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