Which of the following is the most appropriate action when locating the ventrogluteal site

Use palm of hand against trochanter with fingertip on iliac

What is the most appropriate patient education basic starting points for weight loss?

Low calorie, low salt, and moderate exercise

What is an example of a reservoir in the infection cycle?

Protozoa and fungi, Equipment and water

Which of the following best describes the function of standardization of the EKG machine?

To determine whether he machine is set and working properly

Where is the lead for V6 placed?

Horizontal to V4 at left of midaxillary line

What would not result in a somatic tremor artifact

Improper grounding of ECG machine

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1
Which of the following is equal to 5 mL?
1 tsp
15 gtt
1 inch
1 oz
2
What does the signature (sig) mean?
Gives direction to the patient
Name and quantity of ingredients
Doctors signature
None of the above
3
What best describes when the mycardial cells recovers electrically?
Repolarization
Negative deflection
Depolarization
Polarization
4
Atrial arrhythmia that is characterized by extreme rapid incomplete contractions?
Premature atrial contraction
Atrial fibrillation
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Sinus bradycardia
5
What device is placed on the skin to pick up electrical impulses given off by the heart?
Amplifier
Electrode
Lead wire
Electrolyte
6
Practices such as hand washing, general cleaning and disinfectant are part?
Infection control
OSHA compliance
Surgical asepsis
Medical asepsis
7
Which of the following in not part of the middle ear?
Malleus
Auricle
Incus
Stapes
8
Which of the following parts of the ear is responsible for maintaining equilibrium?
Auricle
Tympanum
Vestibule
Cochlea
9
A small device that sends a small dose of electricity tomjarnthe heart back to normal rhythm?
ECG
ICD
CMR
Pacemaker
10
What is NOT a common symptom of digestive disorders?
Melena
Hematemesis
Emesis
Peritonitis
11
What type of cast extends from the fingers to the axilla?
LLC
SAC
LAC
SLC
12
What is the recommended percentage of total daily fat calories of an average person?
20-30
50-60
5
10-15
13
Which of the following test requires injecting the patient with radioactive substance ?
Electrocardiogram
Thallium stress test
Coronary artery bypass
Echocardiogram
14
Which of the following is the most appropriate action when locating the ventrogluteal site
Use upper outer buttocks quadrant
Use palm of hand against trochanter with fingertip on iliac
Give below the deltoid tuberosity
Use anywhere in the quadriceps femoris
15
Which of the following entails inflammation of the lung?
Emphysema
Pneumonia
Pleurisy
Asthma
16
What is a nitrogenous waste product normally filtered from the blood into urine?
Acetone
Nitrogen
Protein
Creatinine
17
The sale of which of the following was banned by the FDA in the United States?
Natural hormones
Soy products
Herbal supplements
Ephedra
18
Which of the following does not require aspiration with giving an injection?
All the above
Subcutaneous
Intradermal
Intramuscular
19
What is the most appropriate patient education basic starting points for weight loss?
Low calorie, moderate exercise, and sleep needs
Sleep needs, low salt foods, moderate exercise
Quit eating until you reach your goal
Low calorie, low salt, and moderate exercise
20
What stimulates the body's own antibody production?
Pathogenic toxins
Killed pathogens
Artificial pathogens
Live attenuated pathogens
21
What minerals become ionized and carry a positive or negative charge?
Electrolytes
Coenzymes
Catalysts
Water soluble
22
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a written medical note?
All the above
To prepare, administer, and cord medication
To know whAt time the drug was ordered
To know whether you have the right patient
23
What is the total of all changes, chemical and physical, that take place in the body?
None of the above
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Metabolism
Calories
24
Which best describes a susceptible host?
Excretions and secretions
Equipment and water
Immunosuppressants and elderly
Respiratory tract and broken skin
25
What test measures near vision?
Jaeger
Snelling
Ishihara
Refraction
26
Which of then following would be a reasonable goal for weight loss ?
1-2 pounds a week
20 pounds a month
10 pounds a month
3-4 pounds
27
What is an example of a reservoir in the infection cycle?
Respiratory tract and broken skin
Protozoa and fungi
Excretions and secretions
Equipment and water
28
What is the leading cause of drug administration errors?
Wrong route
Wrong dosage
Wrong time
Wrong patient
29
What should a MA do if an emergency situation arises from a skin test?
Check patients vitals
Have a patient lie down
All the above
Have Benadryl ready to administer
30
Why should the ECG be preformed in a quiet, warm, exam room away from electrical equipment?
Patient is able to sleep
Artifacts are reduced
Transmission of micro organisms is minimized
Wandering baseline is reduced
31
The function of which of these nutrients is to build and repair tissue?
Vitamins
Protein
Minerals
Carbohydrates
32
Which of following is not a factor that determines dosage of medication?
Height
Age
Weight
Gender
33
Which of the following best describes the function of standardization of the EKG machine?
To set machine timing
To determine correct placement of electrodes
To determine whether he machine is set and working properly
To check for artifacts
34
Which of the following is not a common ear condition?
Conjunctivitis
Otitis externa
Otitis media
Meunière disease
35
What is the field of medicine called that treats obesity and conditions related to obesity?
Bariatrics
Obstetrics
Geriatrics
Dietetics
36
Which of the following best describes how augmented leads are recorded?
After the bipolar leads
When the patient burps
After the precordial leads
Before the bipolar
37
What is the most accurate method of calculating medication dosage for children and infants?
Body surface area
Age
Height times weight
Weight
38
Which of the following abbreviation is no longer allowed to use by JCAHO?
qh
U
Cap
po
39
Which of the following is the main function of protein?
Maintains fluid balance
Maintain heat
Provides amino acids
Provides energy
40
Where is the lead for V6 placed?
Horizontal to V4 at left of midaxillary line
Fourth intercostal space at right sternal margin
Fifth intercostal space at midclavicular line
Horizontal to V4 at left anterior auxiliary line
41
What would not result in a somatic tremor artifact
Patient discomfort
Patient coughing or talking
Apprehensive patient
Improper grounding of ECG machine
42
Which is a following symptom of gastritis?
Diarrhea
Epigastric pain
Melena
Constipation
43
Which right is being followed when you are comparing the medication label with the order?
Route
Time
Dose
Drug
44
Administration of vaccines achieves what type of immunity?
Congenital passive
Passive
Acquired active
Artificial active
45
Which lead records electrical activity between the right arm and left leg?
AVF
Lead I
AVL
Lead II
46
A diagnostic test or laboratory test for the respiratory test
Cystoscopy
CBC
Tuning fork
FEV
47
What can result bulimia?
Amenorrhea
Low blood pressure
Alopecia
Dental caries
48
What is the correct abbreviation for every hour?
qh
qid
q
qs
49
Which of the following do yourself a patient to avoid in her dietary treatment of diabetes?
Amino acids
Vitamins
Minerals
Simple sugars
50
With which injection does a wheal appear?
Z-track
Subcutaneous
Intradermal
Intramuscular
51
Which of the following describes Leads I, II, and III?
Augmented leads
Precordial leads
Chest leads
Bipolar leads
52
What best describes a portal of exit?
immunosuppressants and the elderly
Equipment and water
Excretions and secretions
Respiratory tract and broken skin
53
Which medication does not require a massage to the site after injection?
Heparin
Insulin
All the above
Imferon
54
Which is a true statement about ventricular fibrillation ?
Ventricular tachycardia occurs in healthy people
It is often seen in patients using depressants
It has a cardiac cycle occurring early
It's life threatening
55
Which of the following statements is the about the food pyramid?
You can eat any amount of the food on it that you want
It contains quantities food you should eat from each group
There are four basic food groups
It is only for sick people
56
Which of following occurs if the metal tip of the lead wire becomes detached from an electrode
Interrupted baseline
Alternating current artifacts
Muscle artifacts
Wandering baseline
57
Why is choosing the proper site for injections important?
Ensures medication is delivered to the correct tissue type
Quantities can be given in specific sites
Pain and swelling are avoided
All injections can be given only in certain tissue
58
What describes the contraction of the cardiac cells from the electrical discharge?
Negative deflection
Polarization
Repolarization
Depolarization
59
What is not an example of a B-complex vitamin?
Thiamine
Riboflavin
Folic acid
Cholecalciferol
60
What is a small, sterile, pre filled glass single dose of hypodermic solution called?
Dropper
Cartridge
Vial
Ampule
61
How should syringes and needles be disposed of?
Discard in a ridged puncture proof container
Remove the needle and place it in the sharps container
Cut off the needle and place it in a sharps container
Recap and put it all in the sharps container
62
Which of the following artifacts can be caused by poor quality electrolyte gel?
Somatic tremor
Wandering baseline
Alternating current
Electric shock
63
Why are the electrodes applied to the fleshy part of the limb?
To minimize the artifacts
To reduce AC interference
To correct wandering baseline
To prevent interrupted baseline
64
Which injection does not require stretching the skin taunt?
Intradermal
None of these
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
65
WHat may be caused by a B-12 deficiency?
Pernicious anemia
Headaches
Mean teacher syndrome
Weight loss
66
What does the P wave represent?
Ventricular depolarization
Ventricular Repolarization
Atrial depolarization
Atrial repolarization
67
"Failure to thrive" infants and young children are caused by which of the following?
Increased protein intake
Lack of protein
Lack of fats
Lack of carbohydrates
68
Which of the following is used to measure volume?
Milliliter
Gram
Milligram
Meter
69
Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the United States?
Cancer
Respiratory disease
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes complications
70
What is the term used to refer to an ECG reading that is within normal limits?
Sinus arrhythmia
Baseline recording
Normal sinus rhythm
Atrial fibrillation
71
What is examined by a sigmoidoscopy?
Sigmoid colon
Small intestine
Stomach
Large intestine
72
What is the best action of the two minerals sodium and potassium?
Catalyst
Water soluble
Coenzymes
Electrolytes
73
What is the correct abbreviation for twice a day?
bid
q2d
qod
tid
74
What represents ventricular depolarization?
QT interval
QRS complex
PR segment
P wave
75
What best describes a prescription?
Order for scheduled drugs
Directions for dosage of a drug
Order allowing for refills
Written legal document that gives direction of medication
76
Which of the following includes lignin, cellulose, gums, and pectins?
Fibers
Minerals
Fat
Carbohydrates
77
Which oft he following is a long lasting insulin preparation?
NPH
Humulin
Lente
Ultralente
78
how many leads are recorded with a standard electrocardiogram?
12
10
5
7
79
What nutrient do cancer patients need to increase to repair and replace lost tissue?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Fibers
80
Which of the following is not one of the "six rights" of proper drug administration?
Right dose
Right time
Right gender
Right patient
81
If blood appears during aspiration what should you do?
Continue aspirating until no more blood appears
Withdraw the needle and dispose of it. Start again
Norhing it's all good
Continue the injection but massage the site after
82
What does the cardiac cycle represent?
Contraction of the ventricles
Relaxation of the entire heart
One heartbeat
Contraction of the atria
83
Where in the body are smaller nutrients absorbed?
Esophagus
Small intestine
Stomach
Large intestine
84
Which of the following is the most common disorder of the urinary system?
Cystitis
Renal calculi
Glomerulonephritis
Urinary tract infection
85
The ventricular arrhythmia considered to be a common distrubance in the rhythm?
Ventricular fibrillation
Premature ventricular contraction
None of the above
Ventricular tachycardia
86
Cerumen is also know as what?
Earwax
Eye drainage
Sputum
Nasal discharge
87
In children 2 and older what is the correct angle of injection into the vastus lateralis
10 degrees
45 degrees
15 degrees
90 degrees
88
What is an example of an artifact caused by electrical interference ?
DC interference
AC interference
Patient cough
Patient sneeze
89
Which is not a function of the digestive system?
Absorption
Defecation
Ingestion
Coagulation
90
What device shows the relation among numeric values to determine a correct dosage for a child
Kilogram
BSA
Nomogram
Dosagram
91
What is the most rapidly absorbed form of carbohydrate?
Monosaccharide
Fiber
Polysaccharide
Glycogen
92
What is the most correct statement about weight control
Charts give ranges that vary more than 50 pounds
There is an ideal weight for the entire. Population
eat all you want it won't make a difference
There is an ideal weight for each individual
93
What is the weight in kilograms for a child who weighs 55 lbs?
30 kg
25 kg
15 kg
20 kg
94
The body is composed of what percent of water?
80-90
50-60
75-85
35-45
95
Which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?
D
A
K
B
96
During pregnancy your protein requirement
Nearly doubles
Intake is cut in half
Should be avoided
Stays the same
97
Which of the following is the space in front of the iris and back of the cornea?
Posterior chamber
Posterior sclera
Anterior chamber
Anterior chamber
98
Which of the following is the most appropriate action when performing a nasal irrigation?
Use a cooled solution
Blow the nose immediately
Use a medicine dropper
Use 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper per pint of water
99
Childhood obesity can lead to which of the following?
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Type 2 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Hypoglycemia
100
Which of the following is true about vitamins?
Water soluble vitamins are stored in fat
Vitamins A,B,D, and E are fat soluble
Vitamins B and C are water soluble
Vitamins are simple molecules
101
Which of the following describes best how to inhibit bacteria growth?
Raise temperature
Regulate oxygen
Supply plenty of nutrients
Keep surfaces dry and clean
102
Why place the power cord pointing away from the patient and not allowing it under the table
Causes interrupted baseline
Helps reduce wandering baseline
Helps reduce AC interference
Keeps wires from getting tangled
103
Which of the following is the organ of hearing?
Semicircular canals
Vestibule
Eustachian tube
Cochlea
104
Which of the following best describes grams?
Length
Meter
Weight
Liquid
105
Which is not a classifaction of nutrients?
Vitamins
Preservatives
Fats
Water
106
What is the most important consideration immediately before administering medication?
Have a written order
Ensure the correct dosage
Complete the five rights
Assessing the patient
107
Which of the following is not an area where subcutaneous injections may be given?
Upper buttock
Mid-back
Lower leg
Upper arm
108
What breathing test measures airflow, volume, and capacity?
All the above
Pulse oximetry
Chest x-ray
Pulmonary function test
109
How many pills are needed a day for an order of Allegra 60 mg TID?
Two
Six
Three
Four
110
Which of the following is considered part of the eye's accessory structures?
Sclera
Lacrimal ducts
Cornea
Iris
111
Which of the following is the gelatinous mass, located behind the lens in the eye?
Anterior cavity
Posterior cavity
Vitreous humor
Aqueous humor
112
After the electropads sensors are removed in an ECG what is the next step?
Assist the patient as needed
Turn the machine off
Give the tracing to the physician
Unplug the machine
113
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a guaiac test?
Examine bacteria
Detect occult blood
Locate parasites
Search for bile pigments
114
What diet modification would help control the effects of diabetes mellitus?
Avoid between meal snacks
Decreasing total carbohydrates
Controlling sodium intake
Avoiding large fluctuations in blood glucose levels
115
Which of the following is the stage of life where the need for calories decreases
Elderly
Infancy
Adolescent
Pregnancy
116
What electrode is not used as part of the recording?
LL
RL
LA
RA
117
What is a false statement regarding the steps of fecal occult testing?
No special requirements for storage needed
Air dry specimen overnight
Provide patient return envelope
Store slides at room temp.
118
What is the sixth link in the chain of infection?
Portal of exit
Mode of trasmission
Susceptible host
Infectious host
119
What area of the brain receives auditory impulses?
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Frontal lobe
Temporal lobe
120
A BMI greater than what indicates obesity
50
20
40
30
121
The lighted instruments used to visualize the ear is called what?
Tympanometer
Otoscope
Ophthalmoscope
Specula
122
What condition is elevated by performing a blood test to measure cardiac enzymes?
Congestive heart failure
Myocardial infarction
Essential hypertension
Valvular stenosis
123
Which of the following converts cardiac arrhythmia into normal sinus rhythm?
None of the above
Holster monitor
Cardioversion
Ventricular fibrillation
124
Which of the following best classifies most dietary fiber?
Carbohydrate
Mineral
Fat
Protein
125
Why should an electrolyte be used when running an ECG?
Skin is a poor conductor of electricity
An electrolyte protects the patient from shocks
It was good enough for Frankenstein
An electrolyte reduces the amount of dryness in the skin
126
What causes athletes foot
Fungi
Bacteria
Being an athlete
Parasites
127
The pulse oximetry test is used to evaluate what?
None of the above
Oxygen saturation in the lungs
Oxygen saturation in the respiratory tract
Oxygen saturation in the blood
128
Which of the following is the standard measurement of a dosage of insulin?
Unit
Deciliter
Minim
mL
129
Which blood disorder is related to the lack of intrinsic factor in stomach secretions?
Leukemia
Hodgkin disease
Lymphedema
Pernicious anemia
130
A properly standardized electrocardiogram mark should be how high?
15 mm
20 mm
5 mm
10 mm
131
What link in the infection cycle would be broken by cleansing and sterilization?
Portal of exit
Infectious agent
Infectious agent
Mode of transmission
132
What best describes the electrical conduction system of the heart?
A-V node to Purkinje fibers
S-A node to Left bundle branches
A-V node to bundle of His
S-A node to Purkinje fibers
133
What is not a characteristic of a three-channel or multichannel electrocardiogram?
Three or more leads are recorded at one time
It records one lead at a time
Tracing is recorded on 8x11 inch paper
Speed is an advantage
134
What type of immunity is achieved through ready made antibodies?
Passive
Artificial active
Congenital passive
Artificially acquired
135
What condition causes erosion of the mucous lining of the stomach?
Duodenal ulcer
Peptic ulcer
Gastroenteritis
Reflux
136
Which of the following is not a procedure to follow when medication error occurs?
Documenting the medication error is not necessary
Report errors immediately to the physician
Recognize the error
Assess the patients condition
137
What is an inflatable immobilizer used for sprains?
Air casts
None of the above
Fiberglass casts
Synthetic casts
138
Which of the following would be a safe area to inject a medication?
Buttock of a paralyzed patient
Upper inner quadrant of the buttock
Upper arm of a mastectomy patient
Side of thigh
139
What test is used to measure distance visual acuity?
Ishihara
Snellen
Jaeger
Reflection
140
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the MA in medication administration?
Safely administer medication
Knowledge of the medication
Knowledge of the drug effects
Advising on use of over the counter drugs
141
How many grams is equal to 3,000 Milligrams?
3 g
1.5 g
300 g
None of these
142
Which best describes the units-100 syringe?
There are 100 units per mL
Each mark equals 100 units
All the above
It is marked in units of 10

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