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Dental Laws and Infection Control for
North Carolina Dental Board Examination
LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 ALL 250
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
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.
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When handling contaminated laundry, which of the following protocols needs to be followed
by the dental staff member?
Employees who handle the contaminated laundry should wear protective gloves and other
appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.
Which of the following should the dental healthcare worker avoid when handling sharps
items in the dental office?
If the sharps container is nearing full capacity, continue to fill it only until sharps items are even
with the top brim of the container.
How often does the exposure control plan need to be updated?
Annually
_______________________________________ are examples of chemicals that can be used as
methods of sterilization when items are submerged in these solutions for 6-10 hours,
depending on the manufacturer's instructions.
Glutaraldehyde and chlorine dioxide
Which is an example of a chronic condition that affects the liver and is spread by blood
transfusions and organ transplants?.
Hepatitis C.
To apply for certification to administer local anesthetics by block or infiltration techniques:
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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.
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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
Dental Laws and Infection Control for
North Carolina Dental Board Examination
LATEST VERSION 2026-2027 ALL 250
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
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.
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When handling contaminated laundry, which of the following protocols needs to be followed
by the dental staff member?
Employees who handle the contaminated laundry should wear protective gloves and other
appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.
Which of the following should the dental healthcare worker avoid when handling sharps
items in the dental office?
If the sharps container is nearing full capacity, continue to fill it only until sharps items are even
with the top brim of the container.
How often does the exposure control plan need to be updated?
Annually
_______________________________________ are examples of chemicals that can be used as
methods of sterilization when items are submerged in these solutions for 6-10 hours,
depending on the manufacturer's instructions.
Glutaraldehyde and chlorine dioxide
Which is an example of a chronic condition that affects the liver and is spread by blood
transfusions and organ transplants?.
Hepatitis C.
To apply for certification to administer local anesthetics by block or infiltration techniques:
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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.
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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
