RDA Law and Ethics Exam Questions and Answers
conditional duties of an RDA - -a- remove procedures in addition to all basic supportive
excess cement with an ultrasonic scaler from procedures a DA may perform
supragivgival surfaces of teeth undergoing ortho
treatment
b- allowable duties of an ortho assistant direct supervision - -supervision of dental
permitholder procedures based of DDS instruction and the
c- allowable duties of a dental sedation assistant DDS being physically present in treatment facility
permitholder during the specified procedure
d- application of pit and fissure sealants
general supervision - -supervision of dental
when can an RDA perform conditional duties? - procedures based on DDS instruction but where
-only when they have completed a board- DDS must not be physically present during time
approved educational program or when they can of specified procedure
provide evidence on completing a board-
approved course in the specific subject
basic supportive dental procedures - -
dental procedures categorized by their technically
what evidence does an RDA need to provide to elementary characteristics, complete reversibility
accompany their first license renewal (regarding and inability to create potentially hazardous
conditional duties)? - -evidence of conditions for the PT
completion of a board-approved pit and fissure
sealants course; if not, license will be suspended
continuing education - -a condition of
license renewal, the submission if evidence of an
what duties may a DA/RDA/RDAEF perform RDA/RDH/DDS continuing to stay educated on
while working for/at a primary care clinic or new and improving developments in the practice
specialty clinic? - -any extraoral duty, of dentistry, as well as reviewing infection control
coronal polish, topical fluoride application, pit and procedures, dental law, and BLS
fissure sealants (if course completed) when
under Direct Supervision of RDH/RDHAP
how much of an RDAs contiuing education can
the Board dictate? - -7.5 hrs in the general
dental auxillary - -a person who may areas of PT care, health and safety, and law and
perform dental supportive procedures under ethics
specified supervision of a licensed DDS (for DDS, 15 hrs)
dental assistant - -unlicensed person who how many hours of continuing education does an
may perform basic supportive procedures under RDA need to complete for each renewal? -
the supervision of a DDS -25 hours, with 2hrs Infection Control, 2 hrs
Dental Practice Act, a BLS course (no more that
4 hours)
registered dental assistant - -a licensed
person who may perform all authorized
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, RDA Law and Ethics Exam Questions and Answers
standard precautions - -a group of infection DHCP - -dental healthcare professional -
control and prevention practices that apply to all all paid or non-paid personnel in dental
PTs equally, including the use of PPE, safe healthcare setting who my be occupationally
handling of sharps exposed to infectious materials
critical vs. semi-critical vs. non-critical items - regulations regarding Infection Control
-critical - penetrates bone and soft tissue, Procedures - -a- standard precautions
highest potential for disease transmission practiced with all PTs
semi-critical - touches oral mucosa or non-intact b- written protocol shall be developed and made
skin but not penetrating soft tissue or bone available to all employees regarding instrument
non-critical - items used in PT care but not oral processing, operatory cleanliness, and
mucosa membranes, much lower risk of management of injuries
transmission c- a copy shall be posted in a visible spot in office
d- PPE worn during all procedures involving
hazardous chemicals or handling contaminated
levels of disinfection - -low - kills some items
bacteria, microorganisms, viruses but not Tb or
spores
intermediate - kills Tb, but not necessarily spores Hand washing - -a- with soap and water
high - kills Tb and some spores, but not and start and end of day and when visibly soiled
guaranteed to kill all spores between PTs
b- when not visibly soiled, an alcohol-based hand
rub may be used
germicide - -chemical agent used to c-hands must be thoroughly dried before putting
disinfect items/surfaces based on level of on gloves
contamination d- DHCP with open/weeping wounds on hands
will refrain from PT care, even with gloves, until it
is resolved
sterilization - -validated process of e-gloves are single use, not to be washed before
rendering ALL viable forms of microorganisms or after use, discarded only
inactive (kills all spores)
Needles/Sharps Safety - -a- recapped only
PPE - -specialized clothing or equipment using scoop-technique or needle recapping
used to protect against a hazard (general work device
attire NOT included) b- do not bend disposable
needles/scalpels\blades for disposal
c- Sharps container will be kept as close as
possible to point of use
OPIM - -other potentially infectious
materials (bodily fluids form humans, testing
animals, and fluid/tissue/organ potentially
infected with a BBP) Sterilization/Disinfection - -a- all germicides
must be used how and for the reason they were
intended
b-cleaning must precede all
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conditional duties of an RDA - -a- remove procedures in addition to all basic supportive
excess cement with an ultrasonic scaler from procedures a DA may perform
supragivgival surfaces of teeth undergoing ortho
treatment
b- allowable duties of an ortho assistant direct supervision - -supervision of dental
permitholder procedures based of DDS instruction and the
c- allowable duties of a dental sedation assistant DDS being physically present in treatment facility
permitholder during the specified procedure
d- application of pit and fissure sealants
general supervision - -supervision of dental
when can an RDA perform conditional duties? - procedures based on DDS instruction but where
-only when they have completed a board- DDS must not be physically present during time
approved educational program or when they can of specified procedure
provide evidence on completing a board-
approved course in the specific subject
basic supportive dental procedures - -
dental procedures categorized by their technically
what evidence does an RDA need to provide to elementary characteristics, complete reversibility
accompany their first license renewal (regarding and inability to create potentially hazardous
conditional duties)? - -evidence of conditions for the PT
completion of a board-approved pit and fissure
sealants course; if not, license will be suspended
continuing education - -a condition of
license renewal, the submission if evidence of an
what duties may a DA/RDA/RDAEF perform RDA/RDH/DDS continuing to stay educated on
while working for/at a primary care clinic or new and improving developments in the practice
specialty clinic? - -any extraoral duty, of dentistry, as well as reviewing infection control
coronal polish, topical fluoride application, pit and procedures, dental law, and BLS
fissure sealants (if course completed) when
under Direct Supervision of RDH/RDHAP
how much of an RDAs contiuing education can
the Board dictate? - -7.5 hrs in the general
dental auxillary - -a person who may areas of PT care, health and safety, and law and
perform dental supportive procedures under ethics
specified supervision of a licensed DDS (for DDS, 15 hrs)
dental assistant - -unlicensed person who how many hours of continuing education does an
may perform basic supportive procedures under RDA need to complete for each renewal? -
the supervision of a DDS -25 hours, with 2hrs Infection Control, 2 hrs
Dental Practice Act, a BLS course (no more that
4 hours)
registered dental assistant - -a licensed
person who may perform all authorized
1/9
, RDA Law and Ethics Exam Questions and Answers
standard precautions - -a group of infection DHCP - -dental healthcare professional -
control and prevention practices that apply to all all paid or non-paid personnel in dental
PTs equally, including the use of PPE, safe healthcare setting who my be occupationally
handling of sharps exposed to infectious materials
critical vs. semi-critical vs. non-critical items - regulations regarding Infection Control
-critical - penetrates bone and soft tissue, Procedures - -a- standard precautions
highest potential for disease transmission practiced with all PTs
semi-critical - touches oral mucosa or non-intact b- written protocol shall be developed and made
skin but not penetrating soft tissue or bone available to all employees regarding instrument
non-critical - items used in PT care but not oral processing, operatory cleanliness, and
mucosa membranes, much lower risk of management of injuries
transmission c- a copy shall be posted in a visible spot in office
d- PPE worn during all procedures involving
hazardous chemicals or handling contaminated
levels of disinfection - -low - kills some items
bacteria, microorganisms, viruses but not Tb or
spores
intermediate - kills Tb, but not necessarily spores Hand washing - -a- with soap and water
high - kills Tb and some spores, but not and start and end of day and when visibly soiled
guaranteed to kill all spores between PTs
b- when not visibly soiled, an alcohol-based hand
rub may be used
germicide - -chemical agent used to c-hands must be thoroughly dried before putting
disinfect items/surfaces based on level of on gloves
contamination d- DHCP with open/weeping wounds on hands
will refrain from PT care, even with gloves, until it
is resolved
sterilization - -validated process of e-gloves are single use, not to be washed before
rendering ALL viable forms of microorganisms or after use, discarded only
inactive (kills all spores)
Needles/Sharps Safety - -a- recapped only
PPE - -specialized clothing or equipment using scoop-technique or needle recapping
used to protect against a hazard (general work device
attire NOT included) b- do not bend disposable
needles/scalpels\blades for disposal
c- Sharps container will be kept as close as
possible to point of use
OPIM - -other potentially infectious
materials (bodily fluids form humans, testing
animals, and fluid/tissue/organ potentially
infected with a BBP) Sterilization/Disinfection - -a- all germicides
must be used how and for the reason they were
intended
b-cleaning must precede all
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