Registered Dental Assisting Functions (RDA)
Final Exam Review- Spring 2022
Which of the following applies to the preference of using a dental dam.
1. clear field of operation
2. provides protection to the patient
3. maintains a sanitary field
4. discourages patient conversation
5. prevents debris from entering the oral cavity Correct Answer: 1 through 5
Accomplishing dental dam placement includes the following:
1. exposing the operative tooth/teeth
2. a wrinkle free dam
3. inverting the dam
4. avoiding tears in the dam material
5. securing the clamp on the anchor tooth
6. placing a vent hole in the floor of the dam Correct Answer: 1 through 5
To avoid possible gingival irritation following the removal of the dental dam the
RDA: Correct Answer: checks the dam material for missing pieces
When endodontic procedures are performed the dental dam is used to isolate:
Correct Answer: only the operative tooth
For safety, a length of dental floss is secured to the _____ as a ligature: Correct
Answer: bow of the dental dam clamp
The portion of the clamp that engages the tooth is the: Correct Answer: points of
the jaw
Inversion of the dental dam is accomplished by: Correct Answer: all of these
answers are correct. drying the tooth and releasing the stretched dam. tucking
under the edge using a plastic instrument. applying a steady stream of air directed
into the sulcus.
Which of the following is essential when seating the dental dam clamp on the
tooth:
1. the bow of the clamp is mesial
,2. the jaws of the clamp contact the tooth at four points
3. placement is below the height of contour
4. not to injure the gingiva Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Holes punched too far apart in the dental dam material could cause: Correct
Answer: the material to bunch
When the clamp is spread open, the handle lock on the forceps should be set to
keep the clamp: Correct Answer: in position
When placing the clamp, it is first placed on the _____ surface. Correct Answer:
lingual
The isolation of anterior teeth is usually: Correct Answer: from canine to canine
The keypunch hole is punched as the largest size hole (#5) to accommodate the
dental dam clamp that fits on the _______ tooth. Correct Answer: anchor
Dental dam clamp parts include the bow and the jaw. The bow is the rounded
portion of the clamp that extends through the dam material and is positioned:
Correct Answer: toward the posterior of the mouth.
The metal dental dam frame is placed on the _____ of the dam material. Correct
Answer: outside
Which portion of the dental dam material is lubricated after the dam has been
punched? Correct Answer: the tissue side
Dental dams are made of either latex or latex-free material and come precut as
squares that measure: Correct Answer: either 5 x 5 or 6 x 6 inches
What thickness of dental dam material is the easiest to slide through a contact?
Correct Answer: thin
What thickness of dental dam material is most resistant to tear? Correct Answer:
heavy
The purpose of inverting a dental dam is to __________. Correct Answer: all of
these choices are correct.
, The _____ is used to create holes in the dental dam that are required to expose the
teeth for isolation. Correct Answer: dental dam punch
"Rocking" of the clamp on a tooth is an indication _______. Correct Answer: a
smaller clamp is needed
What hole size is recommended to be punched for the anchor tooth? Correct
Answer: 5
In the State of Michigan placement and removal of the dental dam is a RDA
function under general supervision. Correct Answer: false
In the State of Michigan placement and removal of the dental dam is an assistant
function under general supervision. Correct Answer: false
Coronal polishing is a technique used: Correct Answer: during all of these
procedures
Proper positioning of the patient and a right-handed operator for coronal polishing
of Quadrant II, posterior, buccal aspect involves: Correct Answer: the operator
seated at the 10 o'clock position.
In the State of Michigan, a RDA can perform a selective coronal polish under
which type of supervision? Correct Answer: assignment
In the State of Michigan, a RDA can perform a selective coronal polish prior to
which procedures? Correct Answer: placement of pit and fissure sealants
In the State of Michigan, which individuals can perform a selective coronal polish?
Correct Answer: all of these answers are correct
When placing the dental dam clamp, it is first placed on the _____ surface. Correct
Answer: lingual
When disassembling the dental dam, the first item to remove is: Correct Answer:
clamp
Describe in order the steps involved in placing a dental dam. Correct Answer:
1.Following the administration of the local anesthetic, explain the procedure to the
patient.
Final Exam Review- Spring 2022
Which of the following applies to the preference of using a dental dam.
1. clear field of operation
2. provides protection to the patient
3. maintains a sanitary field
4. discourages patient conversation
5. prevents debris from entering the oral cavity Correct Answer: 1 through 5
Accomplishing dental dam placement includes the following:
1. exposing the operative tooth/teeth
2. a wrinkle free dam
3. inverting the dam
4. avoiding tears in the dam material
5. securing the clamp on the anchor tooth
6. placing a vent hole in the floor of the dam Correct Answer: 1 through 5
To avoid possible gingival irritation following the removal of the dental dam the
RDA: Correct Answer: checks the dam material for missing pieces
When endodontic procedures are performed the dental dam is used to isolate:
Correct Answer: only the operative tooth
For safety, a length of dental floss is secured to the _____ as a ligature: Correct
Answer: bow of the dental dam clamp
The portion of the clamp that engages the tooth is the: Correct Answer: points of
the jaw
Inversion of the dental dam is accomplished by: Correct Answer: all of these
answers are correct. drying the tooth and releasing the stretched dam. tucking
under the edge using a plastic instrument. applying a steady stream of air directed
into the sulcus.
Which of the following is essential when seating the dental dam clamp on the
tooth:
1. the bow of the clamp is mesial
,2. the jaws of the clamp contact the tooth at four points
3. placement is below the height of contour
4. not to injure the gingiva Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Holes punched too far apart in the dental dam material could cause: Correct
Answer: the material to bunch
When the clamp is spread open, the handle lock on the forceps should be set to
keep the clamp: Correct Answer: in position
When placing the clamp, it is first placed on the _____ surface. Correct Answer:
lingual
The isolation of anterior teeth is usually: Correct Answer: from canine to canine
The keypunch hole is punched as the largest size hole (#5) to accommodate the
dental dam clamp that fits on the _______ tooth. Correct Answer: anchor
Dental dam clamp parts include the bow and the jaw. The bow is the rounded
portion of the clamp that extends through the dam material and is positioned:
Correct Answer: toward the posterior of the mouth.
The metal dental dam frame is placed on the _____ of the dam material. Correct
Answer: outside
Which portion of the dental dam material is lubricated after the dam has been
punched? Correct Answer: the tissue side
Dental dams are made of either latex or latex-free material and come precut as
squares that measure: Correct Answer: either 5 x 5 or 6 x 6 inches
What thickness of dental dam material is the easiest to slide through a contact?
Correct Answer: thin
What thickness of dental dam material is most resistant to tear? Correct Answer:
heavy
The purpose of inverting a dental dam is to __________. Correct Answer: all of
these choices are correct.
, The _____ is used to create holes in the dental dam that are required to expose the
teeth for isolation. Correct Answer: dental dam punch
"Rocking" of the clamp on a tooth is an indication _______. Correct Answer: a
smaller clamp is needed
What hole size is recommended to be punched for the anchor tooth? Correct
Answer: 5
In the State of Michigan placement and removal of the dental dam is a RDA
function under general supervision. Correct Answer: false
In the State of Michigan placement and removal of the dental dam is an assistant
function under general supervision. Correct Answer: false
Coronal polishing is a technique used: Correct Answer: during all of these
procedures
Proper positioning of the patient and a right-handed operator for coronal polishing
of Quadrant II, posterior, buccal aspect involves: Correct Answer: the operator
seated at the 10 o'clock position.
In the State of Michigan, a RDA can perform a selective coronal polish under
which type of supervision? Correct Answer: assignment
In the State of Michigan, a RDA can perform a selective coronal polish prior to
which procedures? Correct Answer: placement of pit and fissure sealants
In the State of Michigan, which individuals can perform a selective coronal polish?
Correct Answer: all of these answers are correct
When placing the dental dam clamp, it is first placed on the _____ surface. Correct
Answer: lingual
When disassembling the dental dam, the first item to remove is: Correct Answer:
clamp
Describe in order the steps involved in placing a dental dam. Correct Answer:
1.Following the administration of the local anesthetic, explain the procedure to the
patient.
