RDA LAW AND ETHICS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED STUDY RESOURCE
●● which category of dental assistant may fabricate a direct provisional
restoration?
Answer: registered dental assistant under supervision defined by the
dentist
●● which category of dental assistant may remove orthodontic bands
and remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with a
hand instrument?
Answer: orthodontic assistant under direct supervision
●● adding medication to intravenous lines requires which type of license
and what supervision level?
Answer: sedation assistant under direct division
●● placing gingival retraction cord requires which type of license:
Answer: registered dental assistant in extended function
●● taking impressions for tooth-born removable prosthesis is allowed by
which type of assistant?
,Answer: registered dental assistant in extended functions
●● radiographic procedures may be performed under which supervision
level?
Answer: general
●● which term describes the supervision of dental procedures that are
prescribed by the dentist but not requiring the dentist to by physically
present in the dental facility?
Answer: general supervision
●● which term describes a person who may preform all the procedures
of a registered dental assistant and may preform scaling and root
planning under general supervision of a licensed dentist?
Answer: registered dental hygienist
●● which term best describes a procedure limited to the removal of
plaque and stain from exposed tooth structures?
Answer: coronal polishing
●● which terms describes the supervision of dental procedures that are
prescribed by the dentist who must be present and check the completed
procedure before dismissing the patient?
Answer: direct supervision
, ●● which term describes a set of policies and standards set by the Dental
Board of California and if not adhered to may result in a citation and
fine by the Board?
Answer: regulation
●● which acronym is used to define a worker who might be exposed to
infectious materials?
Answer: DHCP
●● which terms best describes a treatment intend to create an
environment in which the patient can maintain healthy hard and soft
tissue?
Answer: oral prophylaxis
●● which term describes the licensure category whereby the assistant
may perform both dental assistant and registered dental assistant duties
and whose additional duties must be preformed under direct supervision
and full professional responsibility of the licensed dentist?
Answer: RDAEF
●● if the board determines that the public health and safety would be
served by requiring all holders of license or permits to continue their
education after receiving a license or permit, it may require, as a
condition to the renewal, that they inform themselves of the
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED STUDY RESOURCE
●● which category of dental assistant may fabricate a direct provisional
restoration?
Answer: registered dental assistant under supervision defined by the
dentist
●● which category of dental assistant may remove orthodontic bands
and remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with a
hand instrument?
Answer: orthodontic assistant under direct supervision
●● adding medication to intravenous lines requires which type of license
and what supervision level?
Answer: sedation assistant under direct division
●● placing gingival retraction cord requires which type of license:
Answer: registered dental assistant in extended function
●● taking impressions for tooth-born removable prosthesis is allowed by
which type of assistant?
,Answer: registered dental assistant in extended functions
●● radiographic procedures may be performed under which supervision
level?
Answer: general
●● which term describes the supervision of dental procedures that are
prescribed by the dentist but not requiring the dentist to by physically
present in the dental facility?
Answer: general supervision
●● which term describes a person who may preform all the procedures
of a registered dental assistant and may preform scaling and root
planning under general supervision of a licensed dentist?
Answer: registered dental hygienist
●● which term best describes a procedure limited to the removal of
plaque and stain from exposed tooth structures?
Answer: coronal polishing
●● which terms describes the supervision of dental procedures that are
prescribed by the dentist who must be present and check the completed
procedure before dismissing the patient?
Answer: direct supervision
, ●● which term describes a set of policies and standards set by the Dental
Board of California and if not adhered to may result in a citation and
fine by the Board?
Answer: regulation
●● which acronym is used to define a worker who might be exposed to
infectious materials?
Answer: DHCP
●● which terms best describes a treatment intend to create an
environment in which the patient can maintain healthy hard and soft
tissue?
Answer: oral prophylaxis
●● which term describes the licensure category whereby the assistant
may perform both dental assistant and registered dental assistant duties
and whose additional duties must be preformed under direct supervision
and full professional responsibility of the licensed dentist?
Answer: RDAEF
●● if the board determines that the public health and safety would be
served by requiring all holders of license or permits to continue their
education after receiving a license or permit, it may require, as a
condition to the renewal, that they inform themselves of the
