Roles and Supervision of
FDNY S15 Supervision of Foam-Water Sprinkler
RDHs
Systems (Citywide) Practice Exam Questions and
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A
1. If a RDH performs preventive and therapeutic interventions, prophylaxis,
periodontal main., debridement or SRP. What supervision is needed?
Direct
Indirect
General
No Supervision
2. Which of the following best defines the collaborative practice of a dental
hygienist?
Under general supervision, a dental hygienist work in collaboration
with a consulting dentist.
Without supervision, a dental hygienist works in collaboration
with a consultant dentist.
Under general supervision, a dental hygienist directly supervises a
dental assistant in a public health setting.
Without supervision, a dental assistant works in collaboration with a
supervising dental hygienist.
3. A RDH is permitted to do which of the following duties under DIRECT
supervision.
Remove bond material from teeth with rotary instruments after
removal of orthodontic appliances.
,Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia pursuant to the rule
provisions.
Remove temporary crowns with hand instruments only.
A and C
, 4. Which of the following components of the RDH process of care involves
the creation of a written record of the patient's oral health status and
treatment provided?
Assess
Document
Evaluate
Implement
5. Without supervision in a public health setting, the RDH can do all of the
following EXCEPT:
Educational services and oral health screenings
Refer a patient to a dentist for a full exam, diagnosis, and tx plan
Administer Local Anesthetic
Apply fluoride and sealants
6. Roles of RDH as Related to DPH
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatment for prevention,
intervention, or control of oral disease while working independently or in
collaboration with other professionals.
Administrator/Manager
Change Agent
Consumer Advocate
Clinician
Educator/Health Promoter
Researcher
FDNY S15 Supervision of Foam-Water Sprinkler
RDHs
Systems (Citywide) Practice Exam Questions and
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A
1. If a RDH performs preventive and therapeutic interventions, prophylaxis,
periodontal main., debridement or SRP. What supervision is needed?
Direct
Indirect
General
No Supervision
2. Which of the following best defines the collaborative practice of a dental
hygienist?
Under general supervision, a dental hygienist work in collaboration
with a consulting dentist.
Without supervision, a dental hygienist works in collaboration
with a consultant dentist.
Under general supervision, a dental hygienist directly supervises a
dental assistant in a public health setting.
Without supervision, a dental assistant works in collaboration with a
supervising dental hygienist.
3. A RDH is permitted to do which of the following duties under DIRECT
supervision.
Remove bond material from teeth with rotary instruments after
removal of orthodontic appliances.
,Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia pursuant to the rule
provisions.
Remove temporary crowns with hand instruments only.
A and C
, 4. Which of the following components of the RDH process of care involves
the creation of a written record of the patient's oral health status and
treatment provided?
Assess
Document
Evaluate
Implement
5. Without supervision in a public health setting, the RDH can do all of the
following EXCEPT:
Educational services and oral health screenings
Refer a patient to a dentist for a full exam, diagnosis, and tx plan
Administer Local Anesthetic
Apply fluoride and sealants
6. Roles of RDH as Related to DPH
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates treatment for prevention,
intervention, or control of oral disease while working independently or in
collaboration with other professionals.
Administrator/Manager
Change Agent
Consumer Advocate
Clinician
Educator/Health Promoter
Researcher
