30 years past the termination of employment
What is a second name given to biological indicators?
Spore tests.
An instrument that penetrates bone or soft tissue is classified by the CDC as:
critical.
What is the current treatment for black hairy tongue?
There is no treatment for this harmless condition
More than ________________of all hepatitis cases are due to hepatitis B
one-third
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,transmission-based precautions
1. used in addition to standard precautions to interrupt the spread of certain pathogens. 2.
Three categories:- Airborne.- Droplet (larger than 5 microns).- Contact.
When handling biopsy specimens, what should the dental healthcare worker do to decrease
the chance of cross-contamination?
Transfer the specimen in a sturdy container with a secure lid.
effective hand washing removes what percent of transient microorganisms
100
Latex or non-latex gloves are a barrier for the hands of all dental professionals. Which of the
following must be considered to retain the integrity of the gloves?
Washing with detergents can cause "wicking" to occur.
There is an Exemption for an active military.
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,Eligible military licensees are granted a waiver of their mandatory continuing education
requirements.
Both statements are true
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
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, 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.
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What is a second name given to biological indicators?
Spore tests.
An instrument that penetrates bone or soft tissue is classified by the CDC as:
critical.
What is the current treatment for black hairy tongue?
There is no treatment for this harmless condition
More than ________________of all hepatitis cases are due to hepatitis B
one-third
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,transmission-based precautions
1. used in addition to standard precautions to interrupt the spread of certain pathogens. 2.
Three categories:- Airborne.- Droplet (larger than 5 microns).- Contact.
When handling biopsy specimens, what should the dental healthcare worker do to decrease
the chance of cross-contamination?
Transfer the specimen in a sturdy container with a secure lid.
effective hand washing removes what percent of transient microorganisms
100
Latex or non-latex gloves are a barrier for the hands of all dental professionals. Which of the
following must be considered to retain the integrity of the gloves?
Washing with detergents can cause "wicking" to occur.
There is an Exemption for an active military.
Page 3 of 342
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,Eligible military licensees are granted a waiver of their mandatory continuing education
requirements.
Both statements are true
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
Page 4 of 342
drj
, 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.
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