RDA EXAM (Multiple Choices)
1. What charting symbol best indicates a tooth that is not visible in
the mouth?
Ans: x through the tooth
2. A base if placed
Ans: - as a measure of protection for the pulp
- because decay or trauma was close to the pulp
3. According to the dental board regulation, how long should
sterilization monitoring records be stored?
Ans: one year
4. An example of an OSHA required sharp with engineered injury
protection?
Ans: A self-sheathing needle attached to a dental anesthetic syringe
5. The air/water syringe is primarily used during the coronal
polishing procedure to
Ans: remove the remaining paste
6. What should be done first if an adult patient does not have a
pulse?
Ans: call for emergency assistance
7. Oral surgical procedure require the use of?
Ans: Sterile irrigating solution using a sterile delivery system
8. When setting up an instrument tray or cassette, the instruments
should be set up?
Ans: from left to right
9. who legally owns a patient dental radiographs?
Ans: the dentist
10. Calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as a? Ans: liner
,11. Prior to sterilization, loose contaminated instruments are
processed in an ultrasonic cleaner to
Ans: remove debris and bioburden
12. A critical step for healthcare workers in preventing the spread of
disease is proper hygiene of one's Ans: hands
13. The purpose of dental sealants is
Ans: to prevent decay in the pits and fissure of teeth
14. elevating the patient's feet above the head to increase blood
flow to the brain is the response to what medical condition?
Ans: syncope
15. Angel's classification are used to classify and describe
Ans: malocclusion
16. The portion of a dental instrument held by the operator is called
the Ans: handle
17. the best way to remain approachable to an anxious patient? Ans:
encourage questions
18. The patient record is a permanent document of whom?
Ans: the dentist
19. The dental history portion of a patient record provides the
dental team with information regarding what information?
Ans: necessary dental care and treatment
20. products contains calcium hydroxide? Ans: dycal
21. what type of mechanical device is used to clean contaminated
instruments
prior to sterilization? Ans: ultrasonic
22. while cleaning contaminated instruments, an assistant receives
as percutaneous injury to the finger. the assistant should first
Ans: wash hands with soap and water
23. why are pits and fissures susceptible to caries? Ans: Fluoride is
less effective in these areas and these areas are difficult to clean
, 24. clinical considerations for patients with bronchial asthma should
include
Ans: shorter appointments to reduce stress
25. spreaders and pluggers are used in the
Ans: obturation of a root canal
26. which instruments is ideal for carving occlusal amalgam?
Ans: discoid cleoid carver
27. according to California regulations, who is legally allowed to
place a base during a restorative procedure ? Ans: dentist and RDA
28. according to the dental board regulations, what is the proper
method for decontaminating impressions before sending them to
the laboratory ?
Ans: clean and disinfect using an intermediate level disinfectant
29. a single use item reduces the risk of disease transmission
because it is
Ans: discarded and not reused
30. Are sealants the only preventive measure used? Ans: no
31. What are the ways for sealant materials to harden?
Ans: Polymerization, light-cure, self-cure
32. a patient with which medical condition may benefit from
prophylacific sublingual nitroglycerin?
Ans: cardiovascular disorders
33. which of the following is one sign of anaphylactic shock?
Ans: Respiratory distress
34. To prevent alveolitis after a tooth extraction, the patient should
be instructed to
Ans: avoid drinking through a straw
35. the dental specialty that deals with a diagnosis and treatment of
disease of supporting tissue is Ans: periodontics
1. What charting symbol best indicates a tooth that is not visible in
the mouth?
Ans: x through the tooth
2. A base if placed
Ans: - as a measure of protection for the pulp
- because decay or trauma was close to the pulp
3. According to the dental board regulation, how long should
sterilization monitoring records be stored?
Ans: one year
4. An example of an OSHA required sharp with engineered injury
protection?
Ans: A self-sheathing needle attached to a dental anesthetic syringe
5. The air/water syringe is primarily used during the coronal
polishing procedure to
Ans: remove the remaining paste
6. What should be done first if an adult patient does not have a
pulse?
Ans: call for emergency assistance
7. Oral surgical procedure require the use of?
Ans: Sterile irrigating solution using a sterile delivery system
8. When setting up an instrument tray or cassette, the instruments
should be set up?
Ans: from left to right
9. who legally owns a patient dental radiographs?
Ans: the dentist
10. Calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as a? Ans: liner
,11. Prior to sterilization, loose contaminated instruments are
processed in an ultrasonic cleaner to
Ans: remove debris and bioburden
12. A critical step for healthcare workers in preventing the spread of
disease is proper hygiene of one's Ans: hands
13. The purpose of dental sealants is
Ans: to prevent decay in the pits and fissure of teeth
14. elevating the patient's feet above the head to increase blood
flow to the brain is the response to what medical condition?
Ans: syncope
15. Angel's classification are used to classify and describe
Ans: malocclusion
16. The portion of a dental instrument held by the operator is called
the Ans: handle
17. the best way to remain approachable to an anxious patient? Ans:
encourage questions
18. The patient record is a permanent document of whom?
Ans: the dentist
19. The dental history portion of a patient record provides the
dental team with information regarding what information?
Ans: necessary dental care and treatment
20. products contains calcium hydroxide? Ans: dycal
21. what type of mechanical device is used to clean contaminated
instruments
prior to sterilization? Ans: ultrasonic
22. while cleaning contaminated instruments, an assistant receives
as percutaneous injury to the finger. the assistant should first
Ans: wash hands with soap and water
23. why are pits and fissures susceptible to caries? Ans: Fluoride is
less effective in these areas and these areas are difficult to clean
, 24. clinical considerations for patients with bronchial asthma should
include
Ans: shorter appointments to reduce stress
25. spreaders and pluggers are used in the
Ans: obturation of a root canal
26. which instruments is ideal for carving occlusal amalgam?
Ans: discoid cleoid carver
27. according to California regulations, who is legally allowed to
place a base during a restorative procedure ? Ans: dentist and RDA
28. according to the dental board regulations, what is the proper
method for decontaminating impressions before sending them to
the laboratory ?
Ans: clean and disinfect using an intermediate level disinfectant
29. a single use item reduces the risk of disease transmission
because it is
Ans: discarded and not reused
30. Are sealants the only preventive measure used? Ans: no
31. What are the ways for sealant materials to harden?
Ans: Polymerization, light-cure, self-cure
32. a patient with which medical condition may benefit from
prophylacific sublingual nitroglycerin?
Ans: cardiovascular disorders
33. which of the following is one sign of anaphylactic shock?
Ans: Respiratory distress
34. To prevent alveolitis after a tooth extraction, the patient should
be instructed to
Ans: avoid drinking through a straw
35. the dental specialty that deals with a diagnosis and treatment of
disease of supporting tissue is Ans: periodontics
