RDA EXAM
1. The RDA performing a mouth mirror inspection
should be able to
Ans: differentiate abnormal conditions from normal
conditions
2. The RDA may not perform which of the following,
without proof of completion of a course approved
by the State of Dental Examiners
Ans: coronal polish & application of pit and tissue
sealants
3. The RDA license renewal period, with proof of
education, is required every-
Ans: every 2 years
4. The dental assistant may perform the following
duties:
1. placement and ligation of arch wires
2. removal of arch wires
3. size orthodontic bands
4. placement and removal of rubber dam
5. placement and removal of matrices
Ans: 2. removal of arch wires
4. placement and removal of rubber dam
,5. placement and removal of matrices
5. Placement and cementation of crowns and
bridges is a duty permitted the
Ans: dentist only
6. In addition to using an explorer, which other
instruments are permissible for a RDA to use
during an oral inspection
Ans: mouth mirror
7. The RDA may remove excess cement Ans:
supragingivally
8. Fitting endodontic gutta percha points prior to
filling the canal is a duty performed by the
Ans: a dentist, specifically an endodontist
9. The taking of intramural radiographs, with the
California Radiation Safety License, is a duty
permitted to the
Ans: permitted to a licensed radiographer who
holds a valid California Radiation Safety License.
10. The RDA may place
Ans: BOTH metal and elastic separator -under the
direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
11. The topical agent may be applied by the
Ans: A non-aerosol topical agent may be applied by
a registered dental assistant (RDA) in a dental
office.
, 12. A DA or RDA MAY NOT take impressions for
Ans: complex dental procedures requiring highly
accurate final impressions, such as full dentures or
implant-supported restorations, as this typically
falls under the scope of practice of a dentist and
may require advanced training beyond a standard
DA/RDA certification.
13. The RDA may remove excess cement
Ans: from the visible, supragingival surfaces of teeth,
meaning above the gum line, under the supervision of a
dentist; this is a standard duty within their scope of
practice.
14. How many hours of continuing education are
required per renewal period for licensure of and
RDA
Ans: ANNUALLY 3 and 5
15. Sizing and cementation of temporary crowns
may be performed by Ans: RDA under direct
supervision (2&3)
16. A mother brings her child to the office when
dentist isn't there. Child has a toothache and an
obvious large cavity. The dentist is contacted at
home and is made aware of the patient's problem
which of the following tasks may be performed
Ans: take an x-ray and reschedule, refer to another
dentist, do a mouth mirror inspection by an RDA under
general supervision
1. The RDA performing a mouth mirror inspection
should be able to
Ans: differentiate abnormal conditions from normal
conditions
2. The RDA may not perform which of the following,
without proof of completion of a course approved
by the State of Dental Examiners
Ans: coronal polish & application of pit and tissue
sealants
3. The RDA license renewal period, with proof of
education, is required every-
Ans: every 2 years
4. The dental assistant may perform the following
duties:
1. placement and ligation of arch wires
2. removal of arch wires
3. size orthodontic bands
4. placement and removal of rubber dam
5. placement and removal of matrices
Ans: 2. removal of arch wires
4. placement and removal of rubber dam
,5. placement and removal of matrices
5. Placement and cementation of crowns and
bridges is a duty permitted the
Ans: dentist only
6. In addition to using an explorer, which other
instruments are permissible for a RDA to use
during an oral inspection
Ans: mouth mirror
7. The RDA may remove excess cement Ans:
supragingivally
8. Fitting endodontic gutta percha points prior to
filling the canal is a duty performed by the
Ans: a dentist, specifically an endodontist
9. The taking of intramural radiographs, with the
California Radiation Safety License, is a duty
permitted to the
Ans: permitted to a licensed radiographer who
holds a valid California Radiation Safety License.
10. The RDA may place
Ans: BOTH metal and elastic separator -under the
direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
11. The topical agent may be applied by the
Ans: A non-aerosol topical agent may be applied by
a registered dental assistant (RDA) in a dental
office.
, 12. A DA or RDA MAY NOT take impressions for
Ans: complex dental procedures requiring highly
accurate final impressions, such as full dentures or
implant-supported restorations, as this typically
falls under the scope of practice of a dentist and
may require advanced training beyond a standard
DA/RDA certification.
13. The RDA may remove excess cement
Ans: from the visible, supragingival surfaces of teeth,
meaning above the gum line, under the supervision of a
dentist; this is a standard duty within their scope of
practice.
14. How many hours of continuing education are
required per renewal period for licensure of and
RDA
Ans: ANNUALLY 3 and 5
15. Sizing and cementation of temporary crowns
may be performed by Ans: RDA under direct
supervision (2&3)
16. A mother brings her child to the office when
dentist isn't there. Child has a toothache and an
obvious large cavity. The dentist is contacted at
home and is made aware of the patient's problem
which of the following tasks may be performed
Ans: take an x-ray and reschedule, refer to another
dentist, do a mouth mirror inspection by an RDA under
general supervision
