RDA WRITTEN State Board Exam set 1 With Correct 100% and Verified Answers 2023

RDA WRITTEN State Board Exam set 1 With Correct
100% and Verified Answers 2023
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
The RDAEF may NOT; - CORRECT ANSWER-remove small areas of decay as directed by the
dentist
Observed infarctions of the Ca Dental Practice Act should be reported by telephone or letter to
the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Dental Board of California
The unlicensed dental assistant under general supervision may: - CORRECT ANSWER-perform
intra & extra oral photography
The RDAEF licensed prior to Jan 1, 2010 may NOT: - CORRECT ANSWER-Take final
impressions for toothborne removable prosthesis.
When taking blood pressure, you should release the exhaust valve enough to allow the pressure
to drop aprox.: - CORRECT ANSWER-2-3 mm Hg/sce
An oral thermometer is placed: - CORRECT ANSWER-Under the tongue
Blood pressure is measured with a: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sphygmomanometer & a
stethescope
Respirations are taken: - CORRECT ANSWER-After the pulse rate w/o the pts awareness
Pulse readings are taken most frequently at the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Radial artery
The two types of sphygmomanometers are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Mercury gravity & aneroid
The systolic pressure is the point at which the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Tapping is heard
The dialostic pressure is the point at which the: - CORRECT ANSWER-The tapping diminishes
A typical normal radial pulse rate for an adult is: - CORRECT ANSWER-72
Respiratory rate indicates a pts: - CORRECT ANSWER-Breathing
A normal adult respiration
rate is: - CORRECT ANSWER-14-20-bpm
Vital signs refer to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood pressure