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RDA Review Questions with Answers (100% Correct
Answers)
The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures
performed in the dental office. True or False Answer: False
To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant, an applicant must
provide proof of all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Current CPR card
B. Proof of passing an examination in radiology, infection control, and
jurisprudence
C. Application must accompany the application fee
D. Proof of 12 hours of continuing education Answer: D. Proof of 12
hours of continuing education
A dental assistant's registration may be revoked for all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Violation of rules of the SBDE
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B. Violation of the Texas DentalPractice Act
C. Other applicable rules or statuses affecting radiological procedures
in Texas
D. Violation do not apply to dental assistants Answer: D. Violation do
not apply to dental assistants
Which of the following would be considered "Unprofessional Conduct?"
A. Collect fees by fraud
B. Orally soliciting dental business to a particular dental practice
C. Claiming superiority in providing dental care
D. All of the above Answer: D. All of the above
In the occupational code, "Under Direct Supervision" is defined as the
dentist does not need to be in the building when delegating duties.
True or False? Answer: False
Disinfection is the partial elimination of active growth stage bacteria
and inactivation of some viruses. True or False? Answer: True
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All dental assistants must be registered in the state of Texas by
September 1, 2007. True or False? Answer: False
Disposable items used in the dental office include all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Gloves
B. Intravenous fluids
C. Oxygen inhalation
D. Intravenous catheter/needles Answer: C. Oxygen inhalation
Under which of the following circumstances may a licensed dentist
delegate a dental assistant to apply Pit & Fissure sealants?
A. Assistant is employed by the dentist and performs the procedure
under direct supervision
B. Assistant is not employed by dentist but performs the procedure
under direct supervision
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RDA Review Questions with Answers (100% Correct
Answers)
The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures
performed in the dental office. True or False Answer: False
To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant, an applicant must
provide proof of all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Current CPR card
B. Proof of passing an examination in radiology, infection control, and
jurisprudence
C. Application must accompany the application fee
D. Proof of 12 hours of continuing education Answer: D. Proof of 12
hours of continuing education
A dental assistant's registration may be revoked for all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Violation of rules of the SBDE
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B. Violation of the Texas DentalPractice Act
C. Other applicable rules or statuses affecting radiological procedures
in Texas
D. Violation do not apply to dental assistants Answer: D. Violation do
not apply to dental assistants
Which of the following would be considered "Unprofessional Conduct?"
A. Collect fees by fraud
B. Orally soliciting dental business to a particular dental practice
C. Claiming superiority in providing dental care
D. All of the above Answer: D. All of the above
In the occupational code, "Under Direct Supervision" is defined as the
dentist does not need to be in the building when delegating duties.
True or False? Answer: False
Disinfection is the partial elimination of active growth stage bacteria
and inactivation of some viruses. True or False? Answer: True
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All dental assistants must be registered in the state of Texas by
September 1, 2007. True or False? Answer: False
Disposable items used in the dental office include all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Gloves
B. Intravenous fluids
C. Oxygen inhalation
D. Intravenous catheter/needles Answer: C. Oxygen inhalation
Under which of the following circumstances may a licensed dentist
delegate a dental assistant to apply Pit & Fissure sealants?
A. Assistant is employed by the dentist and performs the procedure
under direct supervision
B. Assistant is not employed by dentist but performs the procedure
under direct supervision
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