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