RDA EXAM (ACTUAL 2026) WITH GRADED A+
CORRECT ANSWERS
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: - ANSWER
check 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: -
ANSWER the RDA and DA
A thermal sensitivity test may indicate that the pulpal tissue is under going
liquification and the reaction to applied heat is:
1. relief of pain
2. increased pain
3. increased mobility has no effect
4. momentary decrease of pain
5. has no effect - ANSWER_2
a very low reading (0-1) on a pulp vitality test may indicate:
1. acute inflammation
2. hyperemia
3. superlative
4. normal pulp
5. putrescence pulp - ANSWER_1, 2, and 4
The purpose of pulp testing is to:
, RDA EXAM (ACTUAL 2026) WITH GRADED A+
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. determine whether there are living nerves within the pulp
2. determine the pulpal canal widths
3. aid in diagnosis of pulpitis
4. aid as a diagnostic tool in conjunction with other methods - ANSWER_1, 3, & 4
Before beginning pulp testing procedures, which of the following should be
performed? – ANSWER the procedures and sensations should be described to the
patient
What do you do to prevent the rubber dam clamp from being aspirated by the
patient? – ANSWER tie a dental floss around bow
What is the function of the dental floss and the beavertail burnisher in the rubber
dam procedure?
1. cleaning teeth to be examined
2. helps prevent aspiration of the clamp
3. inversion of the rubber dam
4. to stabilize the wedge in place
5. to form a seal around all teeth involved in the rubber dam procedure -
ANSWER_2, 3, & 5
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? – ANSWER none of the above
, RDA EXAM (ACTUAL 2026) WITH GRADED A+
CORRECT ANSWERS
- ultrasonic scaler
- cotton pliers
- explorer
Post extraction dressings may be conducted by - ANSWER_DA 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: - ANSWER only 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? – ANSWER inform the dentist that, according the State Dental
practice Act, it is illegal for an RDA to perform this procedure, and refuse to
perform it
CORRECT ANSWERS
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: - ANSWER
check 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: -
ANSWER the RDA and DA
A thermal sensitivity test may indicate that the pulpal tissue is under going
liquification and the reaction to applied heat is:
1. relief of pain
2. increased pain
3. increased mobility has no effect
4. momentary decrease of pain
5. has no effect - ANSWER_2
a very low reading (0-1) on a pulp vitality test may indicate:
1. acute inflammation
2. hyperemia
3. superlative
4. normal pulp
5. putrescence pulp - ANSWER_1, 2, and 4
The purpose of pulp testing is to:
, RDA EXAM (ACTUAL 2026) WITH GRADED A+
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. determine whether there are living nerves within the pulp
2. determine the pulpal canal widths
3. aid in diagnosis of pulpitis
4. aid as a diagnostic tool in conjunction with other methods - ANSWER_1, 3, & 4
Before beginning pulp testing procedures, which of the following should be
performed? – ANSWER the procedures and sensations should be described to the
patient
What do you do to prevent the rubber dam clamp from being aspirated by the
patient? – ANSWER tie a dental floss around bow
What is the function of the dental floss and the beavertail burnisher in the rubber
dam procedure?
1. cleaning teeth to be examined
2. helps prevent aspiration of the clamp
3. inversion of the rubber dam
4. to stabilize the wedge in place
5. to form a seal around all teeth involved in the rubber dam procedure -
ANSWER_2, 3, & 5
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? – ANSWER none of the above
, RDA EXAM (ACTUAL 2026) WITH GRADED A+
CORRECT ANSWERS
- ultrasonic scaler
- cotton pliers
- explorer
Post extraction dressings may be conducted by - ANSWER_DA 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: - ANSWER only 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? – ANSWER inform the dentist that, according the State Dental
practice Act, it is illegal for an RDA to perform this procedure, and refuse to
perform it
