RDA Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers Graded A
2024
The RDA performing mouth mirror inspection should be able to: - *answers* differentiate
abnormal conditions from normal conditions.
The dental assistant may not perform what procedures without proof of completetion of
a course approved by the Dental Board of California: - *answers* Ultra sonic scaling for
removal of cement from ortho bands and pit and fissure sealants.
The RDA license renewal period with proof of education is required every? - *answers*
Two years (2)
What is not a requirement for RDA license renewal? - *answers* course in Law and
Ethics
Placement and cementation of temporary crowns is a duty permitted by: - *answers*
The RDA
In addition to using an explorer, another instrument used by the RDA during oral
examination is a: - *answers* mouth mirror
The DA may NOT take impressions for: - *answers* Toothborne prosthesis
Fitting and cementing gutta percha points is a duty of the: - *answers* RDAEF under
direct
Exposure of intraoral radiographs, with a CA Radiation Safety Cert, is a duty of the: -
*answers* DA under general
Under general supervision the DA may NOT: - *answers* Take facebrow transfers and
bite registrations.
Non aerosol and caustic topical agents may be applied by the: - *answers* DA under
direct
The RDA may NOT: - *answers* Adjust and cement permanent restorations.
A duty NOT delegated to the Dental Sedation Assistant permit holder is: - *answers*
Placement of intravenous lines.
How many hours of CE are required by the RDA every two years, for licensure
renewals: - *answers* 25 hours
A duty of the orthodontic assistant permit holder is: - *answers* *size orthodontic bands
, *cement ortho bands
*place and ligate archwires
A mother brings her child into the office when the dentist is not in. The child was last
seen 18 months prior and now has a toothache and an obvious lrg cavity, you: -
*answers* Perform a mouth mirror oral inspection and reschedule the patient.
The administration of nitrous oxide is a duty of the: - *answers* Dentist ONLY
What is not true in regards to "direct supervision": - *answers* The dentist must be
present in the operatory during treatment
The placement and removal of a rubber dam may be leagally performed by the: -
*answers* DA / direct
Placement of a temporary sedative dressing may be performed by the: - *answers* RDA
All RDA's may: - *answers* perform all the duties of the DA
Coronal polishing may be performed by: - *answers* RDA
This is not an act in violation of the Dental Practice Act: - *answers* Failure to contact
the patient at home after a surgical procedure
Who shall be responsible for ensuring that the dental assistant maintains certification
basic life support: - *answers* the dentist
Who is NOT required to maintain current CPR in a dental office: - *answers* Insurance
coordinators
The mouth mirror, scaler or spoon excavator can be used by a dental assistant to
remove excess cement following the removal of orthodontic bands? - *answers* False
Who is allowed to place, contour and finish a composite restoration: - *answers* ONLY
the RDAEF licensed after Jan 1, 2010
Taking an impression for an ortho retainer is the duty of the: - *answers* DA / direct
An act in violation of the Dental Practice Act may include: - *answers* *RDA performing
RDAEF duties
*RDAEF practicing with an expired license
*any licensee who furnishes false or misleading info. to the Dental Board regarding CE
credits
Any RDAEF licensed pror to Jan 1 2010: - *answers* must take a board approved
course and pass a state board exam to perform newest duties in the RDAEF category
2024
The RDA performing mouth mirror inspection should be able to: - *answers* differentiate
abnormal conditions from normal conditions.
The dental assistant may not perform what procedures without proof of completetion of
a course approved by the Dental Board of California: - *answers* Ultra sonic scaling for
removal of cement from ortho bands and pit and fissure sealants.
The RDA license renewal period with proof of education is required every? - *answers*
Two years (2)
What is not a requirement for RDA license renewal? - *answers* course in Law and
Ethics
Placement and cementation of temporary crowns is a duty permitted by: - *answers*
The RDA
In addition to using an explorer, another instrument used by the RDA during oral
examination is a: - *answers* mouth mirror
The DA may NOT take impressions for: - *answers* Toothborne prosthesis
Fitting and cementing gutta percha points is a duty of the: - *answers* RDAEF under
direct
Exposure of intraoral radiographs, with a CA Radiation Safety Cert, is a duty of the: -
*answers* DA under general
Under general supervision the DA may NOT: - *answers* Take facebrow transfers and
bite registrations.
Non aerosol and caustic topical agents may be applied by the: - *answers* DA under
direct
The RDA may NOT: - *answers* Adjust and cement permanent restorations.
A duty NOT delegated to the Dental Sedation Assistant permit holder is: - *answers*
Placement of intravenous lines.
How many hours of CE are required by the RDA every two years, for licensure
renewals: - *answers* 25 hours
A duty of the orthodontic assistant permit holder is: - *answers* *size orthodontic bands
, *cement ortho bands
*place and ligate archwires
A mother brings her child into the office when the dentist is not in. The child was last
seen 18 months prior and now has a toothache and an obvious lrg cavity, you: -
*answers* Perform a mouth mirror oral inspection and reschedule the patient.
The administration of nitrous oxide is a duty of the: - *answers* Dentist ONLY
What is not true in regards to "direct supervision": - *answers* The dentist must be
present in the operatory during treatment
The placement and removal of a rubber dam may be leagally performed by the: -
*answers* DA / direct
Placement of a temporary sedative dressing may be performed by the: - *answers* RDA
All RDA's may: - *answers* perform all the duties of the DA
Coronal polishing may be performed by: - *answers* RDA
This is not an act in violation of the Dental Practice Act: - *answers* Failure to contact
the patient at home after a surgical procedure
Who shall be responsible for ensuring that the dental assistant maintains certification
basic life support: - *answers* the dentist
Who is NOT required to maintain current CPR in a dental office: - *answers* Insurance
coordinators
The mouth mirror, scaler or spoon excavator can be used by a dental assistant to
remove excess cement following the removal of orthodontic bands? - *answers* False
Who is allowed to place, contour and finish a composite restoration: - *answers* ONLY
the RDAEF licensed after Jan 1, 2010
Taking an impression for an ortho retainer is the duty of the: - *answers* DA / direct
An act in violation of the Dental Practice Act may include: - *answers* *RDA performing
RDAEF duties
*RDAEF practicing with an expired license
*any licensee who furnishes false or misleading info. to the Dental Board regarding CE
credits
Any RDAEF licensed pror to Jan 1 2010: - *answers* must take a board approved
course and pass a state board exam to perform newest duties in the RDAEF category
