9/19/25, 8:54 AM Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant Newest version 2025-2026
\Complete Practice Questions and Accurate
Detailed Answers\Graded A+ \Latest update
Name 2 abnormalities in the 1. hypoventilation
depth of respiration 2. hyperventilation
state in which reduced amount of air enters the lungs
Define hypoventilation resulting in decreased oxygen level and increased
carbon dioxide level in blood. It can be due to
breathing that is too shallow, or too slow, or due to
diminished lung function
Define hyperpnea abnormal increase in the depth and rate of breathing
define hyperventilation state in which there is an increased amount of air entering the
lungs
Define blood pressure the amount of force exerted by the blood on the peripheral
arterial walls
How is blood pressure mm of Hg
expressed
The appropriate width of a 40% of the circumference of the limb
cuff is what?
The appropriate length of the 80% of the circumference of the limb
cuff is what?
If the blood pressure cuff is false high readings
too short or narrow, how
does this effect bp readings?
The bp cuff is centered over brachial
which artery
What is the location of 2.5cm above
the bp cuff in relation to
the anticubital crease?
If the brachial artery is far false high
below the heart level, how
will this effect the blood
pressure
/ 1/25
,9/19/25, 8:54 AM Medical Assistant
If the brachial artery is false low
far above heart level,
how will this effect the
blood
pressure reading
What is the most common brachial artery
artery to use for blood
pressure?
How high should the bp 30mm Hg
cuff be inflated above
the palpatory systolic
pressure
What is the rate of 2 to 3mm Hg per second
release of pressure
when taking a bp?
When to you take the systolic the level at which you hear the sounds of at least two
bp? consecutive beats
When do you take the When beats disappear
diastolic bp?
1. improper cuff size
2. the arm is not at heart level
3. cuff is not completely deflated before use
What are the 7 common
4. deflation of the cuff is faster than 2-3mm Hg per second
errors in blood pressure 5. the cuff is re-inflated during the procedure
measurements? 6. improper cuff placement
7. defective equipment
Define anthropometric comparative measurements of the body
measurements
Why is length used in because infants and toddlers are unable to stand for a height
anthropometric measurement
measurements?
/ 2/25
, 9/19/25, 8:54 AM Medical Assistant
1. general appearance
2. state of nutrition
What does inspection focus on 3. body habitus
during the physical exam? 4. symmetry
5. posture and gait
6. gait
Define palpation use of the sense of touch to determine the characteristics of an
organ
tapping or striking the body, usually with the fingers or a
Define percussion
small hammer to determine the position, size and
density or the underlying organ or tissue.
listing to sounds produced by internal organs. Usually done to
evaluate:
Define auscultation 1. heart
2. lungs
3. abdomen
1. room preparation
What is the medical assistant's
2. patient preparation
role in the physical
3. assisting the physician
examination?
1. past medical history
What sources does the
2. physical examination
physician use to make a
3. laboratory tests
diagnosis?
What position is used for most horizontal recumbent position
physical examinations?
Describe the horizontal patient lies on back with legs extended. Arms may be
recumbent position above the head, alongside the body, or folded on the
chest
Describe the dorsal patient on back with knees flexed and soles of the feet flat on the
recumbent position exam table.
MA's responsibility for patient fold a sheet once across the chest and fold a second
in the dorsal recumbent sheet crosswise over the thigs and legs so that the
position genital area is easily exposed
to promote:
1. drainage
2. ease breathing
What is Fowler's Position used
3. for patients with cardiovascular conditions
for?
4. respiration problems
5. examination of the upper body and head
/ 3/25
Medical Assistant Newest version 2025-2026
\Complete Practice Questions and Accurate
Detailed Answers\Graded A+ \Latest update
Name 2 abnormalities in the 1. hypoventilation
depth of respiration 2. hyperventilation
state in which reduced amount of air enters the lungs
Define hypoventilation resulting in decreased oxygen level and increased
carbon dioxide level in blood. It can be due to
breathing that is too shallow, or too slow, or due to
diminished lung function
Define hyperpnea abnormal increase in the depth and rate of breathing
define hyperventilation state in which there is an increased amount of air entering the
lungs
Define blood pressure the amount of force exerted by the blood on the peripheral
arterial walls
How is blood pressure mm of Hg
expressed
The appropriate width of a 40% of the circumference of the limb
cuff is what?
The appropriate length of the 80% of the circumference of the limb
cuff is what?
If the blood pressure cuff is false high readings
too short or narrow, how
does this effect bp readings?
The bp cuff is centered over brachial
which artery
What is the location of 2.5cm above
the bp cuff in relation to
the anticubital crease?
If the brachial artery is far false high
below the heart level, how
will this effect the blood
pressure
/ 1/25
,9/19/25, 8:54 AM Medical Assistant
If the brachial artery is false low
far above heart level,
how will this effect the
blood
pressure reading
What is the most common brachial artery
artery to use for blood
pressure?
How high should the bp 30mm Hg
cuff be inflated above
the palpatory systolic
pressure
What is the rate of 2 to 3mm Hg per second
release of pressure
when taking a bp?
When to you take the systolic the level at which you hear the sounds of at least two
bp? consecutive beats
When do you take the When beats disappear
diastolic bp?
1. improper cuff size
2. the arm is not at heart level
3. cuff is not completely deflated before use
What are the 7 common
4. deflation of the cuff is faster than 2-3mm Hg per second
errors in blood pressure 5. the cuff is re-inflated during the procedure
measurements? 6. improper cuff placement
7. defective equipment
Define anthropometric comparative measurements of the body
measurements
Why is length used in because infants and toddlers are unable to stand for a height
anthropometric measurement
measurements?
/ 2/25
, 9/19/25, 8:54 AM Medical Assistant
1. general appearance
2. state of nutrition
What does inspection focus on 3. body habitus
during the physical exam? 4. symmetry
5. posture and gait
6. gait
Define palpation use of the sense of touch to determine the characteristics of an
organ
tapping or striking the body, usually with the fingers or a
Define percussion
small hammer to determine the position, size and
density or the underlying organ or tissue.
listing to sounds produced by internal organs. Usually done to
evaluate:
Define auscultation 1. heart
2. lungs
3. abdomen
1. room preparation
What is the medical assistant's
2. patient preparation
role in the physical
3. assisting the physician
examination?
1. past medical history
What sources does the
2. physical examination
physician use to make a
3. laboratory tests
diagnosis?
What position is used for most horizontal recumbent position
physical examinations?
Describe the horizontal patient lies on back with legs extended. Arms may be
recumbent position above the head, alongside the body, or folded on the
chest
Describe the dorsal patient on back with knees flexed and soles of the feet flat on the
recumbent position exam table.
MA's responsibility for patient fold a sheet once across the chest and fold a second
in the dorsal recumbent sheet crosswise over the thigs and legs so that the
position genital area is easily exposed
to promote:
1. drainage
2. ease breathing
What is Fowler's Position used
3. for patients with cardiovascular conditions
for?
4. respiration problems
5. examination of the upper body and head
/ 3/25
