RDA Practice Exam 1 | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024

Direct Supervision refers to? - Dentist on premises & examines the treatment performed by DA or RDA before releasing patient General Supervision - Doctor/Dentist - is out of office, but has scheduled auxiliary to be at work Nitrous Oxide administration - Dentist - must remain in the operator & Assistant may adjust controls as directed by the dentist A parent brings in child to office on the dentist's day off, the child has a large cavity. The dentist is unreachable by telephone. The "RDA" should do or advise what? - Refer to another dentist Under General Supervision the RDA may perform? - 1. Mouth Mirror 2. Place and remove sedative dressings 3. Expose radiographs An impression for a "Hawley Retainer" may legally be taken by who? - Dentist only Under Direct supervision the "RDA" may perform? - 1. Pulp Vitality test 2. Cementation of temporaries 3. Size Stainless steel bands, crowns, and orthodontic bands. Under Direct Supervision the dental assistant may perform what? - 1. Place topical anesthetic 2. Monitor Vital signs 3. Place rubber dam