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Rda test practice test 2024
Rda test practice test 2024
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Rda test practice testDefine General supervision? - ✅✅ -General supervision means that you
must be employed by dentist, but that dental does not have to be present in
the treatment facility during a procedure you are performing.
Define Direct supervision? - ✅✅ -Direct supervision means that you must be
employed by a dentist and the dentist does have to be present in the
treatment facility during a procedure you are performing.
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Does assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide require a special type of
supervision? - -Assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide requires
the supervising dentist be in the room, at chairside during the procedure,
giving directions to the dental assistant.
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What should you do if you are asked to perform illegal procedure? -
-Inform a dentist the procedure is an infraction of the dental practice act
and refuse to perform the procedure.
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Whos responsibility is it to adhere to the Board regulations in regard to
DA/RDA function? - -Both you and your supervising dentist. you are
legally responsible for adhering to Board regualtions, and you could lose your
license or have it suspended for illegally performing a function.
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How many C.E. units are you required to earn each renewal period? -
-25units
Are there any RDA functions that require a special license? - ✅✅ -Yes
Coronal Polish, ultrasonic scaler and pit and fissure sealants require special
licensure.
What is the purpose of a matrix band? - ✅✅ -A matrix band is used to
replaced the missing proximal wall of the tooth preparation
Where is the band placed? - ✅✅-Between the interdental papilla and the
proximal surface of the tooth
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What corresponding tooth would a band fit that was set-up for tooth #28? -
-Tooth #12
,What can be used to secure the band in place? - ✅✅-Low fusing compound
What is the purpose of a contra-angle matrix retainer? - ✅✅-A contra-angle
retainer can be placed from the lingual
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How far should the band extend above the occlusal height and below the
gingical seat of the prepation? - -1-3mm above the occlusal height and
approximately 1mm below the gingival seat.
Would you need to use a matrix band on a class I cavity prep? - ✅✅
-No, a
class I already has surrounding tooth structure to support thee placement of a
filling.
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What is the shape of most commerical wedges and what is the purpse of a
wedge? - -Wedges are triangular in shape and placed with base toward
the gingival tissue. The purpose of a wedge is to press the band tightly against
the prepared tooth and to slighty open the contact of the adjacent tooth during
placement of the restoration.
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Are there any specific C.E requirments you must complete other than the
number of hours? - -Yes you need to maintain CPR certification, and
attend board approved courses in the Dental practice Act, and Infection
control.
What is the purpose of a cavity varnish or sealer? - ✅✅
-To seal the dental
tubules from harmful substances such as mercury in amalgam and acids from
cements
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Why should a varnish NOT be used under a resin or composite filling, but why
can a sealer be used? - -Varnishes interfere with the polymerization of
resins; however, sealers can be used because theyre part of bonding process
and do not interfere with the polymerization
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Who may apply a cavity varnish or sealer, and what type of supervision is
required? - -RDA, direct supervision
If you are using a base, when should you place a varnish or sealer? - ✅✅ -If
what you are placing into the tooth is harmful to the tooth, place a varnish or
sealer first. If what youre placing into the tooth is not harmful, place a varnish
or sealer afterwards
, Why should you wipe the base placement instrument on a 2X2 gauze in
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between the transfer of material back and forth from the mouth to the mixing
pad? - -Transferring heat and moisture from the mouth to the mixing pad
during several applications will cause material to set-up on the pad. Wiping
the instrument will reduce this process
Who apply bases and liners to exposed or near exposed pulps? - ✅✅-RDA,
RDAEF and dentist
Where should a base be placed? - ✅✅ -A based should be placed to fill-in
the deepest indentation area, or cover the entire floor. there are several ways
to perform this procedure; you should follow the direction of your particular
dentis
Who may place a temporary sedative dressing? - ✅✅-RDA, Dentist
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Is it necessary to use a matrix band on a class II temporary dressing? -
-Yes
Of the following, which is the least important factor when judging the quality of
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a temporary filling; sealed margins, correct occlusion, contact points,correct
anatomy? - -Correct Anatomy
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The doctor is away, you are an RDA, a patient comes into office and says they
have lost their temporary filling. What should you do? - -Refer to another
dentist or make a new appointment if the patient is not in pain
What is the nest cement to use for a sedative(palliative) filling? - ✅✅-Zinc
oxide eugenol
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What are some important considerations when selecting a cement? -
-Purpose, duration of the restoration, depth of the preparation
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Why wouldnt zinc phosphate cement be a good choice for a temporary filling
or base in a deep cavity prepartion? - -Zinc phosphate is acidic and
could cause pulpal irritation
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