NC dental hygiene Sterilization/ Infection
control Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
If you are exposed to potentially infectious materials on the job you may request a
vaccine for which blood borne disease - Answer -Hep B
As a result of aerosols and splatter from dental procedures all op surfaces are
subject to contamination? - Answer -True
While is is wise for dental professionals to keep immunizations up to date, which
immunizations must be provided by the employer to all employees? - Answer -Hep
B
When should barrier gloves be removed, hands washed and new ones put on? -
Answer -Between patients or when torn or punctured
Which one of the following is NOT an example of occupational exposure? (
Assume clinician is not wearing PPE) - Answer -Measuring a patients blood
pressure
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control Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
If you are exposed to potentially infectious materials on the job you may request a
vaccine for which blood borne disease - Answer -Hep B
As a result of aerosols and splatter from dental procedures all op surfaces are
subject to contamination? - Answer -True
While is is wise for dental professionals to keep immunizations up to date, which
immunizations must be provided by the employer to all employees? - Answer -Hep
B
When should barrier gloves be removed, hands washed and new ones put on? -
Answer -Between patients or when torn or punctured
Which one of the following is NOT an example of occupational exposure? (
Assume clinician is not wearing PPE) - Answer -Measuring a patients blood
pressure
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