RDA EXAM CALIFORNIA TEST BANK 2026: 300+
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______ is another type of vital sign that measures the concentration of oxygen in
blood
ANS: Pulse oximetry
What type of gloves should be worn to protect hands of dental healthcare personnel
during instrument processing and operatory cleanup?
ANS: Utility gloves
What type of mechanical device is used to clean contaminated instruments prior to
sterilization?
ANS: Ultrasonic
What type of moisture control is recommended for root canal therapy?
ANS: Dental DAM
What type of radiograph is most commonly exposed in endodontics?
ANS: Periapical
When a person occludes, and mandibular anterior teeth cannot be seen, the
diagnosis is
ANS: Overbite
When a product is dispensed or stored in a non-original container, the item must be
ANS: appropriately tagged and labeled with warning for care and use
When a tooth is avulsed, it has
ANS: come out
When do you remove sutures from a patient, before or after doctor inspects area?
ANS: After
,When fabricating a provisional is it important to check the mesial and distal
contacts
ANS: True
When mixing a material, make sure all the powder is in incorporated into the liquid
prior to adding more powder.
ANS: True
When performing a mouth mirror inspection, the assistant will diagnose their
findings
ANS: False
When placing the lead apron, which of the following areas must be covered
ANS: Reproductive organs
Chest
Throat
When putting on personal protective equipment, which item should be put on last,
just before patient care begins?
ANS: Gloves
When seated properly, the matrix band will sit 2mm above the occlusal surface.
ANS: True
When setting up an instruments tray or cassette, the instruments should be set up
_________.
ANS: From left to right
When should chairside environmental barriers be changed?
ANS: After every patient
When should chairside environmental barriers be changed?
ANS: After every patient
When sizing an aluminum temporary crown, which of the following must occur ?
ANS: The crown must fit the area both medically and distally.
The crown must be trimmed and contoured to fit the preparation.
, When the body reacts negatively to a drug, what is occurring?
ANS: Adverse effect
When the dentist taps on the tooth, what diagnostic test is being performed?
ANS: Percussion
When using etchant, how long is it left on the tooth structures?
ANS: 15-20 seconds
When using the air/water syringe during dental instruments, which of the following
personal protective equipment items is required by the dental board regulations?
ANS: Gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection
When working with left-handed dentist, the instruments transfer zone is located
where?
ANS: Between 5 and 8 o'clock
Which classification of movement is defined as movement of fingers only such as
picking up a single item form a flat surface?
ANS: Class I
Which device is used to assist in keeping a patient's mouth open during a
restorative procedure?
ANS: Bite Block
________ is a removal prothesis that replaces one or several teeth.
ANS: Partical
________ is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the apex of the root.
ANS: Apicoectomy
__________ is a measurement of how hard the heart must work to pump blood
through the body
ANS: Blood pressure
____________ is a surgical periodontal treatment.
ANS: Gingivectomy
MOST-TESTED QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS!!
______ is another type of vital sign that measures the concentration of oxygen in
blood
ANS: Pulse oximetry
What type of gloves should be worn to protect hands of dental healthcare personnel
during instrument processing and operatory cleanup?
ANS: Utility gloves
What type of mechanical device is used to clean contaminated instruments prior to
sterilization?
ANS: Ultrasonic
What type of moisture control is recommended for root canal therapy?
ANS: Dental DAM
What type of radiograph is most commonly exposed in endodontics?
ANS: Periapical
When a person occludes, and mandibular anterior teeth cannot be seen, the
diagnosis is
ANS: Overbite
When a product is dispensed or stored in a non-original container, the item must be
ANS: appropriately tagged and labeled with warning for care and use
When a tooth is avulsed, it has
ANS: come out
When do you remove sutures from a patient, before or after doctor inspects area?
ANS: After
,When fabricating a provisional is it important to check the mesial and distal
contacts
ANS: True
When mixing a material, make sure all the powder is in incorporated into the liquid
prior to adding more powder.
ANS: True
When performing a mouth mirror inspection, the assistant will diagnose their
findings
ANS: False
When placing the lead apron, which of the following areas must be covered
ANS: Reproductive organs
Chest
Throat
When putting on personal protective equipment, which item should be put on last,
just before patient care begins?
ANS: Gloves
When seated properly, the matrix band will sit 2mm above the occlusal surface.
ANS: True
When setting up an instruments tray or cassette, the instruments should be set up
_________.
ANS: From left to right
When should chairside environmental barriers be changed?
ANS: After every patient
When should chairside environmental barriers be changed?
ANS: After every patient
When sizing an aluminum temporary crown, which of the following must occur ?
ANS: The crown must fit the area both medically and distally.
The crown must be trimmed and contoured to fit the preparation.
, When the body reacts negatively to a drug, what is occurring?
ANS: Adverse effect
When the dentist taps on the tooth, what diagnostic test is being performed?
ANS: Percussion
When using etchant, how long is it left on the tooth structures?
ANS: 15-20 seconds
When using the air/water syringe during dental instruments, which of the following
personal protective equipment items is required by the dental board regulations?
ANS: Gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection
When working with left-handed dentist, the instruments transfer zone is located
where?
ANS: Between 5 and 8 o'clock
Which classification of movement is defined as movement of fingers only such as
picking up a single item form a flat surface?
ANS: Class I
Which device is used to assist in keeping a patient's mouth open during a
restorative procedure?
ANS: Bite Block
________ is a removal prothesis that replaces one or several teeth.
ANS: Partical
________ is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the apex of the root.
ANS: Apicoectomy
__________ is a measurement of how hard the heart must work to pump blood
through the body
ANS: Blood pressure
____________ is a surgical periodontal treatment.
ANS: Gingivectomy
