RMA Certification Prep: AAH Website Practice Questions
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1. Which site for taking body temperature in an infant is Temporal Artery
considered most accurate?
A.) Axilla
B.) Typanic Membrane
C.) Sublingual
D.) Temporal Artery
2. If a patient has an anaphylactic reaction to a med- IV
ication, 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
3. Signoidoscopy is the examination of the ______. Colon
A.) Eye
B.) Mouth
C.) Colon
D.) Stomach
4. The best definition for percussion during a physical Tapping/Striking
examination is:
A.) Poking
B.) Feeling
C.) Listening
D.) Tapping/Striking
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5. To withdraw protection or support or to discontinue Abandonment
medical care without proper notice is called:
A.) Nondelievery
B.) Abandonment
C.) Failure to Care
D.) None of the Above
6. Why are continuing educational unit important? Because they keep the MA
up to date with new tech-
A.) They are required to keep one's certification cur- niques and information.
rent.
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
7. When drawing blood the tourniquet should be on the 1 Minute
arm of the patient no longer then:
A.) 3 Minutes
B.) 1 Minute
C.) 4 Minutes
D.) 5 Minutes
8. When drawing blood for a CBC this color tube should Lavender
be used:
A.) Gray
B.) Red
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C.) Lavender
D.) Green
9. The best way to prevent the spread of infection is: Washing your hands.
A.) Always wear a mask
B.) Always wear gloves
C.) Always wear a gown
D.) Washing your hands
10. When changing pounds to kilograms one must: Divide the pounds by 2.2.
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
11. Sharps containers should be changed when they are True
3/4ths full to prevent accidental needle sticks.
A.) True
B.) False
12. They physician may use a ______ to assess a patient's Tuning Fork
ability to detect sound vibrations.
A.) Tuning Fork
B.) Snellen Test
C.) Tongue Blade
D.) Reflex Hammer
13. When a liquid medication is poured it is important to: Palm the Label of the
Medication.
A.) Hold the measuring device at eye level.
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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
14. A sac of synovial fluid near a joint is known as: Bursa
A.) Tendon
B.) Synovial Membrane
C.) Bursa
D.) Ligament
15. What term is used when taking a body part away from Abduction
the midline of the body?
A.) Adduction
B.) Abduction
C.) Extension
D.) Flexion
16. A subcutaneous injection is usually administered at a True
45 degree angle.
A.) True
B.) False
17. The usual sequence of the general physical examina- Head toward the feet.
tion 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.
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