Medical Assistant Exam ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is something that people are commonly allergic to? Latex
What does PASS stand for? P: Pull lock pin from its place
A: Aim the nozzle at base of flames
S: Squeeze handles together
S: Sweep from side to side at base of flames
How do you transfer a patient from bed to wheelchair? - Make sure wheelchair is placed close to the bed and locked
- Reach around patient's chest and lock hands behind the patient
- Bend your knees and keep back straight while you get the patient to stand up
and have them pivot towards the chair. Keep your arms around them until the
patient has sat down
Which instruments are used to test range of motion? Goniometer & Inclinometer; Goniometer- measures less accurately and easily than
What is the difference between the 2? an inclinometer; placed on both body parts between which the angle should be
measured
Inclinometer- Have numbers/ are digital & placed on the moving body part only
, How do you measure fat & where? - Use calipers
- Men: Measure fat at chest, abdominals, and thigh
- Women: Measure fat at triceps, suprailiac (about an inch above hip bone), and
thigh
Anthropometric measurements height, weight, BMI, body circumference
How do you measure head circumference of child? put them in supine position and measure just above eyebrows & ears
What is a Pap smear? swab cervix for cancerous cells (cytology); test for cervical cancer
How do you pass a scalpel? Grasp the scalpel in the center od the handle with dominant hand. Firmly place
the scalpel handle in the outstretched hand of assistant.
What do you need for sutures? Needle holder, toothed forceps, and fine suturing scissors
What is the compression-ventilation ratio in CPR for Adults- 30:2
adults? For children? How many compressions per Children/ Infants- 15:2 (same for two-thumb technique)
minute? 100-120 compressions per minute
Lithotomy position laying on back with feet in stirrups; Typically used for vaginal exams
Supine position laying on back; Used for ECG
Prone position lying face down; spine/ neck surgeries
Dorsal recumbent position lying on the back with the knees flexed; Examination of head, neck, lungs, breast,
heart, etc.
Sim's position have patient lie on their left side, left hip & lower extremity straight, & right hip &
knee bent; Used for rectal exams
Fowler's position patient is seated in semi-upright position; legs can be either bent or straight
What is the best position for dyspnea? Why? Fowler's position; Facilitates the relaxing of tension of abdominal muscles,
allowing for improved breathing
What is Providine-Iodine? What is it derived from? AKA Betadine; used as antiseptic cleanser & found in contrast dyes for x-ray/ CT
scanning. Derived from shellfish (possible allergen for those allergic to shellfish)
ANSWERS
What is something that people are commonly allergic to? Latex
What does PASS stand for? P: Pull lock pin from its place
A: Aim the nozzle at base of flames
S: Squeeze handles together
S: Sweep from side to side at base of flames
How do you transfer a patient from bed to wheelchair? - Make sure wheelchair is placed close to the bed and locked
- Reach around patient's chest and lock hands behind the patient
- Bend your knees and keep back straight while you get the patient to stand up
and have them pivot towards the chair. Keep your arms around them until the
patient has sat down
Which instruments are used to test range of motion? Goniometer & Inclinometer; Goniometer- measures less accurately and easily than
What is the difference between the 2? an inclinometer; placed on both body parts between which the angle should be
measured
Inclinometer- Have numbers/ are digital & placed on the moving body part only
, How do you measure fat & where? - Use calipers
- Men: Measure fat at chest, abdominals, and thigh
- Women: Measure fat at triceps, suprailiac (about an inch above hip bone), and
thigh
Anthropometric measurements height, weight, BMI, body circumference
How do you measure head circumference of child? put them in supine position and measure just above eyebrows & ears
What is a Pap smear? swab cervix for cancerous cells (cytology); test for cervical cancer
How do you pass a scalpel? Grasp the scalpel in the center od the handle with dominant hand. Firmly place
the scalpel handle in the outstretched hand of assistant.
What do you need for sutures? Needle holder, toothed forceps, and fine suturing scissors
What is the compression-ventilation ratio in CPR for Adults- 30:2
adults? For children? How many compressions per Children/ Infants- 15:2 (same for two-thumb technique)
minute? 100-120 compressions per minute
Lithotomy position laying on back with feet in stirrups; Typically used for vaginal exams
Supine position laying on back; Used for ECG
Prone position lying face down; spine/ neck surgeries
Dorsal recumbent position lying on the back with the knees flexed; Examination of head, neck, lungs, breast,
heart, etc.
Sim's position have patient lie on their left side, left hip & lower extremity straight, & right hip &
knee bent; Used for rectal exams
Fowler's position patient is seated in semi-upright position; legs can be either bent or straight
What is the best position for dyspnea? Why? Fowler's position; Facilitates the relaxing of tension of abdominal muscles,
allowing for improved breathing
What is Providine-Iodine? What is it derived from? AKA Betadine; used as antiseptic cleanser & found in contrast dyes for x-ray/ CT
scanning. Derived from shellfish (possible allergen for those allergic to shellfish)
