Dental Laws and Infection Control for
North Carolina Dental Board Examination
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 - Correct Answers ✅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! -
Correct Answers ✅True
The administration schedule of Hep B vaccine is
_____________________apart given intramuscularly in the
,Dental Laws and Infection Control for
North Carolina Dental Board Examination
deltoid muscle followed by a third dose ___________ later. -
Correct Answers ✅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. - Correct
Answers ✅1 to 2 months
During any stage of infectious disease, some people appear
asymptomatic but are still carriers - Correct Answers
✅True
STAGES of Infectious diseases: - Correct Answers ✅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
,Dental Laws and Infection Control for
North Carolina Dental Board Examination
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 - Correct Answers ✅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. - Correct Answers
✅True
Which of the following is not correct regarding hepatitis B -
Correct Answers ✅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? - Correct Answers ✅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? - Correct Answers ✅Aspergillus
, Dental Laws and Infection Control for
North Carolina Dental Board Examination
Which of the following provides the best description of
disease transmission by indirect contact? - Correct Answers
✅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? - Correct Answers ✅Engineering controls
What items cannot protect patients from aerosolized spray
during treatment? - Correct Answers ✅Mask
What is the initial step for instrument cleaning? - Correct
Answers ✅Place instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner for
processing.
Which of the following is a requirement set in place by the
OSHA Hazard Communications Standard? - Correct Answers
✅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
North Carolina Dental Board Examination
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 - Correct Answers ✅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! -
Correct Answers ✅True
The administration schedule of Hep B vaccine is
_____________________apart given intramuscularly in the
,Dental Laws and Infection Control for
North Carolina Dental Board Examination
deltoid muscle followed by a third dose ___________ later. -
Correct Answers ✅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. - Correct
Answers ✅1 to 2 months
During any stage of infectious disease, some people appear
asymptomatic but are still carriers - Correct Answers
✅True
STAGES of Infectious diseases: - Correct Answers ✅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
,Dental Laws and Infection Control for
North Carolina Dental Board Examination
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 - Correct Answers ✅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. - Correct Answers
✅True
Which of the following is not correct regarding hepatitis B -
Correct Answers ✅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? - Correct Answers ✅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? - Correct Answers ✅Aspergillus
, Dental Laws and Infection Control for
North Carolina Dental Board Examination
Which of the following provides the best description of
disease transmission by indirect contact? - Correct Answers
✅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? - Correct Answers ✅Engineering controls
What items cannot protect patients from aerosolized spray
during treatment? - Correct Answers ✅Mask
What is the initial step for instrument cleaning? - Correct
Answers ✅Place instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner for
processing.
Which of the following is a requirement set in place by the
OSHA Hazard Communications Standard? - Correct Answers
✅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
