CA RDA written and law

The term "obturate" means to __.

fill a pulpal canal

An abnormal decrease of glucose in the blood can cause ___.

Hypoglycemia

What endodontic procedure would be performed to partially remove the pulp?

Pulpotomy

Which is the most common technique for stain removal?

Rubber cup polishing

For a right-handed dentist, where is the static zone located?

12-2 o'clock

When using ethcant, how long is it left on the structure?

15-20 seconds

What is the range of shell life of sealants materials?

18 to 36

What is the ratio of breaths to compressions for an adult victim when CPR is performed?

2 breaths / 30 compressions

Dental instruments used in general dentistry are divided into __ categories of restorative procedures.

4

The assistant's stool should be positioned ___.

4 to 6 inches the operator

Motions are catergorized into ___ categorizes dependent upon the extent of the motion and the nature of the movement.

5

Which of the following is an example of an OSHA- required sharp with engineered injury protection?

A self-sheating needle attached to a dental anesthetic syringe

What is a temporary sedative dressing or a direct provisional restoration?

A temporary filling

When the body reacts negatively to a drug, what is occurring?

Adverse effect

When should chairside environment barriers be changed?

After every patient

When should impervious barriers used in the dental operatory be changed?

After every patient

If epinephrine is found in the office emergency kit, it is commonly used for what purpose?

Allergic reaction

What is a luting agent?

An adhesive, like a cement, that holds two structures together

What kind of allergic response could be life threatening?

Anaphylaxis

The medical term for chest pain is ___.

Angina.

A/An ___ is a substance that causes an immune response.

Antigen

___is a surgical procedure involving the removal of the tip of the root.

Apicoectomy

The __ is the part of the orthodontic fixed appliance that initiated and established tooth movement in the arch.

Arch wire

A base is place__.

As a measure of protection for the pulp, when decay or damage is too close to the pulp, on the floor of the tooth preparation.

In emergency care, the acronym AED represents:

Automated external defibillator

When working with a left-handed dentist, the instrument transfer zone is located where?

Between 5 and 8 o'clock

Which of the following is an example of regulated medical waste?

Biopsy tissue

Which device is used to assist in keeping a patient's mouth open during a restorative procedure?

Bite block

____ is a measurement of how hard the heart must work to pump blood through the body.

Blood pressure

Which of the following would be regulated used OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard?

Bonding etchant

_____ is the main medicament found in a dental liner and stimulates secondary dentin.

Calcium Hydroxide

Which of the following should be performed FIRST if an adult patient does not have a pulse?

Call for emergency assistance

What is the main effective ingredient in tooth whitening material?

Carbarride peroxide

What is a contraindication for a patient when a procedure calls for gingival retraction cord impregnated with epinephrine?

Cardiovascular disease

A patient with which of the following medical condition may benefit from prophylactic sublingual nitroglycerin?

Cardiovascular disorders

How are brackets adhered to a tooth?

Cement

The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is based of the premise that an employee has the right to know about the ____.

Chemicals in the office

Which classification of movement is defined as movement of the fingers only such as picking up a single item from a flat surface?

Class I

According to the Dental Board regulations, what is the proper method for decontaminating impressions before sending them to the laboratory?

Clean and disinfect using an intermediate level disinfectant

What is the proper management for work surfaces that become contaminated with blood?

Clean and then disinfect

All but which instrument list is part of the basic instrument set-up?

College pliers

Hazard communication labeling (SDS) is required when using secondary containers for products/materials used in the dental office.

Communicate the hazardous chemical(s) in the product. Communicate the localion of the safety data sheet in the SDS binder, Communicate the level of risk of flammability, health reaction and PPE to be used around the product

What portion of the pulp would the dentist remove in pulpotomy?

Coronal portion

Which of the listed instruments is categorized as an examination instrument?

Cotton forceps

Which of the following is the best infection control practice for clinical contact surfaces that are difficult of impossible to clean?

Covering surfaces with an impervious barrier

The ____ are used to trim around the margin of a stainless-steel crown.

Crown and bridge scissors

What type of moisture control is recommended for root canal therapy?

Dental dam

Who can perform a dental prophylaxis?

Dentist and Dental hygienist

According to State law, who is legally allowed to fabricate and cement a provisional restoration?

Dentist and RDA

According to State law,, who is legally allowed to place a base during a restorative procedure?

Dentist and RDA

According to State law, who is legally allowed to place etchant on tooth structure for the purpose of a restoration or dental sealants?

Dentist and RDA.

According to State law, who is legally allowed to place a liner during a restorative procedure?

Dentist, RDA

Which instrument is ideal for carving occlusal amalgams?

Discoid-cleoid carver

What agency regulates the registration of disinfectants and chemical sterilant used in dentistry?

EPA

Which party is responsible for ensuring a Safety Data Sheet is available in the work place for each hazardous material?

Employer

Which of the following describes the best way to remain approachable to an anxious patient?

Encourage questions

Which would be an example of an antibiotic?

Erythromycin

A matrix band creates a temporary proximal for Class I tooth proparations.

False

Another name for the Tofflemire Retainer is a sectional matrix retainer.

False

As a matter of ethics, the dental assistant should NOT follow the wishes of an adult patient who asked that a suspected case of abuse and/or neglect not be reported, even when such a report is not mandated by law.

False

DA's or RDA's can perform a mouth mirror inspection of the oral cavity.

False

During in-office bleaching, there is no harm done if some bleaching material touches soft tissue.

False

It is acceptable and customary to trim a provisional intraorally.

False

The diagonal slots of the head of the Tofflemire are always facing the buccal.

False

Wedges should always be placed from the buccal.

False

When performing a mouth mirror inspection, the assistant will diagnose their finding.

False

In accordance with Dental Board regulations, the dental unit water lines must be __ between each patient.

Flushed with water for 20 sec

Which technique is used by the operator to prevent injury to the patient if the operator's hand or the instrument slips while in use during treatment?

Fulcrum

____ is a surgical periodontal treatment.

Gingivectomy

When using the air/water syringe during dental treatment, which of the following personal protective equipment items is required by the Dental Board regulations?

Gloves, marks, gown, and eye protection

According to OSHA, which infection control measure is considered the most critical for reducing the transmission of microbes in the healthcare setting?

Hand washing

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required by OSHA's ____.

Hazard Communication Standard

____ is a mandated section within an office OSHA manual that is used to commicate the chemical hazards of each of the materials and solutions used by an employee.

Hazard communication plan

Used radiograph fixer solutions is usually considered ___.

Hazardous waste

Which of the following viral infections can be prevented through immunization?

Hepatitis B

The ___ provides removal of the large amount of fluid and debris from the patient's mouth.

High volume evaluator

____ is the act of providing information, verbally or in writing, ensuring the understanding by the patient as to the nature of the procedure dental treatment.

Informed consent

The use of nitrous oxide and oxygen gases together is know as what?

Inhalation sedation

Which two materials are best used as a temporary sedative dressing?

Intermediate restorative material and Zinc oxide eugenol

What damage can result from using the prophy at high speed?

It can cause frictional heat

Why is clear sealant material less desirable?

It is more difficult to evaluate

What does the AED provide to the heart?

Jolt of an electrical current

What patients saefty precaution(s) should be considered when one is placing sealants?

Keep the etchant off the soft tissue, Have the patient wear eyewear

___ is a slow-moving reaction contained to one area of the body.

Localized allergic reaction

___ is the benchmark microorganism that classifies a disinfectant as intermediate.

M tuberculosis var bovis

What piece of lab equipment is used to grind away plaster or stone?

Model trimmer

What is the main cause of sealant failures?

Moisture contamination

Are sealants the only preventive measure used in Dentistry?

NO

What is the difference between filled and unfilled sealants regarding retention rates?

No difference

What surface of the posterior tooth would the dentist enter with a rotary bur when opening a canal for root canal therapy?

Occlusal

According to the Dental Board regulations, how long should sterilization monitoring records be stored?

One year

Which instruments is used to place and remove electric ties and removes orthodontic separates?

Orthodontic scaler

Which of the below is most commonly used in a medical emergency?

Oxygen

The material placed in a denture that will pinpoint sore is called ___.

PIP paste

The ___ grasp is when the instrument is held in the palm of the operator's hand.

Palm grasp

Which of the following modes of disease transmission best describes a human bite?

Parenteral

___ is a removable prosthesis that replaces one or several teeth.

Partial

What oral condition contraindicate the use of an ultrasonic scaler?

Patients with demilitarization, Narrow periodontal pockets, exposed dentin

When the dentist taps on a tooth, what diagnostic test is being performed?

Percussion

What type of radiograph is most commonly exposed during endodontic procedures?

Periapical

Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE) is what type of cement?

Permanent and temporary

Which orthodontic instrument is used to snip off wire ligatures once they have been tied around a bracket?

Pin and ligature cutter

What could be a contraindicate to a patient receiving fixed prostodomtics?

Poor oral hygiene

During the instrument exchange process, the assistant hands off an instrument to the dentist so that the working end if the instrument is pointed toward the arch (maxillary or mandibular) being worked on. The term used to describe this exchanged method is called:

Position of use

____ is a specific area on a partial or denture that may press or rub against the underlying soft tissue.

Pressure point

The dental history portion of a patient record provides the dental team with what information?

Previous dental care and treatment

The diagnosis of inflamed pulp tissue is ___.

Pulpitis

___is another type of vital sign that measures the concentration of oxygen in the blood.

Pulse oximetry

The required hand protection when processing instruments in preparation of sterilization is ____.

Puncture-resistant utility gloves

According to State law, who is legally allowed to remove excess cement with a hand instrument?

RDA

Which of the following is one sign of anaphylactic shock?

Respiratory distress

What benefit does etchant provide during the bonding process?

Roughens up the enamel and/or dentinal layers in preparation for bonding

According to OSHA, safety measures that should be taken when using dental materials with potentially hazardous chemicals must be found in a _____

Safety Data Sheet.

Clinical considerations for patients with bronchial asthma should include___.

Shorter appointments to reduce stress.

Which of the following best describes the appropriate container for a biopsy specimen?

Single-use leak proof container with a biohazard symbol

_____ is defined as being primarily large-particles of water, saliva, blood, microorganisms, and other debris found in the spray from dental handpieces.

Spatter

Which non-mechanical dental hand instrument is best used to remove dental caries?

Spoon excavator

Which of the following can be use as both a provisional coverage for adult patients and a permanent restoration for pediatric patients?

Stainless steel crown

Which set of precautions is intended to prevent exposure to all body fluids?

Standard

A Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Function may adjust and cement permanent indirect restorations.

True

___ is a term used to decribe what a patient is feeling and is unobservable to the dental assistant or dentist.

Symptom

Elevating the patient's feet above the head to increase blood flow to the brain is the response to what medical condition?

Syncope

What is the medical term for fainting?

Syncope

The patient chart is a permanent record in the dental office and is the property of whom?

The dentist

Who legally owns a patient's dental radiographs?

The dentist

If a material notes that is "dual cure" that means ___.

The material will enter the initial setting phase on its own but needs the curing light to complete the setting process

Which of the following is recommended for managing contamination of digital radiographic sensors that cannot be heat sterilized?

The use of impervious barriers followed by cleaning and disinfection

Why are pits and fissures susceptible to caries?

These areas are difficult to clean

What is the purpose of selective polishing?

To polish only teeth with stain

What is the purpose of coronal polishing?

To remove stains and plaque

Toward which direction should the polishing stroke be directed?

Toward the incisal Toward the occlusal

A Registered Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions who holds a permit as an orthodontic assistant or a dental sedation assistant shall not be required to complete additional continuing education requirements beyond that which is required for licensure renewal in order to renew either permit.

True

A digital sensor used for digital x-ray requires the use of an impervious barrier prior to placement in the patient's mouth.

True

A mylar strip is used as a matrix for anterior composite restorations.

True

A poor placed wedge will create an overhang in the restoration.

True

Indirect vision is the process of using a mouth mirror for vision in the oral cavity.

True

It is unprofessional conduct for a licensed person to perform or hold him or herself out as able to perform, professional services beyond the scope of his or her license and field or fields of competence as established by his or her education, experience, and training.

True

On the California RDA Written examination, only the clinical names, not the brand names of the material will be used.

True

The dental assistant has an obligation to enhance professional competency through continuous learning incorporating new knowledge into daily performance of delegated services.

True

The dentist has a duty to communicate truthfully. This principle expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to be honest and trustworthy in their dealings with people.

True

The dentist relies on the honesty of the patient to gather the fact necessary to form a proper diagnosis.

True

The dentist should always perform a final check and the RDA-performed computer impression prior to the final milling of a permanent crown.

True

Wedges are supplied in plastic and/or wood and are triangular and/or round.

True

When fabricating a provisional it is important to check the mesial and distal contacts.

True

When mixing a material, make sure all the powder is incorporated into the liquid prior to adding more powder.

True

When seated properly, the matrix band will sit 2mm above the occlusal surface.

True

ZPC should always be mixed on a cool, glass slab incorporating the power into the liquid in small, but steady, increments.

True

What type of mechanical device is used to clean contaminated instruments prior to sterilization?

Ultrasonic

If a medication were placed sublingually, where would it be placed?

Under the tougue

Employees must receive training regarding hazardous chemicals at what interval(s)?

Upon hire, whenever a new hazard is introduced, and at least annually

During a sealant procedure, the process of polymerization occurs using of the following methods?

Using a curing light of sufficient strength to penetrate the sealant material, Using a self cure material which does not require the use of the curing light

Which of the listed instruments is categorized as a restorative instrument?

Woodson plastic instrument

What portion of a dental instrument has a blade, point or nib?

Working end

What charting symbol best indicates a tooth that is not visible in the mouth?

X through the tooth

Using traditional radiographic procedures, which of the following is considered a clinical contact surface?

Xray control panel

Which of the following products contains calcium hydroxide?

ZPC

Once a permanent restoration is cemented in place with permanent cement the only way to remove it is with ____

a handpiece and bur

The smear layer is ___.

a protective secretion produced by the layer of the teeth

The chairside assistants should routinely scan the patient during treatment from their head to their feet. If there is a problem with the patient that the assistant can observe, it is said to be ___.

a sign

Solutions used for coding or irrigating during oral surgical procedures must be delivered through ___:

a sterile delivery device

A provisional coverage also could be called ___.

a temporary restoration or an indirect provisional restoration

All disinfectants should be used ___.

according to the manufacturer's directions

A custom temporary is made out of-------material.

acrylic

Instrument cassette should be wrapped __.

after cleaning and before sterilization

In accordance with Dental Board regulations, the high-speed hand piece line and air/water syringe should be flushed with water ____.

after each patient

A surgical mask must be changed ____.

after every patient

The "A" in the CAB of basic life support stands for ___:

airway

An effective product from the office emergency kit when needing to threat a patient experiencing a fainting episode is:

ammonia inhalant

Another term used to describe a systemic allergic reaction is _____ and is a life- threatening condition.

anaphylazis

Torn gloves should be replaced ___

as soon as possible.

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is used for all except to ____.

automatically perform CPR for 15 minutes

To prevent alveolitis after a tooth extraction, the patient should be instructed to __.

avoid drinking through a straw

Universal/ Recyclable waste is defined as ___:

batteries and fluorescent lamp

For a left-handed dentist, the assistant's zone is located ___.

between 8 and 10 o'clock

The medication a patient with asthma would most likely carry at all times is ___.

bronchodilator

In performing cardiovascular resuscitation on an adult patient, the first important step to perform is ___.

checking the patient for responsiveness

___ must precede any disinfection or sterilization process.

cleaning

A drug that is prescribed to slow the clotting of is ____:

coumadin

According to the Board regulations, instruments, item or devices that penetrate soft tissue or bone are categorized as ___.

critical

Instruments with the greatest risk of transmitting infection are ___.

critical instruments

Fix prostodontics is commonly referred to as ___.

crown and bridge

The term polymerization means to ___.

cure, set, harden

The two types of temporary crowns are ____ or ____.

custom or preformed

Only the dentist has a duty to respect each patient's individuality, humanity, and autonomy in decision making.

false

Another term for necrotic is ____.

dead and non-vital

A single-use item reduces the risk of disease transmission because it is ____.

discarded and not reused

The accessibility of the exposure control plan for employee is the responsibility of the ___.

employer

Stains that may be removed from the surfaces of the teeth are ___.

extrinsic stains

The primary active in the solution used for unsaturated chemical vapor sterilization is __.

formaldehyde

When setting up an instrument try or cassette, the instruments should be set up ____.

from left to right

Similar to a hatchet, the _____ instrument has a curved blade, is not flat and the cutting ends is angled.

gingival margin trimmer

When putting on personal protective equipment, which item should be put on last, just before patient can begins?

gloves

Which item of personal protective equipment must be removed before leaving operatories or area of patient activities?

gloves

The material commonly used for filling an endodontically treated canal is ___.

gutta percha

The portion of a dental instrument held by the operator is called the ___.

handle

Acritical step for healthcare workers in preventing the spread of disease is proper hygiene of one's __.:

hands

If a blood pressure reading of 142/ 96 is obtained of an adult, it is classified as ____:

hypertension

Of the common medical emergencies in a dental setting, the emergency where a patient experiences a bad mood, anxiety and appears sweaty is ___.

hypoglycemia

Sealants are placed ___.

in pits and fissures

Stains that cannot be removed from the surfaces of the teeth are ___.

intrinsic stains

According to OSHA requirements, a sharps container must be ------..

leak-proof, puncture resistant and closeable.

Calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as a ___.

liner

Angle's classification are used to classify and describe ___.

malocclusion

Which of the following statement most accurately defines engineering controls?

materials and devices that prevent employee exposure to hazardous or infectious substances

Routine hand washing removes _____ _

most of the transient microbes and some of the resident microbes.

A scavenger unit is used for respiratory protection during the use of ______:

nitrous oxide

Spreaders and pluggers are used in the ___.

obturation of a root canal

When, in centric occlusion, the mandibular anterior teeth cannot be seen, the diagnosis is ----.

overbite

An analgesic would be prescribed for ___.

pain relief

If the patient experiences an asthma attack while being treated, the dental team should ___.

perform all of the above procedures.

A surgical dressing that is applied to the surgical site for protection is called a ___:

periodontal dressing

The dental specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disease of supporting tissues is __.

periodontics.

According to regulations, protective eyewear, surgical masks, gloves, and gowns or lab coats are ___:

personal protective equipment

To ease the placement of orthodontic bands, what procedure is completed to open the contact between teeth?

placement of a separator

What is the more common term for a dental prophylaxis?

prophy

The primary reason a surgical face mask must be used during a dental procedure is to ____:

protect the DHCP from exposure to spatter, spray or splash

Photochemical waste is defined as ____.

radiographic lead foil and fixer

The dental unit provides necessary electricity and hoses with air and water to the patient chair and the ______ delivery system is positioned behind the patient's head.

rear

The dental assistant's responsibility in an emergency situation is to ___.

recognize the symptoms and signs of a significant medical complaint. Diagnose a specific condition or emergency procedures.

A used dental anesthetic needle is an example of ___.

regulated waste

Prior to sterilization, loose contaminated instruments are processed in an ultrasonic cleaner to ___.

remove debris and bioburden

The air/ water syringe is primarily used during the coronal polishing procedure to ___.

remove the remaining paste

___ gloves are to be used when the dental operatory is broken down, stripped of its barriers and surface disinfected using a germicidal agents. Chemical-resistant utility gloves. The correct steps to take when a glove rips or tears during a procedure are ___.

removed the glove and immediately place fresh gloves

The purpose of dating packages of sterilized instruments is to ___.

retrieve packs in the event of a sterilization failure

A ____ controls dental handpieces and is attached to the dental unit via hoses.

rheostat

A self-etching adhesive eliminates the need to ____.

rinse enchant from the tooth

A percutaneous sharps injury refers to a--------.

sharps injury that does penetrate the skin and requires reporting.

The irrigation solution most commonly used during root canal therapy is ____.

sodium hypochlorite

Oral surgical procedures require the use of ___.

sterile irrigating solutions using a sterile delivery system.

The ____ position places the patient's head lower than their feet.

sub-supine

Of the common medical emergencies in a dental setting, the emergency where a patient experiences nausea, pounding heartbeat and feeling warm is ___:

syncope

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration {OSHA), annual bloodborne pathogens training program should include---------

the modes of disease transmission.

A coronal polishing procedure is ___.

the removal of stain following scaling

The purpose of dental sealants is ___.

to prevent decay in the pits and fissures of teeth. To prevent decay in the pits and fissures of teeth.

The term festooning means to ____.

trim

It is illegal for an unlicensed dental assistant to obtain intraoral images from computer-aided CAD design units like CEREC.

true

The RDA may not mill the final restoration on the CAD/CAM machine as this is considered fabrication of the permanent restoration - a procedure only allowed to be performed by an RDAEF (liensed after 1/1/2010) or a dentist.

true

Etchant material is __.

typically, electric blue in color, 37-39 phosphoric acid, very bitter taste,

To reduce the risk of disease transmission in the dental office, it is recommended to _____.

use disposable item whenever possible

While cleaning contaminated instruments, an assistant receives a percutaneous injury to the finger. The assistant should FIRST ____.

wash hands with soap and water

The first step in addressing (treating) an accidental exposure injury should be ___.

wash the exposed skin with soap and water

Routine hand washing for dental healthcare personnel includes the use of ------.

water and plain liquid soap.

According to Dental Board regulations, biological monitors for assessing the effectiveness of a sterilizer are to be used ____ for each sterilizer used I the dental office.

weekly

According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, each dental office must have an exposure control plan that is ___:

written and reviewed at least once every year