RMA EXAM STUDY| 150 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The process of achieving sterilization includes Correct Answer: use of an autoclave, steam in the
autoclave that has been heated to 250 degrees, pressure in the autoclave that has reached 15
pounds of pressure
Which of the following is not acceptable for wrapping items for the autoclave? a) muslin
b)cotton c)paper d)aluminum foil Correct Answer: aluminum foil
The proper cleaning of an area with soap and water is called Correct Answer: sanitization
Items that enter parts of the body lined with mucous membranes need to be Correct Answer:
disinfected
Cleaning an area or soakig instruments with chemicals is called Correct Answer: disinfecting
A forceps is an instrument used for Correct Answer: grasping
Tissue and dressing forceps usually have Correct Answer: A handle that can be grasped with the
thumb and forefinger
The device used to measure the oxygen saturation of the blood is Correct Answer: oximeter
The popliteal pulse is found Correct Answer: at the back of the knee
The MA who is responsible for obtaining the pateint's vital signs should Correct Answer:
document them in the patient's chart as soon as they are taken
The normal adult has a respiratory rate of Correct Answer: 14-20 breaths per minute
Which of the following heart rates would be considered tachycardia? Correct Answer: 100
A patient who weighs 45 kg also weighs how many pounds? Correct Answer: 99 lbs
A patient who is 72 inches tall is Correct Answer: 6 feet
A patient's statement "I feel like someone is pounding nails into my head" would be documented
in the SOAP format under Correct Answer: S
The first round of pediatric immunizations is usually completed by the time the child is Correct
Answer: 15 months old
What position is used for better access to the rectal area and lower back? Correct Answer: sims'
Before a pelvic examinatiion, the patient from whom a pap smear will be taken should be
instructed to Correct Answer: not douche
The process of achieving sterilization includes Correct Answer: use of an autoclave, steam in the
autoclave that has been heated to 250 degrees, pressure in the autoclave that has reached 15
pounds of pressure
Which of the following is not acceptable for wrapping items for the autoclave? a) muslin
b)cotton c)paper d)aluminum foil Correct Answer: aluminum foil
The proper cleaning of an area with soap and water is called Correct Answer: sanitization
Items that enter parts of the body lined with mucous membranes need to be Correct Answer:
disinfected
Cleaning an area or soakig instruments with chemicals is called Correct Answer: disinfecting
A forceps is an instrument used for Correct Answer: grasping
Tissue and dressing forceps usually have Correct Answer: A handle that can be grasped with the
thumb and forefinger
The device used to measure the oxygen saturation of the blood is Correct Answer: oximeter
The popliteal pulse is found Correct Answer: at the back of the knee
The MA who is responsible for obtaining the pateint's vital signs should Correct Answer:
document them in the patient's chart as soon as they are taken
The normal adult has a respiratory rate of Correct Answer: 14-20 breaths per minute
Which of the following heart rates would be considered tachycardia? Correct Answer: 100
A patient who weighs 45 kg also weighs how many pounds? Correct Answer: 99 lbs
A patient who is 72 inches tall is Correct Answer: 6 feet
A patient's statement "I feel like someone is pounding nails into my head" would be documented
in the SOAP format under Correct Answer: S
The first round of pediatric immunizations is usually completed by the time the child is Correct
Answer: 15 months old
What position is used for better access to the rectal area and lower back? Correct Answer: sims'
Before a pelvic examinatiion, the patient from whom a pap smear will be taken should be
instructed to Correct Answer: not douche
