Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide, NC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 2024 with Complete Solutions
What is the composition of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners? 6 dentists who are licensed to practice dentistry in NC1 dental hygienist who is licensed to practice dental hygiene in NC1 person who shall be a citizen and resident of NC and who shall be licensed to practice neither dentistry nor dental hygiene
What are the voting powers of each member of the Board? The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters of the Board which involves the issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina. The consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters of the Board which involve the issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dental hygiene in the State of North Carolina. Members of the Board licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina shall have been elected in an election held as hereinafter provided in which every person licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to vote.
Who is eligible to vote in the election of dentists and dental hygienists to serve on the Board? Every dentist with a current North Carolina license residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be eligible to vote in elections of dentists to the Board. Every dental hygienist with a current North Carolina license residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be eligible to vote in elections of dental hygienists to the Board. The holding of such a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in North Carolina shall constitute registration to vote in such elections. The list of licensed dentists and dental hygienists shall constitute the registration list for elections to the appropriate seats on the Board.
What is the term of office for Board members? Each member of said Board shall be elected for a term of three years and until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify. Each year there shall be elected two dentists for such terms of three years each. Every three years there shall be elected one dental hygienist for a term of three years. Dental hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance with the procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice dental hygiene in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to vote. Every three years a person who is a citizen and resident of North Carolina and licensed to practice neither dentistry nor dental hygiene shall be appointed to the Board for a term of three years by the Governor of North Carolina.
KNOW Article 16- The Dental Hygiene Practice Act. Printed
What are the rules that apply to dental hygienists? Printed
What are the rules that apply to dental assistants? Printed
What are the regulations concerning conscious sedation? “Printed””Monitoring”” means observation of the patient during the flow of sedation agents and includes reducing the flow of sedation or shutting off equipment controlling such flow. Monitoring does not include increasing the flow of sedation agents.We can increase oxygen and lower nitrous as well as shut the machine off which will lower the oxygen.North Carolina Laws Governing Nitrous Oxide / Rules of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners• a DA I or DA II may aid and assist a licensed dentist in the administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalant conscious sedation after a completion of a Board-approved course…..• “”monitoring”” means observation of the patient during the flow of sedation agents and includes reducing the flow of sedation or shutting off equipment controlling such flow.• monitoring does not include increasing the flow of sedation agents• dentist initiates use of nitrous• auxiliary can turn oxygen up• auxiliary can turn nitrous down / off”
List and know the dates involved in the licensure renewal process. A renewal application shallbe completed and received in the Board’s office before midnight on January 31 of each year. Any renewal applications received after that date will require a late fee. If the application for a renewal certificate, accompanied by the fee required, is not received in the Board’s office before the close of business onJanuary 31 of each year, an additional fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be charged for the renewal certificate.A fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged for each duplicate of any license or certificate issued by the Board. If an application for a renewal certificate, accompanied by the renewal fee and the additional late filing fee, is not received in the Board’s office before midnight on March 31 of each year, the license becomes void and the hygienist must petition the Board for reinstatement.
Understand the law regarding reciprocity. The Board does not grant any licenses by reciprocity for dental hygiene nor dentists.North Carolina does NOT have reciprocity with any other state nor does it conduct specialty examinations. reciprocity is a mutual agreement to exchange privileges, dependence, or relationships, as in an agreement between two governing bodies to accept the credentials of a physician, dentist, licensed dental professional, or other health professional licensed in either jurisdiction.
Describe what credentials must be displayed by a dental hygienist. The license and current certificate of renewal of license shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place at the office where the dental hygienist is employed, and whenever requested the license and the current certificate of renewal shall be exhibited to or produced before the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners or its authorized agents.
What constitutes professional misconduct by a dental hygienist? Printed
Define supervision for dental hygienists and dental assistants. “””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 presentIndirect Supervision Levels-dentist must authorize procedure and be in the dental office while the procedure is performedGeneral 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”
What are the CE requirements for dental hygiene license renewal? “PrintedAll dental hygienists licensed shall be required to attend Board-approved courses of study in subjects relating to dental hygiene. The Board shall have authority to consider and approve courses, or providers of courses, to the end that those attending will gain information on existing and new methods and procedures used by dental hygienists, information leading to increased safety and competence in their dealings with patients and supervising dentists, and information on other matters, as they develop, that are of continuing importance to the practice of dental hygiene as a part of the practice of dentistry. The Board shall determine the number of hours of study within a particular period and the nature of course work required. Failure to comply with continuing education requirements adopted under the authority of this section shall be grounds for the Board to decline to issue a renewal certificate.21 NCAC 16I .0102CONTINUING EDUCATIONREQUIRED(a) As a condition of license renewal, each dental hygienist shall complete six clock hours of continuing education each calendar year. Any or all the hours may be acquired through self study courses. To count toward the mandatory continuing education requirement, self study courses shall be related to clinical patient care and offered by a board approved sponsor. The hygienist shall pass a test following the course and obtain a certificate of completion. (b) Current certification in CPR is required in addition to the mandatory continuing education hours.Continuing education became mandatory January 1, 1995. Every year, dentists must complete 15 hours and hygienists must complete 6 hours. The one-year period spans one calendar year (January to December being a calendar year). New licensees are not required to get CE the first year they are licensed, but need to obtain the appropriate hours the following years (therefore if you were initially licensed in 2006 you will not need to take CE in 2006, but will be required to do so beginning in 2007). In addition to the mandatory CE, both dentists and hygienists are required to maintain current CPR. The number of CE hours completed each year is reported on the license renewal form. No documentation of course work will be sent to the Board’s office. Each person is responsible for maintaining his/her own documentation of CE courses completed “”for at least two years and shall be produced upon request of the Board.”””
Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9
- Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure by
reciprocity?: No (False) - Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH’s, Citizen members?: 8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
- Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and consumer members:: Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for
dental or dental hygiene licensing matters - What is the selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member
chosen?: member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC
state resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene - What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?: Must
hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC - How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to the
board: No less than 10 signatures - Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board: –
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC - What is the term limit for a board member: One term of three years
- What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three
functions: Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct examination for licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist - What constitutes a quorum of the board: A majority of the members of said
board - Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer: The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas
- Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the board and not
to exceed: $100 per day - Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you do if
you work in more than one office?: License shall at all times be displayed in a
conspicuous place in the office of the holder, duplicate license is issued to holder
upon receipt of application for duplicate and fee - Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license: Any person who is licensed to
practice hygiene anywhere in the US or in any country territory or other recognized
jurisdiction, applicant may not have previously failed in examination conducted by
the NC State Board of Dental Examiners - A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until: The date of the announcement of the results of the next succeeding board examination of candidates for
licensure to practice dental hygiene
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - Who is eligible for a volunteer license: Dentist with out-of-state current or
expired license, expired license in NC State, or are authorized to treat veterans or
US Service members, and has actively practice dentistry within the last 5 yrs - What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations or bylaws: –
Class 2 misdemeanor - Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired: Yes (true)
- Performing complete oral prophylaxis, application of preventive agents to
oral structures, exposure and processing of radiographs, administration of
medicaments, preparation of diagnostic aids, written records of oral conditions as may be permitted by rules and regulations of the board: Dental hygiene - Any person who is a graduate of a board accredited school of dental hygiene, who has been licensed by the board and who practices dental hygiene
as prescribed by the board: Dental hygienist - The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners created by Chapter
139 Public Laws of 1879 and Chapter 178 Public Laws of 1915 as continued in
existence by GS 90 – 22: Board - 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 order: Direct supervision - North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee: $81
- Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals: $25
- Duplicate license fee: $25
- Late fee for licensure: $50
- RDH licensure renewal is due on: Jan 31
- When does the license renewal become void if not paid: March 31st
- What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license: $50 late fee
after January 31st, voided license after March 31st - Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to be what type of
offense: Class 1 misdemeanor - Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials: Individual licensed to
practice hygiene in any state or territory and produces satisfactory evidence, is in
good standing with the licensing jurisdiction, has passed the National Board dental
hygiene examination - 2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or revoke/ suspend a license: 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
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - Once notified by the Board of misconduct do applicants have a right to a
hearing: Yes (true) - Can the board conduct the investigation issue subpoenas and take depositions: Yes (true)
- What supervision is required for a private practice RDH: Direct supervision
under one or more dentists - Criteria for an RDH to practice in a nursing home: 3 years of experience in
clinical dental hygiene or min of 2,000 hrs of prophy or perio debridement under
supervision of licensed dentist, CPR cert, 6 hrs of CE in med emerg, other required
hrs of yearly CE, designation by employing dentist as being capable of performing
procedures without direct supervision - Requirements for a military spouse to receive a dental hygiene license: –
Complete and sign a notarized application from the Board, submit $265 application
fee, provide written evidence of military spouse status and hold a current DH license
from another jurisdiction whose standards are equivalent to NC - Qualifications for an RDH to become a public health rdh: 5 years experience
in clinical hygiene CPR cert updated annually 6 hours of CE in med emerg yearly - How many Rdh’s can a 1 DDS supervise: 2
- Practicing hygiene without a license is punishable by: Enjoin from practice
revocation of license and initiation of appropriate legal proceedings - List the criteria to renew a dental hygiene license how many hours of CE
are required: Each RDH must complete a minimum of 6 clock hours of CE each
calendar year - Restrictions on correspondence and online CE courses are: Must be directly related to clinical patient care, hours spent reviewing publications or videos shall
not count with the exception of self studies approved and sponsored by the Board - Do CPR hours count toward CE requirements: No CPR hours are in addition
to mandatory CE hours - How and when are CE hours reported?: Hours completed toward CE requirements are indicated on the renewal application form at the time of renewal
- How long must a RDH maintain CE records: At least 2 years
- What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE credits: Title,
number of instruction hours, date of course attended, name of instructor, name of
organization or sponsor offering the course - Penalty for non compliant with the CE requirements: Board may refuse to
issue renewal certificate - How many hours of training does a DA need to expose radiographs: 7 hours
of instruction in production & use, and 7 hours of clinical radiology
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - Three duties of a DA 1: Assist dentist chairside, OHI, topical fluoride or topical
anesthetic, expose radiographs - Three duties of a DA 2: Insert matrix band and wedges, place cavity bases and
liners, place or remove rubber dams - How many hours of nitrous training is a DA 2 required to obtain: Minimum
of 7 clock hours - 5 acts that are considered unprofessional conduct of an RDH: 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 - Patient records must be maintained for how long: 10 years
- What are the requirements for transfer of patient records: Upon patient
request provide original or copies of radiographs and summary of tx record to patient
or licensed dentist of patient’s choice, fee may be charged for duplication, record
shall be provided within 30 days of request and not be contingent upon outstanding
balances/fees owed - Name of organic material found on instrument surfaces prior to decontamination: bioburden
- Use of physical or chemical procedures to destroy all microbes including
spores: sterilization - what are controls that remove a hazard from the workplace called?: workplace devices and procedures controls
- Workplace procedures & devices help to reduce: hazardous exposure
- What is it called when all pt’s are treated as if they have an infectious
disease?: Standard precaution - These are the smallest of all microbes: viruses
- Regulated medical waste in the office is disposed of in: sharps or approved
waste container - Once containers are full, regulated medical waste is taken to: disposal or
treatment site - 2 examples of regulated medical waste: extracted teeth, needles
- list 3 examples of dental equipment that produce aerosols: cavitron, ultrasonic bath, dental hand piece
- What can be done/used to minimize spray, spatter, and aerosols?: Rubber
dam, HVE, saliva ejector, close lid over ultrasonic bath - Any surface in the operatory not covered by a barrier is considered contaminated (T/F): true
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - What type of gloves are used for routine dental tx?: latex, non-latex, or vinyl
exam gloves - What type of gloves are used for operatory clean-up?: Utility gloves
- When would you wear “heavy” gloves?: op clean up, handling contaminated
instruments - What should be done immediately after gloves are removed?: wash/sanitize
hands - If a clinician does not immediately wash/sanitize hands after glove removal
a latex allergy could occur due to particles in the air. (T/F): true - What should you do if a glove becomes punctured during tx?: stop tx,
remove gloves, check skin for stick, wash hands, re-glove - What PPE is necessary when spray, spatter, and aerosols are anticipated?-
: mask, face-shield, eyewear, gloves, protective clothing (lab gown) - What microbes can be completely removed/greatly reduced with hand: –
transient - How long should you wash hands for?: wash 15 sec, rinse 10 sec
- How often should masks be changed?: After each patient or when wet/soiled
during tx - What does a face-shield replace? When wearing one you don’t need to
wear______: Protective eyewear, side shields - Why are barriers used on surfaces?: Some surfaces are difficult to disinfect/clean (A/W syringe, hoses)
- How often are surfaces covered with barriers disinfected?: Beginning of
day, when contaminated during barrier removal, end of day - 4 surfaces in operatory that should be covered by barriers: Chair, keyboard,
light handle, tray - Items that touch oral mucosa but do not penetrate the body are classified
as: semi-critical items - How are critical and semi-critical items handled?: fully sterilized
- Mouth mirror is an example of that type of item: semi-critical
- What should be done prior to DISINFECTING environmental surfaces: –
pre-clean, spray-wipe-spray or wipe-discard-wipe - What product level is approved for surface and equipment disinfection?: –
intermediate level - what organism must an intermediate level disinfectant kill: tuberculosis
- how long must surfaces remain wet when disinfecting: 10 min
- Amount of time it takes for biofilm to form in a new dental unit: 5 days
- How long are waterlines flushed at start of each day and in between
pt’s?: 2-3 mins at start of each day, 20-30 seconds in between patients
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - At CCCC when is water system shocked with Sterilex?: after long breaks,
after unit fails water test - At CCCC how are waterlines maintained daily?: Use 1 ICX tablet in bottle
water, flush 2-3 mins at start of day, flush 20-30 secs between pt’s - At CCCC when are waterlines purged?: At end of semester or before a long
break - When are HVE and vacuum lines cleaned?: end of each day with enzymax
cleaner - Where are ext teeth disposed of?: sharps container
- Microbes that grow in presence or absence of oxygen: facultative microbes
- Structure of a virus: smaller than bacteria, obligate intracellular parasite, nucleic acid core (DNA or RNA), capsid and envelope
- In what stage of the virus life does the host cell synthesize new viral
DNA/RNA?: replication stage - These microbes are most resistant to chemicals: prions and endospores
- List 2 high level disinfectants: Ethylene oxide gas, gluteraldehyde liquid
- How long does it take to sterilize instruments in gluteraldehyde?: 10 hrs
- When would you not use a steam autoclave?: when sterilizing liquid items
- Why is alcohol not used as a surface disinfectant?: evaporates quickly,
corrosive, not sporicidal - Which chemical disinfectants have to be mixed daily?: Iodophors,
hypochlorites, synthetic phenols, chlorine compounds - Which disinfectants are used for immersion: gluteraldehyde and hydrogen
peroxide - what method of cleaning instruments is most effective: ultrasonic bath
- How long are cassettes placed in ultrasonic for: 15 mins
- How often is ultrasonic bath drained and disinfected: daily or when soiled
- Why is it important to cover ultrasonic bath before operating?: prevent
aerosols - Purpose of holding solution is to: prevent debris from drying to instruments,
easy cleaning - This sterilization method dulls instruments: steam autoclave
- Time-temp-pressure and cycle for steam autoclave: 20-30 mins, 15 psi,
250F (121C) - Disadvantage of dry heat sterilization: Long cycle, discolors fabrics, not for
heat sensitive items - What must be done if dry heat oven is open during cycle: Close, allow oven
to reach proper sterile temp, re-start cycle
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - How often are sterilizers biologically monitored?: 1x/week, when training
new employees, after repair, when running implantable devices, using new packaging or new sterilizer - Sterilization method that cannot be biologically monitored: gluteralderhyde
- Which type of Hep does not have a carrier: Hep A, Hep E
- Which type of Hep is not bloodborne: Hep A, Hep E
- What is given to a non-immunized healthcare worker who has been
exposed?: immunoglobulin or Hep B vaccine - If clinician is exposed but pt source is unknown what should be done?: –
notify supervisor, get consent from clinician to perform HIV serolytic test - 3 symptoms of TB: coughing, night sweats, fever
- What segment of the population is at an increased risk for TB: economically depressed population
- How is TB spread?: Airborne/Droplet transmission of active respiratory infection from person to person
- If a person has been diagnosed with TB they will always test positive for
TB with a skin test (T/F): False - Fungal infection sometimes seen intraorally: oral candidiasis
- How long after exposure to HIV would you expect to see acute HIV?: 3-6
weeks after exposure mono-like symptoms - What group has the highest prevalence of HIV?: male to male sexual
contact - 3 high risk behaviors for HIV: IV drug users, unprotected sex, substance
abuse - Is an employer responsible for offering Hep B immunizations?: yes
- What things should not be done in treatment areas: eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics
- What should be done if sterilization cycle is interrupted before completion: stop sterilizer, allow to cool, re-sterilize instruments
- What is regulated by fed govt: manufacturing and labeling of med devices,
safety of drugs and devices, safety and efficacy of disinfectants, medical waste,
worker safety, instrument sterilizing - If a pt requires pre-med but did not take it prior to apt, what cannot be
done at the pt’s apt?: probing, scaling, root planing - 6 dentists who are licensed to practice dentistry in NC
1 dental hygienist who is licensed to practice dental hygiene in NC
1 person who shall be a citizen and resident of NC and who shall be licensed
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to practice neither dentistry nor dental hygiene: What is the composition of the
NC State Board of Dental Examiners?
- The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote
in any matters of the Board which involves the issuance, renewal or revocation
of the license to practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina. The consumer
member cannot participate or vote in any matters of the Board which involve
the issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dental hygiene
in the State of North Carolina. Members of the Board licensed to practice
dentistry in North Carolina shall have been elected in an election held as
hereinafter provided in which every person licensed to practice dentistry in
North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to
vote.: What are the voting powers of each member of the Board? - Every dentist with a current North Carolina license residing or practicing
in North Carolina shall be eligible to vote in elections of dentists to the
Board. Every dental hygienist with a current North Carolina license residing
or practicing in North Carolina shall be eligible to vote in elections of dental
hygienists to the Board. The holding of such a license to practice dentistry or
dental hygiene in North Carolina shall constitute registration to vote in such
elections. The list of licensed dentists and dental hygienists shall constitute
the registration list for elections to the appropriate seats on the Board.: Who
is eligible to vote in the election of dentists and dental hygienists to serve on the
Board? - Each member of said Board shall be elected for a term of three years and
until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify. Each year there shall
be elected two dentists for such terms of three years each. Every three years
there shall be elected one dental hygienist for a term of three years. Dental
hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance
with the procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to
practice dental hygiene in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North
Carolina shall be entitled to vote. Every three years a person who is a citizen
and resident of North Carolina and licensed to practice neither dentistry nor
dental hygiene shall be appointed to the Board for a term of three years by the
Governor of North Carolina.: What is the term of office for Board members? - Printed: KNOW Article 16- The Dental Hygiene Practice Act.
- Printed: What are the rules that apply to dental hygienists?
- Printed: What are the rules that apply to dental assistants?
- Printed
“Monitoring” means observation of the patient during the flow of sedation
agents and includes reducing the flow of sedation
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or shutting off equipment controlling such flow. Monitoring does not include
increasing the flow of
sedation agents.
We can increase oxygen and lower nitrous as well as shut the machine off
which will lower the oxygen.
North Carolina Laws Governing Nitrous Oxide / Rules of the NC State Board
of Dental Examiners
- a DA I or DA II may aid and assist a licensed dentist in the administration
of nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalant conscious sedation after a completion of a
Board-approved course….. - “monitoring” means observation of the patient during the flow of sedation
agents and includes reducing the flow of sedation or shutting off equipment
controlling such flow. - monitoring does not include increasing the flow of sedation agents
- dentist initiates use of nitrous
- auxiliary can turn oxygen up
- auxiliary can turn nitrous down / off: What are the regulations concerning
conscious sedation?
- A renewal application shall
be completed and received in the Board’s office before midnight on January
31 of each
year. Any renewal applications received after that date will require a late fee.
If the application for a renewal certificate, accompanied by the fee required, is
not received in the Board’s office before the close of business on
January 31 of each year, an additional fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be
charged for the renewal certificate.
A fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged for each duplicate of any
license or certificate issued by the Board.
If an application for a renewal certificate, accompanied by the renewal fee
and the additional late filing fee, is not received in the Board’s office before
midnight on March 31 of each year, the license becomes void and the hygienist
must petition the Board for reinstatement.: List and know the dates involved in
the licensure renewal process. - The Board does not grant any licenses by reciprocity for dental hygiene
nor dentists.North Carolina does NOT have reciprocity with any other state
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nor does it conduct specialty examinations. reciprocity is a mutual agreement
to exchange privileges, dependence, or relationships, as in an agreement between two governing bodies to accept the credentials of a physician, dentist,
licensed dental professional, or other health professional licensed in either
jurisdiction.: Understand the law regarding reciprocity.
- The license and current certificate of renewal of license shall at all times
be displayed in a conspicuous place at the
office where the dental hygienist is employed, and whenever requested the
license and the
current certificate of
renewal shall be exhibited to or produced before the North Carolina State
Board of Dental Examiners or its authorized agents.: Describe what credentials
must be displayed by a dental hygienist. - Printed: What constitutes professional misconduct by a dental hygienist?
- “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: Define supervision for dental hygienists and dental assistants. - Printed
All dental hygienists licensed shall be required to attend Board-approved
courses of study in subjects relating to dental hygiene. The Board shall have
authority to consider and approve courses, or providers of courses, to the end
that those attending will gain information on existing and new methods and
procedures used by dental hygienists, information leading to increased safety
and competence in their dealings with patients and supervising dentists,
and information on other matters, as they develop, that are of continuing
importance to the practice of dental hygiene as a part of the practice of
dentistry. The Board shall determine the number of hours of study within a
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particular period and the nature of course work required. Failure to comply
with continuing education requirements adopted under the authority of this
section shall be grounds for the Board to decline to issue a renewal certificate.
21 NCAC 16I .0102
CONTINUING EDUCATION
REQUIRED
(a) As a condition of license renewal, each dental
hygienist shall complete six clock hours of continuing education
each calendar year. Any or all the hours may be acquired through self study
courses. To count toward the
mandatory continuing education requirement, self study courses shall be
related to clinical patient care and offered by a board approved sponsor. The
hygienist shall pass a test following the course and obtain a certificate of
completion.
(b) Current certification in CPR is required in addition to the mandatory
continuing education hours.
Continuing education became mandatory January 1, 1995. Every year, dentists
must complete 15 hours and hygienists must complete 6 hours. The one-year
period spans one calendar year (January to December being a calendar year).
New licensees are not required to get CE the first year they are licensed,
but need to obtain the appropriate hours the following years (therefore if
you were initially licensed in 2006 you will not need to take CE in 2006, but
will be required to do so beginning in 2007). In addition to the mandatory
CE, both dentists and hygienists are required to maintain current CPR. The
number of CE hours completed each year is reported on the license renewal
form. No documentation of course work will be sent to the Board’s office.
Each person is responsible for maintaining his/her own documentation of CE
courses completed “for at least two years and shall be produced upon request
of the Board.”: What are the CE requirements for dental hygiene license renewal?
- 6 dentist who are licensed to practice dentistry in NC, 1 Hygienist licensed
in NC, 1 consumer member.: The NC board of Dental Examiners consist of: - January 1st: A Dental hygiene license application needs to be submitted to the
board’s office before - Intramural use of high speed handpiece: In NC the following functions may
not be delegated to a dental assistant II - Has previously failed the NC state board dental hygiene examination.: A
dental hygienist would not qualify for licensure by credentials in NC if he/she:
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - has been disciplined by another dental licensing agency.: The board has
the right to deny a provisional license to a dental hygienist is he/she: - Place of remove sulcular nonresorbable agents: As a dental hygienist in
NC, you may perform all of the following functions except: - Fails to comply with continuing education requirements.: The board has
the authority to decline to issue a renewal certificate if a dental hygienist: - March 31st: You can be charged with practicing without a license if you do not
renew your license by: - Placement of sutures: A dental hygienist licensed and practicing in NC may
perform all of the following functions except: - 7 hours instructional in the production and use of dental X-rays and
educational program of not less than 7 hours in clinical dental radiology.: A
dental assistant I or II may take radiographs only after successfully completing a
radiology course that is based on at least - federal, state, or county government agency.: A dental hygienist licensed in
NC may receive four hours of continuing education if he/she is employed full time
and practicing dental hygiene at a: - pay the renewal fee plus a penalty fee: If you renew your license after
January 31st, you must: - the dentist is in the room supervising the procedure.: a dental assistant II
may monitor patients under nitrous oxide if: - ALL OF THEM: 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? - Boards consumer member: The NC state board of dental examiners investigattive panel is composed of all of the following members EXCEPT:
- polyurethane: Thickest materials for gloves to be made from?
- 15 seconds: How long to wash hands; routine hand washing?
- wear overgloves: Answering the phone in the operatory
- All of the above: If you have
-open cuts
-abrasions
-etc
-etc
you should wear gloves? - hep c: Which of the following has no restrictions and can still work as a
hygienist
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - 70%: Washing hands kills what percentage of bacteria
- sterilization: kills ALL bacteria and spores
- Exposed to heat, not instruments were sterilized: tape changing on sterilized instruments means?
- true: If you have or have been exposed to tuberculosis, you will always show
a positive TB reading - true: change gloves after every patient, if torn, and or punctured
- monitor patients vitals: purpose of medical history
- soaked gauze, not gluteraldehyde: If it cannot be exposed to heat use:
- true: something about aerosols and splatter all over operatory
- true: Hep B vaccines are recommended for employees; not required
- occupational: blood pressure cuff
- true: blood in your eye requires follow up
- required by law: Surgical hand washing
- blood splash in the eye: which of the following would be considered blood
borne pathogen exposure incident - 30 seconds: minimum time to flush out handpiece
- all of the above: all ideal overgarment would consist of
- immerse in gluteraldehyde; dry heat; 10 hours.: when instruments cannot
be exposed to heat, hot to sterilize? - false: there is a recommendation regarding effectiveness of wearing two pairs
of gloves - 15 seconds: minimum time required to remove all transient organisms by
handwashing - 100%: effective hand washing removes what percent of transient microorganisms
- hep b: any time there are choices of infectious diseases
- refrain from eating, drinking, applying cosmetic lip balm: prevent transmission of infectious disease in the work area
- All of the above: Blood borne pathogens may enter your system through
A. open cuts
B. skin abrasions
C. mucous membranes
D. All of the above - All of the above: When must heavy gloves be worn?
A. When gathering and cleaning used instruments
B. Until dirty instruments are soaked in a disinfectant
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C. For all scrubbing and ultrasonic cleaning procedures
D. All of the above
- A patient’s blood or saliva contacts a clinician’s oral mucous membrane-
: Which of the following is an exposure incident requiring evaluation and follow-up?
A. A patient’s blood or saliva contacts a clinician’s intact skin
B. A patient’s blood or saliva contacts a clinician’s oral mucous membrane.
C. A sterile needle punctures a clinician’s skin.
D. Saliva from an HIV positive patient contacts a clinician’s intact skin. - 70%: With proper and frequent hand washing, the spread of microorganisms
can be reduced by up to
A. 30%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D 100% - False: It is recommended but not required for the owner of a dental practice to
offer the HBV vaccination series to all dental health care professionals with potential
occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material.
A. True
B. False - Hepatitis B: While it is wise for dental personnel to keep immunizations up to
date, which immunization must be provided by the employer to all employees?
A. Measles
B. Influenza
C. Hepatitis A
D. Hepatitis B - For oral surgical procedures, perform surgical hand antisepsis before
donning sterile surgeon’s gloves.: Which of the following, according to federal
and or state regulations or standards is REQUIRED for hand hygiene techniques?
A. Do not add soap or lotion to a partially empty dispenser
B. Do not wear hand or nail jewelry if it makes donning gloves more difficult or
compromises the fit and integrity of the glove.
C. For oral surgical procedures, perform surgical hand antisepsis before donning
sterile surgeon’s gloves.
D. Hand washing should occur immediately after removing gloves. - Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C: It is suggested that health care personnel should
restrict their practice (or exclude themselves from duty) if infected with any of the
following conditions EXCEPT:
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A. Conjunctivitis
B. Hepatitis A
C. Hepatitis B
D. Active Tuberculosis
- Covers up the collar area to protect against splatter: An ideal overgarment
is one that
A. Has no pockets to hold instruments or other sharp instruments that must be
removed before laundering
B. Ties in the back and can be left somewhat open for ventilation
C. Covers up the collar area to protect against splatter
D. All of the above - OSHA: Which is an enforcement agency that regularly inspects dental offices
at random or in response to an employee complaint?
A. FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
B. CDC (Center for Disease Control)
C. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
D. DEHNR (Dept. of Environment, Health, and Nat. Resources) - Sterilization: The process by which all forms of life are completely destroyed
is:
A. chemical disinfection
B. sterilization
C. ultrasonic cleaning
D. bio-burden disinfection - Instruments should be cleaned, wrapped, and re-sterilized: If an autoclave
bag is found to have punctured, the
A. hole should be sealed with autoclave tape
B. expiration date should be changed
C. instruments should be cleaned, wrapped, and re-sterilized
D. instruments should be re-packaged using transfer forceps - Sterilize instruments in the autoclave: What is the best way to prevent
disease transmission between patients?
A. Scrub instruments with soap and water
B. Sterilize instruments in the autoclave
C. Sterilize instruments in special immersion solution
D. Disinfect instruments in disinfectant solution
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - True: As a result of aerosols and splatter from procedures all operatory surfaces are subject to contamination
A. True
B. False - Instruments cannot withstand heat sterilization: All instruments are autoclaved unless:
A. you have too few, then disinfection is sufficient
B. instruments cannot withstand heat sterilization
C. you are not sure
D. manufacturer tells you it is not necessary - Hepatitis B: If you are exposed to potentially infectious materials on the job,
you may request a vaccine for which blood borne disease?
A. HIV
B. Syphillis
C. Hepatitis B
D. Brucellosis - Alcohol (ie. 60-70% ethanol): Which of the following is not a disinfectant
accepted by the CDC?
A. Alcohol (ie. 60-70% ethanol)
B. Benzalkonium (Zephiran) chloride
C. Sodium Hypochlorite (approximately 5% diluted from 1 to 10 to 1 to 100 depending on the amount of soil)
D. Complex phenols (.3% total concentrate of phenyl phenols and benzylchlorophenol in water) - Thirty seconds: After use on a patient, handpieces must be flushed to discharge water and air for a minimum of
A. ten seconds
B. thirty seconds
C. one minute
D. five minutes - Sterilized: The tape or indicator on the instrument pack, that turns color in the
sterilizer, indicates that the contents were
A. disinfected
B. exposed to heat
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C. sterilized
D. washed before processing
- Sterilization: Because it kills all microorganisms, the best method for preventing disease transmission is:
A. disinfection
B. glutaraldehyde
C. ultrasonic cleaning
D. sterilization - No booster shot is recommended: According to the CDC, once successfully
vaccinated against HBV, how often is a booster shot recommended?
A. Every 5 years
B. Every 10 years
C. After possible HBV exposure
D. No booster is recommended - Treating all patients, all human blood and body fluids from all persons as
infectious: Universal precautions specify which of the following:
A. Wearing protective eyewear for infectious patients
B. Taking a careful, thorough medical history for every patient to determine which
patients are infectious and require the most precautions
C. Treating all patients, all human blood and body fluids from all persons as infectious
D. Having the Hepatitis B vaccine to protect personnel from all infectious patients - All of the above: Hepatitis B is found in which of the following body fluids:
A. Saliva
B. Blood
C. Semen and vaginal secretions
D. All of the above - Express blood from the wound, wash, cover the wound and report the
incident: What do you do if you have an exposure incident?
A. Continue to treat the patient, then report the incident
B. Express blood from the wound, wash, cover the wound and report the incident
C. Report the incident at the end of day
D. Do nothing, and hope for the best - Eating, drinking, and applying cosmetics or lip balms: When there is a
likelihood of occupational exposure, health care workers should refrain from:
A. Washing hands too frequently
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B. Singing and whistling
C. Eating, drinking, and applying cosmetics or lip balms
D. All of the above
- All of the above: Containers for holding and transporting discarded sharps
and re-usable sharps shall be
A. Puncture resistant
B. Leak-proof on the sides and bottom
C. Biohazard labeled
D. All of the above - Polyurethane: All of the following commercially available glove materials are
likely to have enhanced chemical or puncture resistance except
A. Nitrile
B. Nitrile and Chloroprene blends
C. Butadiene Methyl Methacrylate
D. Polyurethane - Non-critical items, environmental surfaces: According to CDC guidelines,
which of the following are acceptable to disinfect?
A. Critical items that touch broken or unbroken mucosa
B. Semi-critical items that contact mucosa
C. Non-critical items, environmental surfaces
D. None of the above - True: There is no recommendation regarding the effectiveness of wearing two
pairs of gloves to prevent disease transmission during oral surgical procedures
A. True
B. False - 15 seconds: 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?
A. 10 seconds
B. 15 seconds
C. 30 seconds
D. 45 seconds - monitoring a patient’s known medical conditions: A comprehensive medical history is necessary for
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A. determining how many barriers to apply to the treatment area
B. assessing the need to double-glove during a procedure
C. monitoring a patient’s known medical conditions
D. determining the need for transferring a patient to an isolated treatment area
- What information is listed on the official envelope that is mailed to each
registered voter?: -serial number of envelope
-signature of voter
-address of voter - If there is a tie between candidates, then a second election will be required: False
- Any person who shall neglect or refuse to obey a subpoena from the
board shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor: True - How many signatures must be obtained for a nominee to run in a dental
or dental hygiene election to the Board?: 10 - What two officers are elected by the board members?: *President
*Secretary-Treasurer - How many consecutive terms can a board member serve?: Two
- Serving on the board is strictly voluntary which means that board members will not receive compensation: False
- What is the term duration of the elected dental hygienist board member?-
: Three years - How long are the ballots and envelopes held by the board after the
election?: 6 months - How many dental hygienists are permitted to serve on the board?: One
- The Board, by law, must meet how often?: Annually
- The dental hygiene board member is permitted to vote on matters regarding licensure: False
- When a quorum is not present, the Board may adjourn the meeting: True
- The NC licensed dentists who are voting on board members have to be
Both residing And practicing dentistry in NC: False - Who is entitled to vote for the dental hygiene board member?: All dental
hygienists licensed in practice in NC - Who is responsible for appointing the consumer member to the board?-
: Governor of NC - Notice of a board meeting must be given to a member how many days in
advance?: 10 days - If you hold a current license to practice in NC as a dentist or hygienist,
then you are considered registered to vote in the election: True
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - When preparing to count the ballots all of the envelopes are displayed and
anyone present can challenge the signature or validity of the envelope: True - After counting the votes it is concluded that neither of the 3 nominees
received a majority of the votes to fill a single seat on the Board; therefore,
the current board members will decide the winner: False - The canvassing (counting) of the ballots shall occurs within not more
than how many days following the closing of the balloting?: 4 days - If the voter fails to sign the ballot envelope, then the enclosed ballot is not
valid: True - How many dentists are elected each year to the board?: Two
- The NC Board of Dental Examiners is an agency of the:: State Gov’t
- Consumer members cannot vote on matters regarding dental hygiene
licensure: True - The NC State Board if Dental Examiners may refuse to grant a license to
any person addicted to the use of alcoholic liquors or narcotic drugs to such
an extent as, in the opinion of the Board, renders the alplicant unfit to practice
dentistry.: True - Should a licensed dentist fail to keep a copy of the work order, fail to
write a work order, or refuse to allow inspection of files by the state board
said dentist shall be guilty of:: Class 1 misdemeanor - If you fail to renew your certificate by the following date, but continue
to practice dentistry, then you will be guilty of the unauthorized practice of
dentistry.: March 31st - A dental intern permit shall be valid for no more than one year from the
date it was issued: True - Dentists practicing with an intern permit are paid according to each case
treated: False - The board my refuse to issue a renewal certificate if a licensed dentist
fails to comply with continuing education requirements adopted by the board-
: True - A lab work order or subwork must be retained for:: 2 years
- 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: True - The serial number on the certificate of renewal of the license has to be
the same as the serial number on the original license: False - A person, firm, or corporation may be employed to construct of repair
dentures, bridges, etc. provided there is a work order from the licensed dentist: True
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - A provisional license may be granted to a dentist from outside of NC
provided that they have a dental license in another state: True - A dentist must be licensed in NC to be eligible for an instructors license-
: False - A provisional license is valid for what time frame (how long)?: Until the
results of the next exam are announced - If a candidate has failed the CITA examination, he/she can still obtain a
provisional license while waiting to take the exam again: False - The signature of the dentist and his/her license number is required information that must be included on a work order: True
- Duplicate licenses for the practice of dentistry are no longer issued by the
Board because dentists are not required to display their original license: False - To avoid additional fees, you should renew your license before the following date:: January 31st
- Both the license and the current certificate of renewal of license to
practice dentistry must be displayed at all times: True - 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 duly licensed in this state: True - 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: True - 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: True - The punishment for practicing dentistry illegally is a class I misdemeanor
with each day’s violation being a separate offense: True - 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: False - Dr. Picasso has practiced dentistry in New York for 10 years. He comes to
NC and has met the requirements and receives his license by credentials from
the NC State Board of Dentistry. How long does Dr. Picasso have to establish
a practice location and actively practice dentistry in NC?: One year from the
date the license is issued - Why shall an individual be afforded an opportunity to be heard before the
Board?: -withholding renewal of a license
-suspending a license
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-denying a license after examination
All of the above
- Board members shall receive compensation for Board services; however,
the daily per diem must not exceed:: $100 - The impaired dentist and hygienist peer organization in North Carolina is
called:: NC Caring Dental Professionals - 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: False - Who is not given the opportunity for a hearing before the NC State Board
of Dental Examiners?: Applicants for reinstatement after revocation - 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:: The dentist and the management company - The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners shall have the power
and authority to revoke or suspend a license to practice dentistry.: True - A dentist was previously licensed to practice in North Carolina; however,
decided to let her license lapse when she moved to another state to practice.
The dentist now wants to return to North Carolina to practice dentistry. What
must the dentist do?: -be of good moral character
-pay the required fee
-provide proof of proficiency
All of the above - The Board shall submit an annual report on or before:: February 15th
- The holder of a temporary volunteer permit shall receive monetary compensation for any dental service performed.: False
- Rules and regulations governing the practice of dentistry with the State
of NC become effective 30 days after passage: True - The Statewide supervisory committee for the impaired dentists program
is made up of representatives from which of the following organization(s):: –
-NC State Board of Dentistry
-UNC School of Dentistry
-NC Dental Society
All of the above - The annual report from the board is to be filed with:: The governor of NC
- If a person practices dentistry while their license is suspended, the
license to practice dentistry may be permanently revoked:: True
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - 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:: $75 - 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:: -is still impaired after treatment
-poses an imminent danger to the public
-exhibits professional incompetence
All of the above - Define “supervision” as it relates to dental hygiene in NC:: Direct
- All of the following topics are considered Board approved for continuing
education courses, EXCEPT:: NOT Approved:
-Developing Your Dental Hygiene Career Path: Negotiations and Salary.
Approved:
-Periodontal instrumentation for the Advanced Practitioner
-2016/2017 Infection Control Updates for the dental setting
-The magic of air: a subgingival air polishing workshop - The teaching of dental hygiene in a school or college by an individual
dental hygienist who is licensed in any state in the United States SHALL NOT
constitute the practice of dental hygiene:: True - When applying for a dental hygiene license, you must:: -be of good moral
character
-be a graduate of an accredited high school or have a GED
-be a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school
ALL of the above - Under 90-233 (a1), a dental hygienist who meets certain required qualifications as listed in this section, may be designated by an employing dentist
as capable of providing dental hygiene services w/o the physical presence
of the dentist (w/o direct supervision). Before the hygienist performs any tx,
the dentist must have personally performed an eval on the pt to be treated
and have provided a written tx plan for the hygienist. All of the following are
facilities where this type of tx may occur EXCEPT:: Exception:
-private practice - Any person who shall aid and abet another in violating any of the provisions of Article 16 (Dental Hygiene Act) shall be guilty of a:: Class I Misdemeanor
- A dental hygienist who has been disciplined by the Board MAY NOT
practice outside the direct supervision of a dentist:: True
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - A dental hygienist can apply for licensure by credentials as long as they
have actively been practicing dental hygiene under the direct supervision of
a licensed dentist for a minimum of _ years immediately preceding the date
of application.: 2 years - A dental hygienist shall Not establish or operate a separate facility that
exclusively renders dental hygiene care.: True - Disciplinary action can be taken by the Board for all of the following
reasons EXCEPT:: Exception:
-the dental hygienist has a poor attitude towards coworkers and patients - The portion of the annual fee to be paid upon dental hygiene license
renewal to assist in funding programs for impaired dental hygienists is:: $80 - Mar Hygienist graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program at CPCC in
1995 and failed the NC State Board Exam. She applied for licensure in VA and
was successful and has worked full time in a periodontal practice. She plans
to move back to NC and will be applying for a provisional license. Which of the
following is true regarding Mary’s situation?: Mary is not permitted to apply for
a provisional license since she has failed an exam administered by the Board - A dental hygienist as described in Article 16 has what characteristics?: –
-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 - Drs. Monet, Goya, and Van Gogh are associates and may employ how
many hygienists performing clinical dental hygiene at the same time when all
of the dentists are in the office?: 6 - The proceedings and records of a dental review committee shall be held
in confidence unless they are investigating:: Medicaid or Medicare charges or
payments - Any rule adopted shall be distributed to all licensed dentists and hygienists within____ days of final approval by the Board:: 30 days
- Every _ _ the Board shall issue a compilation of the rules and
regulations along with the Dental Hygiene Act to all licensees: 2 years - Under 90-233 (a1), a dental hygienist who meets certain requires qualifications as listed in this section, may be designated by an employing dentist
as capable of providing dental hygiene services w/o the physical presence of
the dentist (w/o direct supervision). Before the hygienist performs any tx, the
dentist must have personally performed an evaluation on the pt to be treated
and have provided a written tx plan for the hygienist.
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The dental hygiene functions noted in the tx plan must be performed w/in how
many days of the dentist’s evaluation?: 120 days of dentists eval
- With the exception of __, every applicant for a license or provisional license shall have the opportunity for a board hearing.: Reinstatement
after revocation - A dental hygienist can apply for a license by credentials if they have one
felony conviction.: False - The North Carolina Board does have a reciprocity agreement for licensure
with South Carolina due to their close proximity.: False - Each applicant who takes an examination and fails does not have the
privilege to review their examination in the presence of the board or a representative of the board.: False - Permission to use funds from the occupational licensing board for legislation must be obtained from the Governor of NC.: False
- Application for a license will be denied if the applicant should fail to
complete the required course of study.: True - What is the compensation of Board members on a daily basis when they
are conducting business for the Board?: $100 - Each applicant for an examination given by an occupational licensing
board shall be informed______ of the required grade for passing.: In writing
or print - Board members are required to receive training on the statutes governing
the board and rules as well as certain state laws.: True - Each occupational licensing board shall file an annual financial report
with the Secretary of State, Attorney General, Office of State Budget and Management and the:: Joint Legislative Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee - All applicants for licensure must achieve a passing score on the Board’s
sterilization and jurisprudence examinations.: True - Each occupational licensing board shall prepare a register of persons
currently licensed by the board and shall supplement said register _ by
listing changes made by reason of new licenses issued, licenses revoked or
suspended, death or other cause.: Annually - Regarding application for licensure, a photograph of the applicant, taken
within one year prior to the date of application, shall be affixed to the application.: False - “Internship” means practice in:: An education training program
- Graduates (dental school grads) of foreign colleges may be accepted as
applicants for licensure after completing _ in a dental school accredited
by the ADA.: Two years
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - The term “applicant” means:: Person applying for any license or permit
issued by the Board - Each candidate taking a licensing board is identified by:: Number
- Students who attend a dental school that is not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation are still permitted to apply for a dental license
in North Carolina.: False - A Board Member shall not be a permanent salaried employee of the
board.: True - _ can be informed as to the licensing status of dentists and hygienists in NC.: All citizens
- An occupational licensing board is required to disclose to an applicant
questions or answers to tests.: False - An occupational 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.: True - A passport photo and the licensing fee must be sent to the Board if
applying for a dental hygiene provisional license.: True - The clinical examination for dental hygiene includes procedures performed on _ as part of the assessment of clinical competency: Human
subjects - As a condition precedent to issuing a dental provisional license, the
Board may require an applicant to appear before the Board for oral examination, written examination(s), clinical evaluation or any combination thereof
and satisfy the Board as to the applicant’s professional competency.: True - Application for dental hygiene licensure does not authorize the Board to
inquire about a person’s character or reputation: False - An application for a limited volunteer dental license must pass the written
exams on jurisprudence and infection control: True - A dental hygiene provisional licensee may be limited to practice in a
specific geographic location: True - The dental hygiene clinical examination includes procedures on a clinical
simulator as part of the assessment competency: False - An applicant who changes his or her address shall notify the Board office
within how many business days?: 10 - An instructors license is renewed:: Annually
- An applicant for dental hygiene licensure by credentials must successfully complete the written examinations for infection control/jurisprudence: True
- Applications for dental hygiene licensure will be denied if the applicant
fails to complete their course of study: True
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - 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:: Retake both the written and clinical exams - In order 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.: 2,000; 2 - Any candidate who changes their address does not need to notify the
board: False - The 5,000 hours of clinical care may include any combination of post grad
training, residency programs or an internship (Dental license by credentials)-
: False - If a dental hygiene board applicant is still in school in a dental program,
the official hygiene transcripts must be:: Mailed in sealed envelope - An applicant who fails the written exam, must wait___\ hours before
attempting to retake the written portion of the exam: 72 - 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: True - A certificate issued for a corporation or limited liability company is valid
indefinitely and never has to be renewed: False - An applicant for licensure by credentials:: Must take and pass written
exams (infection control/ jurisprudence) - No dental hygiene licenses are granted by reciprocity: True
- Applicants seeking reinstatement of a North Carolina dental license that
has been revoked, suspended, inactive or lapsed more than five years must
successfully pass the clinical examination given to first time applicants before
applying for reinstatement: True - The Board grants an exemption for eligible licensees serving in the
military by waiving their mandatory continuing education requirements: True - An applicant for a dental hygiene license passed the clinical portion of
the Board exam but failed the written portion of the exam on the first attempt.
This person may retake the written portion _ additional times during a 1
year period: 2 - A dentist whose license is not suspended, revoked or subject to a probationary order is considered to be:: In good standing
- To be classified as a DA II, if you are not a graduate of an accredited dental
assisting program, or have not completed one year of dental hygiene school ,
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you must do all BUT which of the following:: Have worked as a full time assistant
for five years of the preceding 7 years (5000 hours)
- In the renewal of a hygiene license in NC, which of the following does not
apply:: Obtain one hour of CPR which counts toward the six hours required - All records, reports and certificates relative to continuing education
hours must be maintained by the licensee for at least:: two years - The dental hygienist must display in their place of employment which of
the following:: License & renewal license - What is the fee for a duplicate dental hygiene license?: $25
- Hygienists may perform all but one of the following functions:: Place
sulcular antibiotic agents which are not resorbable - North Carolina Area Health Education Centers are considered Board
approved education sponsors.: True - With proper training and the completion of a 7 hour course, a Dental
Assistant II can do which of the following:: Polish the clinical crowns of the teeth
with a slow speed handpiece rotating not more than 10,000 rpms and an appropriate
polishing paste - A late fee of __ is levied on the hygienist who fails to renew their
license before Jan 31st of each year.: $50 - As a dental hygiene school, CPCC may conduct hygiene classes off-campus and must notify the Dental Board of the location and nature of each off
campus course location, the names of the students assigned thereto and the
names and qualifications of all instructors functioning.: True - The Dental Assistant II may perform sulcular irrigation: False
- When reporting continuing education the hygienist must do all but one
of the following:: Mail CE certificates to the State Board on a yearly basis - 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?: Four - 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.: True - 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?: four - Dentists are:: Required to follow a comprehensive and practical infection
control program at all times - Mary Floss has no previous training or experience as a dental assistant
but has been hired by a dental practice for on the job training as a Dental
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Assistant I. She can perform all but one of the following procedures:: Expose
radiographs on a patient
- Reading the Journal of Dental Hygiene, since it is a refereed, peer reviewed publication of the ADHA, for 6 hours will fulfill the continuing education
requirement for dental hygiene license renewal.: False - A dental hygiene license becomes void if not renewed by March 31st.: –
True - Dental hygiene schools may conduct off-campus hygiene classes in
which dental hygiene services are provided to members of the public at Board
approved sites. This includes state or county health department and area
health education centers: True - The dental assistant II works under which type of dental supervision:: Direct control and supervision meaning the dentist assigns the tasks and is personally
responsible for the outcome of the tasks - The board requires that comfortable and sanitary conditions be maintained for:: The employee & the patient
- The Board will decide whether to grant or deny a request from an individual for an administrative hearing: True
- What is the number of instructional hours required of a dental assistant
who wishes to assist a dentist in the administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen
inhalant sedation?: seven - 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.: True - A lawfully qualified nurse or anesthetist may induce conscious sedation
under supervision and direction of a dentist or physician: True - A dentist who meets the requirements to administer moderate conscious
sedation may be granted temporary approval prior to the office (site) inspection. This temporary approval is valid no longer than __: 90 days (three
months) - Every NC school of dentistry shall keep the Board informed of the names
and qualifications of all instructors therein.: True - A general dentist advertises that he offers a connective tissue graft procedure to patients. He is allowed to advertise as a “Specialist in Periodontics”
since he has performed over 200 procedures.: False - You work for a dentist who holds a permit to administer general anesthesia or sedation. An adverse occurrence related to the administration of general
anesthesia or sedation has resulted in the death of a patient withing 24 hours
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of the procedure. In what time frame, does the dentist have to submit a report
to the Board regarding this death?: 72 hours
- A dental hygienist can induce nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalant sedation to
a patient: False - “monitoring” of nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalant sedation includes all of the
following EXCEPT:: Increasing the flow of sedation - The ability to maintain an airway and to respond appropriately to physical
stimulation or verbal commands is characteristic of:: Conscious sedation - Conscious sedation characterized by a drug induced depression of consciousness, during which the patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, provided to patients 13 yrs or older, by oral, parenteral routes of
administration or multiple pharmacological agents, in multiple doses, within
a 24 hr period: Moderate conscious sedation - 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: False - Regarding nominees as candidates for election to the NC State Board,
each nominee shall be notified by the Secretary of the Board of Elections
of his/her nomination before a certain time and date. That time and date is
before___: midnight May 20th - 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.: True - A dentist who is qualified to administer general anesthesia must ensure
that his/her staff has successfully completed Basic Life Support Training.: –
True - is the elimination of senses in one part of the body by the regional
application or injection of a drug: Local anesthesia - regarding a lawmaking hearing, the _ of the Board shall preside at a
rulemaking hearing: President - It is necessary for a dentist administering general anesthesia to maintain
a defibrillator: True - Under the Caring Dental Professionals Program, peer liaisons and volunteers participating for impaired dental hygienists shall be:: Dental hygienists
- The supervisor and director of investigations of charges against a licensee shall be the responsibility of what person:: The Secretary-Treasurer of
the Board or another Board member appointed by the Secretary-Treasurer - What is the minimum number of continuing education hours a dentist
must earn each year?: Fifteen
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - Each licensed dentist maintains his/her own records of all continuing
education courses/hours. If the dentist is audited regarding his/her continuing
education courses/hours, documentation of the courses/hours taken shall be
provided to the Board or its investigator during the audit. The documentation
for these courses must be maintained for how long?: For at least two years
following the completion of the course(s) - 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 if the information received by the
agency provides a basis to investigate the dentist for the actions stated
above?: DHHS - 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?: Ten - All of the following define the direction required of a public health hygienist except one. Which one is the exception?: The hygienist performs a complete
oral examination, and the dentist just signs off on the dental hygienist’s evaluation
of the patient. - 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 - In order for a North Carolina public health hygienist to practice outside of
the direct supervision of a dentist, this hygienist must have all of the following
except:: Six hours continuing education in substance abuse management annually - A family member may provide information concerning suspected impairment of a dentist/dental hygienist to the NC Caring Dental Professionals
Program.: True - A dental hygienist suspected of impairment may be required to submit to
personal interviews if an investigation indicates the report of impairment is
valid.: True - 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?: 4000
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Dental Laws and Infection Control Final, Jurisprudence Exam Study GuidNC Laws, NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 - Dentists shall receive______ hours of continuing education credit if they
work 20 hours a week as a faculty member at an educational institution.: Five - Failing to offer 30 days of emergency care upon dismissing a patient
from a dental practice is considered an act of unprofessional conduct by the
dentist.: True - Failing to notify the board of a change in current physical address within
10 business days is considered an act of unprofessional conduct by the dental
hygienist.: True - 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.: True - A pre-hearing conference shall be conducted before the Investigative
Panel and shall not be recorded nor open to the public.: True - A dentist, upon request of a patient record, shall provide all information
required by the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (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.: 30 - Treatment records on all patients shall be maintained for not less than:: –
Ten years - According to Subchapter 16S- Caring Dental Professionals Program, “impairment” is defined as chemical dependence or mental illness.: True
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