RDA Mock Exam
1. Assignment: specific tasks or duties that a supervising dentist
authorizes or assigns to a dental assistant within the scope of
their training, education, and legal regulations.
2. General supervision: When a licensed dentist authorizes
certain tasks to be performed by dental auxiliaries without their
physical presence in the treatment facility.
3. Direct supervision: Level of supervision in which the dentist
is physically present & directly oversees & checks the work of
dental auxiliaries.
4. Abscess: localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
5. acute inflammation: Minimal and short-lasting injury to tissue
6. Chronic inflammation: continuous injury or irritation to tissue
7. Biopsy: the process of removing tissue from living patients for
diagnostic examination
8. Candidiasis: white, cheesy, curd like patch on buccal mucosa
due to superficial fungal infection
9. Carcinoma: a cancer arising in the epithelial tissue of the skin
or of the lining of the internal organs.
10. Cellulitis: Inflammation of cellular or connective tissue
11. Glossitis: inflammation of the tongue
12. Hematoma: a solid swelling of clotted blood within the
tissues.
13. Lesion: Area of abnormal tissue, which can be benign or
malignant
,14. Leukemia: Blood condition of white cells; malignant
(cancerous) condition.
15. Leukoplakia: thickened, white, leathery-looking spots on the
inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer
16. Lichen Planus: Benign, chronic disease that affects the skin
and oral mucosa; appears as flat-topped pink or purple bumps.
17. aphthous ulcers: "canker sores"; small, painful, round ulcers
in the oral mucosa of unknown cause
18. Kaposi's sarcoma: Form of skin cancer frequently seen in
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients. Consists of
brownish-purple papules that spread from the skin and
metastasize to internal organs.
19. Macrognathia: enlarged jaw
20. ankyloglossia: tongue-tied
21. Anodontia: absence of teeth
22. Supernumerary teeth: Developmental disturbance
characterized by one or more extra teeth.
23. Dentinogenesis imperfecta: incomplete or improper
development of dentin tissue, between enamel and cementum
24. amelogenesis imperfecta: incomplete or improper
development of the enamel tissue
25. What is a tumor that is cancerous?: malignant
26. What is a tumor that is not cancerous?: benign
27. Hypocalcification: lack of hardening of tooth tissue resulting
in weak, susceptible teeth
28. Angina: chest pain
29. Best way to avoid a medical emergency: Know your
patient
,30. What is a probable cause of most medical emergencies
in the dental office?: Apprehension of going to the dentist
31. Who is responsible for a patients safety in the dental
office?: The dentist
32. Who in the dental office would oversee calling the
EMS?: Front desk staff
33. Where should emergency phone numbers be kept in a
dental office?: Next to each telephone next to the office.
34. What is it called when a patient is telling you how they
feel?: Symptom
35. What you observe in a patient. EX: Change in skin color
or increase in respiratory rate?: Sign
36. What 4 credentials must you have to meet emergency
care standards as an assistant.?: ability to record and asses
vitals
CPR
Heimlich
operation of an AED
37. What does CAB stand for?: circulation, airway, breathing
38. What is the proper ratio of chest compressions to
breaths for an adult?: -30-2
39. what does AED stand for?: automated external defibrillator
40. What is the danger of ventricular fibrillation?: It
prevents the heart from pumping blood
41. What is the most frequently used drug in dentistry?:
Oxygen
42. What is aspiration?: the inhalation of foreign material into
the lungs
, 43. What is the medical term for fainting?: syncope
44. A patient who is unresponsive to sensory stimulation is
in what state?: -unconsciousness
45. decrease in blood pressure caused by a sudden change
in position (e.g., standing up suddenly): postural
hypotension
46. Severe chest pain that occurs when the heart does not
receive enough oxygen is called: Angina
47. How is angina relieved?: Rest and nitroglycerin
48. What is an acute myocardial infarction?: heart attack
49. What is a CVA and what causes it.: cerebrovascular
accident (stroke)
Interruption of blood flow to the brain
50. What is an increase in the frequency or depth of
respiration?: Hyperventilation
51. A pulmonary disorder characterized by attacks of
sudden onset, during which the patient's airway narrows
causing difficulty in breathing.: Asthma attack
52. What are the two most important factors to consider
when managing an allergic reaction?: The speed at which
symptoms appear and the severity of the reaction
53. What type of allergic reaction can be life threatening?:
Anaphylaxis
54. What type of diabetes includes someone who is insulin-
dependent?: Type 1 diabetes
55. What type of diabetes include someone manages a
proper diet and takes medication: Type 2 diabetes
1. Assignment: specific tasks or duties that a supervising dentist
authorizes or assigns to a dental assistant within the scope of
their training, education, and legal regulations.
2. General supervision: When a licensed dentist authorizes
certain tasks to be performed by dental auxiliaries without their
physical presence in the treatment facility.
3. Direct supervision: Level of supervision in which the dentist
is physically present & directly oversees & checks the work of
dental auxiliaries.
4. Abscess: localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
5. acute inflammation: Minimal and short-lasting injury to tissue
6. Chronic inflammation: continuous injury or irritation to tissue
7. Biopsy: the process of removing tissue from living patients for
diagnostic examination
8. Candidiasis: white, cheesy, curd like patch on buccal mucosa
due to superficial fungal infection
9. Carcinoma: a cancer arising in the epithelial tissue of the skin
or of the lining of the internal organs.
10. Cellulitis: Inflammation of cellular or connective tissue
11. Glossitis: inflammation of the tongue
12. Hematoma: a solid swelling of clotted blood within the
tissues.
13. Lesion: Area of abnormal tissue, which can be benign or
malignant
,14. Leukemia: Blood condition of white cells; malignant
(cancerous) condition.
15. Leukoplakia: thickened, white, leathery-looking spots on the
inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer
16. Lichen Planus: Benign, chronic disease that affects the skin
and oral mucosa; appears as flat-topped pink or purple bumps.
17. aphthous ulcers: "canker sores"; small, painful, round ulcers
in the oral mucosa of unknown cause
18. Kaposi's sarcoma: Form of skin cancer frequently seen in
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients. Consists of
brownish-purple papules that spread from the skin and
metastasize to internal organs.
19. Macrognathia: enlarged jaw
20. ankyloglossia: tongue-tied
21. Anodontia: absence of teeth
22. Supernumerary teeth: Developmental disturbance
characterized by one or more extra teeth.
23. Dentinogenesis imperfecta: incomplete or improper
development of dentin tissue, between enamel and cementum
24. amelogenesis imperfecta: incomplete or improper
development of the enamel tissue
25. What is a tumor that is cancerous?: malignant
26. What is a tumor that is not cancerous?: benign
27. Hypocalcification: lack of hardening of tooth tissue resulting
in weak, susceptible teeth
28. Angina: chest pain
29. Best way to avoid a medical emergency: Know your
patient
,30. What is a probable cause of most medical emergencies
in the dental office?: Apprehension of going to the dentist
31. Who is responsible for a patients safety in the dental
office?: The dentist
32. Who in the dental office would oversee calling the
EMS?: Front desk staff
33. Where should emergency phone numbers be kept in a
dental office?: Next to each telephone next to the office.
34. What is it called when a patient is telling you how they
feel?: Symptom
35. What you observe in a patient. EX: Change in skin color
or increase in respiratory rate?: Sign
36. What 4 credentials must you have to meet emergency
care standards as an assistant.?: ability to record and asses
vitals
CPR
Heimlich
operation of an AED
37. What does CAB stand for?: circulation, airway, breathing
38. What is the proper ratio of chest compressions to
breaths for an adult?: -30-2
39. what does AED stand for?: automated external defibrillator
40. What is the danger of ventricular fibrillation?: It
prevents the heart from pumping blood
41. What is the most frequently used drug in dentistry?:
Oxygen
42. What is aspiration?: the inhalation of foreign material into
the lungs
, 43. What is the medical term for fainting?: syncope
44. A patient who is unresponsive to sensory stimulation is
in what state?: -unconsciousness
45. decrease in blood pressure caused by a sudden change
in position (e.g., standing up suddenly): postural
hypotension
46. Severe chest pain that occurs when the heart does not
receive enough oxygen is called: Angina
47. How is angina relieved?: Rest and nitroglycerin
48. What is an acute myocardial infarction?: heart attack
49. What is a CVA and what causes it.: cerebrovascular
accident (stroke)
Interruption of blood flow to the brain
50. What is an increase in the frequency or depth of
respiration?: Hyperventilation
51. A pulmonary disorder characterized by attacks of
sudden onset, during which the patient's airway narrows
causing difficulty in breathing.: Asthma attack
52. What are the two most important factors to consider
when managing an allergic reaction?: The speed at which
symptoms appear and the severity of the reaction
53. What type of allergic reaction can be life threatening?:
Anaphylaxis
54. What type of diabetes includes someone who is insulin-
dependent?: Type 1 diabetes
55. What type of diabetes include someone manages a
proper diet and takes medication: Type 2 diabetes
