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RDA EXAM

WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

The RDA performing a mouth mirror inspection should be able to - correct answer- differentiate abnormal conditions from normal conditions

The RDA may not perform which of the following, without proof of completion of a course approved by the State of Dental Examiners - correct answer- coronal polish & application of pit and tissue sealants

The RDA license renewal period, with proof of education, is required every - correct answer- every 2 years

The dental assistant may perform the following duties:

• placement and ligation of arch wires
• removal of arch wires
• size orthodontic bands
• placement and removal of rubber dam
• placement and removal of matrices - correct answer- 2.

removal of arch wires

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• placement and removal of matrices

Placement and cementation of crowns and bridges is a duty permitted the - correct answer- dentist only

In addition to using an explorer, which other instruments are permissible for a RDA to use during an oral inspection - correct answer- mouth mirror

The RDA may remove excess cement - correct answer- supragingivally

Fitting endodontic gutta percha points prior to filling the canal is a duty performed by the - correct answer-

The taking of intramural radiographs, with the California Radiation Safety License, is a duty permitted to the - correct answer-

The RDA may place - correct answer-

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The topical agent may be applied by the - correct answer-

A DA or RDA MAY NOT take impressions for - correct answer-

The RDA may remove excess cement - correct answer- a

How many hours of continuing education are required per

renewal period for licensure of and RDA: - correct answer-

ANNUALLY

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Sizing and cementation of temporary crowns may be performed

by: - correct answer- RDA under direct supervision (2&3)

A mother brings her child to the office when dentist isn't there.Child has a toothache and an obvious large cavity. The dentist is contacted at home and is made aware of the patient's

problem which of the following tasks may be performed: -

correct answer- take an x-ray and reschedule, refer to another dentist, do a mouth mirror inspection by an RDA under general supervision 3 / 4

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A patient has been scheduled for suture removal 5 days after surgery. The patient returns for his appointment, but the dentist

us ill. The RDA may: - correct answer- check the patients

mouth and reschedule him in a day or two

The placement and removal of the rubber dam may be legally

performed by the: - correct answer- - Non-licensed DA under

direct supervision

• RDA under direct supervision

Taking impressions for diagnostic and opposing models is the

function of: - correct answer- the RDA and DA

Of those duties listed below, which cannot be performed by the DA under the direct supervision of the Dentist? - correct answer- - placements and ligation of arch wires

• placement of bases and liners on sound dentin

Which of the following can be used by a DA to remove excess cement left on the tooth following the removal of orthodontic bands? - correct answer- none of the above

• ultrasonic scaler
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