HOSA MEDICAL ASSISTING
|UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
tissue forceps. ANSWER -an instrument w/ one or more fine points (teeth) at the
tips of blades; used to grasp tissue
towel clamps. ANSWER -instruments w/ pointed ends that lock together; used to
attach surgical drapes to each other and/or clamp dissected tissue
Sim's. ANSWER -patient lis on left side w/ right leg bent up near the abdomen
dorsal recumbent. ANSWER -patient lies on back w/ knees flexed & separated; used
for vaginal & pelvic exams
knee-chest. ANSWER -patient rests body weight on knees & chest; used for
sigmoidoscope & rectal exams
Fowler's. ANSWER -patient lies on back w/ head elevated at an angle
supine (horizontal recumbent) position. ANSWER -patient lies flat on back, hands at
sides & legs outstretched
lithotomy. ANSWER -the patient lies on back w/ feet in stirrups and knees flexed &
separated
, proctologic (jackknife). ANSWER -patient lies on stomach w/ the head & legs
inclined downward & rectal area elevated
ophthalmoscope. ANSWER -instrument used to examine the retina of the eye
Ayer Blade/cervical spatula. ANSWER -wood/plastic blade used to scrape cells from
the cervix of the uterus, used for pap tests
needle holder. ANSWER -instrument to hold/support a needle while sutures are
being inserted
otoscope. ANSWER -instrument to examine the ear
Snellen charts. ANSWER -special charts that use letters/symbols in calibrated
heights to check visual acuity
Physician's Desk Reference. ANSWER -reference book that contains essential
information on medications
sphygmomanometer. ANSWER -instrument that measures blood pressure in mm of
mercury (mmHg)
palpation. ANSWER -the act of using hands to feel body parts during an exam
percussion. ANSWER -process of tapping various body parts during an exam
sigmoidoscope. ANSWER -instrument that examines the sigmoid, or S-shaped,
section of the large intestine
leads. ANSWER -angles/views of the heart that is recorded in an electrocardiogram
|UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
tissue forceps. ANSWER -an instrument w/ one or more fine points (teeth) at the
tips of blades; used to grasp tissue
towel clamps. ANSWER -instruments w/ pointed ends that lock together; used to
attach surgical drapes to each other and/or clamp dissected tissue
Sim's. ANSWER -patient lis on left side w/ right leg bent up near the abdomen
dorsal recumbent. ANSWER -patient lies on back w/ knees flexed & separated; used
for vaginal & pelvic exams
knee-chest. ANSWER -patient rests body weight on knees & chest; used for
sigmoidoscope & rectal exams
Fowler's. ANSWER -patient lies on back w/ head elevated at an angle
supine (horizontal recumbent) position. ANSWER -patient lies flat on back, hands at
sides & legs outstretched
lithotomy. ANSWER -the patient lies on back w/ feet in stirrups and knees flexed &
separated
, proctologic (jackknife). ANSWER -patient lies on stomach w/ the head & legs
inclined downward & rectal area elevated
ophthalmoscope. ANSWER -instrument used to examine the retina of the eye
Ayer Blade/cervical spatula. ANSWER -wood/plastic blade used to scrape cells from
the cervix of the uterus, used for pap tests
needle holder. ANSWER -instrument to hold/support a needle while sutures are
being inserted
otoscope. ANSWER -instrument to examine the ear
Snellen charts. ANSWER -special charts that use letters/symbols in calibrated
heights to check visual acuity
Physician's Desk Reference. ANSWER -reference book that contains essential
information on medications
sphygmomanometer. ANSWER -instrument that measures blood pressure in mm of
mercury (mmHg)
palpation. ANSWER -the act of using hands to feel body parts during an exam
percussion. ANSWER -process of tapping various body parts during an exam
sigmoidoscope. ANSWER -instrument that examines the sigmoid, or S-shaped,
section of the large intestine
leads. ANSWER -angles/views of the heart that is recorded in an electrocardiogram
