RDA Written State Board Exam set 1
The RDA performing mouth mirror inspection should be able to:
(Ans - differentiate abnormal conditions from normal conditions.
The dental assistant may not perform what procedures without proof of
completion of a course approved by the Dental Board of California:
(Ans - 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?(Ans - Two years (2)
What is not a requirement for RDA license renewal?(Ans - course in Law and Ethics
Placement and cementation of temporary crowns is a duty permitted by:
(Ans - The RDA
In addition to using an explorer, another instrument used by the RDA
during oral examination is a:
(Ans - mouth mirror
The DA may NOT take impressions for:
(Ans - Toothborne prosthesis
Fitting and cementing gutta percha points is a duty of the:
(Ans - RDAEF under direct
Exposure of intraoral radiographs, with a CA Radiation Safety Cert, is a
duty of the:
(Ans - DA under general
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Under general supervision the DA may NOT:
(Ans - Take facebrow transfers and bite registrations.
Non aerosol and caustic topical agents may be applied by the:
(Ans - DA under direct
The RDA may NOT:
(Ans - Adjust and cement permanent restorations.
A duty NOT delegated to the Dental Sedation Assistant permit holder is:
(Ans - Placement of intravenous lines.
How many hours of CE are required by the RDA every two years, for
licensure renewals:
(Ans - 25 hours
A duty of the orthodontic assistant permit holder is:
(Ans – *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:
(Ans - Perform a mouth mirror oral inspection and reschedule the patient.
The administration of nitrous oxide is a duty of the:
(Ans - Dentist ONLY
What is not true in regards to "direct supervision":
(Ans - The dentist must be present in the operatory during treatment
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The placement and removal of a rubber dam may be leagally performed by
the:
(Ans - DA / direct
Placement of a temporary sedative dressing may be performed by the:
(Ans - RDA
All RDA's may:
(Ans - perform all the duties of the DA
Coronal polishing may be performed by:
(Ans - RDA
This is not an act in violation of the Dental Practice Act:
(Ans - 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:
(Ans - the dentist
Who is NOT required to maintain current CPR in a dental office:
(Ans - 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?(Ans - False
Who is allowed to place, contour and finish a composite restoration:
(Ans - ONLY the RDAEF licensed after Jan 1, 2010
Taking an impression for an ortho retainer is the duty of the:
(Ans - DA / direct
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