california RDA test 1 questions with correct answers
1. DIRECT supervision refers to which of the following? Correct
Answer-The dentist is on the premises and examines the treatment
preformed by the auxiliary before dismissing the patient.
2. In GENERAL supervision, the dentist is: Correct Answer-Is out of the
office, has scheduled auxiliary to be at work
3. With nitrous oxide administration: Correct Answer-b. The dentist
must remain in the operatory and the assistant may adjust controls as
directed by the dentist.
4. A parent brings a child to the dental office on the dentist's day off, and
the child has a large, obvious cavity. The dentist may not be reached for
the emergency by telephone. The RDA should: Correct Answer-b. Refer
to another dentist.
5. Under GENERAL supervision the R.D.A may perform: Correct
Answer-1. Mouth mirror inspection 2. Place and remove sedative
dressings 5. Expose radiographs
6. An impression for a Hawley retainer may legally be taken by: Correct
Answer-C The dentist only
7. Under DIRECT supervision the RDA may perform: Correct Answer-
2. Pulp vitality test 3. Cementation of temporaries 4. Size stainless steel
bands, crowns, and orthodontic bands
, 8. Under DIRECT supervision the dental assistant may: Correct Answer-
2. Place topical anesthetic 3. Monitor vital signs 4. Place rubber dam
9. To renew licensure, the RDA must have: Correct Answer-annually. b
Twenty-five units of continuing education every two years
10. ONE continuing education unit is equivalent to a lecture or seminar
of Correct Answer-a One hour
11. The R. D. A license is renewed in: Correct Answer-The R. D. A.'s
birthday and odd or even year of birth
12. How many continuing education units may be earned in Category l
and Category lI? Correct Answer-C) At least half must be Category Il
13. The maximum number of continuing education units which may be
earned in one day are Correct Answer-Eight
14. To qualify to take the RDA examination, one must meet any of the
following: Correct Answer-2. Graduate of a dental assisting program
accredited by the California Board of Dental Examiners 3. Eighteen
months fulltime work experience in a dental office.
15. A DENTAL ASSISTANT may: Correct Answer-d.) Place and
remove rubber dam
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