AAMA Practice Exam Questions With Complete Solutions

1. Which of the following arteries is most often used for assessing the pulse on a conscious patient? A. Femoral Although easily palpable, this would entail palpating the patient's groin, and would not be utilized routinely in a conscious patient. B. Temporal The temporal artery can be small and difficult to assess. C. Brachial The brachial artery is often difficult to access and could require removal of long sleeve clothing. D. Radial The radial pulse is the most frequently monitored and easily accessible pulse in the body. E. Dorsalis pedis This pulse can be difficult to palpate and would necessitate the removal of shoes and socks. correct answer: D radial The process of tapping the body to detect signs of disease is known as which of the following? A. MensurationMensuration is measuring. B. PercussionPercussion involves tapping on the body with fingers or a reflex hammer. C. AuscultationAuscultation is listening to sounds within the body. D. InspectionInspection is observing to detect objective data. E. PalpationPalpation is touching the body. correct answer: B. Percussion Which of the following is a diagnostic procedure in which there