RDA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 Best Scouring Guide
1. The RDA performing a mouth mirror inspection should be able to : - -Differentiate abnormal
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2. The RDA may not perform which of the following, without proof of completion of a course approved by the State Board of Dental Examiner : - - coral polish
- ultrasound scaling for removal of excess cement from orthodontic bands
3. The RDA license renewal period, with proof of education, is required every : - -2 years
4. The dental assistant may perform the following duties: - -removal of arch wires
-placement and removal of rubber dam
Placement and removal of matrices
5. Placement and cementation. Of crowns and bridges is a duty permitted the: - -Dentist only
6. In addition to using an explore, which other instructions are permissible for a RDA to use during an oral inspection? - -mouth mirror
7. The RDA may remove excess cement : - -supragingvally
8. Fitting endodontic gutta perchance points prior to filling the canal is a duty performed by the : - - RDAEF under direct supervisor
The taking of intra oral radiographys, with the California Radiation Safety Lincense, is a duty permitted to the : - -DA under general supervisor
10. The RDA may place : - -both metal and elastic separators
- under the direct supervisor of a licensed dentist
11. The non-aerosol topical agent may be applied by the: - -DA or RDA
12. A DA or RDA MAY NOT TAKE IMPRESSION for : - - crown
- bridges
- and intra oral prosthetics
The RDA may remove excess cement : - -along the cervical third of the tooth
- supragingvally
- under direct supervisor of a licensed dentist
14. How many hour of continuing education are required per renewal period for licensure of and RDA: - - 25
- biennially
15. Sizing and cementation of temporary crowns may be performed by : - -RDA
- UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION
16. A Mother bring her child to the office when the dentist is not there. The child hasWAS. a toothache and an obvious large cavity. The dentist is contacted at home and is made aware of the patients problem which of the following tasks may be performed : - - take x-ray and reschedule
-refer to another dentist
- do a mouth mirror inspection by a RDA under general supervision
17. A patient has been scheduled for suture removal 5 days after surgery. The patient returns for his appointment, but the dentist is ill. The RDA may : - - check the patient mouth and reschedule him in a day or two
18. The dentist may be subject to charge malpractice based on: - - proven negligence
- suspended license
19. The Application of topical fluoride is permitted by: - - the DA and RDA
- under the direct supervision
20. Taking an impression for a Hawley retainer is the function of: - -Dentist
- RDAEF
21. An oral prophylaxis procedure is performed by : - - the dentist
22. Placement of a temporary ZOE restoration as a sedative dressing is the function of: - - the dentist
- RDA
- RDAEF
23. The placement and removal of the rubber dam may be legally performed by the : - - Non- licensed - DA under direct supervision
- RDA under direct supervision
24. Taking impressions for the diagnostic and opposing models is the function of: - - RDA and DA
25. Of those duties listed below, which cannot be performed by the DA under the direct supervision of the dentist? - - placements and ligation of arch wires
- placement of based and liners on sound dentin
26. Which of the following can be used by a DA to remove excess cement left on the tooth following the removal of ortho bands? - Nome of the above :
- no ultrasound scaler
- no: Explorer
- no: Cotton pliers
27. Post-extraction dressings may be removed by : - -DA under direct supervision
- RDA under direct supervision
28. An ultrasonic scaler may be by the RDA : - - after come a board approved course
- for the removal of excess cement from orthodontic band
29. Which of the following statements are correct regarding continuing education for the RDA : - - at least 25 units are required within a two year period
- correspondence courses can fulfill only half of the total required credits
30. The RDAEF: - - may perform pit and fissure sealants under direct supervision
- required attendance to a dental school based training program prior to examination
31. Under what circumstances may a RDA be subject to possible revocation of her/ his license? - - only for illegal acts of dentistry in she/he is a participant
32. What should the RDA do if asked to place a gingivitis retraction cord prior to taking final impressions? - - inform the dentist that, according to the State Dental practice Act, it is illegal for an RDA to perform the dentist that, and refuse to perform it.
33. Which of the following can be used by RDA to remove excess cement left on the tooth following the removal orthodontic bands? - - scaler
33. Observed infraction of the state dental practice Act should be reported by telephone or letter to the : - -State Board of Dental Examiners
35. Using a mouth mirror and explore during an oral examination , the RDA may chart : - - obvious lesions
- existing restoration
- missing teeth
36.Prior to inspection of the oral cavity, the RDA notice that pt appears flushed and feels warm to soft palate. The RDA should : - - advise the dentist of these findings
- take the patients temperature and chart the findings on the record
Vital Signs - Vital Signs
40. When taking blood pressure, you should release the exhaust valve enough to allow the pressure to drop approximately -----mm Hg/second : - -two -three
41. An oral thermometer is placed : - - under the tongue
42. Blood pressure is measured with : - A sphygmomanometer and stethoscope
43. Respirations are taken : - Without the patient's a awareness [Show Less]