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1
MA is instructed to position patient for dorsal cavity examination. What position would this be
Lithotomy
Prone
Semi-Fowler's
Supine
2
Which abbreviation should MA use when documenting initial assessment data for wellness exam?
p/o
VS
f/u
HPI
3
Best position for patient undergoing abdominal inspection?
supine
planking
trendelenburg
lithotomy
4
Which of the following is the average normal adult oral temperature in Celsius?
37.5
36.4
37.0
36.2
5
Match the Erickson stage with the age: Industry vs Inferiority
School-age
Adolescence
Young adulthood
Infant
6
In patient education, you should not
Describe the written information
Quickly cover information because they'll get it in writing
Access the patient's ability to understand instructions
Answer questions
7
Axillary temperature
A residents room temperature
Body temperature obtained by placing thermometer in armpit
Body temp obtained by placing thermometer in bend of wrist
A person's armpit
8
Where do you get vitamin C from?
carbs
proteins
citrus and fruits
veggies
9
Which of the following may result in inaccurate readings with a tympanic thermometer?
any bacterial infection in the body
impacted cerumen
pregnancy
pyrexia
10
Which of the following is an important action when taking a radial pulse?
Press gently over area of artery
Count for 15 seconds
Position the pt.with arm elevated at heart level
Locate and count pulse with thumb
11
Protein can be found in
meat and nuts.
oils and butter.
citrus.
raw vegetables.
12
Name the pulse site for # 6.
dorsalis pedis
femoral
carotid
popliteal
13
Daily total fat intake should be approximately
20-35%
10-20%
50-60%
40-45%
14
After pt leaves an exam room, which actions should MA take to prepare exam table for next pt?
Roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly & quickly
Place the pillow on top of the fresh paper on the table
Wipe the table w a 50% solution of household bleach
Crumple the paper before disposing of it
15
A CCMA is reviewing guidleines with a high protein diet pt. What statement should the CCMA make
"Without needed carbs and fat, the body will burn protein"
"The body uses dietary fiber to rebuild muscle"
"Half your daily caloric intake should be protein"
"An increased intake of sodium is necessary"
16
Which of the following is not a factor that influences body temperature?
pregnancy
bacterial infection
fasting
gender
17
Which of the following best describes a pulse rate with bradycardia?
72 bpm
40 bpm
120 bpm
200 bpm
18
Which of the following is not a characteristic of pulse to be documented in assessment?
volume
depth
rate
rhythm
19
Match the Erickson stage with the age: Trust vs Mistrust
School-age
Toddler
Adolescence
Infant
20
What can high blood pressure lead to?
Strokes, heart attacks, heart failure or kidney disease
AIDS and HIV
Cancer and heart failure
Diabetes and tuberculosis
21
Which foods should a MA recommend to a patient who needs to increase her intake of vitamin A?
Potatoes
Blueberries
Oranges
Cauliflower
22
Which of the following best describes the pulse rate of a well-conditioned athlete?
lower than average
stabilized
no change from average
increased
23
If you have an oral temp of 98.6 what would your axillary temp be?
96.8
98.6
99.6
97.
24
ALBUMIN THE MOST ABUNDANT PROTEIN IN PLASMA
False
True
25
MA should identify that which of the following vitamins is fat soluble?
Niacin
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Folate
26
Which questions should the MA ask the pt. when taking an oral temp using a disposable strip?
Have you been stressed?
Have you been talking?
Have you been sleeping?
Have you been smoking?
27
What does palpation mean?
touch or feel
Listen or hear
vomit
blood pressure
28
Careful monitoring of a pt.'s weight may provide insight to what type of problems?
nutritional
all of the above
metabolic
emotional
29
Objective findings determined by a clinician, such as a fever, hypertension, or rash.
Signs
Symptoms
30
The pulse site located at the bottom left side of the heart:
apical
brachial
carotid
radial
31
what is the function of protein in the body?
Insulation
Growth and repair
help absorb vitamins
32
What is Auscultation?
The act of taking all Vital Signs
Listening to sounds within the body
Another word for Physical Exam
The act of taking the pulse
33
Which of the following terms means slow breathing?
tachypnea
dyspnea
bradypnea
apnea
34
Which of the following terms means low blood pressure?
hypertension
diastole
systole
hypotension
35
Match the Erickson stage with the age: Identity vs Role Confusion
Young Adulthood
Adolescence
Toddler
Infant
36
The vitamin essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus is:
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
Vitamin B-3
37
Name the pulse site for # 8.
posterior tibial
femoral
popliteal
dorsalis pedis
38
What blood vessels contain a pulse?
Veins
Chambers
Valves
Arteries
39
What is the role of the MA during a physical exam?
hand exam instruments and supplies to the provider
all of the above
provide comfort to the patient as needed
position the patient
40
height, weight, body mass index, infant head circumference
anthropometric measurements
light measurements
heavy Measurements
wrong measurements
41
A pulse oximetry test is used to measure
Heart rate
Body temperature
Oxygen saturation
BMI
42
A low fiber, high fat diet is a risk factor for what disease?
crohn's disease
colorectal cancer
cholelithisis
Cirrhosis
43
Most common site to take an adult pulse is?
Carotid Artery
Popliteal Artery
Brachial Artery
Radial pulse
44
Which is a normal blood pressure?
135/85
128/86
142/88
118/77
45
Temperature, Pulse and Respiration is abbreviated
TPR
TID
Tx
V/S
46
What do carbs break down into?
Citrus
Baking Soda
Glucose
Whey Protein
47
Which of the following is the order in which the EKG tech should document a pt's vital signs?
Temperature, pulse, respirations, and BP
Pulse, temperature, BP, and respirations
BP, respirations, pulse, and temperature
Respirations, BP, temperature, and pulse
48
_______ in large intestine produce vitamin K
bacteria
stomach cells
yeast
enzymes
49
The position a patient should be placed in for a rectal exam.
Prone
Sims
Trendelenburg
Lithotomy
50
CCMA is teaching about water. Which of the following should be included
Severe dehydration can cause an increase in blood volume
It is important to drink 1 L of water daily
Water provides minimal nutrional value for the body
Water helps reulate body temperature
51
Protein intake should be about what percent of total daily calories?
12%
50%
18%
25%
52
What is a good pulse ox reading?
87%
97%
90%
75%
53
What is the normal pulse rate?
70-80 beats
100-150 beats
60-100 beats
55-60 beats
54
"It's an infection, I don't have cancer!" What actions should MA take to help stages of grief?
Reinforce education about the patients disease process
Refer the patient to a support group
Encourage the patient to express sadness
Redirect the patient's attention away from angry feelings
55
Name the pulse site for # 5.
dorsalis pedis
femoral
popliteal
radial
56
Radiologic exam that uses high frequency sound waves to image internal structures is known as
Thyroid scan
CT scan
Myelogram
Ultrasound
57
Which is not a stage of grief?
Depression
Anger
Decision
Bargaining
58
I regret not taking better care of myself. Now I wont be able to accomplish what i want. Grief stage?
Depression
Bargaining
Anger
Acceptance
59
Patient experiencing subluxation should be treated by which alternative medicine practices?
Herbal medicine
Biofeedback
Acupuncture
Chiropractic care
60
What percent of carbs make up your diet?
all of these
100%
45-65%
10-30%
61
Which of the following is a term for a pulse rate greater than 100 beats per minute?
diastole
asystole
bradycardia
tachycardia
62
What do you need to measure blood pressure?
A stethoscope & sphygomomanometer
Just a stethoscope
A stethoscope & thermometer
Logger Pro
63
MA is collecting vital signs from 6 yo child. Which vital sign is outside of the expected range
temperature 37 c (98.6 F)
respiratory rate 22/min
heart rate 140/min
blood pressure 110/72 mmHg
64
Name the pulse site for # 1.
radial
temporal
popliteal
carotid
65
The level of needing food and water in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is
Physiological
Safety Needs
Psychological
Self-esteem
66
Type of fat that leads to a buildup of cholesterol on artery walls, the bad cholesterol.
Fiber
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
LDL
HDL
67
What is the name of this pulse site?
Popliteal
Brachial
Carotid
Radial
68
Which temperature is the most accurate?
oral
rectal
tympanic
auxillary
69
When communicating to a pediatric patient, the following are effective strategies:
Give choices when appropriate
Speak at child's eye level
All of the above
Be honest
70
Which is
not
fat soluble?
Vitamin E
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
71
The patient should stand 20 feet away for which eye exam?
Jaeger
Snellen
Ishahara
Rosenbaum
72
Which food is highest in vitamin D and Omega 3 fat?
Rice
Nuts
Fish
Beans
73
Deep, rapid respirations are typical with
stridor
tachypnea
bradypnea
hyperventilation
74
Teaching a patient major food groups. What information about grains should MA include?
Grains help prevent and manage constipation
Grains help regulate muscle activity and heart rhythm
Grains help maintain body heat
Grains help with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
75
Patient fell in love but partner can't commit. Which developmental crisis is the patient having
identity vs. role confusion
Ego integrity vs. despair
Generativity vs. stagnation
Intimacy vs. isolation
76
Role of the CCMA in radiology
Educate patient about procedure and preparations prior to
Schedule procedures ordered by the physician
Escort patient to the radiology department
All of the above
77
positioning patient for pelvic exam
lithotomy position
standing position
sitting position
sims position
78
A COPD patient has cyanosis and cold skin. Which vital signs would be out of range?
Blood pressure
Temperature
Heart rate
Respirations
79
What are some causes of High Blood Pressure?
Obesity
Unhealthy dieting
Tobacco and Alcohol
All of these
80
A complete set of vital signs include:
Pulse,respirations,blood pressure, and pain scale
Temperature,pulse,respirations, and consciousness
Temperature,pulse,respirations, and blood pressure
Temperature,pulse,blood pressure, and pain scale
