MA 117 Exam 1 – Medical Assisting Fundamentals Review Questions
and Study Guide
Which of the following items represents objective data? - ANS ✔✔Rash
Which of the following is an open-ended question? - ANS ✔✔Can you tell me more about your
symptoms?
Which of the following is the most effective question to use during a patient interview? - ANS
✔✔What do you think is going on here?
Which type of patient is the least likely victim of abuse? - ANS ✔✔A 48-year-old male
Which of the following is an accepted abbreviation? - ANS ✔✔HA
In the PQRST interview technique, the "P" stands for - ANS ✔✔Provoke
The intentional use of a medication or other substance in a way that is not medically approved
is known as - ANS ✔✔Substance abuse
Which of the following is considered subjective data? - ANS ✔✔Headache
"You seem to be having trouble taking your medication, don't you agree?" is an example of -
ANS ✔✔Asking a leading question
Asking a patient if his pain moves from one location to another is an example of which part of
the PQRST interview technique? - ANS ✔✔R
, If a patient's blood pressure is 138/82, it is considered - ANS ✔✔Stage I hypertension
When taking a patient's oral temperature, you should wear gloves if - ANS ✔✔There are contact
precautions for the patient
Using the formula to convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius, determine which of the
following is equal to 99.8°F (round to the nearesttenth). - ANS ✔✔37.7°C
How would you abbreviate a rectal temperature of 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit? - ANS ✔✔T 99.7 R
The average ratio of the pulse rate to the respiration rate is - ANS ✔✔4:1
Abnormally rapid, deep, or labored breathing is known as - ANS ✔✔Hyperpnea
Which of the following are crackling noises heard when the patient breathes? - ANS ✔✔Rales
Low blood pressure is known as - ANS ✔✔Hypotension
When measuring a patient's weight in pounds, it is important to round to the nearest - ANS
✔✔1/4 pound
Taking a patient's blood pressure in different positions is used to assess for - ANS ✔✔Postural
hypotension
What things will you do during Valarie's exam to make her more comfortable? - ANS ✔✔Use
simple, direct language to explain to Valarie what is needed and make sure she understands.
Observe her for discomfort or lack ofunderstanding and provide comfort or explanation as
needed. Use critical thinking to determine what she may need; avoid putting her in aposition
and Study Guide
Which of the following items represents objective data? - ANS ✔✔Rash
Which of the following is an open-ended question? - ANS ✔✔Can you tell me more about your
symptoms?
Which of the following is the most effective question to use during a patient interview? - ANS
✔✔What do you think is going on here?
Which type of patient is the least likely victim of abuse? - ANS ✔✔A 48-year-old male
Which of the following is an accepted abbreviation? - ANS ✔✔HA
In the PQRST interview technique, the "P" stands for - ANS ✔✔Provoke
The intentional use of a medication or other substance in a way that is not medically approved
is known as - ANS ✔✔Substance abuse
Which of the following is considered subjective data? - ANS ✔✔Headache
"You seem to be having trouble taking your medication, don't you agree?" is an example of -
ANS ✔✔Asking a leading question
Asking a patient if his pain moves from one location to another is an example of which part of
the PQRST interview technique? - ANS ✔✔R
, If a patient's blood pressure is 138/82, it is considered - ANS ✔✔Stage I hypertension
When taking a patient's oral temperature, you should wear gloves if - ANS ✔✔There are contact
precautions for the patient
Using the formula to convert degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius, determine which of the
following is equal to 99.8°F (round to the nearesttenth). - ANS ✔✔37.7°C
How would you abbreviate a rectal temperature of 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit? - ANS ✔✔T 99.7 R
The average ratio of the pulse rate to the respiration rate is - ANS ✔✔4:1
Abnormally rapid, deep, or labored breathing is known as - ANS ✔✔Hyperpnea
Which of the following are crackling noises heard when the patient breathes? - ANS ✔✔Rales
Low blood pressure is known as - ANS ✔✔Hypotension
When measuring a patient's weight in pounds, it is important to round to the nearest - ANS
✔✔1/4 pound
Taking a patient's blood pressure in different positions is used to assess for - ANS ✔✔Postural
hypotension
What things will you do during Valarie's exam to make her more comfortable? - ANS ✔✔Use
simple, direct language to explain to Valarie what is needed and make sure she understands.
Observe her for discomfort or lack ofunderstanding and provide comfort or explanation as
needed. Use critical thinking to determine what she may need; avoid putting her in aposition
