HOSA Medical Assisting (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates
STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS) Qs & As|
Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers)
tissue forceps - ANSWERan instrument w/ one or more fine points (teeth) at the tips
of blades; used to grasp tissue
towel clamps - ANSWERinstruments w/ pointed ends that lock together; used to
attach surgical drapes to each other and/or clamp dissected tissue
Sim's - ANSWERpatient lis on left side w/ right leg bent up near the abdomen
dorsal recumbent - ANSWERpatient lies on back w/ knees flexed & separated; used
for vaginal & pelvic exams
knee-chest - ANSWERpatient rests body weight on knees & chest; used for
sigmoidoscope & rectal exams
Fowler's - ANSWERpatient lies on back w/ head elevated at an angle
supine (horizontal recumbent) position - ANSWERpatient lies flat on back, hands at
sides & legs outstretched
lithotomy - ANSWERthe patient lies on back w/ feet in stirrups and knees flexed &
separated
proctologic (jackknife) - ANSWERpatient lies on stomach w/ the head & legs inclined
downward & rectal area elevated
ophthalmoscope - ANSWERinstrument used to examine the retina of the eye
Ayer Blade/cervical spatula - ANSWERwood/plastic blade used to scrape cells from
the cervix of the uterus, used for pap tests
needle holder - ANSWERinstrument to hold/support a needle while sutures are being
inserted
otoscope - ANSWERinstrument to examine ear
Snellen charts - ANSWERspecial charts that use letters/symbols in calibrated heights
to check visual acuity
Physician's Desk Reference - ANSWERreference book that contains essential
information on medications
, sphygmomanometer - ANSWERinstrument that measures blood pressure in mm of
mercury (mmHg)
palpation - ANSWERthe act of using hands to feel body parts during an exam
percussion - ANSWERprocess of tapping various body parts during an exam
sigmoidoscope - ANSWERinstrument that examines the sigmoid, or S-shaped, section
of the large intestine
leads - ANSWERangles/views of the heart that is recorded in an electrocardiogram
suture removal set - ANSWERset of instruments, including suture scissors & thumb
forceps, used to remove sutures
Papanicolaou - ANSWERaka Pap test; a test to clarify abnormal cells obtained from
the vagina/cervix
tuning fork - ANSWERinstrument w/ two prongs & is used to test hearing acuity
visual acuity - ANSWERability to perceive & comprehend light rays, seeing
sutures - ANSWERsurgical stitch used to join the edges of an incision or wound; also
an area where bones fuse together
hyperopia - ANSWERfarsightedness, defect in near vision
splinter forceps - ANSWERinstruments w/ sharp points used to remove splinters &
foreign objects from the skin or tissues
stethoscope - ANSWERinstrument that listens to internal body sounds
civil law - ANSWERdealing w/ legal relations (including healthcare)
stages of grief - ANSWER1. denial
2. anger
3. bargaining
4. depression
5. acceptance
payroll - ANSWERwhatever gets held from your check, # of exemptions and
deductions
afebrile - ANSWERfever
contusion - ANSWERbruise (blood under skin)
STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS) Qs & As|
Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers)
tissue forceps - ANSWERan instrument w/ one or more fine points (teeth) at the tips
of blades; used to grasp tissue
towel clamps - ANSWERinstruments w/ pointed ends that lock together; used to
attach surgical drapes to each other and/or clamp dissected tissue
Sim's - ANSWERpatient lis on left side w/ right leg bent up near the abdomen
dorsal recumbent - ANSWERpatient lies on back w/ knees flexed & separated; used
for vaginal & pelvic exams
knee-chest - ANSWERpatient rests body weight on knees & chest; used for
sigmoidoscope & rectal exams
Fowler's - ANSWERpatient lies on back w/ head elevated at an angle
supine (horizontal recumbent) position - ANSWERpatient lies flat on back, hands at
sides & legs outstretched
lithotomy - ANSWERthe patient lies on back w/ feet in stirrups and knees flexed &
separated
proctologic (jackknife) - ANSWERpatient lies on stomach w/ the head & legs inclined
downward & rectal area elevated
ophthalmoscope - ANSWERinstrument used to examine the retina of the eye
Ayer Blade/cervical spatula - ANSWERwood/plastic blade used to scrape cells from
the cervix of the uterus, used for pap tests
needle holder - ANSWERinstrument to hold/support a needle while sutures are being
inserted
otoscope - ANSWERinstrument to examine ear
Snellen charts - ANSWERspecial charts that use letters/symbols in calibrated heights
to check visual acuity
Physician's Desk Reference - ANSWERreference book that contains essential
information on medications
, sphygmomanometer - ANSWERinstrument that measures blood pressure in mm of
mercury (mmHg)
palpation - ANSWERthe act of using hands to feel body parts during an exam
percussion - ANSWERprocess of tapping various body parts during an exam
sigmoidoscope - ANSWERinstrument that examines the sigmoid, or S-shaped, section
of the large intestine
leads - ANSWERangles/views of the heart that is recorded in an electrocardiogram
suture removal set - ANSWERset of instruments, including suture scissors & thumb
forceps, used to remove sutures
Papanicolaou - ANSWERaka Pap test; a test to clarify abnormal cells obtained from
the vagina/cervix
tuning fork - ANSWERinstrument w/ two prongs & is used to test hearing acuity
visual acuity - ANSWERability to perceive & comprehend light rays, seeing
sutures - ANSWERsurgical stitch used to join the edges of an incision or wound; also
an area where bones fuse together
hyperopia - ANSWERfarsightedness, defect in near vision
splinter forceps - ANSWERinstruments w/ sharp points used to remove splinters &
foreign objects from the skin or tissues
stethoscope - ANSWERinstrument that listens to internal body sounds
civil law - ANSWERdealing w/ legal relations (including healthcare)
stages of grief - ANSWER1. denial
2. anger
3. bargaining
4. depression
5. acceptance
payroll - ANSWERwhatever gets held from your check, # of exemptions and
deductions
afebrile - ANSWERfever
contusion - ANSWERbruise (blood under skin)
