RDA PREP EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025
What charting symbol best indicates a tooth that is not visible in the mouth - ANSWERSX through the tooth
A base is placed - ANSWERSA) On the floor of the tooth preparation
B) As a measure of protection for the pulp
According to the dental boa...
What charting symbol best indicates a tooth that is not visible in the mouth - ANSWERSX through the
tooth
A base is placed - ANSWERSA) On the floor of the tooth preparation
B) As a measure of protection for the pulp
According to the dental board regulations how long should sterilization Monitoring records be stored -
ANSWERSOne year
Which of the following is an example of an OSHA required sharp with engineered injury protection -
ANSWERSA self sheathing needle attached to a dental aesthetic syringe
The air and water syringe is primarily used during the coronal polishing procedure to - ANSWERSremove
the remaining paste
Which of the following should be performed first if an adult patient does not have a pulse - ANSWERSCall
for emergency assistance
Oral surgical procedures require the use of - ANSWERSSterile irrigating solutions using a sterile delivery
system
When setting up an instrument tray or cassette the instruments should be set up - ANSWERSFrom left to
right
Who legally owns a patient's dental radiographs - ANSWERSThe dentist
Calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as a - ANSWERSLiner
,Prior to sterilization loose contaminated instruments are processed in the ultrasonic cleaner to -
ANSWERSRemove debris and bioburden
A critical step for healthcare workers in preventing the spread of disease is proper hygiene of ones -
ANSWERSHands
The purpose of dental sealants is - ANSWERSto prevent decay from pits and fissures of teeth
Elevating the patient's feet above the head to increase blood flow to the brain is a response to what
medical condition - ANSWERSSyncope
Angles classifications are used to classify and describe - ANSWERSMalocclusion
The portion of a dental instrument held by the operator is called the - ANSWERSHandle
Which of the following describes the best way to remain approachable to an anxious patient -
ANSWERSEncourage questions
The patient chart is a permanent record in the dental office and is the property of whom - ANSWERSThe
dentist
The dental history portion of a patient record provides a dental team with what information -
ANSWERSPrevious dental care and treatment
Which of the following products contains calcium hydroxide - ANSWERSDycal
What type of mechanical device is used to clean contaminated instruments prior to sterilization -
ANSWERSUltrasonic
Well cleaning contaminated instruments and assistant receives a percutaneous injury to the finger, the
assistant should first - ANSWERSNotify the dentist or employer
, Why are pits in fishers susceptible to carries - ANSWERSFluoride is less effective in these areas and these
areas are difficult to clean
Clinical considerations for patients with bronchial asthma should include - ANSWERSShorter
appointments to reduce stress
Spreaders and pluggers are used in the - ANSWERSobturation of a root canal
Which instrument is ideal for carving occlusal amalgams - ANSWERSDiscoid cleoid carver
According to state law who is legally allowed to place a base during a restorative procedure -
ANSWERSRDA or the dentist
According to the dental board regulations what is the proper method for decontaminating impressions
before sending them to the laboratory - ANSWERSClean and disinfect using an intermediate level
disinfectant
Hey single use items reduces the risk of disease transmission because it is - ANSWERSDiscarded and not
reused
Are sealants the only preventative measure used in dentistry - ANSWERSNo
During a sealant procedure the process of polymerization occurs using which of the following methods -
ANSWERSUsing curing light or self cured material
A patient with which of the following medical conditions may benefit from the prophylactic sub lingual
nitroglycerin - ANSWERSCardiovascular disorders
Which of the following is one sign of anaphylactic shock - ANSWERSRespiratory distress
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