RDA Written Exam: Questions &
Answers
the patient record is a permanent document of whom
- the dentist
- a court of law
- the patient
- the dental practice
(Ans- c
the dental history portion of a patient record provides the dental team with information regarding
- previous dental care and treatment
- necessary dental care and treatment
- dental procedures that are legal for the dental assistant to complete
- information about the previous dentist
(Ans- a
which of the following describes the best way to remain approachable to an anxious patient
- work slowly
- encourage questions
- encourage quiet
d.work quickly (Ans- b 1 / 4
who legally owns a patient's dental radiographs
- the patient
- the radiologist
- the dentist
- the physician
(Ans- c
what charting symbol best indicates a tooth not visible in the mouth
- circle around the tooth
- outline with diagonal lines
- x through the tooth
- diagonal line
(Ans- c
a base is placed ____
- as a measure of protection for the pulp
- because decay or trauma was close to the pulp
- on the floor of the tooth preparation
- all of the above
(Ans- d
calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as a
- base
- liner 2 / 4
- matrix
- all of the above
(Ans- b
which of the following products contain calcium hydroxide
- dycal
- zpc
- zoe
- polycarboxylate
(Ans- a
according to california regulations, who is legally allowed to place a base during a restorative procedure
- dentist
- rda
- da
- a and b
(Ans- d
what is a temporary sedative dressing
- a temporary crown
- a permanent restoration
- a temporary filling
- gauze placed after a surgery (Ans- c 3 / 4
according to california regulations, who is legally allowed to place a liner during a restorative procedure
- dentist
- rda
- da
- a and b
(Ans- d
the two types of temporary sedative dressing materials are
- zoe and zpc
- vitrebond and dycal
- irm and cavit
- polycarboxylate and zoe
(Ans- c
when using etchant, how long is it left on the tooth structure
- 10 seconds
- 1 minute
- 15-20 seconds
- 20-25 seconds
(Ans- c
the smear layer is ___
- oil left behind during placement of restoration
- / 4