Infection Control, Sterilization and Dental Laws for North Carolina Dental Board Examination, 2024_2025 exam.docx
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Dental Laws and Infection
Institution
Dental Laws And Infection
The practice of dentistry in the State of North Carolina is hereby declared to;
a. affect the public health, safety and welfare
b. subject to regulation and control in the public interest
c. only allow qualified persons to be permitted to practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina
d. All...
Infection Control, Sterilization and Dental
Laws for North Carolina Dental Board
Examination, 2024/2025 exam
All of the following are the employer's responsibility according to OSHA except:
laundering of employee uniforms off site
3 multiple choice options
A one-handed "scoop" technique is the preferred work practice control to recap
the needle.
True
1 multiple choice option
What type of products are not intended for use with latex gloves due to their
ability to break down the latex and compromise the effectiveness of the product?
Petroleum-based products.
3 multiple choice options
following a report of an exposure incident at the dental office, what does the
employer need to do for the exposed employee?
the employer should provide the employee with a confidential medical evaluation
and follow up by a qualified physician.
3 multiple choice options
After used instruments are transferred to the instrument processing area and
sorted, what is the next step in the sterilization process?
Cleaning
3 multiple choice options
To practice safe handling, dental workers must be sure to do which of the
following?
Use sharps containers as intended and not allow them to be overfilled
3 multiple choice options
Surface disinfection can be done by an iodophor-type cleaner. Which category is
this?
, Intermediate level
3 multiple choice options
All of the following are examples of mechanical instrument cleaning except:
glutaraldehyde solution.
3 multiple choice options
Under the OSHA statutes, _______________ must be informed and trained in safe
handling of chemicals.
new and contract employees
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is the correct processing protocol for dental handpieces?
Wiped off with a disinfectant and gauze and then bagged and placed in a heat
sterilization machine
3 multiple choice options
What is the term used for determining if sterilized instruments are still sterile
before reuse?
Event-related packaging
3 multiple choice options
A patient has neglected to inform you of the development of a latex allergy. The
patient begins to develop an anaphylactic reaction during dental treatment. What
should be done?
The patient needs an injection of epinephrine; call for EMS.
3 multiple choice options
Which steps must be completed once a boil-water advisory has been cancelled or
lifted?
Unless otherwise directed by public officials, flush dental unit water lines for 1-5
minutes prior to use for patient care
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is a causative factor in dental caries?
he presence of Streptococcus mutans in the mouth.
3 multiple choice options
How should the dental healthcare worker handle a contaminated impression
before it is sent out to the dental laboratory?
It should be cleaned to remove any bioburden present, disinfected, rinsed, and
packaged.
3 multiple choice options
Each dental practice must have a(n) _______________ designated to maintain and
keep the written hazard communication standard.
staff member
3 multiple choice options
When storing dental instruments, the dental healthcare worker must avoid which
of the following?
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