California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

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How are solutions for cooling and irrigating during oral surgical procedures best delivered?

Using a reusable device
A sterile delivery device
Directly from the original container
Through a previously used but cleaned device

The correct answer is: A sterile delivery device

Using a sterile delivery device is the best option for cooling and irrigating during oral surgical procedures because it ensures that the solution being delivered is free from any contaminants or bacteria. Using a reusable device (A) may introduce bacteria or other contaminants from previous use, compromising the safety of the patient. Delivering the solution directly from the original container (C) may also introduce contaminants and make it difficult to control the amount of solution being delivered. Using a previously used but cleaned device (D) is not as reliable as using a sterile delivery device, as it may still contain bacteria or other contaminants even after cleaning. Therefore, using a sterile delivery device is the safest and most effective way to deliver solutions for cooling and irrigating during oral surgical procedures.