DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL FOR NORTH
CAROLINA DENTAL BOARD EXAMINATION COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTION BANK WITH 100% CORRECT 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?
CAROLINA DENTAL BOARD EXAMINATION COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTION BANK WITH 100% CORRECT 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?
