California RDA Written And Law
Exam Prep Book Test Bank Q&A
2026 Update!!!
1) What charting symbol best indicates a tooth that is not
visible in the mouth?
Correct answer: X through the tooth
2) A base is placed
Correct answer: As a measure of protection for the pulp.
When decay or damage is too close to the pulp.
On the floor of the tooth preparation
3) According to the dental board regulations, how long
should sterilization monitoring records be stored?
Correct answer: one year
4) Which of the following is an example of an OSHA
require a sharp with engineering injury, protection
Correct answer: A self-sheathing needle attached to a
dental anesthetic syringe
5) The air/water syringe is primarily used in the coronal
polishing procedure to
Correct answer: Remove the remaining paste
6) Which of the following should be performed first if an
adult patient does not have a pUlse
1
,Correct answer: Call for emergency assistance
7) Oral surgical procedures require the use of
Correct answer: sterile irrigating solutions using a sterile
delivery system
8) When setting up an instrument tray, or cassette, the
instruments to be set up
Correct answer: From left to right
9) who legally owns a patient's dental radiographs?
Correct answer: The dentist
10) calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as
Correct answer: Liner
11) Prior to sterilization, loose contaminated instruments
are process in an ultrasonic cleaner to
Correct answer: Remove debris and bioburden
12) A critical step for healthcare workers in preventing the
spread of disease is proper hygiene of one's
Correct answer: Hands
13) the purpose of dental sealant is
Correct answer: To prevent decay in the pits and fissures
of teeth
2
, 14) elevating the patient's feet above the head to increase
blood flow to the brain is a response to what medical
condition...
Correct answer: Syncope
15) Andy's classifications are used to classify and
describe
Correct answer: Malocclusion
16) the portion of a dental instrument held by the operator
is called the
Correct answer: Handle
17) which of the following describes the best way to
remain approachable to an anxious patient
Correct answer: Encourage questions
18) the patient's chart is a permanent record in the dental
office and is property of whom?
Correct answer: The dentist
19) the dental history portion of a patient record provides
the dental team with what information?
Correct answer: Previous dental care and treatment
20) which of the following product contains calcium
hydroxide?
Correct answer: Dycal
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Exam Prep Book Test Bank Q&A
2026 Update!!!
1) What charting symbol best indicates a tooth that is not
visible in the mouth?
Correct answer: X through the tooth
2) A base is placed
Correct answer: As a measure of protection for the pulp.
When decay or damage is too close to the pulp.
On the floor of the tooth preparation
3) According to the dental board regulations, how long
should sterilization monitoring records be stored?
Correct answer: one year
4) Which of the following is an example of an OSHA
require a sharp with engineering injury, protection
Correct answer: A self-sheathing needle attached to a
dental anesthetic syringe
5) The air/water syringe is primarily used in the coronal
polishing procedure to
Correct answer: Remove the remaining paste
6) Which of the following should be performed first if an
adult patient does not have a pUlse
1
,Correct answer: Call for emergency assistance
7) Oral surgical procedures require the use of
Correct answer: sterile irrigating solutions using a sterile
delivery system
8) When setting up an instrument tray, or cassette, the
instruments to be set up
Correct answer: From left to right
9) who legally owns a patient's dental radiographs?
Correct answer: The dentist
10) calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as
Correct answer: Liner
11) Prior to sterilization, loose contaminated instruments
are process in an ultrasonic cleaner to
Correct answer: Remove debris and bioburden
12) A critical step for healthcare workers in preventing the
spread of disease is proper hygiene of one's
Correct answer: Hands
13) the purpose of dental sealant is
Correct answer: To prevent decay in the pits and fissures
of teeth
2
, 14) elevating the patient's feet above the head to increase
blood flow to the brain is a response to what medical
condition...
Correct answer: Syncope
15) Andy's classifications are used to classify and
describe
Correct answer: Malocclusion
16) the portion of a dental instrument held by the operator
is called the
Correct answer: Handle
17) which of the following describes the best way to
remain approachable to an anxious patient
Correct answer: Encourage questions
18) the patient's chart is a permanent record in the dental
office and is property of whom?
Correct answer: The dentist
19) the dental history portion of a patient record provides
the dental team with what information?
Correct answer: Previous dental care and treatment
20) which of the following product contains calcium
hydroxide?
Correct answer: Dycal
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