Medical Assisting Exam Pretest 1
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the normal adult body temperature range?
A) 96.0–97.5°F
✔✔B) 97.8–99.1°F
C) 99.5–101°F
D) 100–102°F
Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension in an adult?
A) 110/70 mmHg
✔✔B) 140/90 mmHg
C) 120/80 mmHg
D) 100/60 mmHg
What is the first step in handwashing according to infection control guidelines?
A) Dry hands with paper towel
✔✔B) Wet hands with warm water
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,C) Apply hand sanitizer
D) Rinse under cold water
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
A) Thermometer
B) Stethoscope
✔✔C) Sphygmomanometer
D) Otoscope
What is the most common site for taking an adult pulse?
A) Carotid artery
B) Femoral artery
✔✔C) Radial artery
D) Brachial artery
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A) White coat
B) Scrubs
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,C) Name badge
✔✔D) Gloves
How often should a medical assistant change gloves when performing patient care?
A) Every hour
✔✔B) Between patients
C) Once a day
D) At the start of the shift
What is the correct position for a patient undergoing a rectal examination?
A) Supine
B) Lithotomy
C) Prone
✔✔D) Sims’
Which of the following is a sign rather than a symptom?
A) Pain
B) Fatigue
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, ✔✔C) Rash
D) Nausea
What is the recommended site for an intramuscular injection in adults?
A) Deltoid
B) Ventrogluteal
✔✔C) Vastus lateralis
D) Dorsogluteal
Which form is required for patient consent before surgery?
A) HIPAA form
✔✔B) Informed consent
C) Patient registration
D) Insurance claim form
Which of the following is a universal precaution?
A) Disinfecting floors once a week
B) Wearing lab coat
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the normal adult body temperature range?
A) 96.0–97.5°F
✔✔B) 97.8–99.1°F
C) 99.5–101°F
D) 100–102°F
Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension in an adult?
A) 110/70 mmHg
✔✔B) 140/90 mmHg
C) 120/80 mmHg
D) 100/60 mmHg
What is the first step in handwashing according to infection control guidelines?
A) Dry hands with paper towel
✔✔B) Wet hands with warm water
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,C) Apply hand sanitizer
D) Rinse under cold water
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
A) Thermometer
B) Stethoscope
✔✔C) Sphygmomanometer
D) Otoscope
What is the most common site for taking an adult pulse?
A) Carotid artery
B) Femoral artery
✔✔C) Radial artery
D) Brachial artery
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A) White coat
B) Scrubs
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,C) Name badge
✔✔D) Gloves
How often should a medical assistant change gloves when performing patient care?
A) Every hour
✔✔B) Between patients
C) Once a day
D) At the start of the shift
What is the correct position for a patient undergoing a rectal examination?
A) Supine
B) Lithotomy
C) Prone
✔✔D) Sims’
Which of the following is a sign rather than a symptom?
A) Pain
B) Fatigue
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, ✔✔C) Rash
D) Nausea
What is the recommended site for an intramuscular injection in adults?
A) Deltoid
B) Ventrogluteal
✔✔C) Vastus lateralis
D) Dorsogluteal
Which form is required for patient consent before surgery?
A) HIPAA form
✔✔B) Informed consent
C) Patient registration
D) Insurance claim form
Which of the following is a universal precaution?
A) Disinfecting floors once a week
B) Wearing lab coat
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