Dental Laws and Infection Control for
North Carolina Dental Board Exam
2025/2026 (Questions With 100%
Accurate Answers)
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
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!
True
The administration schedule of Hep B vaccine is _____________________apart given
intramuscularly in the deltoid muscle followed by a third dose ___________ later.
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.
1 to 2 months
During any stage of infectious disease, some people appear asymptomatic but are still
carriers
True
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
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
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.
True
Which of the following is not correct regarding hepatitis B
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?
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?
Aspergillus
Which of the following provides the best description of disease transmission by indirect
contact?
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?
Engineering controls
What items cannot protect patients from aerosolized spray during treatment?
Mask
What is the initial step for instrument cleaning?
Place instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner for processing.
Which of the following is a requirement set in place by the OSHA Hazard
Communications Standard?
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 used?
An intermediate-level disinfectant that has a tuberculocidal claim.
Which of the following safety protocols should be followed in the event of a mercury spill
in a dental office?
A mercury spill kit should be used to clean and decontaminate the area.
What would be an appropriate alternative for a high-level disinfectant with low odor?
Ortho-phthalaldehyde
When instruments are emerging from the ultrasonic unit with visible debris left on them,
what is the likely problem?
The unit is malfunctioning.
How often should disposable plastic suction traps be changed in the dental office?
Once a month.
Which of the following would be an inappropriate action regarding the use of PPE that
requires laundering?
Taking contaminated surgical gown home for laundering following Universal Precautions
Which of the following is an appropriate armamentarium for placement of a rubber dam?
Explorer, ligatures, rubber dam punch, rubber dam forceps, assorted clamps, and
scissors
Radiographic film packets can be disinfected by which method?
Wiping carefully with a sanitizing wipe.c.
Which of the following techniques should be utilized during surgical procedures in
dentistry?
The office must use a sterile water delivery system or device to deliver solutions during
surgery.
Which of the following disinfectants are the best choices to use on alginate
impressions?
Iodophors and diluted sodium hypochlorite.
When handling contaminated laundry, which of the following protocols needs to be
followed by the dental staff member?
North Carolina Dental Board Exam
2025/2026 (Questions With 100%
Accurate Answers)
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
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!
True
The administration schedule of Hep B vaccine is _____________________apart given
intramuscularly in the deltoid muscle followed by a third dose ___________ later.
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.
1 to 2 months
During any stage of infectious disease, some people appear asymptomatic but are still
carriers
True
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
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
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.
True
Which of the following is not correct regarding hepatitis B
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?
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?
Aspergillus
Which of the following provides the best description of disease transmission by indirect
contact?
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?
Engineering controls
What items cannot protect patients from aerosolized spray during treatment?
Mask
What is the initial step for instrument cleaning?
Place instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner for processing.
Which of the following is a requirement set in place by the OSHA Hazard
Communications Standard?
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 used?
An intermediate-level disinfectant that has a tuberculocidal claim.
Which of the following safety protocols should be followed in the event of a mercury spill
in a dental office?
A mercury spill kit should be used to clean and decontaminate the area.
What would be an appropriate alternative for a high-level disinfectant with low odor?
Ortho-phthalaldehyde
When instruments are emerging from the ultrasonic unit with visible debris left on them,
what is the likely problem?
The unit is malfunctioning.
How often should disposable plastic suction traps be changed in the dental office?
Once a month.
Which of the following would be an inappropriate action regarding the use of PPE that
requires laundering?
Taking contaminated surgical gown home for laundering following Universal Precautions
Which of the following is an appropriate armamentarium for placement of a rubber dam?
Explorer, ligatures, rubber dam punch, rubber dam forceps, assorted clamps, and
scissors
Radiographic film packets can be disinfected by which method?
Wiping carefully with a sanitizing wipe.c.
Which of the following techniques should be utilized during surgical procedures in
dentistry?
The office must use a sterile water delivery system or device to deliver solutions during
surgery.
Which of the following disinfectants are the best choices to use on alginate
impressions?
Iodophors and diluted sodium hypochlorite.
When handling contaminated laundry, which of the following protocols needs to be
followed by the dental staff member?
