CALIFORNIA RDA WRITTEN EXAM NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| CA RDA WRITTEN EXAM
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AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHAP), a bloodborne pathogens training program should include a
general explanation of - ANSWER - the modes of disease transmission
The primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during a dental
procedure is to - ANSWER - protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter
Which party is responsible for ensuring a Material Safety Data Sheet is
available in the work place for each hazardous material? - ANSWER -
Employer
When using the air water syringe during dental treatment which of the
following personal protective equipment are recommended by the CDC?
- ANSWER - gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, patient-care
items that penetrate soft tissue are categorized as - ANSWER - critical
The purpose of a holding solution is to - ANSWER - prevent hardening
of debris and body fluids on instruments
pg. 1
,Which barrier should be removed before temporarily leaving a patient to
retrieve supplies? - ANSWER - gloves
The majority of organisms that make up dental unit waterline biofilm
consists of - ANSWER - water bacteria
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are required by OSHA'S -
ANSWER - Hazardous Communication Standard
The accessibility of the exposure control plan for employees is the
responsibility of the - ANSWER - employer
Exposure of dental heathcare personnel to nitrous oxide gases can be
reduced by - ANSWER - using a scavenger system on the nitrous oxide
equipment
When putting on personal protective equipment, which barrier should be
put on last, just before patient care begins? - ANSWER - gloves
To prepare for sterilization, the high-speed hand piece and reusable air-
water syringe tip should be flushed with water - ANSWER - after each
patient
Who is responsible for the evaluation of hazardous chemicals? -
ANSWER - chemicals manufacturers and importers
Wearing a punctured gloves during patient care may result in which type
of microbial contact? - ANSWER - direct
pg. 2
,Heat sterilization of extracted teeth may result in - ANSWER - the
vaporization of mercury, presenting a health hazard.
Which is the minimum temperature a steam sterilizer should reach to
achieve sterilization? - ANSWER - 121 degrees C
who is responsible for appropriate regulated waste disposal? - ANSWER
- the generation facility
According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, each dental
office must have a exposure control plan that is - ANSWER - written
and reviewed at least once every year
The main purpose of surgical hand antisepsis is to - ANSWER - to
reduce the chance for contamination of the patient if the glove become
punctured or torn.
According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, a
contaminated sharps container should be - ANSWER - puncture resistant
and closable
According to the CDC, how long should sterilization monitoring records
be kept? - ANSWER - As required by state and local regulations
According to the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard, the written
exposure control plan must be updated at least - ANSWER - annually
pg. 3
, When should chairside environmental barriers be changed? - ANSWER
- after every patient
According to the CDC, biological indicators for assessing sterilization
are to be used - ANSWER - weekly
What type of gloves should be worn to protect the hands of dental
healthcare personnel during instrument processing and operatory
cleanup? - ANSWER - utility housekeeping
The purpose of dating packages of sterilized instruments is to -
ANSWER - retrieve packs in the event of a sterilization failure
Closing the lip and spitting into the saliva ejector may cause - ANSWER
- retraction towards the patients mouth
A scavenger unit is used for the respiratory protection during the use of -
ANSWER - nitrous oxide
According to OSHA, protective eye wear, surgical masks, gloves, and
gowns or lab coats are - ANSWER - personal protective equipment
The primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during dental
procedure is to - ANSWER - protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter
Using traditional radiographic procedures, which of the following is
considered a clinical contact surface? - ANSWER - X-ray control panel
pg. 4
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| CA RDA WRITTEN EXAM
PREP WITH COMPLETE 500 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHAP), a bloodborne pathogens training program should include a
general explanation of - ANSWER - the modes of disease transmission
The primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during a dental
procedure is to - ANSWER - protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter
Which party is responsible for ensuring a Material Safety Data Sheet is
available in the work place for each hazardous material? - ANSWER -
Employer
When using the air water syringe during dental treatment which of the
following personal protective equipment are recommended by the CDC?
- ANSWER - gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, patient-care
items that penetrate soft tissue are categorized as - ANSWER - critical
The purpose of a holding solution is to - ANSWER - prevent hardening
of debris and body fluids on instruments
pg. 1
,Which barrier should be removed before temporarily leaving a patient to
retrieve supplies? - ANSWER - gloves
The majority of organisms that make up dental unit waterline biofilm
consists of - ANSWER - water bacteria
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are required by OSHA'S -
ANSWER - Hazardous Communication Standard
The accessibility of the exposure control plan for employees is the
responsibility of the - ANSWER - employer
Exposure of dental heathcare personnel to nitrous oxide gases can be
reduced by - ANSWER - using a scavenger system on the nitrous oxide
equipment
When putting on personal protective equipment, which barrier should be
put on last, just before patient care begins? - ANSWER - gloves
To prepare for sterilization, the high-speed hand piece and reusable air-
water syringe tip should be flushed with water - ANSWER - after each
patient
Who is responsible for the evaluation of hazardous chemicals? -
ANSWER - chemicals manufacturers and importers
Wearing a punctured gloves during patient care may result in which type
of microbial contact? - ANSWER - direct
pg. 2
,Heat sterilization of extracted teeth may result in - ANSWER - the
vaporization of mercury, presenting a health hazard.
Which is the minimum temperature a steam sterilizer should reach to
achieve sterilization? - ANSWER - 121 degrees C
who is responsible for appropriate regulated waste disposal? - ANSWER
- the generation facility
According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, each dental
office must have a exposure control plan that is - ANSWER - written
and reviewed at least once every year
The main purpose of surgical hand antisepsis is to - ANSWER - to
reduce the chance for contamination of the patient if the glove become
punctured or torn.
According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, a
contaminated sharps container should be - ANSWER - puncture resistant
and closable
According to the CDC, how long should sterilization monitoring records
be kept? - ANSWER - As required by state and local regulations
According to the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard, the written
exposure control plan must be updated at least - ANSWER - annually
pg. 3
, When should chairside environmental barriers be changed? - ANSWER
- after every patient
According to the CDC, biological indicators for assessing sterilization
are to be used - ANSWER - weekly
What type of gloves should be worn to protect the hands of dental
healthcare personnel during instrument processing and operatory
cleanup? - ANSWER - utility housekeeping
The purpose of dating packages of sterilized instruments is to -
ANSWER - retrieve packs in the event of a sterilization failure
Closing the lip and spitting into the saliva ejector may cause - ANSWER
- retraction towards the patients mouth
A scavenger unit is used for the respiratory protection during the use of -
ANSWER - nitrous oxide
According to OSHA, protective eye wear, surgical masks, gloves, and
gowns or lab coats are - ANSWER - personal protective equipment
The primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during dental
procedure is to - ANSWER - protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter
Using traditional radiographic procedures, which of the following is
considered a clinical contact surface? - ANSWER - X-ray control panel
pg. 4
