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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 - 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 - ANSWER- IV Signoidoscopy is the examination of the ______. A.) Eye B.) Mouth C.) Colon D.) Stomach - ANSWER- Colon The best definition for percussion during a physical examination is: A.) Poking B.) Feeling C.) Listening D.) Tapping/Striking - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER- 1 Minute When drawing blood for a CBC this color tube should be used: A.) Gray B.) Red C.) Lavender D.) Green - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER- Abduction A subcutaneous injection is usually administered at a 45 degree angle. A.) True B.) False - 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. - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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. - 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 - 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. - 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 - ANSWER- 30 mL Turning the hand in a posterior position is called: A.) Adduction B.) Abduction C.) Pronation D.) Dorsiflexion - ANSWER- Pronation Medical waste consists of all of the following except: A.) Radioactive Waste B.) Occupational Waste C.) Infectious Waste D.) Chemical Waste - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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. - 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 - 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 - ANSWER- Inspection _______ affects occure when a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream. A.) Local B.) Systemic C.) Antagonist D.) Remote - 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. - ANSWER- Foods with kernels or seeds.

IBS is most frequently diagnosed in young women. A.) True B.) False - ANSWER- True Loss of bone mass is known as: A.) Ostelysis B.) Osteodystrophy C.) Osteoporosis D.) Osteoclasis - ANSWER- Osteoporosis What type of fracture is caused by a twisting type of injury? A.) Spiral B.) Greenstick C.) Transverse D.) Oblique - ANSWER- Spiral The ______ is the saclike membrane surrounding the heart. A.) Endocardium B.) Bundle of HIS C.) Pericardium D.) Sinoatrial Node - 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 - ANSWER- Immediately Phlebitis is an inflammation of a: A.) Tooth B.) Vein C.) Cell D.) Lymph Node - 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 - ANSWER- Glucose Dyspnea is defined as: A.) Difficulty breathing. B.) Rapid respirations. C.) Abnormally slow breathing. D.) Temporary cessation of breathing. - 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. - 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 - 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 - 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. - 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 - 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 - 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. - ANSWER- Not providing confidentiality. Which examination position is used for gynecologic examinations? A.) Dorsal Recumbent B.) Knee-Chest C.) Lithotomy D.) Trendelenburg - ANSWER- Lithotomy What position requires the patient to lie flat on his/her back? A.) Supine B.) Prone C.) Sims' D.) Fowler's - ANSWER- Supine A syringe that is prefilled with medication uses which type of system for injection? A.) Insulin B.) Cartridge C.) Tuberculin

D.) Hypodermic - ANSWER- Cartridge Always check for ______ before administering medication. A.) Antibodies B.) Antigens C.) Allergies D.) Anergies - 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' - ANSWER- Both 'B' and 'C' The medical term for a drooping eyelid is: A.) Glaucoma B.) A Cataract C.) Blepharoptosis D.) A Stye - ANSWER- Blepharoptosis "Hepatitis G" is a serious type of infectious hepatitis for pregnant women. A.) True B.) False - ANSWER- False Which type of muscle is responsible for moving fluids through the urinary system? A.) Skeletal B.) Smooth C.) Striated D.) Voluntary - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER- Gouty Arthritis Which is an average blood pressure reading for an adult? A.) 150/ B.) 120/ C.) 100/ D.) 140/90 - ANSWER- 120/ The stethoscope typically is placed over which artery when the BP is auscultated? A.) Radial B.) Aorta C.) Brachial D.) Carotid - ANSWER- Brachial _______ regulates procedures MAs may perform. A.) Individual States B.) Federal Government C.) Individual Office Policies D.) All of the Above - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER- Auscultation The most serious adverse reaction to penicillin is: A.) Nausea B.) Nausea and Diarrhea C.) Diarrhea D.) Anaphylaxis - 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 - ANSWER- Dorsogluteal Site Medical assistants practice under the supervision of a(n): A.) Physician B.) RN C.) LPN D.) All of the Above - 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. - 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.

• 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 - 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 - ANSWER- Vastus Lateralis Upon discovering an unresponsive person, one should first assess the: A.) Airway B.) Blood Pressure C.) Heart Sounds D.) Skin Color - 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 - 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. - 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 - ANSWER- Hinge Lateral curvature of the spinal column is known as: A.) Osteoporosis B.) Lordosis C.) Scoliosis D.) Kyphosis - 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 - 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 - ANSWER- Family Practice Clinic Ascites is associated with patients who have chronic kidney disease. A.) True B.) False - 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 - ANSWER- Adduction They physician uses a(n) _______ to examine the eyes. A.) Stethoscope B.) Otoscope C.) Flashlight D.) Ophthalmoscope - ANSWER- Ophthalmoscope What is the instrument used to measure blood pressure? A.) Stethoscope B.) Sphygmomanometer C.) Speculum D.) Analog Dial - 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. - 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. - 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 - 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 - ANSWER- Dryness Who discovered penicillin? - ANSWER- Alexander Fleming A hospice is a supportive clinic facility for terminally ill patients. A.) True B.) False - ANSWER-? The moral conduct of people in the medical profession is referred to as medical ethics. A.) True B.) False - 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 - ANSWER-? What is the correct medical terminology for the profuse excretion of sweat? A.) Syncope B.) Sprain C.) Hypertrophy D.) Diaphoresis - ANSWER- Diaphoresis Glycosuria, an abnormal condition, is the presence of _______ in the urine? A.) WBC B.) RBC C.) Bacteria D.) Glucose - ANSWER- Glucose The medical assistant can offer medical advice to the patient. A.) True B.) False - ANSWER- False

The electrical connections attached to a patient to recieve data durnig an EKG are called leads. A.) True B.) False - 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 - ANSWER-? The paralysis of all four extremities of the body is called paraplegia. A.) True B.) False - ANSWER- False Electronic thermometers are color coded, blue is for rectal and red is for oral. A.) True B.) False - ANSWER- False A life threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylactic shock. A.) True B.) False - ANSWER- True The removal of foreign material or dead tissue from a wound is called debridement. A.) True B.) False - ANSWER- True A two-hour postprandial urine specimen is collected 2 hours before a meal. A.) True B.) False - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-? A 24-hour monitor that a patient wears is called a(n): A.) 12 Lead B.) Holter C.) Carrier D.) Electrocardiogram - 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 - ANSWER-? What type of drug prevents or delays blood clotting? A.) Antibiotics B.) Anticoagulants C.) Antitussives D.) Analgesics - ANSWER- Anticoagulants What type of drug destroys or prohibits the growth of microorganisms? A.) Antibiotics B.) Anticoagulants C.) Antitussives D.) Analgesics - ANSWER- Antibiotics What type of controls or relieves coughing? A.) Antibiotics B.) Anticoagulants C.) Antitussives D.) Analgesics - ANSWER- Antitussives What type of drug relieves pain without loss of consciousnessF? A.) Antibiotics B.) Anticoagulants C.) Antitussives D.) Analgesics - ANSWER- Analgesics

Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease. A.) True B.) False - ANSWER- True Sanitation inolves cleaning items but microorganisms and bacteria are not destroyed. A.) True B.) False - 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 - ANSWER-? OSHA is the federal agency established to enforce regulations concerning the health and safety of employees. A.) True B.) False - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-? Spirometric measuresments are used to assess: A.) Urinary output B.) Cardiac output C.) Digestive function D.) Lung capacity and disease - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER- Ventricular Tachycardia This heart abnormality occurs when there are less than 60 bmp. A.) Sinus Arrhythmia B.) PVC C.) Bradycardia

D.) Tachycardia - ANSWER- Bradycardia An elevated level of ________ usually indicates infection, and if grossly elevated can indicate leukemia. A.) Leukocytes B.) Erythrocytes C.) Hemoglobin D.) Platelets - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER- Marbled Another name for capillary puncture is: A.) Arterial Blood Draw B.) Venipuncture C.) Aterioles Draw D.) Finger Stick - 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 - 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. - 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 - 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. - 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 - ANSWER- Abnormal Heart Rhythm A CVA is: A.) Heart Attack B.) Stroke C.) Seizure D.) Fainting - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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 - 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. - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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. - ANSWER- Coughing up Blood Apnea is defined as: A.) Difficulty breathing. B.) Rapid respirations. C.) Abnormally slow breathing. D.) Temporary cessation of breathing. - 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 - ANSWER- Condition of being Blue. What is considered a normal oral temperature? A.) 99.8 B.) 96.8 C.) 98.6 D.) 100.6 - 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 - 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. - ANSWER- Withdraw the needle completely. Which refers to the regularity of the pulse? A.) Volume B.) Rate C.) Depth D.) Rhythm - 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 - ANSWER- Insulin Injection Terminated patient files are called: A.) Archives B.) Active File C.) Inactive File D.) Closed File - ANSWER- Closed File Patients who are currently being seen are filed under: A.) Archives B.) Active File C.) Inactive File D.) Closed File - 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. - ANSWER- Employee arriving late to work. When administering a subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, one should gently pull back on the plunger to: