HOSA MEDICAL ASSISTING questions and answers 2025

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