NC STERILIZATION/INFECTION CONTROL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
After use on a patient, handpicks must be flushed to discharge water and air for a minimum of: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅30 seconds
Universal precautions specify which of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅treating
all patients, all human blood and bodily fluids from all persons as infectious
With proper frequent hand washing, the spread of microorganisms can be reduced by -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅30
50
70
100
??
Which is the enforcement agency that regularly inspects dental offices at random or in response
to an employee complaint? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅osha
Since used needles must be discarded as close to the place of use as possible, where must sharps
disposal containers be located? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅in each operator within easy
reach of the dental chair
Hep B is found in which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅saliva
blood
semen
all of the above*
It is suggested that health care professional should restrict their practice or exclude themselves
from duty if infected with any of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅hep b
ANSWERS
After use on a patient, handpicks must be flushed to discharge water and air for a minimum of: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅30 seconds
Universal precautions specify which of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅treating
all patients, all human blood and bodily fluids from all persons as infectious
With proper frequent hand washing, the spread of microorganisms can be reduced by -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅30
50
70
100
??
Which is the enforcement agency that regularly inspects dental offices at random or in response
to an employee complaint? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅osha
Since used needles must be discarded as close to the place of use as possible, where must sharps
disposal containers be located? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅in each operator within easy
reach of the dental chair
Hep B is found in which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅saliva
blood
semen
all of the above*
It is suggested that health care professional should restrict their practice or exclude themselves
from duty if infected with any of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅hep b
