HOSA MEDICAL ASSISTING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALL VERIFIED BY AN EXPERT A+ GRADED

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