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Which site for taking body temperature in an infant is considered most accurate? A.) Axilla B.) Typanic Membrane C.) Sublingual D.) Temporal Artery Temporal Artery If a patient has an anaphylactic reaction to a medication, the doctor will want to administer corrective drugs by the route that ensures the most rapid effect. Which route would the doctor use? A.) IV B.) SC C.) IM D.) SL IV Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:00 Full screen Signoidoscopy is the examination of the ______. A.) Eye B.) Mouth C.) Colon D.) Stomach Colon The best definition for percussion during a physical examination is: A.) Poking B.) Feeling C.) Listening D.) Tapping/Striking Tapping/Striking To withdraw protection or support or to discontinue medical care without proper notice is called: A.) Nondelievery B.) Abandonment C.) Failure to Care D.) None of the Above Abandonment Why are continuing educational unit important? A.) They are required to keep one's certification current. B.) Because they keep the MA up to date with new techniques and information. C.) They sometimes provide time off to study. D.) None of the Above Because they keep the MA up to date with new techniques and information. When drawing blood the tourniquet should be on the arm of the patient no longer then: A.) 3 Minutes B.) 1 Minute C.) 4 Minutes D.) 5 Minutes 1 Minute When drawing blood for a CBC this color tube should be used: A.) Gray B.) Red C.) Lavender D.) Green Lavender The best way to prevent the spread of infection is: A.) Always wear a mask B.) Always wear gloves C.) Always wear a gown D.) Washing your hands Washing your hands. When changing pounds to kilograms one must: A.) Divide the pounds by 2.25 B.) Multiply the pounds by 2.25 C.) Multiply the pounds by 3 D.) Divide the pounds by 2.2 Divide the pounds by 2.2. Sharps containers should be changed when they are 3/4ths full to prevent accidental needle sticks. A.) True B.) False True They physician may use a ______ to assess a patient's ability to detect sound vibrations. A.) Tuning Fork B.) Snellen Test C.) Tongue Blade D.) Reflex Hammer Tuning Fork When a liquid medication is poured it is important to: A.) Hold the measuring device at eye level. B.) Allow the solution bottle to come in contact with the measuring device. C.) Palm the label of the medication. D.) Both A and C Palm the Label of the Medication. A sac of synovial fluid near a joint is known as: A.) Tendon B.) Synovial Membrane C.) Bursa D.) Ligament Bursa What term is used when taking a body part away from the midline of the body? A.) Adduction B.) Abduction C.) Extension D.) Flexion Abduction A subcutaneous injection is usually administered at a 45 degree angle. A.) True B.) False True The usual sequence of the general physical examination moves from the: A.) Hand toward the feet. B.) Center of the body. C.) Area where symptoms are present. D.) From the truck outward towards the limbs. Head toward the feet. Which examination position is used in emergencies for patients with severe hypotension or who are in shock? A.) Dorsal Recumbent B.) Knee-Chest C.) Lithotomy D.) Trenelenburg Trendelenburg A powered drug that is combined with water before administration is called a(n): A.) Solution B.) Emulsion C.) Mixture D.) Fluid Extract Solution A patient suspected of having cancer of the lung could show which symptom(s): A.) Atelectasis B.) Hemoptysis C.) Both A and B D.) None of the Above Hemoptysis and Atelectasis (Both A and B) While taking vital signs on a patient, you notice there is a difference between radial and apical pulses. What is this problem known as? A.) Pulse Pressure B.) Arrhythmia C.) Intermittent Pulse D.) Pulse Deficit Pulse Deficit Treatment that is below an acceptable standard of care and is the direct cause of an injury is referred to as: A.) Battery B.) Negligence C.)Assault D.) Intentional Tort Negligence If a bedridden patient has chills and is shivering, what would you expect the body temperature to be? A.) Increased B.) Decreased C.) The Same D.) The temperature would depend on the patient's age. Increased Which brand of medicine treats patients between the ages of 11-21? A.) Geriatrics B.) Adolescent Medicine C.) Internal Medicine D.) None of the Above None of the Above. If the patient asks the MA what he/she would do in a similar medical situation, the MA should: A.) Advise the patient about the best course of action. B.) Suggest the patient seek counseling. C.) Refuse to discuss the issue. D.) Refer the patient to the physician for advice. Refer the patient to the physician for advice.