RDA WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM SET 1
STUDYGUIDE
1.The RDA performing mouth mirror inspection should be able
to:: differentiate abnormal conditions from normal conditions.
2.The dental assistant may not perform what procedures
without proof of completetion of a course approved by the
Dental Board of California:: Ultra sonic scaling for removal of
cement from ortho bands and pit and fissure sealants.
3.The RDA license renewal period with proof of education is
required every?-
: Two years (2)
4.What is not a requirement for RDA license renewal?: course in
Law and Ethics
5.Placement and cementation of temporary crowns is a duty
permitted by:: -
The RDA
6.In addition to using an explorer, another instrument used by
the RDA during oral examination is a:: mouth mirror
7.The DA may NOT take impressions for:: Toothborne prosthesis
8.Fitting and cementing gutta percha points is a duty of the::
RDAEF under direct
9.Exposure of intraoral radiographs, with a CA Radiation Safety
Cert, is a duty of the:: DA under general
10.Under general supervision the DA may NOT:: Take facebrow
transfers and bite registrations.
11.Non aerosol and caustic topical agents may be applied by
, RDA WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM SET 1
STUDYGUIDE
the:: DA under direct
12.The RDA may NOT:: Adjust and cement permanent restorations.
13.A duty NOT delegated to the Dental Sedation Assistant
permit holder is:: Placement of intravenous lines.
14.How many hours of CE are required by the RDA every
two years, for licensure renewals:: 25 hours
15. A duty of the orthodontic assistant permit holder is:: *size
orthodontic bands
*cement ortho bands
*place and ligate archwires
16.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:: Perform a mouth mirror
oral inspection and reschedule the patient.
17.The administration of nitrous oxide is a duty of the:: Dentist
ONLY
18.What is not true in regards to "direct supervision":: The
dentist must be present in the operatory during treatment
19.The placement and removal of a rubber dam may be leagally
performed by the:: DA / direct
20.Placement of a temporary sedative dressing may be
performed by the:: -
RDA
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STUDYGUIDE
21.All RDA's may:: perform all the duties of the DA
22.Coronal polishing may be performed by:: RDA
23.This is not an act in violation of the Dental Practice Act::
Failure to contact the patient at home after a surgical procedure
24.Who shall be responsible for ensuring that the dental
assistant maintains certification basic life support:: the dentist
25.Who is NOT required to maintain current CPR in a dental
office:: Insurance coordinators
26.The mouth mirror, scaler or spoon excavator can be used
by a dental assistant to remove excess cement following
the removal of orthodontic bands?: False
27.Who is allowed to place, contour and finish a composite
restoration:: ONLY the RDAEF licensed after Jan 1, 2010
28.Taking an impression for an ortho retainer is the duty of the::
DA / direct
29.An act in violation of the Dental Practice Act may include::
*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
30.Any RDAEF licensed pror to Jan 1 2010:: must take a board
approved course and pass a state board exam to perform newest duties
in the RDAEF category
31.Conducting a preliminary evaluation of the patients oral
STUDYGUIDE
1.The RDA performing mouth mirror inspection should be able
to:: differentiate abnormal conditions from normal conditions.
2.The dental assistant may not perform what procedures
without proof of completetion of a course approved by the
Dental Board of California:: Ultra sonic scaling for removal of
cement from ortho bands and pit and fissure sealants.
3.The RDA license renewal period with proof of education is
required every?-
: Two years (2)
4.What is not a requirement for RDA license renewal?: course in
Law and Ethics
5.Placement and cementation of temporary crowns is a duty
permitted by:: -
The RDA
6.In addition to using an explorer, another instrument used by
the RDA during oral examination is a:: mouth mirror
7.The DA may NOT take impressions for:: Toothborne prosthesis
8.Fitting and cementing gutta percha points is a duty of the::
RDAEF under direct
9.Exposure of intraoral radiographs, with a CA Radiation Safety
Cert, is a duty of the:: DA under general
10.Under general supervision the DA may NOT:: Take facebrow
transfers and bite registrations.
11.Non aerosol and caustic topical agents may be applied by
, RDA WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM SET 1
STUDYGUIDE
the:: DA under direct
12.The RDA may NOT:: Adjust and cement permanent restorations.
13.A duty NOT delegated to the Dental Sedation Assistant
permit holder is:: Placement of intravenous lines.
14.How many hours of CE are required by the RDA every
two years, for licensure renewals:: 25 hours
15. A duty of the orthodontic assistant permit holder is:: *size
orthodontic bands
*cement ortho bands
*place and ligate archwires
16.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:: Perform a mouth mirror
oral inspection and reschedule the patient.
17.The administration of nitrous oxide is a duty of the:: Dentist
ONLY
18.What is not true in regards to "direct supervision":: The
dentist must be present in the operatory during treatment
19.The placement and removal of a rubber dam may be leagally
performed by the:: DA / direct
20.Placement of a temporary sedative dressing may be
performed by the:: -
RDA
, RDA WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM SET 1
STUDYGUIDE
21.All RDA's may:: perform all the duties of the DA
22.Coronal polishing may be performed by:: RDA
23.This is not an act in violation of the Dental Practice Act::
Failure to contact the patient at home after a surgical procedure
24.Who shall be responsible for ensuring that the dental
assistant maintains certification basic life support:: the dentist
25.Who is NOT required to maintain current CPR in a dental
office:: Insurance coordinators
26.The mouth mirror, scaler or spoon excavator can be used
by a dental assistant to remove excess cement following
the removal of orthodontic bands?: False
27.Who is allowed to place, contour and finish a composite
restoration:: ONLY the RDAEF licensed after Jan 1, 2010
28.Taking an impression for an ortho retainer is the duty of the::
DA / direct
29.An act in violation of the Dental Practice Act may include::
*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
30.Any RDAEF licensed pror to Jan 1 2010:: must take a board
approved course and pass a state board exam to perform newest duties
in the RDAEF category
31.Conducting a preliminary evaluation of the patients oral
