RDA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025

RDA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 The RDA performing a mouth mirror inspection should be able to - answerdifferentiate abnormal conditions from normal conditions The RDA may not perform which of the following, without proof of completion of a course approved by the State of Dental Examiners - answercoronal polish & application of pit and tissue sealants The RDA license renewal period, with proof of education, is required every - answerevery 2 years 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 - answer2. removal of arch wires 4. placement and removal of rubber dam 5. placement and removal of matrices Placement and cementation of crowns and bridges is a duty permitted the - answerdentist only In addition to using an explorer, which other instruments are permissible for a RDA to use during an oral inspection - answermouth mirror The RDA may remove excess cement - answersupragingivally Fitting endodontic gutta percha points prior to filling the canal is a duty performed by the - answer The taking of intramural radiographs, with the California Radiation Safety License, is a duty permitted to the - answer The RDA may place - answer The topical agent may be applied by the - answer A DA or RDA MAY NOT take impressions for - answer The RDA may remove excess cement - answera How many hours of continuing education are required per renewal period for licensure of and RDA: - answerANNUALLY 3 and 5 Sizing and cementation of temporary crowns may be performed by: - answerRDA under direct supervision (2&3) 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: - answertake an x-ray and reschedule, refer to another dentist, do a mouth mirror inspection by an RDA under general supervision A patient has been scheduled for suture removal 5 days after surgery. The patient returns for his appointment, but the dentist us ill. The RDA may: - answercheck the patients mouth and reschedule him in a day or two The placement and removal of the rubber dam may be legally performed by the: - answer- Non-licensed DA under direct supervision - RDA under direct supervision Taking impressions for diagnostic and opposing models is the function of: - answerthe RDA and DA Of those duties listed below, which cannot be performed by the DA under the direct supervision of the Dentist? - answer- placements and ligation of arch wires - placement of bases and liners on sound dentin Which of the following can be used by a DA to remove excess cement left on the tooth following the removal of orthodontic bands? - answernone of the above - ultrasonic scaler - cotton pliers - explorer Post extraction dressings may be conducted by - answerDA and RDA under direct supervision An ultrasonic scaler may be used by the RDA: - answer- for the removal of excess cement from an orthodontic band - after completing a board approved course Which of the following statements are correct regarding continuing education for the RDA: - answer- at least 25 units are required within a two year period - correspondence courses can fulfill only half of the total required credits The RDAEF: - answer- may perform pit and fissure sealants under direct supervision - requires attendance to dental school based training program prior to sitting for an examination Under what circumstances may a RDA be subject to possible revocation of her/his license: - answeronly for illegal acts of dentistry in which she/he is a participant What should the rda do if asked to place a gingival retraction cord prior to taking final impressions? - answerinform the dentist that, according the State Dental practice Act, it is illegal for an RDA to perform this procedure, and refuse to perform it Which of the following can be used by the RDA to remove excess cement left on the tooth following the removal of orthodontic bands? - answerScaler Observed infarctions of the State Dental Practice Act should be reported by telephone or letter to the: - answerState Board of Dental Examiners USE ANSWER KEY FOR THE NEXT 2 QUESTIONS - answera. if only 1, 2, and 3 are correct b if only 1 and 3 are correct c. if only 2 and 4 are correct d. if all are correct e. if only 4 is correct Using a mouth mirror and explorer during an oral examination, the registered dental assistant may chart: 1. obvious lesions 2. existing restorations 3. missing teeth 4. periodontal pockets - answerA Prior to inspection of the oral cavity, the RDA notices that the patient appears flushed and feels warm to the touch. Upon inspecting the mouth, tongue appears coated and gray spots are noticed on the soft palate. The RDA: