RDA EXAM BANK WITH 340 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST VERSION 2026
[BRAND NEW!!]
How many hours of continuing education are required per renewal period for
licensure of and RDA: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- ANNUALLY
3 and 5
Sizing and cementation of temporary crowns may be performed by: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- RDA under direct supervision (2&3)
A mother brings her child to the office when dentist isn't there. Child has a
toothache and an obvious large cavity. The dentist is contacted at home and is
made aware of the patient's problem which of the following tasks may be
performed: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- take an x-ray and reschedule, refer to
another dentist, do a mouth mirror inspection by an RDA under general
supervision
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: - CORRECT
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: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- - Non-licensed DA under direct supervision
- RDA under direct supervision
1
,Taking impressions for diagnostic and opposing models is the function of: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the RDA and DA
Of those duties listed below, which cannot be performed by the DA under the
direct supervision of the Dentist? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
none of the above
- ultrasonic scaler
- cotton pliers
- explorer
Post extraction dressings may be conducted by - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- DA and
RDA under direct supervision
An ultrasonic scaler may be used by the RDA: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- - at least 25 units are required within a two
year period
- correspondence courses can fulfill only half of the total required credits
2
,The RDAEF: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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
Which of the following can be used by the RDA to remove excess cement left on
the tooth following the removal of orthodontic bands? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Scaler
Observed infarctions of the State Dental Practice Act should be reported by
telephone or letter to the: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- State Board of Dental
Examiners
USE ANSWER KEY FOR THE NEXT 2 QUESTIONS - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- a. if only
1, 2, and 3 are correct
b if only 1 and 3 are correct
c. if only 2 and 4 are correct
d. if all are correct
e. if only 4 is correct
3
, Using a mouth mirror and explorer during an oral examination, the registered
dental assistant may chart:
1. obvious lesions
2. existing restorations
3. missing teeth
4. periodontal pockets - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- A
Prior to inspection of the oral cavity, the RDA notices that the patient appears
flushed and feels warm to the touch. Upon inspecting the mouth, tongue appears
coated and gray spots are noticed on the soft palate. The RDA:
1. advise the dentist of these findings
2. tell the patient that he/she has strep throat
3. take the patients temperature and chart the findings on the record
4. place the instruments that were used in a cold sterilizing solution - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- B
An oral thermometer is placed: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- between tongue and
cheek
BP is measured with - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- stethoscope and
sphygmomanometer
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CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST VERSION 2026
[BRAND NEW!!]
How many hours of continuing education are required per renewal period for
licensure of and RDA: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- ANNUALLY
3 and 5
Sizing and cementation of temporary crowns may be performed by: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- RDA under direct supervision (2&3)
A mother brings her child to the office when dentist isn't there. Child has a
toothache and an obvious large cavity. The dentist is contacted at home and is
made aware of the patient's problem which of the following tasks may be
performed: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- take an x-ray and reschedule, refer to
another dentist, do a mouth mirror inspection by an RDA under general
supervision
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: - CORRECT
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: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- - Non-licensed DA under direct supervision
- RDA under direct supervision
1
,Taking impressions for diagnostic and opposing models is the function of: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the RDA and DA
Of those duties listed below, which cannot be performed by the DA under the
direct supervision of the Dentist? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
none of the above
- ultrasonic scaler
- cotton pliers
- explorer
Post extraction dressings may be conducted by - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- DA and
RDA under direct supervision
An ultrasonic scaler may be used by the RDA: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- - at least 25 units are required within a two
year period
- correspondence courses can fulfill only half of the total required credits
2
,The RDAEF: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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
Which of the following can be used by the RDA to remove excess cement left on
the tooth following the removal of orthodontic bands? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Scaler
Observed infarctions of the State Dental Practice Act should be reported by
telephone or letter to the: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- State Board of Dental
Examiners
USE ANSWER KEY FOR THE NEXT 2 QUESTIONS - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- a. if only
1, 2, and 3 are correct
b if only 1 and 3 are correct
c. if only 2 and 4 are correct
d. if all are correct
e. if only 4 is correct
3
, Using a mouth mirror and explorer during an oral examination, the registered
dental assistant may chart:
1. obvious lesions
2. existing restorations
3. missing teeth
4. periodontal pockets - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- A
Prior to inspection of the oral cavity, the RDA notices that the patient appears
flushed and feels warm to the touch. Upon inspecting the mouth, tongue appears
coated and gray spots are noticed on the soft palate. The RDA:
1. advise the dentist of these findings
2. tell the patient that he/she has strep throat
3. take the patients temperature and chart the findings on the record
4. place the instruments that were used in a cold sterilizing solution - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- B
An oral thermometer is placed: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- between tongue and
cheek
BP is measured with - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- stethoscope and
sphygmomanometer
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