DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL
FOR NORTH CAROLINA DENTAL BOARD
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,Vaccination of Hep B involves testing for 1 to 2 months
effectiveness,measurement of antibody to hepatitis B
3 multiple choice options
surface antigen ___________________________ after the series.
During any stage of infectious disease, some people True
appear 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 True
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.
Which of the following is not correct regarding hepatitis Only individuals who are symptomatic can transmit the virusc.
B
3 multiple choice options
A patient calls the morning of an appointment Tell the patient he may have the flu and should reschedule the appointment after
complaining of a fever, muscle aches, runny nose, cough, the fever subsides without the use of medication
and headache. What is the appropriate action?
3 multiple choice options
A low-level EPA registered disinfectant is not effective Aspergillus
against 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 Engineering controls
devices or items that should be used by the dental
3 multiple choice options
auxiliary to prevent occupational exposures to
bloodborne pathogens and aid dental auxiliaries in
providing safe dental care while at work?
What items cannot protect patients from aerosolized Mask
spray 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 Employers must ensure that any SDS forms that come in with products are
the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard? maintained and readily accessible to employees.
3 multiple choice options
When decontaminating an area on the floor in a An intermediate-level disinfectant that has a tuberculocidal claim.
treatment room after a blood spill, which of the following
3 multiple choice options
should be used?
Which of the following safety protocols should be A mercury spill kit should be used to clean and decontaminate the area.
followed in 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 The unit is malfunctioning.
with visible debris left on them, what is the likely 3 multiple choice options
problem?
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
regarding the use of PPE that requires laundering? Precautions
3 multiple choice options
, Which of the following is an appropriate armamentarium Explorer, ligatures, rubber dam punch, rubber dam forceps, assorted clamps, and
for placement of a rubber dam? scissors
3 multiple choice options
Radiographic film packets can be disinfected by which Wiping carefully with a sanitizing wipe.c.
method?
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following techniques should be utilized The office must use a sterile water delivery system or device to deliver solutions
during surgical procedures in dentistry? during surgery.
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following disinfectants are the best choices Iodophors and diluted sodium hypochlorite.
to use on alginate impressions?
3 multiple choice options
When handling contaminated laundry, which of the Employees who handle the contaminated laundry should wear protective gloves
following protocols needs to be followed by the dental and other appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.
staff member? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following should the dental healthcare If the sharps container is nearing full capacity, continue to fill it only until sharps
worker avoid when handling sharps items in the dental items are even with the top brim of the container.
office? 3 multiple choice options
How often does the exposure control plan need to be Annually
updated?
3 multiple choice options
_______________________________________ are examples of chemicals Glutaraldehyde and chlorine dioxide
that can be used as methods of sterilization when items
3 multiple choice options
are submerged in these solutions for 6-10 hours,
depending on the manufacturer's instructions.
Which is an example of a chronic condition that affects Hepatitis C.
the liver and is spread by blood transfusions and organ
3 multiple choice options
transplants?.
How often should biologic monitoring be performed in At least once per week
the dental practice? 3 multiple choice options
Which level of disinfectants is capable of sterilization? High-level
3 multiple choice options
FOR NORTH CAROLINA DENTAL BOARD
EXAMINATION COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
2026 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS, RATIONALES
& CHEAT SHEET
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,Vaccination of Hep B involves testing for 1 to 2 months
effectiveness,measurement of antibody to hepatitis B
3 multiple choice options
surface antigen ___________________________ after the series.
During any stage of infectious disease, some people True
appear 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 True
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.
Which of the following is not correct regarding hepatitis Only individuals who are symptomatic can transmit the virusc.
B
3 multiple choice options
A patient calls the morning of an appointment Tell the patient he may have the flu and should reschedule the appointment after
complaining of a fever, muscle aches, runny nose, cough, the fever subsides without the use of medication
and headache. What is the appropriate action?
3 multiple choice options
A low-level EPA registered disinfectant is not effective Aspergillus
against 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 Engineering controls
devices or items that should be used by the dental
3 multiple choice options
auxiliary to prevent occupational exposures to
bloodborne pathogens and aid dental auxiliaries in
providing safe dental care while at work?
What items cannot protect patients from aerosolized Mask
spray 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 Employers must ensure that any SDS forms that come in with products are
the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard? maintained and readily accessible to employees.
3 multiple choice options
When decontaminating an area on the floor in a An intermediate-level disinfectant that has a tuberculocidal claim.
treatment room after a blood spill, which of the following
3 multiple choice options
should be used?
Which of the following safety protocols should be A mercury spill kit should be used to clean and decontaminate the area.
followed in 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 The unit is malfunctioning.
with visible debris left on them, what is the likely 3 multiple choice options
problem?
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
regarding the use of PPE that requires laundering? Precautions
3 multiple choice options
, Which of the following is an appropriate armamentarium Explorer, ligatures, rubber dam punch, rubber dam forceps, assorted clamps, and
for placement of a rubber dam? scissors
3 multiple choice options
Radiographic film packets can be disinfected by which Wiping carefully with a sanitizing wipe.c.
method?
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following techniques should be utilized The office must use a sterile water delivery system or device to deliver solutions
during surgical procedures in dentistry? during surgery.
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following disinfectants are the best choices Iodophors and diluted sodium hypochlorite.
to use on alginate impressions?
3 multiple choice options
When handling contaminated laundry, which of the Employees who handle the contaminated laundry should wear protective gloves
following protocols needs to be followed by the dental and other appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.
staff member? 3 multiple choice options
Which of the following should the dental healthcare If the sharps container is nearing full capacity, continue to fill it only until sharps
worker avoid when handling sharps items in the dental items are even with the top brim of the container.
office? 3 multiple choice options
How often does the exposure control plan need to be Annually
updated?
3 multiple choice options
_______________________________________ are examples of chemicals Glutaraldehyde and chlorine dioxide
that can be used as methods of sterilization when items
3 multiple choice options
are submerged in these solutions for 6-10 hours,
depending on the manufacturer's instructions.
Which is an example of a chronic condition that affects Hepatitis C.
the liver and is spread by blood transfusions and organ
3 multiple choice options
transplants?.
How often should biologic monitoring be performed in At least once per week
the dental practice? 3 multiple choice options
Which level of disinfectants is capable of sterilization? High-level
3 multiple choice options
