RDA (Dentistry) Board Exam Questions
and Answers Rated A
What is the purpose of light bodied impression material injected around a
prepared tooth, to obtain a final impression?
Correct Answer -For an accurate impression of the margin, including the
sulcus of the tooth
Which of the following has an effect on the setting properties of alginate?
Correct Answer -d. all the above
a. Humidity
b. Temperature of water
c. Water to alginate ratio
d. All of the above
The purpose of a desensitizing agent is to:
Correct Answer -Seal the dentinal tubules
What technique is practiced to dissipate exothermic heat while mixing
cement?
Correct Answer -Spread the material over a large surface while mixing
Paper points used during an endodontic procedure are for what purpose?
Correct Answer -Dry the root canal of the tooth
The purpose of a cavity varnish is to:
Correct Answer -seal the dentinal tubules
,The purpose of a cavity liner is to:
Correct Answer -produce secondary dentin
Cavity liner is placed:
Correct Answer -at the deepest portion of the preparation
A cement base is placed under an amalgam restoration to:
Correct Answer -Insulate the pulp
What material is placed on a tooth prior to an electric pulp vitality test?
Correct Answer -Tooth paste
When a patient appears to have lost consciousness, the FIRST step of
action is to:
Correct Answer -Try and arouse the patient
If a patient presents with Class V decay, an occlusal restoration is needed.
Correct Answer -False
Gingival hyperplasia is most often caused by:
Correct Answer -Medications
To reduce the occlusion on a newly placed amalgam restoration
a/an___________ is used.
Correct Answer -cleoid/discod carver
, In the state of Michigan a R.D.A. can place, pack, and carve an amalgam
restoration under direct supervision.
Correct Answer -True
To avoid exposure to secondary radiation, the operator should stand
Correct Answer -at least 6 feet from the x-ray head
Cone cutting results from the central ray
Correct Answer -not being aimed at the center of film.
What agency is responsible for regulating RDA functions in the State of
Michigan?
Correct Answer -The State Board of Dentistry
Which of the following areas would appear the most radiolucent on a
dental radiograph?
Correct Answer -air space
A reduction of blood flow to the brain causing the patient to lose
consciousness is termed:
Correct Answer -d. both a and c
a. syncope.
b. fainting
d. both a and b.
All oxygen tanks are
Correct Answer -green
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