RDA Written State Board Exam set 1: Questions & Answers: Updated Solution

The RDA performing mouth mirror inspection should be able to: (Ans - differentiate abnormal conditions from normal conditions. The dental assistant may not perform what procedures without proof of completion of a course approved by the Dental Board of California: (Ans - Ultra sonic scaling for removal of cement from ortho bands and pit and fissure sealants. The RDA license renewal period with proof of education is required every? (Ans - Two years (2) What is not a requirement for RDA license renewal? (Ans - course in Law and Ethics Placement and cementation of temporary crowns is a duty permitted by: (Ans - The RDA In addition to using an explorer, another instrument used by the RDA during oral examination is a: (Ans - mouth mirror The DA may NOT take impressions for: (Ans - Toothborne prosthesis Fitting and cementing gutta percha points is a duty of the: (Ans - RDAEF under direct Exposure of intraoral radiographs, with a CA Radiation Safety Cert, is a duty of the: (Ans - DA under general Under general supervision the DA may NOT: (Ans - Take facebrow transfers and bite registrations. Non aerosol and caustic topical agents may be applied by the: (Ans - DA under direct The RDA may NOT: (Ans - Adjust and cement permanent restorations. A duty NOT delegated to the Dental Sedation Assistant permit holder is: (Ans - Placement of intravenous lines. How many hours of CE are required by the RDA every two years, for licensure renewals: (Ans - 25 hours A duty of the orthodontic assistant permit holder is: (Ans – *size orthodontic bands *cement ortho bands *place and ligate archwires A mother brings her child into the office when the dentist is not in. The child was last seen 18 months prior and now has a toothache and an obvious lrg cavity, you: (Ans - Perform a mouth mirror oral inspection and reschedule the patient. The administration of nitrous oxide is a duty of the: (Ans - Dentist ONLY What is not true in regards to "direct supervision": (Ans - The dentist must be present in the operatory during treatment The placement and removal of a rubber dam may be leagally performed by the: (Ans - DA / direct Placement of a temporary sedative dressing may be performed by the: (Ans - RDA All RDA's may: (Ans - perform all the duties of the DA Coronal polishing may be performed by: (Ans - RDA This is not an act in violation of the Dental Practice Act: (Ans - Failure to contact the patient at home after a surgical procedure Who shall be responsible for ensuring that the dental assistant maintains certification basic life support: (Ans - the dentist Who is NOT required to maintain current CPR in a dental office: (Ans - Insurance coordinators The mouth mirror, scaler or spoon excavator can be used by a dental assistant to remove excess cement following the removal of orthodontic bands? (Ans - False Who is allowed to place, contour and finish a composite restoration: (Ans - ONLY the RDAEF licensed after Jan 1, 2010 Taking an impression for an ortho retainer is the duty of the: (Ans - DA / direct An act in violation of the Dental Practice Act may include: (Ans – *RDA performing RDAEF duties *RDAEF practicing with an expired license *any licensee who furnishes false or misleading info. to the Dental Board regarding CE credits Any RDAEF licensed pror to Jan 1 2010: (Ans - must take a board approved course and pass a state board exam to perform newest duties in the RDAEF category