Texas RDA Exam Review Questions and Answers 2023

Texas RDA Exam Review Questions and Answers 2023 Members of the State Board 11 members total. 6 Dentists 3 Hygienists 2 Members of the public Exposing x-rays - new hire dental assistant may work in a dental office w/o license but not take/expose x-rays from initial hire date you have up to 12 mo to without license Who is practicing dentistry ? Only the dentist Dental Privilege the confidentiality of information created by the dentist the record and the patient. Patient is the holder of privilege. Jurisprudence the laws and the interpretation of those laws that affect and protect the dental profession, the patients, and the public. Records of the Dentist patients name, date of visit, reason for visit vital signs medical history, dental history, physical evaluation radiographs treatment plan medications dispensed and prescribed informed consent appointment, billing, and payment information TSBDE grants RDA their certification of registration Mission #1 1. protect the public 2. safeguard the dental health of Texans by developing and maintaining programs to ensure that only qualified persons are licensed display of registration dental asisstant shall display a current registration certificate in each office where the dental asisstant provides services for which registration is required Hepatitis B Vaccine offered to all employees with exposure to blood. within 10 days of starting work Sharps and Recapping needles one handed scoop technique mechanical recapping device Vaccinations recommended for Dental Staff Hep B, Flu, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, varicella-zoster chickenpox dirtiest part of the body under the fingernails PPE Masks- n-95 safety glasses, goggles Utility gloves Housekeeping surfaces soap and water or EPA registered hospital disinfectant Toxic materials in dental office mercury, nitrous oxide, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, etching acids Non-regulated waste- trash paper products patient bib gloves and disposable gowns masks floss plastic barriers pouches radiology the use if radient energy(x-rays) in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. radiography the photographically recording of images of the teeth and surrounding structures with the use of x-rays Intraoral radiographs periapical- captures the entire tooth 4mm of bone surrounding the apical areas bitewing- captures interproximal surfaces, mesial and distal, of every tooth. should record the crowns of the maxillary and the mandibular teeth. also used to diagnose caries and early periodontal disease Extraoral radiographs panoramic- gives overall view of the mandible and maxilla. detects lessions in the jaw/pathology. locates impacted teeth, and trauma cephalometric- shows major functional skeletal structures and relation to each other. used to measure and evaluate dentofacial proportions Radiopaque white or light gray areas on x-ray metal in crowns, bridges, and implants, alloy fillings, root canal fillings, enamel, and composite fillings Radiolucent medium gray or black areas on an x-ray tooth pulp/nerve, caries, abscesses, missing tooth structure, and the open areas of the mouth are captured Incorrect vertical angulation Foreshortening- caused by excessive vertical angulation Elongation- caused by insufficient angulation Lead apron must be worn by every patient during every radiographic procedure must be hung or draped Thyroid Collars must be used for all patients for all exposures. reduces radiation/exposure by 50% Maximum Permissible Dose (MPD) the exposure limit for those who are occupationally exposed to radiation. Infection Control for Darkroom -new gloves when entering darkroom -disinfect daylight loader and any surfaces touched ways to help patient with x-rays -explain steps -remind patient it will only last a second - start with anterior x-rays or bitewings -alleviate gagging