RDA FINAL Flashcards
The patient record is a permanent document of whom
Patient
The dental history portion of the patient record provides the dental team with information regarding
Previous dental care and treatment
What charting symbol best indicates a tooth not visible in the mouth
X through the tooth
Why is a base placed
A measure of protection for the pulp, because Decay or trauma was close to the pulp, on the floor of the tooth preparation
Calcium hydroxide is used in dentistry as a
Liner
What product contains calcium hydroxide
Dycal
What are the two types of temporary sedative dressing materials
IRM and Cavit
What is the smear layer
A protective secretion produced by the layers of the teeth
What benefit does etchant provide during the bonding process
Roughens up the enamel and/or dentinal layers in preparation for bonding
A self etching adhesive eliminates the need to
Rinse etchant from the tooth
What is the main effective ingredient in tooth whitening material
Carbamide peroxide
On the California RDA written examination, only the clinical name, not the brand-name, of a material will be used
True
ZPC should always be mixed on a cool, glass slab incorporating the powder into the liquid in small, but steady, increments
True
When mixing a material, make sure all the powder is incorporated into the liquid prior to adding more powder
True
The most commonly used method of polymerization is the dual cure method
False
According to the dental board regulations, how long should sterilization monitoring records be kept
One year
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
Which set of precautions is intended to prevent exposure to all body fluids
Standard
The majority of the spray produced by dental handpieces consist of
Saliva
Routine handwashing removes
Most of the transient microbes and some of the resident microbes
Instrument cassette should be wrapped
After cleaning and before sterilization
What agency regulates the registration of disinfectants and chemical sterilants used in dentistry
EPA
Which of the following is the best infection control practice for clinical contact surfaces that are difficult or impossible to clean
Covering surfaces with and impervious barrier
Routine handwashing for dental healthcare professional is the use of
Water and plain liquid soap
A surgical mask must be changed
After every patient
When putting on personal protective equipment which item should be put on last just before patient care begins
Gloves
In accordance with California regulations, the high-speed handpiece line and air water syringe should be flushed with water
After each patient
What is an example of a clinical contact surface
Countertops
According to California regulations biological indicators for assessing sterilization are to be used
Weekly
The purpose of dating packages of sterilize instruments is to
Retrieve packs in the event of the sterilization failure
What is the proper management for work surfaces that become contaminated with blood
Clean and then disinfect
Solutions use for cooling and irrigating during oral surgical procedures are best delivered through
A sterile delivery device
Give an example of an OSHA required sharp with engineered injury protection
A self-sheathing needle attached to a dental anesthetic syringe
Employees must receive training regarding hazardous chemicals at what intervals
Upon hire, whenever a new hazard is introduced, and at least annually
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is based on the premise that an employee has the right to know about the
Chemicals in the office
What viral infection can be prevented through immunization
Hep B
What most accurately defines engineering controls
Materials and devices that prevent employee exposure to hazardous or infectious substances
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
What is regulated under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Bonding etchant
The primary active agent in the solution used for unsaturated chemical vapor sterilization is
Formaldehyde
Which microorganism is used to identify a disinfectant as intermediate level
M. Tuberculosis var bovis
Photochemical waste is defined as
Radiographic lead foil and fixer
Universal/recyclable waste is defined as
Batteries and fluorescent lamps
Why is clear sealant material less desirable
More difficult to evaluate
What is the difference between filled and unfilled sealants regarding retention rates
No difference
What is the range of shelf life of sealant materials
18-36 months
What is done first if an adult patient does not have a pulse
Call for emergency assistance
Elevating the patients feet above the head to increase blood flow to the brain is the response to what medical condition
Syncope
Clinical considerations for patients with bronchial asthma should include
Shorter appointments to reduce stress
What kind of patient would benefit from prophylactics sublingual nitroglycerin
Cardiovascular disorders
What is one sign of anaphylactic shock
Respiratory distress
What is a blood pressure reading of 142/96 classified as
Hypertension
What is an analgesic prescribe for
Pain relief
What’s an example of an anabiotic
Erythromycin
What is a drug that slows the clotting of blood
Coumadin
A scavenger unit is used for respiratory protection during the use of
Nitrous oxide
Of the common medical emergencies in a dental setting, the emergency were a patient experiences nausea, pounding heartbeat and feeling warm is
Syncope
Of the common medical emergencies in a dental setting, the emergency were a patient experiences a bad mood, anxiety and appears sWetty is
Hypoglycemia
What is a measurement of how hard the heart must work to pump blood through the body
Blood pressure
What is a substance that causes an immune response
Antigen
An effective product from the office emergency kit when needing to treat a patient experiencing a fainting episode is
Ammonia inhalant
What is a contraindication for a patient when a procedure calls for gingival retraction cord impregnated with epinephrine
Cardiovascular disease
Spreaders and pluggers are used in the
Obturation of a root canal
What endodontic procedure would be performed to partially remove the pulp
Pulpotomy
When a tooth has avulsed it has
Come out
Another term for necrotic
Dead and non vital
What portion of the pulp would the dentist remove in a pulpotomy
Coronal portion
The irrigation material most commonly used during root canal therapy is
sodium hypochlorite
What is the surgical procedure that involves the removal of the apex of a root
Apicoectomy
What could be a contraindication to a patient receiving fixed prosthodontics
Poor oral hygiene
What is an example of a contaminated item commonly found in the dental lab
Impression
Which instrument is ideal for carving occlusal amalgams
Discoid cleoid carver
The dental unit provides necessary electricity and hoses with air and water to the patient chair but what delivery system is positioned behind the patients head
Rear
What instrument is used to place and remove elastic ties and remove ortho separators
Orthodontic scaler
When working with a left handed dentist the instrument transfer zone is where
Between 5 and 8
Motions are categorized into how many categories depending upon the extent of the motion and the nature of the movement
5
Which classification of movement is defined as movement of fingers only suggest picking up a single item from a flat surface
Class one
Dental instruments used in general dentistry are divided into how many categories of restorative procedures
4
For a right-handed Dentist, where is the static zone located
12 to 2 o’clock
For a left-handed Dentist, the assistance zone is located
Between 8 and 10
What grasp is when the instrument is held in the palm of the operators hand
Palm grasp
What is the best way to remain approachable to an anxious patient
Encourage questions
Who legally owns a patient’s dental radiographs
The dentist
According to California regulations, who is legally allowed to place a base during a restorative procedure
Dentist, RDA
What is a temporary sedative dressing
A temporary filling
According to California regulations, who is legally allowed to place a liner during a restorative procedure
Dentist, RDA
When using etchant, how long is it left on the tooth structure
15–20 seconds
Etchant material is
Typically electric blue in color, 37 - 39% phosphoric acid, very bitter tasting
