North Carolina Dental Board – Dental Laws and Infection Control License Practice Exam

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• What is the minimum time required to destroy transient microorganisms in antiseptic hand wash?
• What is the best way to prevent disease transmission between patients?
• The Environmental Protection Agency regulates low- and intermediate-level disinfectants used on which surfaces?
• Duplicate licenses for the practice of dentistry are no longer issued by the Board because dentists are not required to display their original license.
• To avoid additional fees, you should renew your license before the following date:
• How often should masks be changed?
• A provisional license may be granted to a dentist from outside of NC provided that they have a dental license in another state.
• What organism must an intermediate-level disinfectant kill?
• Which of the following is not a member of the NC state board of dental examiners investigative panel?
• Before performing oral surgical procedures, what is the required sequence for gloves?
• If a patient requires premed but did not take it before the appointment, which procedure cannot be performed in the patient’s mouth?
• If a dentist fails to meet continuing education requirements adopted by the board, the Board may:
• Which organization is considered a board-approved education sponsor in North Carolina?
• How long are cassettes placed in ultrasonic for?
• Who is allowed to participate in voting on the issuance, renewal, or revocation of dentistry licenses in North Carolina?
• An impaired dentist peer review organization shall immediately report to the Board detailed information about any dentist licensed by the board, if the dentist being reviewed:
• What is the minimum number of hours a candidate must wait before attempting to retake a written examination?
• Which statement best describes the requirement for direct supervision?
• Non-CODA-accredited dental schools may apply to licensure in North Carolina.
• Which of the following best describes three primary duties of the Board of Dental Examiners?
• Are North Carolina dental hygiene or dental licenses granted by reciprocity?
• A blood pressure cuff is part of routinely monitored vital signs equipment in a clinical setting.
• How often is an instructor's license renewed?
• What is the minimum number of continuing education hours a dentist must earn each year?
• Which activities are included in the dental hygiene scope of practice?
• What is the daily compensation for Board members when conducting Board business?
• What does an intern permit enable?
• The license of a dentist can be revoked or suspended if the dentist knowingly allows the dental hygienist in his office to practice outside of her scope of practice.
• Within not more than how many days after the closing of balloting must canvassing occur?
• The Board, by law, must meet how often?
• Is an employer responsible for offering Hep B immunizations?
• A lab work order or subwork must be retained for: 2 years.
• Dentists shall receive ______ hours of continuing education credit if they work 20 hours a week as a faculty member at an educational institution.
• What information is listed on the official envelope that is mailed to each registered voter?
• Within how many days must a rule adopted by the Board be distributed to all licensed dentists and hygienists?
• When are waterlines purged at CCCC?
• A dental hygiene license becomes void if not renewed by March 31st.
• To whom must the license and current renewal certificate be exhibited when requested?
• You may take 10 hours of CE during the year. Six of those hours are obtained through home study course work for which you have successfully completed the post-tests and obtained certificated validating completion. One of the six hours, how many may be counted toward fulfilling the mandatory CE requirement?
• Which group has the highest prevalence of HIV?
• An applicant who fails the written exam must wait___ hours before attempting to retake the written portion of the exam
• If you have open cuts, abrasions, etc., you should wear gloves.
• The display rule applies to which group?
• Which statement best describes the military exemption for continuing education requirements?
• What is the fee for each duplicate license or certificate issued by the Board?
• Which laws created the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners?
• Which sterilization method is described as dulling instruments in the material?
• Whom should you report an exposure incident to immediately?
• When must heavy gloves be worn?
• Effective hand washing removes what percent of transient microorganisms?
• Which statement correctly reflects examination review privileges for a failed applicant?
• How many dental hygienists may serve on the board?
• DA2 duties include which of the following?
• When would you not use a steam autoclave?
• In North Carolina, is a dental assistant II allowed to use an intraoral high-speed handpiece?
• Practicing hygiene without a license is classified as which offense?
• Which is an enforcement agency that regularly inspects dental offices at random or in response to an employee complaint?
• Which statement is true about a virus's genome?
• If seeking reinstatement after more than five years, the required clinical examination is the same as that given to first-time applicants.
• The portion of the annual fee to be paid upon dental hygiene license renewal to assist in funding programs for impaired dental hygienists is:
• Hepatitis B is a bloodborne disease.
• Which statement best describes license display and duplicate license procedures?
• How long should routine hand washing take?
• A general dentist advertising a connective tissue graft as a 'Specialist in Periodontics' because he has performed over 200 procedures is allowed?
• Which examination must be passed for licensure by credentials?
• Which category is not a member type on the NC Board of Dental Examiners?
• During the ballot counting process, what is allowed regarding envelopes?
• Among common infectious diseases, which is specifically considered a bloodborne pathogen of concern in dental settings?
• How many dentists are elected each year to the board?
• Which term indicates the level of disinfection approved for health care settings?
• Among common disposable glove materials, which is the thickest option?
• A pre-hearing conference shall be conducted before the Investigative Panel and shall not be recorded nor open to the public.
• What is the duplicate license fee?
• Following a potential exposure, what is the required action?
• If a dry heat oven is opened during a cycle, what should be done?
• When there is likelihood of occupational exposure, health care workers should refrain from which activities?
• What is the genome composition of a typical virus?
• Hygienists may perform all but one of the following functions:
• Which statement about records is true?
• Health care personnel should restrict their practice if infected with any of the following conditions EXCEPT:
• How long are the ballots and envelopes held by the board after the election?
• True or False: A dental hygienist must comply with continuing education requirements to renew their license.
• Public access to licensing status information for dentists and hygienists in North Carolina is allowed for which group?
• What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
• If an autoclave bag is found to have punctured, the
• Identify a high-risk behavior for HIV transmission
• Restrictions on correspondence and online CE courses require which of the following?
• The deadline for nominees' nomination notification for the NC State Board elections is which date?
• For critical items that contact sterile tissues, which processing is required?
• In the virus life cycle, which stage does the host cell synthesize new viral DNA or RNA?
• A comprehensive medical history is necessary for:
• How often is ultrasonic bath drained and disinfected?
• If a quorum is not present, what action may the Board take?
• When a registered dental hygienist uses home study courses for continuing education credits, which information is required?
• The signature of the dentist and his/her license number is required information that must be included on a work order.
• If none of the three nominees receives a majority to fill a single seat, which outcome determines the winner?
• Based on Mary's licensure history, which statement is true regarding her eligibility to apply for a provisional license in North Carolina?
• Which step is included in the glove puncture protocol?
• The exception to the general requirement that applicants for a license or provisional license have a Board hearing is which scenario?
• For a limited volunteer dental license, the applicant must pass which written examinations?
• The dental assistant II works under which type of dental supervision?
• Information received by the impaired dentists/hygienists program shall remain confidential and shall not be released to any party outside the membership of the program unless the impaired person was referred by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners.
• True or False: All instruments are autoclaved unless they cannot withstand heat sterilization.
• The treatment summary and radiographs must be provided within 30 days of the patient request.
• Name three symptoms of tuberculosis.
• Re-evaluations and re-inspections shall be conducted by Board-appointed evaluators not involved in the failed evaluation or inspection.
• The NC State Board shall submit its annual report on or before which date?
• What are the qualifications for an RDH to become a public health RDH?
• If a death occurs within 24 hours after administration of general anesthesia or sedation, the reporting timeframe to the Board is within how many hours?
• What type of gloves are typically used for operatory clean-up?
• Which is true regarding the license application process?
• Bloodborne pathogens may enter your system through which routes?
• In the NC dental licensing context, internship is defined as what?
• Serving on the board is strictly voluntary which means that board members will not receive compensation.
• Why is alcohol not used as a surface disinfectant?
• Which disinfectants are used for immersion?
• What is the timeframe for canvassing after closing balloting?
• What are the criteria for an RDH to practice in a nursing home?
• Which statement best defines semi-critical items?
• In occupational exposure to HIV with unknown source, what action should you take first?
• A blood pressure cuff is used to measure which vital sign?
• Workplace procedures & devices help to reduce
• What must be provided to satisfy a records request?
• As a full-time employee of the NC Dept. of Health as a hygienist in public health, how many hours of continuing education can you have credited for license renewal each year?
• The dental hygiene functions noted in the treatment plan must be performed within how many days of the dentist's evaluation?
• The following statement is true: The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners shall have the power and authority to revoke or suspend a license to practice dentistry.
• When shall an individual be awarded an opportunity to be heard before the Board?
• How must applicants for an examination be informed of the required passing grade?
• Which disinfectants have to be mixed daily?
• What are the rules that apply to dental hygienists?
• How many signatures must be obtained for a nominee to run in a dental or dental hygiene election to the Board?
• Which is the correct name of the national board examination for dental hygiene?
• It is necessary for a dentist administering general anesthesia to maintain a defibrillator
• Hepatitis B vaccines are recommended for employees but not required.
• In the event of a punctured autoclave bag, which procedure reflect standard protocol?
• After use on a patient, handpieces must be flushed to discharge water and air for a minimum of how many seconds?
• The ability to maintain an airway and to respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal commands is a characteristic of which sedation level?
• In the workplace, should employers offer Hepatitis B immunizations?
• What is the maximum per diem compensation fixed by the board for a member?
• You have been served a subpoena to attend a hearing procedure and testify as a witness. True or False: it is permissible for you to file a written objection to the subpoena with the Boards office.
• The holding a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in North Carolina shall constitute registration to vote in elections. The list of licensed dentists and dental hygienists constitutes the registration list for elections. Which statement is true?
• is the elimination of senses in one part of the body by the regional application or injection of a drug
• According to Subchapter 16S- Caring Dental Professionals Program, 'impairment' is defined as chemical dependence or mental illness.
• When does the license renewal become void if not paid?
• Before issuing a dental provisional license, the Board may require an applicant to appear before the Board for which assessments?
• Sterilization indicators provide a guarantee of sterility.
• Foreign graduates may be accepted after completing how many years in ADA-accredited dental school?
• Before disinfecting environmental surfaces, what should be done first?
• The impaired dentists program concerns impairment among which group?
• Which statement about operatory surfaces is true regarding contamination risk?
• What is the total number of board members and the typical composition of the NC Board of Dentistry?
• Disciplinary action can be taken for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which of the following?
• If you hold a current license to practice in NC as a dentist or hygienist, you are considered registered to vote in the election.
• Based on the Mary scenario, which statement about her eligibility for a provisional license in North Carolina is true?
• Regarding nominees for election to the NC State Board, the nomination must be notified before what date and time?
• A certificate issued for a corporation or limited liability company is valid indefinitely and never has to be renewed.
• What things should not be done in treatment areas?
• Under what conditions is the water system shocked with Sterilex at CCCC?
• How many dental hygienists are permitted to serve on the board?
• The Dental Assistant II may perform sulcular irrigation.
• Direct supervision in NC implies which of the following about the supervising dentist?
• If a glove becomes punctured during treatment, what is the correct sequence of actions?
• Practicing hygiene without a license is punishable by?
• Once containers are full, regulated medical waste is taken to
• What daily maintenance is used for waterlines at CCCC?
• How many signatures are required on the petition to nominate a registered dental hygienist (RDH) to the North Carolina Board of Dentistry?
• How often must the Board issue a compilation of the rules and regulations along with the Dental Hygiene Act to all licensees?
• As a full-time faculty member in an educational institution engaged in the education, training or research in dental or dental auxiliary programs, how many hours of continuing education can a dentist have credited for license renewal each year?
• What is the late fee amount levied on a hygienist who fails to renew their license before January 31?
• If you have or have been exposed to tuberculosis, you will always show a positive TB reading.
• According to CDC guidelines, which items are acceptable to disinfect?
• Which combination accurately describes a dental hygienist under Article 16?
• An applicant for dental hygiene licensure by credentials must successfully complete the written examinations for which subjects?
• A provisional hygiene license remains valid until when?
• Which statement best describes standard precautions in infection control?
• Before the hygienist may perform any treatment without direct supervision, which of the following must occur?
• Which publication is cited as meeting continuing education requirements in the material?
• What PPE is necessary when spray, spatter, and aerosols are anticipated?
• Answering the phone in the operatory you should wear which type of gloves?
• For instruments that cannot withstand heat, which disinfection approach is described as appropriate in the material?
• How many nominees are considered for a single seat on the Board?
• How are CE hours reported to the licensing board?
• Not maintaining treatment records for not less than 10 years constitutes unprofessional conduct.
• Which statement about renewal deadlines is true?
• What is the late fee for licensure?
• Which statement is true about the hospital-grade designation for disinfectants?
• For how long are ballots and envelopes retained after an election?
• RDH licensure renewal is due on what date?
• The Board grants an exemption for eligible licensees serving in the military by waiving mandatory continuing education requirements.
• The board's annual report is filed with four recipients. Which option best reflects this list?
• Hepatitis B is found in which of the following body fluids?
• Where should the license and current certificate of renewal be displayed for a dental hygienist?
• Which item best protects the collar area and reduces exposure to splatter?
• To practice outside of the direct supervision of a dentist, a public health hygienist must have all of the following EXCEPT:
• Dental review committee proceedings are confidential except when investigating Medicaid or Medicare charges or payments.
• Which statement describes two criteria for a provisional hygiene license?
• Which immunization must be provided by the employer to all employees?
• Is there a recommendation regarding effectiveness of wearing two pairs of gloves?
• Which statement about inquiries into an applicant's character or reputation is true?
• A minimal conscious sedation permit is not required for minor psychosedatives used for anxiolysis prescribed for administration outside the dental office when pre-procedure instructions are likely to be followed.
• You can be charged with practicing without a license if you do not renew your license by which date?
• Where are extracted teeth disposed of?
• What is the term length for an elected dental hygienist board member?
• The statewide supervisory committee for the impaired dentists program is made up of representatives from which organizations?
• For how long must patient records be maintained?
• If a person has been diagnosed with TB, will they always test positive on a TB skin test?
• Failing to wash or sanitize hands after glove removal could contribute to latex allergy due to airborne particles. Which option reflects this statement?
• Under the non-direct supervision framework, which statement is true about designation of the hygienist?
• Which term describes the process of cleaning a surface with one disposable wipe, discarding that wipe, and then using a second wipe to disinfect?
• How is TB spread?
• Under supervision, which professionals are allowed to induce conscious sedation?
• The Board may inquire into an applicant's character or reputation.
• Which procedure is NOT permitted for a Dental Assistant I during on-the-job training?
• An applicant for conscious sedation must complete all the requirements including passing the written examination, evaluation and inspection, within _________ months of submitting the application to the Board.
• A Board Member shall not be a permanent salaried employee of the board.
• Which two officers are elected by the board members?
• Which agency regulates low- and intermediate-level disinfectants used on environmental surfaces, including clinical contact surfaces and housekeeping?
• Who is eligible to vote in the election of dentists and dental hygienists to serve on the Board?
• Which glove material is NOT likely to have enhanced chemical or puncture resistance?
• The Board shall file an annual financial report with the Secretary of State, Attorney General, Office of State Budget and Management and the:
• The NC Board of Dental Examiners is an agency of which government level?
• Treatment records on all patients shall be maintained for not less than _________years
• When audited regarding continuing education, documentation for the CE hours must be provided to the Board or its investigator during the audit.
• Which statement about hand hygiene and infection control is true?
• What is the minimum routine hand-washing duration recommended in infection control guidelines?
• If you fail to keep a copy of the work order for 2 years, fail to write a work order, or refuse to allow inspection of files by the state board, you shall be guilty of:
• For applicants still enrolled in a dental program, which submission method is not acceptable for official hygiene transcripts?
• A violation of which items constitutes an offense under the board's rules?
• What is the recommended sequence of actions if you have an exposure incident?
• Mary Floss has no previous training or experience as a dental assistant but has been hired for on-the-job training as a Dental Assistant I. She can perform all but one of the following procedures.
• The board's annual report is filed with:
• Containers for holding and transporting discarded sharps and reusable sharps shall be which characteristics?
• Which option is NOT a criterion for licensure by credentials?
• Which statement about voting on licensing matters is correct?
• Who issues a duplicate license after applying?
• What term describes the licensure path for hygienists who have actively practiced under direct supervision?
• What should be done immediately after gloves are removed?
• What product level is approved for surface and equipment disinfection?
• What is the number of instructional hours required for a dental assistant who wishes to assist a dentist in administering nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalant sedation?
• Which statement best describes hand hygiene duration and sequence?
• As a dental hygienist in NC, which function is not allowed?
• Which of the following correctly lists the duties of a DA 1?
• Which of the following serves on the NC Board of Dental Examiners in addition to a dentist and a dental hygienist?
• Which statement best describes renewal and continuing education?
• Which term describes the sequence of applying a spray disinfectant, wiping the surface with a disposable towel to clean, and then spraying again?
• Under the non-direct supervision framework, which statement is true about the designation of the hygienist?
• Which topic is NOT considered Board-approved for continuing education courses for dental hygienists?
• What type of offense is a violation of board rules, regulations, or bylaws?
• A dental hygienist can apply for licensure by credentials as long as they have actively been practicing under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist for a minimum of ___ years immediately preceding the date of application.
• How long does it take for biofilm to form in a new dental unit?
• If a person practices dentistry while their license is suspended, the license to practice dentistry may be permanently revoked.
• Is it required for the owner of a dental practice to offer the Hepatitis B vaccination series to all dental health care professionals with potential occupational exposure?
• Which of the following is not a disinfectant accepted by the CDC?
• There is no recommendation regarding the effectiveness of wearing two pairs of gloves to prevent disease transmission during oral surgical procedures.
• Which CE hour distribution is specified for dental assistants regarding production & use and radiology?
• A person who is a graduate of an approved dental school but who is not licensed to practice dentistry in this state may practice dentistry provided they are issued an intern permit and practice under the supervision or direction of a dentist licensed in this state.
• Which category of hygienist is credited with 5 hours of continuing education per year toward license renewal?
• Which scenario is an exposure incident requiring evaluation?
• No person shall practice dentistry in this state who does not have a valid license or certificate of renewal from the NC State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Universal precautions specify which of the following?
• Which term best describes items that contact mucous membranes but do not penetrate tissues?
• The process by which all forms of life are completely destroyed is:
• The dental hygienist must display in their place of employment which of the following:
• Which of the following are high-level disinfectants?
• Which action should be taken before providing care to a patient with known medical conditions?
• As a condition precedent to issuing a dental provisional license, the Board may require an applicant to appear before the Board for which actions?
• Dentists practicing with an intern permit are paid according to each case treated.
• Which license type is specifically described as limited to volunteer service?
• During disinfection, for how long must most surfaces remain wet?
• When are HVE and vacuum lines cleaned?
• A family member may provide information concerning suspected impairment to the NC Caring Dental Professionals Program.
• In the renewal of a hygiene license in NC, which of the following does not apply?
• Which statement about continuing education sponsorship related to North Carolina Area Health Education Centers is true?
• Regulated medical waste in the office is disposed of in
• Which individual is eligible for a volunteer license?
• Temporary approval for moderate conscious sedation prior to site inspection is valid for how long?
• The Board will decide whether to grant or deny a request from an individual for an administrative hearing.
• Regarding licensure, a photograph of the applicant, taken within six months prior to the date of application, shall be affixed to the application.
• Which statement about duplicate licenses is true?
• HIPAA requests for patient records must be fulfilled and are not contingent on payment or services.
• The supervisor and director of investigations of charges against a licensee shall be the responsibility of what person:
• Which statement about hospital-grade disinfectants is true?
• A person who shall aid and abet violation of the Dental Hygiene Act is guilty of which offense?
• A licensing board may issue a temporary practice permit to a military spouse licensed, certified, or registered in another jurisdiction while the spouse is satisfying the requirements for licensure.
• Which agency regulates liquid chemical sterilants/high-level disinfectants used on heat-sensitive semicritical patient-care devices?
• The Board does not have a right to refuse, revoke, or suspend a license just because a dentist has a mental disability that could affect the care of his patients.
• The NC Caring Dental Professionals Program is designed to address impairment among which groups?
• What is the minimum clock hours of nitrous training required for a DA 2 to obtain?
• Under the Caring Dental Professionals Program, peer liaisons and volunteers participating for impaired dental hygienists shall be:
• How many civilian (non-dentist) members are on the NC Board of Dentistry?
• North Carolina Area Health Education Centers are considered Board approved education sponsors.
• Oral candidiasis is best described as?
• The board has authority to decline to issue a renewal certificate if a dental hygienist fails to comply with continuing education requirements.
• Which would be considered a bloodborne pathogen exposure incident?
• Which segment of the population is at increased risk for TB?
• How long should you wash hands for during proper hand hygiene?
• During renewal, how many hours of continuing education must be completed?
• Which statement best describes the basic classification constraint of viruses?
• Which organization accredits dental schools for licensure purposes as described in the material?
• Any applicant who has failed the written portion of conscious sedation examination three times shall complete an additional Board approved course of study in the area(s) of deficiency and provide the Board evidence of the additional study before written reexamination.
• Which of the following describes the consequences for late renewal of an RDH license?
• A dental hygienist may induce nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalant sedation to a patient under North Carolina rules.
• Which information is listed on the official envelope mailed to each registered voter?
• Which agency is responsible for registering disinfectants used in dental settings and ensuring they are approved for healthcare environments?
• Which profession is regulated by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners?
• What is the contribution amount to the NC caring dental professionals?
• Biological monitoring of sterilizers should occur under which conditions?
• Continuing to practice after license expiration without renewal constitutes unauthorized practice.
• The dental hygiene clinical examination includes procedures on a clinical simulator.
• Both the license and the current certificate of renewal of license to practice dentistry must be displayed at all times.
• What is the formal name of the state regulatory body governing dental practice in North Carolina?
• Which group has the largest representation on the NC Board of Dentistry?
• Which statement correctly relates to the pressure used in the described steam autoclave cycle?
• Which statement best describes corporate or LLC certificates in North Carolina dentistry?
• In a lawmaking hearing, who presides at the rulemaking hearing?
• If there is a tie between candidates, then a second election will be required.
• Which of the following areas is regulated by the federal government?
• Which statement best reflects the board's policy on retaking the written examination after failure?
• Prior to applying disinfectant to environmental surfaces, if the surface is visibly soiled, what should be done?
• Thickest glove material used for protective gloves is:
• Board members are given notice for the meeting how long in advance?
• Board members are required to receive training on the statutes governing the board and related state laws.
• What is the name of North Carolina's peer organization for impaired dental professionals?
• What is the term of office for Board members?
• To return to North Carolina practice after license lapse, the dentist must:
• Which labeling is required on containers for discarded sharps and reusable sharps?
• Under a non-direct supervision arrangement, which statement is true?
• What are the voting powers of each member of the Board?
• Which microbial forms contribute most to resistance against disinfectants?
• A dental hygienist licensed and practicing in NC may perform placement of sutures.
• Name of organic material found on instrument surfaces prior to decontamination?
• How many hygienists serve on the NC Board of Dentistry?
• Which term describes microbes that can grow in presence or absence of oxygen?
• How are critical and semi-critical items processed?
• What is the term limit for a board member?
• The NC State Board of Dentistry will provide a certificate to license a resident dentist desiring to change to another state or territory. The fee for the issuance of each certificate is:
• Is it true that if no candidate receives a majority to fill a seat, the current board members will decide the winner?
• The supervising dentist for an intern permit holder is responsible for consequences arising from the permit holder's practice.
• Which statement about barriers and contamination is true?
• Which entity is not listed as a recipient of the annual financial report?
• Documentation for continuing education courses must be maintained for how long after completion?
• Which statement is NOT a DA1 duty?
• Rules and regulations governing the practice of dentistry in North Carolina become effective after how many days?
• A provisional license issued to a member of the faculty of an educational institution is limited to practicing only in the facilities provided by the educational institution where he/she is a faculty member.
• How often is a non-dentist, non-hygienist NC resident appointed to the Board?
• To practice outside of the direct supervision of a dentist, this hygienist must have all of the following except:
• Which information must be reported to the Dental Board when offering an off-campus hygiene course?
• What is the minimum time required to remove all transient organisms by handwashing?
• A permit applicant who has failed the written examination portion may retake the written examination how many additional times at the Board office?
• Can the Board conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, and take depositions?
• Which status allows a dental graduate to practice in North Carolina under supervision while seeking licensure?
• What is the standard time-temp-pressure cycle for steam autoclave as given?
• Can a community college like CPCC conduct hygiene classes off-campus, and if so, what must be reported to the Dental Board?
• Which scenario constitutes an exposure incident requiring evaluation and follow-up?
• What is the typical temperature in Fahrenheit used in the steam autoclave cycle described?
• If a dental hygiene applicant for license renewal fails to provide proof of completion of reported continuing education hours, the Board may refuse to issue a renewal certificate.
• A dental hygienist who has been disciplined by the Board MAY NOT practice outside the direct supervision of a dentist. This statement is:
• There is a statement about wearing two pairs of gloves. Which option reflects the documented stance?
• Which item is NOT considered part of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation monitoring?
• Board-approved sites for off-campus dental hygiene classes include which of the following?
• How many members are on the NC State Board of Dental Examiners?
• What is the NC RDH licensure renewal fee?
• A dental hygienist shall Not establish or operate a separate facility that exclusively renders dental hygiene care.
• Failing to offer _______ days of emergency care upon dismissing a patient from a dental practice is considered an act of ______________ by the dentist.
• Which statement best describes the dry heat sterilization cycle as per the material?
• Which CE activities may count toward the annual requirement when Board-approved self-studies are involved?
• Who is responsible for maintaining the records of continuing education hours?
• Blood in your eye requires follow-up with a healthcare professional.
• Is licensure by credentials allowed for a dental hygienist with a felony conviction?
• Which of the following best defines internship in the licensure context?
• Which statement best describes Hepatitis B vaccination in dental workplaces?
• A dental assistant II may monitor patients under nitrous oxide only if:
• A dental hygiene provisional licensee may be limited to practice in a specific geographic location.
• Ignoring a subpoena issued by the board carries which misdemeanor classification?
• A person who practices dentistry with a suspended license may face which outcome?
• A passport photo and the licensing fee must be sent to the Board if applying for a dental hygiene provisional license.
• The board may deny a provisional license to a dental hygienist who has been disciplined by another dental licensing agency.
• Who can be informed as to the licensing status of dentists and hygienists in North Carolina?
• Which is a disadvantage of dry heat sterilization?
• How many non-dentist members serve on the NC Board of Dental Examiners?
• Which of the following is a criterion for eligibility of licensure by credentials?
• Failing to notify the board of a change in current physical address within ______business days is considered an act of ________________________________ by the dental hygienist.
• Consumer members cannot vote on matters regarding dental hygiene licensure.
• Which organization publishes the Journal of Dental Hygiene?
• For dental assistants I or II to take radiographs, the course must be based on at least how many hours instructional and in clinical radiology?
• Which organization issues standard precautions that guide infection control practices in healthcare?
• Which statement about provisional licenses is correct?
• Which statement best describes the range of disciplinary actions the Board may administer?
• Which statement is true about the election rules?
• Which practice is not considered part of standard infection control?
• No applicant for a general anesthesia permit who has received a failing notice from the Board may request more than one reevaluation in a six month period.
• Why is it important to cover ultrasonic bath before operating?
• In a dental clinic's waterlines, how long should flushing run at the start of the day and between patients?
• How many RDHs can a single DDS supervise?
• The Board requires comfortable and sanitary conditions be maintained for whom?
• Under no circumstances shall an occupational licensing board be required to disclose to an applicant questions or answers to tests provided by recognized testing organizations pursuant to contracts which prohibit such disclosures.
• Which statement best describes steam autoclave use regarding liquid items?
• In North Carolina, must every dental school inform the Board of the names and qualifications of all instructors?
• HIV prevalence group highest?
• Which scenario allows a Dental Assistant II to monitor nitrous oxide administration?
• Under the Caring Dental Professionals Program, which group serves as peer liaisons and volunteers for impaired dental hygienists?
• Which Hepatitis types do not have a carrier and are not bloodborne?
• Proper and frequent hand washing can reduce the spread of microorganisms by up to what percentage?
• regarding a lawmaking hearing, the _____ of the Board shall preside at a rulemaking hearing
• When reporting continuing education, the hygienist must do all but one of the following.
• The holder of a temporary volunteer permit shall receive monetary compensation for any dental service performed.
• Under what condition may information be released outside the membership of the NC Caring Dental Professionals Program?
• What is the penalty for noncompliance with CE requirements?
• Board members are required to receive training on the statutes governing the board and rules as well as certain state laws.
• Which term describes the elimination of senses in a body region by regional drug administration?
• Who is not granted a hearing of the Board?
• What is the recommended frequency for draining and disinfecting the ultrasonic bath?
• Which act would be considered unprofessional conduct for an RDH?
• True or False: Monitoring does not include increasing the flow of sedation agents.
• List 3 examples of dental equipment that produce aerosols
• Which of the following is NOT a listed change to be reflected in the license register?
• Who may legally induce nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalant sedation according to the Board's rules?
• What method of cleaning instruments is most effective?
• Applications for dental hygiene licensure will be denied if the applicant fails to complete their course of study.
• Under universal precautions, how should you handle blood and body fluids from patients?
• The punishment for practicing dentistry illegally is a Class I misdemeanor.
• How long does it take to sterilize instruments in glutaraldehyde?
• Which option correctly lists measures that minimize spray, spatter, and aerosols during procedures?
• Is a fee allowed for duplicating patient records?
• A dental intern permit shall be valid for no more than one year from the date it was issued.
• The term 'applicant' in Board terminology means?
• If you renew your license after January 31st, you must:
• Which microbes are most resistant to chemical disinfectants?
• What is the fee for a duplicate dental hygiene license?
• Which hand hygiene requirement is REQUIRED for dental hand hygiene techniques?
• Which surfaces in the operatory should be covered by barriers?
• Which scenario would prompt Board action, such as revocation or suspension?
• If renewal applications and fees are not received by March 31, what is the license status?
• Which statement defines a dental hygienist?
• Which statement is true regarding becoming a public health RDH?
• An ideal overgarment is one that
• Which organization is not listed as a representative on the Statewide supervisory committee for the impaired dentists program?
• A candidate for dental hygiene licensure who 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?
• Which licensure path requires passing the written examinations for infection control and jurisprudence?
• Temporary approval for a dentist to administer moderate conscious sedation, granted before site inspection, is valid for up to how many days?
• What are the renewal CE hours requirements for a dental hygiene license?
• A dental hygienist suspected of impairment may be required to submit to personal interviews if an investigation indicates the report of impairment is valid.
• Under direct supervision, which conditions must be met for a hygiene act to be performed?
• If a dental hygiene board applicant is still in school in a dental program, the official hygiene transcripts must be:
• When instruments cannot be exposed to heat to sterilize, which method is recommended?
• Which entity has the authority to revoke or suspend a dentist's license in North Carolina?
• Under 90-233(a1), the facilities where this w/o direct supervision arrangement may occur EXCEPT:
• What is the late fee for renewal applications?
• HBV vaccination is recommended for employees but not mandatory.
• Reading the Journal of Dental Hygiene for 6 hours fulfills the continuing education requirement for a dental hygiene license renewal.
• Which process kills all bacteria and spores?
• If a candidate has failed the CITA examination, he/she can still obtain a provisional license while waiting to take the exam again.
• A NC dental hygienist employed full-time at a federal, state, or county government agency is eligible to receive how many hours of continuing education?
• Which term describes viruses that require a host cell to replicate?
• Dentists are required to follow a comprehensive and practical infection control program at all times.
• By what date must a dental hygiene license application be submitted to the board's office?
• What is the composition of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners?
• What is the official name of the board that governs dental licensure in North Carolina?
• Gloves should be changed after every patient if torn or punctured.
• Which organization governs the conscious sedation regulations described?
• What is the process called that destroys all microbes including spores?
• Who initiates the use of nitrous oxide during conscious sedation in dental practice?
• An applicant for a dental hygiene license passed the clinical portion of the Board exam but failed the written portion on the first attempt. This person may retake the written portion ___ additional times during a 1 year period.
• Washing hands kills what percentage of bacteria?
• How is each candidate taking a licensing board exam identified?
• These are the smallest of all microbes
• For reinstatement of a North Carolina dental license that has been revoked, suspended, inactive, or lapsed more than five years, the applicant must first successfully pass which examination?
• Which description best captures the structure of a virus?
• A dental hygienist can apply for a license by credentials if they have one felony conviction.
• What supervision is required for a private practice RDH?
• A dentist, upon request of a patient record, shall provide all information required by HIPAA and other applicable law, including original or copies of radiographs and a summary of the treatment record to the patient or to a licensed dentist identified by the patient. The treatment summary and radiographs shall be provided within_____ days of the request and shall not be contingent upon the current, past or future dental treatment or payment or services.
• The serial number on the certificate of renewal must be the same as the serial number on the original license.
• Regarding the credential licensure requirement of 5,000 hours of clinical care, which statement is true?
• How many clock hours of training are required for a dental assistant to expose radiographs?
• What credentials must a dental hygienist display at all times in the office?
• Which microbes can be completely removed or greatly reduced with hand hygiene?
• Define 'supervision' as it relates to dental hygiene in North Carolina.
• Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired professionals?
• Gloves are worn to prevent skin exposure and cross-contamination.
• The purpose of a medical history is to monitor the patient’s vitals.
• Which statement best describes the purpose of competency assessments in the licensure process?
• Which statement best describes the monitoring of nitrous delivery?
• The Board may refuse to grant a license to any person addicted to alcohol or narcotic drugs to the extent that the Board deems the applicant unfit to practice dentistry.
• Which statement about ultrasonic cleaning time for cassettes is true?
• How many consecutive terms can a board member serve?
• How many hours must pass before retaking the written exam after failing?
• If the voter fails to sign the ballot envelope, then the enclosed ballot is not valid.
• Which sterilization method cannot be biologically monitored?
• What is it called when all patients are treated as if they have an infectious disease?
• During the ballot counting process, who may challenge the signature or validity of a ballot envelope?
• The impaired dentist and hygienist peer organization in North Carolina is called:
• The Department of Public Safety handles criminal history checks for license applicants.
• What is the primary purpose of a holding solution in instrument processing?
• To whom may records be provided?
• To be eligible for dental hygiene license by credit, a dental hygiene applicant must have provided at least_____ hours of clinical care to patients, during the ____ years immediately preceding application.
• Which statement about licensure methods is accurate?
• An applicant who changes his or her address shall notify the Board office within how many business days?
• Which statement best describes the military spouse licensure process?
• What is the required consent before HIV serologic testing after exposure?
• During conscious sedation, which individual is permitted to increase the oxygen level?
• The statement 'Teaching dental hygiene in a school or college by a licensed dental hygienist SHALL NOT constitute the practice of dental hygiene' is:
• Does North Carolina have a reciprocity agreement for licensure with South Carolina due to proximity?
• With proper training and the completion of a 7-hour course, a Dental Assistant II can perform which of the following?
• The NC State Board of Dental Examiners investigative panel is composed of all of the following members EXCEPT:
• Do CPR hours count toward continuing education requirements for license renewal?
• Which judicial power is granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer?
• Regarding off-campus dental hygiene classes, which statement is true?
• An applicant who fails an examination has the privilege to review their examination in the presence of the board.
• Which of the following has no restrictions and can still work as a dental hygienist?
• What are the rules that apply to dental assistants?
• Which practice is essential to reduce exposure risk according to the guidelines?
• Not allowed in treatment areas?
• How many hours of continuing education in medical emergencies are required for nursing home RDHs?
• Which of the following is a reason the board might refuse to issue, renew, or revoke/suspend a license?
• An instrument pack indicator tape turns color to show what?
• The NC Board of Dental Examiners consists of how many licensed dentists, how many hygienists, and how many consumer members?
• Tape changes on sterilized instrument packages indicate that
• A lawfully qualified nurse or anesthetist may induce conscious sedation under supervision and direction of a dentist or physician.
• How long after exposure to HIV would acute HIV symptoms typically appear?
• Which option is the exception to the direction required of a public health hygienist?
• Which statement about licensure by reciprocity is true?
• True or False: Aerosols and splatter from dental procedures contam all operatory surfaces.
• How often are sterilizers biologically monitored according to the material?
• All records, reports and certificates relative to continuing education hours must be maintained by the licensee for at least ______ years.
• Which of the following acts is considered unprofessional conduct by a dental hygienist?
• How long must a Registered Dental Hygienist maintain CE records?
• The board's annual report deadline is February 15. Which option describes this deadline?
• After being notified of misconduct by the Board, do applicants have a right to a hearing?
• To minimize aerosols during ultrasonic cleaning, what should be done?
• A dental intern permit is valid for no more than one year from the date it was issued.
• True or False: A dentist must be licensed in North Carolina to be eligible for an instructor's license.
• Who appoints the consumer member to the board?
• How many licensed dentists serve on the NC Board of Dental Examiners?
• The dental hygiene board member is permitted to vote on matters regarding licensure.
• Which statement describes the consumer member of the NC Board of Dentistry?
• Which of the following is regulated by the federal government as listed in the material?
• The annual renewal fee funds programs for impaired dental hygienists.
• If you fail to renew your certificate by the following date, but continue to practice dentistry, you will be guilty of unauthorized practice of dentistry. The date is March 31st.
• A dentist whose license is not suspended, revoked or subject to a probationary order is considered to be:
• Which surface is NOT typically barrier-protected in the operatory?
• After use, which processing is required for critical items before reuse?
• What should be done if a steam sterilization cycle is interrupted before completion?
• Which of the following describes immersion disinfectants used in the protocol?
• Disciplinary action can be taken by the Board for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
• Which statement is true about licensure examinations?
• During conscious sedation, which action is permitted for the dentist?
• When a military spouse seeks licensure in North Carolina, which option describes a possible outcome?
• A dental hygienist who has previously failed the NC state board dental hygiene examination would qualify for licensure by credentials in NC?
• Who conducts re-evaluations and re-inspections after a failed evaluation?
• A dentist who is qualified to administer general anesthesia must ensure that his/her staff has successfully completed Basic Life Support Training.
• What is the maximum revolutions per minute allowed for polishing performed by a Dental Assistant II?
• During conscious sedation, who is authorized to turn the nitrous oxide delivery down or off?
• Which PPE items are included in the recommended set to protect against aerosols?
• Which statement describes who elects the two board officers?
• Surgical hand washing is required by law.
• What is the minimum time to flush out a handpiece after use?
• Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board?
• Which entity must keep the Board informed of the names and qualifications of all instructors?
• Which statement about address changes is correct?
• Holders of a limited volunteer dental license shall comply with CPR training as established by the Board, but they have no continuing education requirements to be met.
• What is the primary reason for covering the ultrasonic bath during use?
• The minimum retention period for treatment records is 10 years.
• As a full-time faculty member engaged in the education of dental hygiene students, how many hours of continuing education can you have credited for license renewal each year?
• The directing dentist of a valid intern permit holder shall be responsible for all consequences or results arising from the permit holder's practice of dentistry.
• Under Subchapter 16S, impairment refers to which of the following conditions?
• The Board requires the statement "WARNING- YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO HAVE THIS CONTRACT REVIEWED BY YOUR OWN LEGAL COUNSEL PRIOR TO SIGNING" to be on an agreement document between:
• When applying for a dental hygiene license, which of the following is required?
• Which body licenses dental professionals in North Carolina?
• All applicants for licensure must achieve a passing score on the Board's sterilization and jurisprudence examinations.
• Which chemical is an example of a liquid chemical sterilant/high-level disinfectant regulated by the FDA?
• Permission to use funds from the occupational licensing board for legislation must be obtained from the Governor of NC.
• Non-critical items are those that come into contact with which?
• According to CDC guidance, how often is a booster HBV vaccination recommended after successful vaccination?
• When a patient requests records, which statement accurately describes requirements for providing radiographs and the treatment summary?
• What constitutes a quorum of the NC Board of Dentistry?
• Which vaccine may be requested if you are exposed to potentially infectious materials on the job?
• If three dentist associates are in the same practice and all dentists are in the office, how many hygienists performing clinical dental hygiene may be employed at the same time?
• By what date must a hygienist renew their license to avoid a late fee?
• By what date must renewal applications be received in the Board's office to meet the deadline?
• What Celsius temperature corresponds to 250F in the steam autoclave cycle described?
• A provisional license is valid for what time frame (how long)?
• Under 90-233(a1), a dental hygienist may provide dental hygiene services w/o the physical presence of the dentist if certain qualifications are met and the dentist has evaluated the patient and provided a written treatment plan. Before the hygienist performs any tx, the dentist must have personally performed an eval on the patient and provided a written tx plan. This statement is:
• After a long gap, which action is required if a candidate previously failed components and re-applies?
• Why are barriers used on surfaces in dental settings?
• The board shall supplement the license register annually by listing changes due to new licenses issued, licenses revoked or suspended, death or other cause.
• Which of the following statements is true about licensure by credentials?
• The clinical examination for dental hygiene includes procedures performed on which subjects as part of the assessment of clinical competency?
• Three high-risk behaviors for HIV
• The description of conscious sedation provided to patients 13 years or older, via oral or parenteral routes or multiple agents within a 24-hour period, is categorized as which level?
• Board members shall receive compensation for Board services; however, the daily per diem must not exceed:
• Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure by reciprocity?
• After receiving licensure by credentials in North Carolina, how long does a dentist have to establish a practice location and actively practice?
• The Department of Public Safety may charge, each applicant who has applied for a license through the Board, a fee for conducting the checks of criminal history records.
• What are controls that remove a hazard from the workplace called?
• Which statement is correct about the Board's meeting frequency?
• Which training is required for a DA 2 beyond radiographs?
• The board’s existence is continued by which statute?
• The NC licensed dentists who are voting on board members have to be Both residing And practicing dentistry in NC.
• What are the requirements for a military spouse to receive a dental hygiene license?
• What is given to a non-immunized healthcare worker after exposure?
• Who is entitled to vote for the dental hygiene board member?
• What is the term duration of the elected dental hygienist board member?
• Which indicator is most reliable for confirming sterilization has occurred?
• Are passport photos required for a dental hygiene provisional license application?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a source of information concerning suspected impairment for the NC Caring Dental Professionals Program?
• Which of the following is a DA 2 duty?
• Prior to performing clinical procedures under the direction of a duly licensed dentist, Subchapter 16 W states that a public health hygienist must have five years of experience in clinical dental hygiene. How many hours of performing prophylaxis or periodontal debridement are equivalent to the five years of experience in clinical dental hygiene?
• The consumer member of the NC Board must meet which of the following?
• Any person who shall neglect or refuse to obey a subpoena from the board shall be guilty of a ________________________
• A dentist has issued prescriptions for controlled substances in a manner that may violate laws governing the prescribing of controlled substances or the practice of dentistry. What agency may submit a report to the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners?
• A face shield replaces which items when worn?
• The board may refuse to issue a renewal certificate if a licensed dentist fails to comply with continuing education requirements adopted by the board.
• Who appoints the term for the non-dentist/non-hygienist board member?
• For licensure by credentials, applicants must take and pass written exams (infection control and jurisprudence).
• If an applicant fails the written portion of the conscious sedation exam three times, what must they do before the next written reexamination?