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Which site for taking body temperature in an infant is considered most accurate? A.) Axilla B.) Typanic Membrane C.) Sublingual D.) Temporal Artery - Correct Answer-Temporal Artery If a patient has an anaphylactic reaction to a medication, the doctor will want to administer corrective drugs by the route that ensures the most rapid effect. Which route would the doctor use? A.) IV B.) SC C.) IM D.) SL - Correct Answer-IV Signoidoscopy is the examination of the ______. A.) Eye B.) Mouth C.) Colon D.) Stomach - Correct Answer-Colon The best definition for percussion during a physical examination is: A.) Poking B.) Feeling C.) Listening D.) Tapping/Striking - Correct Answer-Tapping/Striking To withdraw protection or support or to discontinue medical care without proper notice is called: A.) Nondelievery B.) Abandonment C.) Failure to Care D.) None of the Above - Correct Answer-Abandonment Why are continuing educational unit important?

A.) They are required to keep one's certification current. B.) Because they keep the MA up to date with new techniques and information. C.) They sometimes provide time off to study. D.) None of the Above - Correct Answer-Because they keep the MA up to date with new techniques and information. When drawing blood the tourniquet should be on the arm of the patient no longer then: A.) 3 Minutes B.) 1 Minute C.) 4 Minutes D.) 5 Minutes - Correct Answer-1 Minute When drawing blood for a CBC this color tube should be used: A.) Gray B.) Red C.) Lavender D.) Green - Correct Answer-Lavender The best way to prevent the spread of infection is: A.) Always wear a mask B.) Always wear gloves C.) Always wear a gown D.) Washing your hands - Correct Answer-Washing your hands. When changing pounds to kilograms one must: A.) Divide the pounds by 2. B.) Multiply the pounds by 2. C.) Multiply the pounds by 3 D.) Divide the pounds by 2.2 - Correct Answer-Divide the pounds by 2.2. Sharps containers should be changed when they are 3/4ths full to prevent accidental needle sticks. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-True They physician may use a ______ to assess a patient's ability to detect sound vibrations.

A.) Tuning Fork B.) Snellen Test C.) Tongue Blade D.) Reflex Hammer - Correct Answer-Tuning Fork When a liquid medication is poured it is important to: A.) Hold the measuring device at eye level. B.) Allow the solution bottle to come in contact with the measuring device. C.) Palm the label of the medication. D.) Both A and C - Correct Answer-Palm the Label of the Medication. A sac of synovial fluid near a joint is known as: A.) Tendon B.) Synovial Membrane C.) Bursa D.) Ligament - Correct Answer-Bursa What term is used when taking a body part away from the midline of the body? A.) Adduction B.) Abduction C.) Extension D.) Flexion - Correct Answer-Abduction A subcutaneous injection is usually administered at a 45 degree angle. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-True The usual sequence of the general physical examination moves from the: A.) Hand toward the feet. B.) Center of the body. C.) Area where symptoms are present. D.) From the truck outward towards the limbs. - Correct Answer-Head toward the feet. Which examination position is used in emergencies for patients with severe hypotension or who are in shock? A.) Dorsal Recumbent B.) Knee-Chest C.) Lithotomy D.) Trenelenburg - Correct Answer-Trendelenburg

A powered drug that is combined with water before administration is called a(n): A.) Solution B.) Emulsion C.) Mixture D.) Fluid Extract - Correct Answer-Solution A patient suspected of having cancer of the lung could show which symptom(s): A.) Atelectasis B.) Hemoptysis C.) Both A and B D.) None of the Above - Correct Answer-Hemoptysis and Atelectasis (Both A and B) While taking vital signs on a patient, you notice there is a difference between radial and apical pulses. What is this problem known as? A.) Pulse Pressure B.) Arrhythmia C.) Intermittent Pulse D.) Pulse Deficit - Correct Answer-Pulse Deficit Treatment that is below an acceptable standard of care and is the direct cause of an injury is referred to as: A.) Battery B.) Negligence C.)Assault D.) Intentional Tort - Correct Answer-Negligence If a bedridden patient has chills and is shivering, what would you expect the body temperature to be? A.) Increased B.) Decreased C.) The Same D.) The temperature would depend on the patient's age. - Correct Answer-Increased Which brand of medicine treats patients between the ages of 11-21? A.) Geriatrics B.) Adolescent Medicine C.) Internal Medicine D.) None of the Above - Correct Answer-None of the Above.

If the patient asks the MA what he/she would do in a similar medical situation, the MA should: A.) Advise the patient about the best course of action. B.) Suggest the patient seek counseling. C.) Refuse to discuss the issue. D.) Refer the patient to the physician for advice. - Correct Answer-Refer the patient to the physician for advice. One fluid ounce is equal to _____mL. A.) 10 mL B.) 20 mL C.) 30 mL D.) 60 mL - Correct Answer-30 mL Turning the hand in a posterior position is called: A.) Adduction B.) Abduction C.) Pronation D.) Dorsiflexion - Correct Answer-Pronation Medical waste consists of all of the following except: A.) Radioactive Waste B.) Occupational Waste C.) Infectious Waste D.) Chemical Waste - Correct Answer-Occupational Waste Refusing to allow the patient to leave the hospital when they request is: A.) Assault B.) Invasion of Privacy C.) Fraud D.) False Imprisonment - Correct Answer-False Imprisonment Which of the following symptoms may indicate that the patient has hypertension? A.) Epistaxis B.) Vertigo C.) Angina D.) All of the Above - Correct Answer-All of the Above

What is the most common site used to take a patient's pulse? A.) Carotid B.) Temporal C.) Brachial D.) Radial - Correct Answer-Radial You are taking a patient call and deem their situation to be an emergency, you should: A.) Run and get help. B.) Make sure it's really an emergency before bothering the physician. C.) Keep the patient on the line if you need to call 911. D.) Ask the caller to wait 5 minutes to see if they are feeling better. - Correct Answer- Keep the patient on the line if you need to call 911. What would be considered a normal pulse for an average-sized, 37-year-old patient in good health? A.) 50-60 bmp B.) 60-70 bmp C.) 50-70 bmp D.) 60-100 bmp - Correct Answer-60-100 bpm (beats per minute) The examination to assess the healing process of a patient's wound is called: A.) Inspection B.) Manipulation C.) Range of Motion D.) Palpation - Correct Answer-Inspection _______ affects occure when a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream. A.) Local B.) Systemic C.) Antagonist D.) Remote - Correct Answer-Systemic Patients with diverticulosis are encouraged to avoid which of the following: A.) A diet high in roughage. B.) Gluten Products. C.) Foods with kernels or seeds. D.) A diet high in sugar or salt. - Correct Answer-Foods with kernels or seeds. IBS is most frequently diagnosed in young women.

A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-True Loss of bone mass is known as: A.) Ostelysis B.) Osteodystrophy C.) Osteoporosis D.) Osteoclasis - Correct Answer-Osteoporosis What type of fracture is caused by a twisting type of injury? A.) Spiral B.) Greenstick C.) Transverse D.) Oblique - Correct Answer-Spiral The ______ is the saclike membrane surrounding the heart. A.) Endocardium B.) Bundle of HIS C.) Pericardium D.) Sinoatrial Node - Correct Answer-Pericardium If a patient calls in and thinks that he/she has a kidney stone and is in severe pain, when should he/she be seen? A.) Immediately B.) Today C.) This Week D.) This Month - Correct Answer-Immediately Phlebitis is an inflammation of a: A.) Tooth B.) Vein C.) Cell D.) Lymph Node - Correct Answer-Vein What would the physician order if a patient is in insulin shock? A.) Insulin B.) Glucose C.) Normal Saline D.) Lactated Ringer's Solution - Correct Answer-Glucose

Dyspnea is defined as: A.) Difficulty breathing. B.) Rapid respirations. C.) Abnormally slow breathing. D.) Temporary cessation of breathing. - Correct Answer-Difficulty breathing. Which of the following skills are not expected of a competent MA? A.) Performing basic insurance coding and billing. B.) Giving instructions to the patients about self-care after treatments. C.) Using the computer to perform a variety of office functions. D.) Diagnosing common patient symptoms. - Correct Answer-Diagnosing common patient symptoms. Why is confidentiality important? A.) Laws protect the patient agaisnt breach of confidentiality. B.) The patient has the right to privacy. C.) Patients trust medical professionals to keep their medical information confidential. D.) All of the Above - Correct Answer-All of the Above. When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the _______ pressure. A.) Mean Arterial B.) Systolic C.) Diastolic D.) Pulse - Correct Answer-Systolic What should you do if a patient faints in the reception room and falls to the floor? A.) Place a pillow under the patient's head and shoulders, keeping the feet and legs flat. B.) Roll the patient onto their right side. C.) Check for a pulse. D.) Keep the patient's head and shoulders flat and raise the legs. - Correct Answer- Check for a pulse.

Which of the follwoing regulations direct the practice of medicine within states? A.) Medical Practice Acts B.) Licensure C.) Reciprocity D.) Medical Education Act - Correct Answer-Medical Practice Acts Which of the following neoplasms of the skin is the most serious? A.) Nevi B.) Malignant Melanoma C.) Squamous Cell Carcinoma D.) Basal Cell Carcinoma - Correct Answer-Malignant Melanoma The best definition for invasion of privacy is: A.) Treatment against a person's wishes. B.) Deceitful Practice. C.) Not providing confidentiality. D.) False Accusations. - Correct Answer-Not providing confidentiality. Which examination position is used for gynecologic examinations? A.) Dorsal Recumbent B.) Knee-Chest C.) Lithotomy D.) Trendelenburg - Correct Answer-Lithotomy What position requires the patient to lie flat on his/her back? A.) Supine B.) Prone C.) Sims' D.) Fowler's - Correct Answer-Supine A syringe that is prefilled with medication uses which type of system for injection? A.) Insulin B.) Cartridge C.) Tuberculin D.) Hypodermic - Correct Answer-Cartridge

Always check for ______ before administering medication. A.) Antibodies B.) Antigens C.) Allergies D.) Anergies - Correct Answer-Allergies What are body areas to avoid when choosing the site for an injection? A.) Healthy Muscle Tissue B.) Scar Tissue C.) Birthmarks, Lumps, Warts, and Bones D.) Both 'B' and 'C' - Correct Answer-Both 'B' and 'C' The medical term for a drooping eyelid is: A.) Glaucoma B.) A Cataract C.) Blepharoptosis D.) A Stye - Correct Answer-Blepharoptosis "Hepatitis G" is a serious type of infectious hepatitis for pregnant women. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-False Which type of muscle is responsible for moving fluids through the urinary system? A.) Skeletal B.) Smooth C.) Striated D.) Voluntary - Correct Answer-Smooth What would be considered a normal pulse for an average-sized, 38-year-old patient in good health? A.) 50-60 bmp B.) 60-70 bmp C.) 50-70 bmp D.) 60-80 bmp - Correct Answer-60-80 bpm (beats per minute) Which healthcare professionals may administer IV medications? A.) Medical Assistants B.) Patient Care Assistants C.) Nurses

D.) Phlebotomists - Correct Answer-Nurses During a physical examination, the physician discovers a bruit. Which method would she be using to make this discovery? A.) Manipulation B.) Palpation C.) Percussion D.) Auscultation - Correct Answer-Auscultation A patient who has acute pain in the great toe may be suffering from: A.) Osteoarthritis B.) Gouty Arthritis C.) Tendinitis D.) Rheumatoid Arthritis - Correct Answer-Gouty Arthritis Which is an average blood pressure reading for an adult? A.) 150/ B.) 120/ C.) 100/ D.) 140/90 - Correct Answer-120/ The stethoscope typically is placed over which artery when the BP is auscultated? A.) Radial B.) Aorta C.) Brachial D.) Carotid - Correct Answer-Brachial _______ regulates procedures MAs may perform. A.) Individual States B.) Federal Government C.) Individual Office Policies D.) All of the Above - Correct Answer-All of the Above Which of the following clinical tasks is beyond the scope of practice for a MA? A.) Vital Signs B.) Phlebotomy C.) Prescribing Medication D.) EKGs - Correct Answer-Prescribing Medication Telephone calls that would qualify as emergencies include:

A.) Suicide Threat B.) Chest Pain C.) Child Vomiting for 2 Days D.) All of the Above - Correct Answer-All of the Above The correct term for listening during a physical examination is: A.) Percussion B.) Auscultation C.) Palpitation D.) None of the Above - Correct Answer-Auscultation The most serious adverse reaction to penicillin is: A.) Nausea B.) Nausea and Diarrhea C.) Diarrhea D.) Anaphylaxis - Correct Answer-Anaphylaxis What is the traditional site for deep intramuscular injections in adults? A.) Ventrogluteal Site B.) Deltoid Muscle C.) Dorsogluteal Site D.) Vastus Lateralis - Correct Answer-Dorsogluteal Site Medical assistants practice under the supervision of a(n): A.) Physician B.) RN C.) LPN D.) All of the Above - Correct Answer-All of the Above Which of the following describes "abrasion"? A.) Wounds in which the edges are torn in an irregular shape. B.) Wounds in which the layers of skin are rubbed away due to scrapping. C.) Wounds made by a sharp-pointed instrument. D.) Smooth cut resulting from a surgical scalpel or sharp material. - Correct Answer- Wounds in which the layers of skin are rubbed away due to scraping. When handling and angry patient, it is best to:

A.) Let the patient talk until their anger is gone. B.) Ask the patient to leave. C.) Calmly tell the patient you are sorry they are angry and take them to an empty exam room. D.) Tell the patient their anger is inappropriate and to come back when they calm down.

• Correct Answer-Calmly tell the patient you are sorry they are angry and take them to an empty exam room. After a proctoscopic examination, the patient should be helped to the upright position slowly to prevent: A.) Defecation B.) Diarrhea C.) Flatulence D.) Syncope - Correct Answer-Syncope What is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in infants and children? A.) Ventrogluteal Site B.) Deltoid Muscle C.) Dorsogluteal Site D.) Vastus Lateralis - Correct Answer-Vastus Lateralis Upon discovering an unresponsive person, one should first assess the: A.) Airway B.) Blood Pressure C.) Heart Sounds D.) Skin Color - Correct Answer-Airway Placing your own feelings onto another person is an example of which of the following defensive behaviors? A.) Projection B.) Compensation C.) Rationalization D.) Displaced Anger - Correct Answer-Projection When administering insulin, one should: A.) Not massage the injection site.

B.) Use any subcutaneous area for the injection. C.) Not rotate the site of injection. D.) Use a 40-degree angle. - Correct Answer-Not massage the injection site. The knee joint has which type of movement? A.) Gliding B.) Ball and Socket C.) Hinge D.) Free Moving - Correct Answer-Hinge Lateral curvature of the spinal column is known as: A.) Osteoporosis B.) Lordosis C.) Scoliosis D.) Kyphosis - Correct Answer-Scoliosis The first written source for medical ethics is called the: A.) Code of Medical Conduct B.) Hippocratic Oath C.) Code of Hammurabi D.) Code of Ethics - Correct Answer-Code of Hammurabi Which of the following would be considered an ambulatory care setting? A.) Family Practice Clinic B.) Medical-Surgical Unit C.) Emergency Room D.) None of the Above - Correct Answer-Family Practice Clinic Ascites is associated with patients who have chronic kidney disease. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-False What termis used when bringing a body part back to the midline of the body? A.) Adduction B.) Abduction C.) Extension D.) Flexion - Correct Answer-Adduction

They physician uses a(n) _______ to examine the eyes. A.) Stethoscope B.) Otoscope C.) Flashlight D.) Ophthalmoscope - Correct Answer-Ophthalmoscope What is the instrument used to measure blood pressure? A.) Stethoscope B.) Sphygmomanometer C.) Speculum D.) Analog Dial - Correct Answer-Sphygmomanometer The Patient's Bill of Rights states that the patient has a right to: A.) Do anything they want while hospitalized. B.) Make their own decisions about their care. C.) Be entitled to one on one nursing care. D.) Be treated free of charge if they don't like their caregiver. - Correct Answer-Make their own decisions about their care. Which of the following should be done immediately when administering first aid to a patient with a partial-thickness chemical burn? A.) Apply burn ointment. B.) Break any forming blisters. C.) Cover the burn with dry gauze. D.) Flood the burn area with water. - Correct Answer-Flood the burn area with water. In a healthy adult at rest, the ratio of respirations to pulse beats is typically which of the following? A.) 1: B.) 1: C.) 1: D.) 1:8 - Correct Answer-1:4 Respirations to Pulse Beats Which of the following is not needed for bacteria to grow?

A.) Moisture B.) Darkness C.) Dryness D.) Right Temperature - Correct Answer-Dryness Who discovered penicillin? - Correct Answer-Alexander Fleming A hospice is a supportive clinic facility for terminally ill patients. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-? The moral conduct of people in the medical profession is referred to as medical ethics. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-True When preparing a microscopic urine specimen, the tube placed in the centrifuge contains what amount of urine? A.) 5 mL B.) 8 mL C.) 10 mL D.) 20 mL - Correct Answer-? What is the correct medical terminology for the profuse excretion of sweat? A.) Syncope B.) Sprain C.) Hypertrophy D.) Diaphoresis - Correct Answer-Diaphoresis Glycosuria, an abnormal condition, is the presence of _______ in the urine? A.) WBC B.) RBC C.) Bacteria D.) Glucose - Correct Answer-Glucose The medical assistant can offer medical advice to the patient. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-False The electrical connections attached to a patient to recieve data durnig an EKG are called leads.

A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-True If a patient is bleed profusely from a laceration on the arm--apply direct pressure to the radial artery. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-? The paralysis of all four extremities of the body is called paraplegia. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-False Electronic thermometers are color coded, blue is for rectal and red is for oral. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-False A life threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylactic shock. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-True The removal of foreign material or dead tissue from a wound is called debridement. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-True A two-hour postprandial urine specimen is collected 2 hours before a meal. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-False Which of the following is a clouding of the lens of the eye? A.) Cataract B.) Glaucoma C.) Macular Degeneration D.) None of the Above - Correct Answer-Cataract A patient is in a diabetic coma. If administered sugar, he/she will: A.) Usually get worse. B.) Have no response to the sugar.

C.) Wake up and respond immediately D.) None of the above - Correct Answer-? A 24-hour monitor that a patient wears is called a(n): A.) 12 Lead B.) Holter C.) Carrier D.) Electrocardiogram - Correct Answer-Holter Patients in cardiac arrest may: A.) Have pale, bluish skin B.) Flushed, warm appearance C.) Be awake, alert, and calm D.) None of the above - Correct Answer-? What type of drug prevents or delays blood clotting? A.) Antibiotics B.) Anticoagulants C.) Antitussives D.) Analgesics - Correct Answer-Anticoagulants What type of drug destroys or prohibits the growth of microorganisms? A.) Antibiotics B.) Anticoagulants C.) Antitussives D.) Analgesics - Correct Answer-Antibiotics What type of controls or relieves coughing? A.) Antibiotics B.) Anticoagulants C.) Antitussives D.) Analgesics - Correct Answer-Antitussives What type of drug relieves pain without loss of consciousnessF? A.) Antibiotics B.) Anticoagulants C.) Antitussives D.) Analgesics - Correct Answer-Analgesics Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease.

A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-True Sanitation inolves cleaning items but microorganisms and bacteria are not destroyed. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-? If the patient brings a relative to the physician's appointment, this constitutes "implied consent" to the discussion of the patient's care with the relative. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-? OSHA is the federal agency established to enforce regulations concerning the health and safety of employees. A.) True B.) False - Correct Answer-True The signal from the AV node is picked up by which of the following? A.) Atrioventricular Node B.) Aorta C.) Purkinje Fibers D.) Bundle of HIS - Correct Answer-? The blood vessel branching from the heart that carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs is called the: A.) Vena Cava B.) Pulmonary Artery C.) Carotid Artery D.) Renal Artery - Correct Answer-Pulmonary Artery Which of the following statements is true about pulse oximetry? A.) It can be performed on any finger, nail polish does not have to be removed. B.) It measures the percentage of hemoglobin that is oxygenated compared with the total amount of hemoglobin available. C.) It indicates the oxygen saturation level and patient's pulse rate. D.) Both B and C - Correct Answer-?

Spirometric measuresments are used to assess: A.) Urinary output B.) Cardiac output C.) Digestive function D.) Lung capacity and disease - Correct Answer-Lung Capacity and Disease The oxygen content of blood can be determined with a device called an oximeter, which can be clipped on the: A.) Forehead B.) Finger C.) Earlobe D.) Nose - Correct Answer-Finger When the physician orders a nebulizer treatment, the route of drug administration is through: A.) Irrigation B.) Inhalation C.) Sublingual Absorption D.) Instillation - Correct Answer-Inhalation NPO means: A.) Only Clear Fluids B.) Nothing by Mouth Except Water C.) Nothing by Mouth Following the Procedure D.) Nothing by Mouth - Correct Answer-Nothing by Mouth A cardiac abnormality in which there are three or more premature ventricular contractions on a patient's EKG tracing is called: A.) Ventricular Tachycardia B.) PVC C.) Atrial Flutter D.) NSR - Correct Answer-Ventricular Tachycardia This heart abnormality occurs when there are less than 60 bmp. A.) Sinus Arrhythmia B.) PVC C.) Bradycardia D.) Tachycardia - Correct Answer-Bradycardia

An elevated level of ________ usually indicates infection, and if grossly elevated can indicate leukemia. A.) Leukocytes B.) Erythrocytes C.) Hemoglobin D.) Platelets - Correct Answer-Leukocytes The MRI can be used to produce radiological imaging or scanning of all of the following except: A.) The Brain B.) Bone C.) The Intestines D.) The Liver - Correct Answer-? A patient is scheduled for an IV pyelogram. This is an examination of the: A.) Gallbladder B.) Small Intestine C.) Kidney, Ureters, and Bladder D.) Colon - Correct Answer-Kidney, Ureters, and Bladder Which type of blood collection tube contains a clot activator and a gel? A.) Red B.) Marbled C.) Purple D.) Gray - Correct Answer-Marbled Another name for capillary puncture is: A.) Arterial Blood Draw B.) Venipuncture C.) Aterioles Draw D.) Finger Stick - Correct Answer-Finger Stick A mental disorder which is characterized by delusions and hallucinations is: A.) Schizophrenia B.) Anxiety Disorder C.) Disassociative Disorder D.) Manic Depression - Correct Answer-Schizophrenia All of the following should be included on a lab slip except:

A.) Date specimen is obtained. B.) Time specimen is obtained. C.) Time specimen is sent to the lab. D.) Patient's name. - Correct Answer-Time the specimen is sent to the lab. Pregnancy tests are based on the presence or absence of a hormone called: A.) HIV B.) HCG C.) ADH D.) LH - Correct Answer-HCG Which of the following would not be considered a problem after the application of a cast? A.) Pinkness and warmth in toes/fingers. B.) Pain caused by restricted circulation. C.) Swellin gof the limb around the edge of the cast. D.) Foul odor coming from the cast. - Correct Answer-Pinkness and warmth in toes/fingers. What is an automated external defibrillator (AED) used for? A.) A CVA B.) Shock C.) Seizure D.) Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Correct Answer-Abnormal Heart Rhythm A CVA is: A.) Heart Attack B.) Stroke C.) Seizure D.) Fainting - Correct Answer-Stroke Which of the following describes 'incision'? A.) Wounds in which the edges are torn in an irregular shape. B.) Wounds in which the layers of skin are rubbed away due to scrapping. C.) Wounds made by a sharp-pointed instrument. D.) Smooth cut resulting from a surgical scalpel or sharp material. - Correct Answer- Smooth cut resulting from a surgical scalpel or sharp material.

Which of the following describes 'laceration'? A.) Wounds in which the edges are torn in an irregular shape. B.) Wounds in which the layers of skin are rubbed away due to scrapping. C.) Wounds made by a sharp-pointed instrument. D.) Smooth cut resulting from a surgical scalpel or sharp material. - Correct Answer- Wounds in which the edges are torn in an irregular shape. If a patient has an IV, which of the following would not need to be reported to a nurse? A.) Blood backed up into the tubing. B.) The needle or tube has come loose. C.) The patient wants to move the extremity the IV is in. D.) Redness, pain, or swelling in the IV area. - Correct Answer-The patient wants to move the extremity the IV is in. Surgial removal of the Thyroid Gland is: A.) Colectomy B.) Thyroidotomy C.) Thyroidectomy D.) Glandectomy - Correct Answer-Thyroidectomy Thumb forceps are: A.) Uesd to grasp foreign bodies. B.) Used for holding sponges during surgery C.) Two-pronged instrument with serrated tips to hold tissue. D.) Used to hold the edges of sterile drapes together. - Correct Answer-Two-pronged instrument with serrated tips to hold tissue. Which of the following sutures are considered the strongest? A.) Polyester Suture B.) Steel Suture C.) Silk Suture D.) Cotton Suture - Correct Answer-Steel Suture The sedimentation rate measures the rate at which: A.) RBC's settle out of blood in 1 Hour. B.) Blood is transfused. C.) RBC's regenerate.

D.) None of the Above - Correct Answer-RBC's settle out of blood in 1 Hour. A PFT is used to determine: A.) Blood Pressure B.) Oxygen Levels in the Blood C.) Respiratory Function and Lung Volume D.) Heart Rate - Correct Answer-Respiratory Function and Lung Volume Hemoptysis means: A.) Coughing up Blood. B.) The Rupture of a Blood Vessel. C.) Vomiting Blood. D.) None of the Above. - Correct Answer-Coughing up Blood Apnea is defined as: A.) Difficulty breathing. B.) Rapid respirations. C.) Abnormally slow breathing. D.) Temporary cessation of breathing. - Correct Answer-Temporary cessation of breathing. Cyanosis means: A.) Condition of being Yellow B.) Condition of being Blue C.) Condition of being Red D.) Condition of being White - Correct Answer-Condition of being Blue. What is considered a normal oral temperature? A.) 99.8 B.) 96.8 C.) 98.6 D.) 100.6 - Correct Answer-98.6 If a patient's height is 76 inches, what is it in feet and inches? A.) 3 Feet, 6 Inches B.) 6 Feet, 6 Inches C.) 5 Feet, 6 Inches D.) 6 Feet, 4 Inches - Correct Answer-6 Feet, 4 Inches

While giving an intramuscular injection, if the MA inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe, which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A.) Withdraw the needle completely. B.) Continue with the injection. C.) Insert the needle deeper. D.) Continue to aspirate. - Correct Answer-Withdraw the needle completely. Which refers to the regularity of the pulse? A.) Volume B.) Rate C.) Depth D.) Rhythm - Correct Answer-Rhythm A syringe marked U 100 is used for which of the following purposes? A.) Allergy Testing B.) Chemotherapy C.) Insulin Injection D.) Tuberculin Testing - Correct Answer-Insulin Injection Terminated patient files are called: A.) Archives B.) Active File C.) Inactive File D.) Closed File - Correct Answer-Closed File Patients who are currently being seen are filed under: A.) Archives B.) Active File C.) Inactive File D.) Closed File - Correct Answer-Active File An incident report would be filed for all of the following except: A.) Patient Fall B.) Theft C.) Employee arriving late to work D.) Employee slips and falls on a wet floor. - Correct Answer-Employee arriving late to work. When administering a subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, one should gently pull back on the plunger to: