RMA CERTIFICATION PREP: AAH
WEBSITE PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAIKED ANSWERS.
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 2.25
B.) Multiply the pounds by 2.25
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
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