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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final,
Jurisprudence Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR
Alcohol hand rubs are rapidly germicidal when applied to the skin but should include
antiseptics: __________________________________________________________to achieve
persistent activity.
chlorhexidine
quaternary ammonium compounds
octenidine
triclosan
Do employers with fewer than 10 employees need to have an exposure control plan?
The standard does not exempt any employer because of the number of employees. All
employers with any employees who may have occupational exposure to blood or other
potentially infectious materials need an exposure control plan. Small employers are allowed to
just write in how they will comply with the standard on the margins of the standard.
Factors that can influence the effectiveness of the surgical hand antisepsis in addition to the
choice of antiseptic agent include:
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duration and technique of scrubbing
condition of the hands
techniques used for drying and gloving.
All of the following are the employer's responsibility according to OSHA
except:
laundering of employee uniforms off site
Hygienists may receive ____________ of continuing education credits per year for performing
at least one hour_____________ of dental hygiene on a volunteer basis at any state, city or
county operated site approved by the Dental Board. Credit will not be given for less than five
hours of volunteer work.
one hour
five hours
Is there any provision for giving CE credit?
a dentist or dental hygienist who is a full-time faculty member in a dental, dental hygiene or
dental assisting school may receive credit (Dentists: 10 hrs./yr.; Hygienists: 4hrs./yr.). Part-time
faculty receives 1/2 the above. Also licensees who are affiliated with a federal, state, or county
government agency whose operation is directly related to dentistry or dental auxiliaries (i.e., a
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county or state health department, a federal dental clinic, etc.) may receive credit. Full-time
affiliation would merit full credit; part-time would merit 1/2 credit.
the mission of the N.C. Department of Labor is greater than just regulatory enforcement. An
equally important goal is to help citizens find ways to create safe workplaces. Everyone profits
when managers and employees work together for safety
Both statements are true
the risk of acquiring HBV infection following puncture with a needle contaminated by blood
from an HBV carrier ranges from _______________
6 to 30%
Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard,
29 CFR 1910.1030," dated Nov. 27, 2001, which reflects changes to the standard mandated by
the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. In North Carolina, this standard has been
incorporated into the ____________________________________________________ for the
construction industry at 13 NCAC 07F.0207
occupational safety and health standards
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) require anyone who works or
volunteers at a state-run health care facility in North Carolina will need to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 by the end of September.
True
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Available evidence indicates that the risk of HIV infection following a needlestick exposure to
the blood of an HIV infected patient is less than ___________
0.5%
Hygienists who work at least 20 hours per week in an institution may receive________ hours
credit per year for continuing education
2
An applicant who receives notification of failure of an inspection to administer general
anesthesia may, within _________ days after receiving the notice, request a reevaluation.
There is only one re-evaluation a period of ____months.
15
12
_______________ of people infected with HCV have no signs or symptoms
80%
No applicant who has received a failing notice from the Board may request more than
one reevaluation within any _____ month period.
12
The following diseases are covered by NC bloodborne pathogen standard:
1. Syphilis
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final,
Jurisprudence Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR
Alcohol hand rubs are rapidly germicidal when applied to the skin but should include
antiseptics: __________________________________________________________to achieve
persistent activity.
chlorhexidine
quaternary ammonium compounds
octenidine
triclosan
Do employers with fewer than 10 employees need to have an exposure control plan?
The standard does not exempt any employer because of the number of employees. All
employers with any employees who may have occupational exposure to blood or other
potentially infectious materials need an exposure control plan. Small employers are allowed to
just write in how they will comply with the standard on the margins of the standard.
Factors that can influence the effectiveness of the surgical hand antisepsis in addition to the
choice of antiseptic agent include:
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duration and technique of scrubbing
condition of the hands
techniques used for drying and gloving.
All of the following are the employer's responsibility according to OSHA
except:
laundering of employee uniforms off site
Hygienists may receive ____________ of continuing education credits per year for performing
at least one hour_____________ of dental hygiene on a volunteer basis at any state, city or
county operated site approved by the Dental Board. Credit will not be given for less than five
hours of volunteer work.
one hour
five hours
Is there any provision for giving CE credit?
a dentist or dental hygienist who is a full-time faculty member in a dental, dental hygiene or
dental assisting school may receive credit (Dentists: 10 hrs./yr.; Hygienists: 4hrs./yr.). Part-time
faculty receives 1/2 the above. Also licensees who are affiliated with a federal, state, or county
government agency whose operation is directly related to dentistry or dental auxiliaries (i.e., a
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county or state health department, a federal dental clinic, etc.) may receive credit. Full-time
affiliation would merit full credit; part-time would merit 1/2 credit.
the mission of the N.C. Department of Labor is greater than just regulatory enforcement. An
equally important goal is to help citizens find ways to create safe workplaces. Everyone profits
when managers and employees work together for safety
Both statements are true
the risk of acquiring HBV infection following puncture with a needle contaminated by blood
from an HBV carrier ranges from _______________
6 to 30%
Enforcement Procedures for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard,
29 CFR 1910.1030," dated Nov. 27, 2001, which reflects changes to the standard mandated by
the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. In North Carolina, this standard has been
incorporated into the ____________________________________________________ for the
construction industry at 13 NCAC 07F.0207
occupational safety and health standards
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) require anyone who works or
volunteers at a state-run health care facility in North Carolina will need to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 by the end of September.
True
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Available evidence indicates that the risk of HIV infection following a needlestick exposure to
the blood of an HIV infected patient is less than ___________
0.5%
Hygienists who work at least 20 hours per week in an institution may receive________ hours
credit per year for continuing education
2
An applicant who receives notification of failure of an inspection to administer general
anesthesia may, within _________ days after receiving the notice, request a reevaluation.
There is only one re-evaluation a period of ____months.
15
12
_______________ of people infected with HCV have no signs or symptoms
80%
No applicant who has received a failing notice from the Board may request more than
one reevaluation within any _____ month period.
12
The following diseases are covered by NC bloodborne pathogen standard:
1. Syphilis
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