RDA Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Latest
Updated 2024/2025
Autonomy - *answers* self determination
Beneficence - *answers* benefit to the pt
code of ethics - *answers* voluntary standards of behavior est by profession
Ethics - *answers* Moral standards of conduct; rules or principles that govern proper
conduct
HIPAA - *answers* health insurance portability & accountability act of 1996 - ensures
privacy of pts health info
Justice - *answers* fairness
Laws - *answers* min. standards/behavior est. by population/profession.
non-maleficence - *answers* do no harm
veracity - *answers* truthfulness; not lying to the pt
abandonment - *answers* w/draw a pt from tx w/out giving reasonable notice/competent
replacement
matrix bands r placed? - *answers* btwn interdental papilla n the proximal surfaces of
tooth
administrative laws - *answers* category of laws/regulations est by gov. agencies
Board of Dentistry - *answers* agency that adopt rules/regul. n implement DPA
Child Abuse - *answers* any act that endangers/impairs a child's physical/emotional
health/development
Civil Law - *answers* category of law that deals w relations of individuals, corp,
organization
contract law - *answers* category of law - an agreement of services for
money/payment(contract)
criminal law - *answers* category of law - violation against state /gov.
,dental auxiliary - *answers* da, dhyg, lab techs
direct supervision - *answers* level of supervision, dentist present when d.a. performs
delegates instruct
due care - *answers* just, proper, and sufficient care, or the absence of negligence
elder abuse - *answers* physical/sexual abuse, financial exploitation, emo.
confinement, passive neglect, or willful deprivation of an elderly.
expanded fx - *answers* specific intraoral fx delegated to an auxiliary that require
increased skill or training
expressed contract - *answers* contract estb. thru verbal or written words
general supervision - *answers* level of supervision, d.a. performs according to
delegated instructions of dr but dr doesnt have to be there
HIPAA - *answers* health ins portability act of 1996, fed reg, ensure pt's healthcare info
will remain private
Implied contract - *answers* contract est. by action, not words
informed consent - *answers* permission granted from pt after being informed about tx
implied consent - *answers* pt's actions indicates consent for tx
infraction - *answers* minor offense - only a fine
licensure - *answers* license 2 practice in a specific state
malpractice - *answers* prof. negligence
mandated reporters - *answers* designated pros who r required by law 2 report
known/suspected child abuse
misdemeanor - *answers* offense, can result to 6 to 1 yr prison
pt of record - *answers* individual that has been examined/diagnosed by doc n has a tx
plan
reciprocity - *answers* to obtain a license in another state w/out retesting
res gestae - *answers* "things done."
latin/said @ time of negligent act
-admissible evidence in court of law
, res ipsa loquitur - *answers* "the thing speaks for itself." latin phrase
respondeat superior - *answers* "let the master answer ."
latin/legal doctrine - holds employer liable for acts of employee
spousal abuse - *answers* domestic violence - fight inflicted by family member/s
standard of care - *answers* level of knowledge, skill, care comparable w/ that of other
drs tx'ng similar pts under same conditions
state dental practice act - *answers* document of law - requires that specicific legal
requirements dentistry in cert states.
statutory law - *answers* law enacted by legislation thru u.s. congress,
state legislature, or local legislative bodies.
tort law - *answers* act that brings harm to a person or damages property
written consent - *answers* consent that has written - dianostic findings, perscribed tx,
reasonable expectations about tx results
felony - *answers* a major crime; fraud/drug abuse. if covicted 1 yr + in prison
does administration of nitrous oxide require a special type of supervision? - *answers*
yes. supervising dentist gives instruct. 2 dental auxiliary (da, rdh n lab tech) then
start/adjust the flow of gases 2 the desired level/needed.
u get asked 2 perform an illegal procedure? - *answers* refuse! CRIMINAL ACT. it's an
infraction of the dental practice act (DPA).
do not put urself @ risk.
a contraindicating step is performed during tx what d'yu do? - *answers* record in pt's
chart/advise pt of incident/prognosis/obtain consent 2 cont. tx./follow up in @ least 6
mths.
pt suffers a med. emergency in the dental office... - *answers* - call 911
-provide emergency care
- rec. on pt's chart: care provided/and the condition
how many C.E. units r required 4each renewal period of 2 yrs? - *answers* 25 units +
infection control, law & ethics
the max. C.E. units u can earn in a day? - *answers* 8 hrs per day says regulations
Updated 2024/2025
Autonomy - *answers* self determination
Beneficence - *answers* benefit to the pt
code of ethics - *answers* voluntary standards of behavior est by profession
Ethics - *answers* Moral standards of conduct; rules or principles that govern proper
conduct
HIPAA - *answers* health insurance portability & accountability act of 1996 - ensures
privacy of pts health info
Justice - *answers* fairness
Laws - *answers* min. standards/behavior est. by population/profession.
non-maleficence - *answers* do no harm
veracity - *answers* truthfulness; not lying to the pt
abandonment - *answers* w/draw a pt from tx w/out giving reasonable notice/competent
replacement
matrix bands r placed? - *answers* btwn interdental papilla n the proximal surfaces of
tooth
administrative laws - *answers* category of laws/regulations est by gov. agencies
Board of Dentistry - *answers* agency that adopt rules/regul. n implement DPA
Child Abuse - *answers* any act that endangers/impairs a child's physical/emotional
health/development
Civil Law - *answers* category of law that deals w relations of individuals, corp,
organization
contract law - *answers* category of law - an agreement of services for
money/payment(contract)
criminal law - *answers* category of law - violation against state /gov.
,dental auxiliary - *answers* da, dhyg, lab techs
direct supervision - *answers* level of supervision, dentist present when d.a. performs
delegates instruct
due care - *answers* just, proper, and sufficient care, or the absence of negligence
elder abuse - *answers* physical/sexual abuse, financial exploitation, emo.
confinement, passive neglect, or willful deprivation of an elderly.
expanded fx - *answers* specific intraoral fx delegated to an auxiliary that require
increased skill or training
expressed contract - *answers* contract estb. thru verbal or written words
general supervision - *answers* level of supervision, d.a. performs according to
delegated instructions of dr but dr doesnt have to be there
HIPAA - *answers* health ins portability act of 1996, fed reg, ensure pt's healthcare info
will remain private
Implied contract - *answers* contract est. by action, not words
informed consent - *answers* permission granted from pt after being informed about tx
implied consent - *answers* pt's actions indicates consent for tx
infraction - *answers* minor offense - only a fine
licensure - *answers* license 2 practice in a specific state
malpractice - *answers* prof. negligence
mandated reporters - *answers* designated pros who r required by law 2 report
known/suspected child abuse
misdemeanor - *answers* offense, can result to 6 to 1 yr prison
pt of record - *answers* individual that has been examined/diagnosed by doc n has a tx
plan
reciprocity - *answers* to obtain a license in another state w/out retesting
res gestae - *answers* "things done."
latin/said @ time of negligent act
-admissible evidence in court of law
, res ipsa loquitur - *answers* "the thing speaks for itself." latin phrase
respondeat superior - *answers* "let the master answer ."
latin/legal doctrine - holds employer liable for acts of employee
spousal abuse - *answers* domestic violence - fight inflicted by family member/s
standard of care - *answers* level of knowledge, skill, care comparable w/ that of other
drs tx'ng similar pts under same conditions
state dental practice act - *answers* document of law - requires that specicific legal
requirements dentistry in cert states.
statutory law - *answers* law enacted by legislation thru u.s. congress,
state legislature, or local legislative bodies.
tort law - *answers* act that brings harm to a person or damages property
written consent - *answers* consent that has written - dianostic findings, perscribed tx,
reasonable expectations about tx results
felony - *answers* a major crime; fraud/drug abuse. if covicted 1 yr + in prison
does administration of nitrous oxide require a special type of supervision? - *answers*
yes. supervising dentist gives instruct. 2 dental auxiliary (da, rdh n lab tech) then
start/adjust the flow of gases 2 the desired level/needed.
u get asked 2 perform an illegal procedure? - *answers* refuse! CRIMINAL ACT. it's an
infraction of the dental practice act (DPA).
do not put urself @ risk.
a contraindicating step is performed during tx what d'yu do? - *answers* record in pt's
chart/advise pt of incident/prognosis/obtain consent 2 cont. tx./follow up in @ least 6
mths.
pt suffers a med. emergency in the dental office... - *answers* - call 911
-provide emergency care
- rec. on pt's chart: care provided/and the condition
how many C.E. units r required 4each renewal period of 2 yrs? - *answers* 25 units +
infection control, law & ethics
the max. C.E. units u can earn in a day? - *answers* 8 hrs per day says regulations
