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RDA LAW AND ETHICS EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR EXAM
PREPARATIONS
conditional duties of an RDA - ANSWER- a- remove excess cement with an ultrasonic scaler
from supragivgival surfaces of teeth undergoing ortho treatment
b- allowable duties of an ortho assistant permitholder
c- allowable duties of a dental sedation assistant permitholder
d- application of pit and fissure sealants
when can an RDA perform conditional duties? - ANSWER- only when they have completed a
board-approved educational program or when they can provide evidence on completing a
board-approved course in the specific subject
what evidence does an RDA need to provide to accompany their first license renewal (regarding
conditional duties)? - ANSWER- evidence of completion of a board-approved pit and fissure
sealants course; if not, license will be suspended
what duties may a DA/RDA/RDAEF perform while working for/at a primary care clinic or
specialty clinic? - ANSWER- any extraoral duty, coronal polish, topical fluoride application, pit
and fissure sealants (if course completed) when under Direct Supervision of RDH/RDHAP
dental auxillary - ANSWER- a person who may perform dental supportive procedures under
specified supervision of a licensed DDS
dental assistant - ANSWER- unlicensed person who may perform basic supportive procedures
under the supervision of a DDS
registered dental assistant - ANSWER- a licensed person who may perform all authorized
procedures in addition to all basic supportive procedures a DA may perform
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direct supervision - ANSWER- supervision of dental procedures based of DDS instruction and
the DDS being physically present in treatment facility during the specified procedure
general supervision - ANSWER- supervision of dental procedures based on DDS instruction but
where DDS must not be physically present during time of specified procedure
basic supportive dental procedures - ANSWER- dental procedures categorized by their
technically elementary characteristics, complete reversibility and inability to create potentially
hazardous conditions for the PT
continuing education - ANSWER- a condition of license renewal, the submission if evidence of
an RDA/RDH/DDS continuing to stay educated on new and improving developments in the
practice of dentistry, as well as reviewing infection control procedures, dental law, and BLS
how much of an RDAs contiuing education can the Board dictate? - ANSWER- 7.5 hrs in the
general areas of PT care, health and safety, and law and ethics
(for DDS, 15 hrs)
how many hours of continuing education does an RDA need to complete for each renewal? -
ANSWER- 25 hours, with 2hrs Infection Control, 2 hrs Dental Practice Act, a BLS course (no more
that 4 hours)
standard precautions - ANSWER- a group of infection control and prevention practices that
apply to all PTs equally, including the use of PPE, safe handling of sharps
critical vs. semi-critical vs. non-critical items - ANSWER- critical - penetrates bone and soft
tissue, highest potential for disease transmission
semi-critical - touches oral mucosa or non-intact skin but not penetrating soft tissue or bone
non-critical - items used in PT care but not oral mucosa membranes, much lower risk of
transmission
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levels of disinfection - ANSWER- low - kills some bacteria, microorganisms, viruses but not Tb or
spores
intermediate - kills Tb, but not necessarily spores
high - kills Tb and some spores, but not guaranteed to kill all spores
germicide - ANSWER- chemical agent used to disinfect items/surfaces based on level of
contamination
sterilization - ANSWER- validated process of rendering ALL viable forms of microorganisms
inactive (kills all spores)
PPE - ANSWER- specialized clothing or equipment used to protect against a hazard (general
work attire NOT included)
OPIM - ANSWER- other potentially infectious materials (bodily fluids form humans, testing
animals, and fluid/tissue/organ potentially infected with a BBP)
DHCP - ANSWER- dental healthcare professional - all paid or non-paid personnel in dental
healthcare setting who my be occupationally exposed to infectious materials
regulations regarding Infection Control Procedures - ANSWER- a- standard precautions
practiced with all PTs
b- written protocol shall be developed and made available to all employees regarding
instrument processing, operatory cleanliness, and management of injuries
c- a copy shall be posted in a visible spot in office
d- PPE worn during all procedures involving hazardous chemicals or handling contaminated
items
RDA LAW AND ETHICS EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR EXAM
PREPARATIONS
conditional duties of an RDA - ANSWER- a- remove excess cement with an ultrasonic scaler
from supragivgival surfaces of teeth undergoing ortho treatment
b- allowable duties of an ortho assistant permitholder
c- allowable duties of a dental sedation assistant permitholder
d- application of pit and fissure sealants
when can an RDA perform conditional duties? - ANSWER- only when they have completed a
board-approved educational program or when they can provide evidence on completing a
board-approved course in the specific subject
what evidence does an RDA need to provide to accompany their first license renewal (regarding
conditional duties)? - ANSWER- evidence of completion of a board-approved pit and fissure
sealants course; if not, license will be suspended
what duties may a DA/RDA/RDAEF perform while working for/at a primary care clinic or
specialty clinic? - ANSWER- any extraoral duty, coronal polish, topical fluoride application, pit
and fissure sealants (if course completed) when under Direct Supervision of RDH/RDHAP
dental auxillary - ANSWER- a person who may perform dental supportive procedures under
specified supervision of a licensed DDS
dental assistant - ANSWER- unlicensed person who may perform basic supportive procedures
under the supervision of a DDS
registered dental assistant - ANSWER- a licensed person who may perform all authorized
procedures in addition to all basic supportive procedures a DA may perform
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direct supervision - ANSWER- supervision of dental procedures based of DDS instruction and
the DDS being physically present in treatment facility during the specified procedure
general supervision - ANSWER- supervision of dental procedures based on DDS instruction but
where DDS must not be physically present during time of specified procedure
basic supportive dental procedures - ANSWER- dental procedures categorized by their
technically elementary characteristics, complete reversibility and inability to create potentially
hazardous conditions for the PT
continuing education - ANSWER- a condition of license renewal, the submission if evidence of
an RDA/RDH/DDS continuing to stay educated on new and improving developments in the
practice of dentistry, as well as reviewing infection control procedures, dental law, and BLS
how much of an RDAs contiuing education can the Board dictate? - ANSWER- 7.5 hrs in the
general areas of PT care, health and safety, and law and ethics
(for DDS, 15 hrs)
how many hours of continuing education does an RDA need to complete for each renewal? -
ANSWER- 25 hours, with 2hrs Infection Control, 2 hrs Dental Practice Act, a BLS course (no more
that 4 hours)
standard precautions - ANSWER- a group of infection control and prevention practices that
apply to all PTs equally, including the use of PPE, safe handling of sharps
critical vs. semi-critical vs. non-critical items - ANSWER- critical - penetrates bone and soft
tissue, highest potential for disease transmission
semi-critical - touches oral mucosa or non-intact skin but not penetrating soft tissue or bone
non-critical - items used in PT care but not oral mucosa membranes, much lower risk of
transmission
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levels of disinfection - ANSWER- low - kills some bacteria, microorganisms, viruses but not Tb or
spores
intermediate - kills Tb, but not necessarily spores
high - kills Tb and some spores, but not guaranteed to kill all spores
germicide - ANSWER- chemical agent used to disinfect items/surfaces based on level of
contamination
sterilization - ANSWER- validated process of rendering ALL viable forms of microorganisms
inactive (kills all spores)
PPE - ANSWER- specialized clothing or equipment used to protect against a hazard (general
work attire NOT included)
OPIM - ANSWER- other potentially infectious materials (bodily fluids form humans, testing
animals, and fluid/tissue/organ potentially infected with a BBP)
DHCP - ANSWER- dental healthcare professional - all paid or non-paid personnel in dental
healthcare setting who my be occupationally exposed to infectious materials
regulations regarding Infection Control Procedures - ANSWER- a- standard precautions
practiced with all PTs
b- written protocol shall be developed and made available to all employees regarding
instrument processing, operatory cleanliness, and management of injuries
c- a copy shall be posted in a visible spot in office
d- PPE worn during all procedures involving hazardous chemicals or handling contaminated
items
