RDA Practice Exam 1: Questions &
Answers
Direct Supervision refers to?(Ans- Dentist on premises & examines the treatment performed by DA or RDA before releasing patient
General Supervision (Ans- Doctor/Dentist - is out of office, but has scheduled auxiliary to be at work
Nitrous Oxide administration (Ans- Dentist - must remain in the operator & Assistant may adjust controls as directed by the dentist
A parent brings in child to office on the dentist's day off, the child has a large cavity. The dentist is unreachable by telephone. The "RDA" should do or advise what?(Ans- Refer to another dentist
Under General Supervision the RDA may perform?(Ans-
- Mouth Mirror
- Place and remove sedative dressings
- Expose radiographs
An impression for a "Hawley Retainer" may legally be taken by who?(Ans- Dentist only
Under Direct supervision the "RDA" may perform?(Ans-
- Pulp Vitality test
- Cementation of temporaries 1 / 2
- Size Stainless steel bands, crowns, and orthodontic bands.
Under Direct Supervision the dental assistant may perform what?(Ans-
- Place topical anesthetic
- Monitor Vital signs
- Place rubber dam
RDA CEU licensure renewal requirements (Ans- 1. Twenty-five units of continuing education every two years
One continuing education unit is equivalent to a lecture or seminar of what?(Ans- One hour
The RDA license is renewed when?(Ans-
- The RDA's birthday
- Odd or even year of birth
How many continuing education units may be earned in Category 1 and Category II?(Ans- At least half must be Category II
The maximum number of continuing education units which may be earned in "one day" are how many?(Ans- 8 units
To qualify to the the RDA examination, one must meet any of the following criteria (Ans-
- Graduate dental assisting program - accredited by the California Board
- Eighteen months - full-time work experience in a dental office
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