North Carolina dental board exam
NORTH CAROLINA DENTAL BOARD EXAM, NC DENTAL
JURISPRUDENCE, DENTAL LAWS NC, INFECTION CONTROL
EXAM, DENTAL ETHICS AND REGULATIONS, NC DENTAL
LICENSURE, DENTAL BOARD PREP 2025
When instruments are emerging from the ultrasonic unit with visible debris left on them, what
is the likely problem?
The unit is malfunctioning.
How often should disposable plastic suction traps be changed in the dental office?
Once a month.
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.
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?
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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.
How often should biologic monitoring be performed in the dental practice?
At least once per week
Which level of disinfectants is capable of sterilization?
High-level
Which of these statements is TRUE about surface covers in the dental operatory?
All surfaces that cannot be repeatedly pre-cleaned and disinfected must have barriers.
What is the required amount of time a dental practice must retain an employee's medical
record regarding immunization and post-exposure medical evaluation?
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
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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.
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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
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NORTH CAROLINA DENTAL BOARD EXAM, NC DENTAL
JURISPRUDENCE, DENTAL LAWS NC, INFECTION CONTROL
EXAM, DENTAL ETHICS AND REGULATIONS, NC DENTAL
LICENSURE, DENTAL BOARD PREP 2025
When instruments are emerging from the ultrasonic unit with visible debris left on them, what
is the likely problem?
The unit is malfunctioning.
How often should disposable plastic suction traps be changed in the dental office?
Once a month.
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.
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?
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, North Carolina dental board exam
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.
How often should biologic monitoring be performed in the dental practice?
At least once per week
Which level of disinfectants is capable of sterilization?
High-level
Which of these statements is TRUE about surface covers in the dental operatory?
All surfaces that cannot be repeatedly pre-cleaned and disinfected must have barriers.
What is the required amount of time a dental practice must retain an employee's medical
record regarding immunization and post-exposure medical evaluation?
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
2|Page
, North Carolina dental board exam
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.
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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
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