaccination records and any other vaccination records,
engineering controls, work practice controls. Hazardous waste
disposal is not part of the bloodborne pathogens standard and
,therefore is not included in this plan.
Both statements are true
A one-handed "scoop" technique is the preferred work practice
control to recap the needle.
True
Signs of latex allergy appear rapidly about after
exposure and can include hives, erythema, sneezing, and asthma
20 minutes
What type of products are not intended for use with latex gloves due
to their ability to break down the latex and compromise the
effectiveness of the product?
Petroleum-based products.
following a report of an exposure incident at the dental office, what
does the employer need to do for the exposed employee?
the employer should provide the employee with a confidential medical
evaluation and follow up by a qualified physician.
After used instruments are transferred to the instrument processing
area and sorted, what is the next step in the sterilization process?
Cleaning
To practice safe handling, dental workers must be sure to do which of
the following?
Use sharps containers as intended and not allow them to be overfilled
Surface disinfection can be done by an iodophor-type cleaner. Which
category is this?
Intermediate level
All of the following are examples of mechanical instrument cleaning
except:
glutaraldehyde solution.
Under the OSHA statutes, must be informed and
trained in safe handling of chemicals.
new and contract employees
Which of the following is the correct processing protocol for dental
handpieces?
Wiped off with a disinfectant and gauze and then bagged and placed in a
heat sterilization machine
What is the term used for determining if sterilized instruments are still
sterile before reuse?
Event-related packaging
A patient has neglected to inform you of the development of a latex
allergy. The patient begins to develop an anaphylactic reaction during
dental treatment. What should be done?
The patient needs an injection of epinephrine; call for EMS.
Which steps must be completed once a boil-water advisory has been
, cancelled or lifted?
Unless otherwise directed by public officials, flush dental unit water lines for
1-5 minutes prior to use for patient care
Which of the following is a causative factor in dental caries?
The presence of Streptococcus mutans in the mouth.
How should the dental healthcare worker handle a contaminated
impression before it is sent out to the dental laboratory?
It should be cleaned to remove any bioburden present, disinfected, rinsed,
and packaged.
Each dental practice must have a(n) designated to
maintain and keep the written hazard communication standard.
staff member
When storing dental instruments, the dental healthcare worker must
avoid which of the following?
Placing the sterile packs on shelves under the sink in the sterilization area.
Which of the following protocols must be followed to aid in the
maintenance of the dental unit water lines?
They should be run for 20-30 seconds after each patient.
What is the name of the item used to prevent the patient from
swallowing or aspirating dental debris during a procedure?
Dental dam
Operatory keyboards are best cleaned by what method?
Disinfecting with wipes containing quaternary ammonia.
Which of the following best applies to the use of single-use or
disposable devices?
They serve as a good substitute for items that are difficult to clean.
Which of the following safety measures should be followed when
working with the curing light during procedures?
The dental auxiliary should avoid looking directly at the light emitted from
the curing light.
According to the 2003 MMWR and NIOSH, which of the following is
the advised protocol for a dental auxiliary to follow when assisting
chairside with lasers in order to avoid the spread of infectious
diseases and cross-contamination?
Follow standard precautions and use high filtration surgical masks and
possibly face shields.
Jurisprudence Study Guide Exam Q's
Question and Answers Latest Updates 2026
Graded A+
Factors that can influence the effectiveness of the surgical hand
antisepsis in addition to the choice of antiseptic agent include:
duration and technique of scrubbing
condition of the hands
techniques used for drying and gloving.
The level of protection a respirator provides is determined by the
efficiency of the filter material for incoming air and how well the face
piece fits or seals to the face. It should qualitatively or quantitatively
be reliable to obtain a face-seal leakage of and to fit the
different facial sizes and characteristics of HCP.
<10%
Damage to the skin changes skin flora, resulting in more frequent
colonization by:
staphylococci
gram-negative bacteria
NC Board of Dental examiners fee:
Dental License$395
Dental Licensure by Credentials$2000
Dental Licensure by Military Endorsement/Spouse$0
Dental Hygiene License Processing Fee$75
Dental Hygiene Licensure by Credentials$750
Dental Hygiene Licensure by Military Endorsement/Spouse$0
Dental Provisional License$100
Dental Intern Permit$150
Instructor's License$140
Instructor's License Renewal$180
Volunteer License$100
Dental Hygiene Provisional License$60
Dental License Renewal$329
Dental Hygiene License Renewal$106
Volunteer License Renewal$25
Anesthesia Application Fee$475
Sedation Application Fee$375Anesthesia/Sedation Renewal$100
Anesthesia/Sedation Site Inspection$275
Penalty Fee$50PA/PLLC
Registration$50PA/PLLC
Renewal$25PA/PLLC Penalty$10
,Duplicates$25
Certificate of Licensure with raised seal$25
Dental Reinstatement$554
Dental Hygiene Reinstatement$166
The certified dental assistant should carry out hand hygiene
thoroughly with soap and water for on arrival at work,
and thereafter with soap and water (if hands are visibly soiled) or
alcohol rub whenever the hands are contaminated, before applying
gloves, before and after assisting patients, and after removing gloves
one minute
Individuals who are exposed to HBV but are not immune should be
given: ,
intramuscularly within of exposure. This
should be followed by another round a month later if the HBV vaccine
series has not been initiated.
hepatitis B immune globulin, 0.6 mL/kg
7 days
When procedures are completed, the suggested sequence of PPE
removal is:
disposable gown
gloves
protective eyewear
the mask
If using alcohol rub, it should be thoroughly rubbed into all surfaces
for at least . Drying time should take at least
or insufficient rub was applied.
15 seconds
15 seconds
Mycobacteria and fungi are resistant to triclosan and quaternary
ammonium compounds.
True
HIV manifestations
candidiasis or thrush, histoplasmosis, warts, periodontitis or gingivitis from
bacterial infections, Kaposi's sarcoma, and others.
DPT vaccine.
3 to 4 doses during the first year of life followed by boosters. The CDC
recommends booster shots every 10 years into adulthood to maintain
antitoxin levels or earlier if an individual has some sort of traumatic injury.
A bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan should include:
exposure determinations methods of compliance with the plan
hepatitis B vaccination records and any other vaccination records,
engineering controls, work practice controls. Hazardous waste
disposal is not part of the bloodborne pathogens standard and
,therefore is not included in this plan.
Both statements are true
A one-handed "scoop" technique is the preferred work practice
control to recap the needle.
True
Signs of latex allergy appear rapidly about after
exposure and can include hives, erythema, sneezing, and asthma
20 minutes
What type of products are not intended for use with latex gloves due
to their ability to break down the latex and compromise the
effectiveness of the product?
Petroleum-based products.
following a report of an exposure incident at the dental office, what
does the employer need to do for the exposed employee?
the employer should provide the employee with a confidential medical
evaluation and follow up by a qualified physician.
After used instruments are transferred to the instrument processing
area and sorted, what is the next step in the sterilization process?
Cleaning
To practice safe handling, dental workers must be sure to do which of
the following?
Use sharps containers as intended and not allow them to be overfilled
Surface disinfection can be done by an iodophor-type cleaner. Which
category is this?
Intermediate level
All of the following are examples of mechanical instrument cleaning
except:
glutaraldehyde solution.
Under the OSHA statutes, must be informed and
trained in safe handling of chemicals.
new and contract employees
Which of the following is the correct processing protocol for dental
handpieces?
Wiped off with a disinfectant and gauze and then bagged and placed in a
heat sterilization machine
What is the term used for determining if sterilized instruments are still
sterile before reuse?
Event-related packaging
A patient has neglected to inform you of the development of a latex
allergy. The patient begins to develop an anaphylactic reaction during
dental treatment. What should be done?
The patient needs an injection of epinephrine; call for EMS.
Which steps must be completed once a boil-water advisory has been
, cancelled or lifted?
Unless otherwise directed by public officials, flush dental unit water lines for
1-5 minutes prior to use for patient care
Which of the following is a causative factor in dental caries?
The presence of Streptococcus mutans in the mouth.
How should the dental healthcare worker handle a contaminated
impression before it is sent out to the dental laboratory?
It should be cleaned to remove any bioburden present, disinfected, rinsed,
and packaged.
Each dental practice must have a(n) designated to
maintain and keep the written hazard communication standard.
staff member
When storing dental instruments, the dental healthcare worker must
avoid which of the following?
Placing the sterile packs on shelves under the sink in the sterilization area.
Which of the following protocols must be followed to aid in the
maintenance of the dental unit water lines?
They should be run for 20-30 seconds after each patient.
What is the name of the item used to prevent the patient from
swallowing or aspirating dental debris during a procedure?
Dental dam
Operatory keyboards are best cleaned by what method?
Disinfecting with wipes containing quaternary ammonia.
Which of the following best applies to the use of single-use or
disposable devices?
They serve as a good substitute for items that are difficult to clean.
Which of the following safety measures should be followed when
working with the curing light during procedures?
The dental auxiliary should avoid looking directly at the light emitted from
the curing light.
According to the 2003 MMWR and NIOSH, which of the following is
the advised protocol for a dental auxiliary to follow when assisting
chairside with lasers in order to avoid the spread of infectious
diseases and cross-contamination?
Follow standard precautions and use high filtration surgical masks and
possibly face shields.
