Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide, NC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 Latest Update 2025-2026 410 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
_______ can be informed as to the licensing status of dentists and hygienists in NC. -
CORRECT ANSWER: All citizens
"Internship" means practice in: - CORRECT ANSWER: An education training program
"monitoring" of nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalant sedation includes all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER: Increasing the flow of sedation
"Supervision" means that acts are deemed to be under the supervision of a licensed dentist when performed in a locale where a licensed dentist is physically present during the performance of such acts, and such acts are being performed pursuant to the dentist's order, control and approval.
A dental hygienist may practice only under the supervision of one or more licensed dentists.
Direct Supervision Levels-dentist needs to be present Indirect Supervision Levels-dentist must authorize procedure and be in the dental office while the procedure is performed General Supervision Levels-dentist needs to authorize prior to services, but need not be present: limited for community with certain qualifications such as 6 hours in cont ed for med emergencies, CPR, 3 years experienced under a direct dentist - CORRECT ANSWER: Define supervision for dental hygienists and dental assistants. 1 / 4
100% - CORRECT ANSWER: effective hand washing removes what percent of
transient microorganisms
15 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER: Hand hygiene methods for health professionals
include, but are not limited to, antiseptic hand wash. What is the minimum time required to destroy transient microorganisms in this method of hand washing?
- 10 seconds
- 15 seconds
- 30 seconds
- 45 seconds
15 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER: How long to wash hands; routine hand washing?
15 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER: minimum time required to remove all transient
organisms by handwashing
- examples of regulated medical waste - CORRECT ANSWER: extracted teeth, needles
- reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or revoke/ suspend a license -
CORRECT ANSWER: Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony charge or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, has engaged in any acts of fraud deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining a license or renewal
3 high risk behaviors for HIV - CORRECT ANSWER: IV drug users, unprotected sex,
substance abuse
3 symptoms of TB - CORRECT ANSWER: coughing, night sweats, fever
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30 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER: minimum time to flush out handpiece
4 surfaces in operatory that should be covered by barriers - CORRECT ANSWER:
Chair, keyboard, light handle, tray
5 acts that are considered unprofessional conduct of an RDH - CORRECT ANSWER:
Presenting false or misleading testimony statements or records to the board, any act which would constitute sexual assault or battery, violating a lawful order of the Board, acquiring any controlled substance by misrepresentation, having connection with illegal practice of dental hygiene
- dentist who are licensed to practice dentistry in NC, 1 Hygienist licensed in NC, 1
consumer member. - CORRECT ANSWER: The NC board of Dental Examiners consist
of:
- dentists who are licensed to practice dentistry in NC
- dental hygienist who is licensed to practice dental hygiene in NC
- person who shall be a citizen and resident of NC and who shall be licensed to practice
neither dentistry nor dental hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER: What is the composition of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners?
- hours instructional in the production and use of dental X-rays and educational
program of not less than 7 hours in clinical dental radiology. - CORRECT ANSWER: A dental assistant I or II may take radiographs only after successfully completing a radiology course that is based on at least
70% - CORRECT ANSWER: Washing hands kills what percentage of bacteria
70% - CORRECT ANSWER: With proper and frequent hand washing, the spread of
microorganisms can be reduced by up to
A. 30% 3 / 4
B. 50%
C. 70%
D 100%
A Board Member shall not be a permanent salaried employee of the board. - CORRECT
ANSWER: True
A candidate for dental hygiene licensure failed the clinical exam but passed the written state exams on jurisprudence and infection control. After more than a year later, this person reapplied to the State Board. This person must do which of the following: -
CORRECT ANSWER: Retake both the written and clinical exams
A certificate issued for a corporation or limited liability company is valid indefinitely and
never has to be renewed - CORRECT ANSWER: False
A dental hygiene license becomes void if not renewed by March 31st. - CORRECT
ANSWER: True
A dental hygiene provisional licensee may be limited to practice in a specific geographic
location - CORRECT ANSWER: True
A dental hygienist as described in Article 16 has what characteristics? - CORRECT
ANSWER: -Graduate of a Board accredited dental hygiene school.
-Licensed to practice dental hygiene -Practices dental hygiene as prescribed by the Board ALL of the above
A dental hygienist can apply for a license by credentials if they have one felony
conviction. - CORRECT ANSWER: False
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