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DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL FINAL, JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE, NC LAWS, NC, STUDY, LAWS QUIZ 1-9 LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
list 3 examples of dental equipment that produce aerosols -
ANSWER-cavitron, ultrasonic bath, dental hand piece
What can be done/used to minimize spray, spatter, and aerosols?
- ANSWER-Rubber dam, HVE, saliva ejector, close lid over
ultrasonic bath
Any surface in the operatory not covered by a barrier is
considered contaminated (T/F) - ANSWER-true
What type of gloves are used for routine dental tx? - ANSWER-
latex, non-latex, or vinyl exam gloves
What type of gloves are used for operatory clean-up? - ANSWER-
Utility gloves
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When would you wear "heavy" gloves? - ANSWER-op clean up,
handling contaminated instruments
What should be done immediately after gloves are removed? -
ANSWER-wash/sanitize hands
If a clinician does not immediately wash/sanitize hands after glove
removal a latex allergy could occur due to particles in the air. (T/F)
- ANSWER-true
What should you do if a glove becomes punctured during tx? -
ANSWER-stop tx, remove gloves, check skin for stick, wash
hands, re-glove
What PPE is necessary when spray, spatter, and aerosols are
anticipated? - ANSWER-mask, face-shield, eyewear, gloves,
protective clothing (lab gown)
What microbes can be completely removed/greatly reduced with
hand - ANSWER-transient
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How long should you wash hands for? - ANSWER-wash 15 sec,
rinse 10 sec
How often should masks be changed? - ANSWER-After each
patient or when wet/soiled during tx
What does a face-shield replace? When wearing one you don't
need to wear______ - ANSWER-Protective eyewear, side shields
Why are barriers used on surfaces? - ANSWER-Some surfaces
are difficult to disinfect/clean (A/W syringe, hoses)
How often are surfaces covered with barriers disinfected? -
ANSWER-Beginning of day, when contaminated during barrier
removal, end of day
4 surfaces in operatory that should be covered by barriers -
ANSWER-Chair, keyboard, light handle, tray
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Items that touch oral mucosa but do not penetrate the body are
classified as - ANSWER-semi-critical items
How are critical and semi-critical items handled? - ANSWER-fully
sterilized
Mouth mirror is an example of that type of item - ANSWER-semi-
critical
What should be done prior to DISINFECTING environmental
surfaces - ANSWER-pre-clean, spray-wipe-spray or wipe-discard-
wipe
What product level is approved for surface and equipment
disinfection? - ANSWER-intermediate level
what organism must an intermediate level disinfectant kill -
ANSWER-tuberculosis
DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL FINAL, JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE, NC LAWS, NC, STUDY, LAWS QUIZ 1-9 LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
list 3 examples of dental equipment that produce aerosols -
ANSWER-cavitron, ultrasonic bath, dental hand piece
What can be done/used to minimize spray, spatter, and aerosols?
- ANSWER-Rubber dam, HVE, saliva ejector, close lid over
ultrasonic bath
Any surface in the operatory not covered by a barrier is
considered contaminated (T/F) - ANSWER-true
What type of gloves are used for routine dental tx? - ANSWER-
latex, non-latex, or vinyl exam gloves
What type of gloves are used for operatory clean-up? - ANSWER-
Utility gloves
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When would you wear "heavy" gloves? - ANSWER-op clean up,
handling contaminated instruments
What should be done immediately after gloves are removed? -
ANSWER-wash/sanitize hands
If a clinician does not immediately wash/sanitize hands after glove
removal a latex allergy could occur due to particles in the air. (T/F)
- ANSWER-true
What should you do if a glove becomes punctured during tx? -
ANSWER-stop tx, remove gloves, check skin for stick, wash
hands, re-glove
What PPE is necessary when spray, spatter, and aerosols are
anticipated? - ANSWER-mask, face-shield, eyewear, gloves,
protective clothing (lab gown)
What microbes can be completely removed/greatly reduced with
hand - ANSWER-transient
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How long should you wash hands for? - ANSWER-wash 15 sec,
rinse 10 sec
How often should masks be changed? - ANSWER-After each
patient or when wet/soiled during tx
What does a face-shield replace? When wearing one you don't
need to wear______ - ANSWER-Protective eyewear, side shields
Why are barriers used on surfaces? - ANSWER-Some surfaces
are difficult to disinfect/clean (A/W syringe, hoses)
How often are surfaces covered with barriers disinfected? -
ANSWER-Beginning of day, when contaminated during barrier
removal, end of day
4 surfaces in operatory that should be covered by barriers -
ANSWER-Chair, keyboard, light handle, tray
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Items that touch oral mucosa but do not penetrate the body are
classified as - ANSWER-semi-critical items
How are critical and semi-critical items handled? - ANSWER-fully
sterilized
Mouth mirror is an example of that type of item - ANSWER-semi-
critical
What should be done prior to DISINFECTING environmental
surfaces - ANSWER-pre-clean, spray-wipe-spray or wipe-discard-
wipe
What product level is approved for surface and equipment
disinfection? - ANSWER-intermediate level
what organism must an intermediate level disinfectant kill -
ANSWER-tuberculosis
