RDA TEST TEXAS FINAL EXAM PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED
⩥ General supervision is defined as supervision by the licensed dentist
however, the dentist is not required to be present in the office at the time
the function is preformed ? Answer: True
⩥ The Confidentially created by the dentist the record and the patient is
Answer: Consent
⩥ Consent for release of privileged information must be Answer: Signed
by the patient or legal guardian
⩥ A visual dental health inspection is preformed by Answer: Can be
preformed by DHCW using only a tongue depressor and light
⩥ The Board can refuse to issue a license to a person who has been
convicted of a felony Answer: True
⩥ A dental assistant who does expose or process x-rays must be
registered in the state of Texas Answer: True
,⩥ which statement best describes the duties of the SBDE Answer: Adopt
and enforce rules necessary to ensure compliance to rules to protect the
public health and safety in the practice of dentistry
⩥ It is acceptable to clean contaminated instruments by scrubbing them
with soap and water , by hand , prior to sterilization Answer: True
⩥ Dental Records of dentist include Answer: Name of the provider
Medical & dental history
Radiography
Diagnoses
⩥ Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental
assistant to use a rubber prophylaxis cup and polishing material on a
patients teeth ? Answer: To prepare the smooth surface of the tooth for
sealants , cleanse the tooth surface prior to bonding orthodontic brackets
⩥ The board may adopt and enforce rules necessary to Answer: Preform
the duties, ensure compliance , examine applicants for license
⩥ A dentist MAY delegate the dental assistant to do which of the
following procedures Answer: Processing of dental x-ray
, ⩥ The dentist and at least one other dental auxiliary must be present in
the treatment room during the administration of nitrous oxide Answer:
True
⩥ When should the dentist change gloves Answer: when punctured
⩥ Adding additional liquid soap to the dispenser Answer: May lead to
bacterial contamination of the existing soap
⩥ The process of destroying mos microorganisms but not spores are
called Answer: Sterilization
⩥ Which work restriction is indicated for dental staff exposed to TB ?
Answer: exclude form duty until proven non-infection
⩥ Extracted teeth containing amalgam restoration should not be auto
claved because z Answer: Release of mercury vapor
⩥ Protective clothing worn during patient treatment should Answer: Be
changed if visibly spoiled or as soon as feasible if contaminated by
blood
Cover personal clothing and skin likely to be exposed to blood , saliva ,
or OPIM
Remove before leaving the treatment area
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED
⩥ General supervision is defined as supervision by the licensed dentist
however, the dentist is not required to be present in the office at the time
the function is preformed ? Answer: True
⩥ The Confidentially created by the dentist the record and the patient is
Answer: Consent
⩥ Consent for release of privileged information must be Answer: Signed
by the patient or legal guardian
⩥ A visual dental health inspection is preformed by Answer: Can be
preformed by DHCW using only a tongue depressor and light
⩥ The Board can refuse to issue a license to a person who has been
convicted of a felony Answer: True
⩥ A dental assistant who does expose or process x-rays must be
registered in the state of Texas Answer: True
,⩥ which statement best describes the duties of the SBDE Answer: Adopt
and enforce rules necessary to ensure compliance to rules to protect the
public health and safety in the practice of dentistry
⩥ It is acceptable to clean contaminated instruments by scrubbing them
with soap and water , by hand , prior to sterilization Answer: True
⩥ Dental Records of dentist include Answer: Name of the provider
Medical & dental history
Radiography
Diagnoses
⩥ Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental
assistant to use a rubber prophylaxis cup and polishing material on a
patients teeth ? Answer: To prepare the smooth surface of the tooth for
sealants , cleanse the tooth surface prior to bonding orthodontic brackets
⩥ The board may adopt and enforce rules necessary to Answer: Preform
the duties, ensure compliance , examine applicants for license
⩥ A dentist MAY delegate the dental assistant to do which of the
following procedures Answer: Processing of dental x-ray
, ⩥ The dentist and at least one other dental auxiliary must be present in
the treatment room during the administration of nitrous oxide Answer:
True
⩥ When should the dentist change gloves Answer: when punctured
⩥ Adding additional liquid soap to the dispenser Answer: May lead to
bacterial contamination of the existing soap
⩥ The process of destroying mos microorganisms but not spores are
called Answer: Sterilization
⩥ Which work restriction is indicated for dental staff exposed to TB ?
Answer: exclude form duty until proven non-infection
⩥ Extracted teeth containing amalgam restoration should not be auto
claved because z Answer: Release of mercury vapor
⩥ Protective clothing worn during patient treatment should Answer: Be
changed if visibly spoiled or as soon as feasible if contaminated by
blood
Cover personal clothing and skin likely to be exposed to blood , saliva ,
or OPIM
Remove before leaving the treatment area
