HOSA MEDICAL ASSISTING Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
tissue forceps - Correct answer-an instrument w/ one or more fine points (teeth) at
the tips of blades; used to grasp tissue
towel clamps - Correct answer-instruments w/ pointed ends that lock together; used
to attach surgical drapes to each other and/or clamp dissected tissue
Sim's - Correct answer-patient lis on left side w/ right leg bent up near the
abdomen
dorsal recumbent - Correct answer-patient lies on back w/ knees flexed &
separated; used for vaginal & pelvic exams
knee-chest - Correct answer-patient rests body weight on knees & chest; used for
sigmoidoscope & rectal exams
Fowler's - Correct answer-patient lies on back w/ head elevated at an angle
supine (horizontal recumbent) position - Correct answer-patient lies flat on back,
hands at sides & legs outstretched
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, lithotomy - Correct answer-the patient lies on back w/ feet in stirrups and knees
flexed & separated
proctologic (jackknife) - Correct answer-patient lies on stomach w/ the head & legs
inclined downward & rectal area elevated
ophthalmoscope - Correct answer-instrument used to examine the retina of the eye
Ayer Blade/cervical spatula - Correct answer-wood/plastic blade used to scrape
cells from the cervix of the uterus, used for pap tests
needle holder - Correct answer-instrument to hold/support a needle while sutures
are being inserted
otoscope - Correct answer-instrument to examine the ear
Snellen charts - Correct answer-special charts that use letters/symbols in calibrated
heights to check visual acuity
Physician's Desk Reference - Correct answer-reference book that contains essential
information on medications
sphygmomanometer - Correct answer-instrument that measures blood pressure in
mm of mercury (mmHg)
palpation - Correct answer-the act of using hands to feel body parts during an exam
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
tissue forceps - Correct answer-an instrument w/ one or more fine points (teeth) at
the tips of blades; used to grasp tissue
towel clamps - Correct answer-instruments w/ pointed ends that lock together; used
to attach surgical drapes to each other and/or clamp dissected tissue
Sim's - Correct answer-patient lis on left side w/ right leg bent up near the
abdomen
dorsal recumbent - Correct answer-patient lies on back w/ knees flexed &
separated; used for vaginal & pelvic exams
knee-chest - Correct answer-patient rests body weight on knees & chest; used for
sigmoidoscope & rectal exams
Fowler's - Correct answer-patient lies on back w/ head elevated at an angle
supine (horizontal recumbent) position - Correct answer-patient lies flat on back,
hands at sides & legs outstretched
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, lithotomy - Correct answer-the patient lies on back w/ feet in stirrups and knees
flexed & separated
proctologic (jackknife) - Correct answer-patient lies on stomach w/ the head & legs
inclined downward & rectal area elevated
ophthalmoscope - Correct answer-instrument used to examine the retina of the eye
Ayer Blade/cervical spatula - Correct answer-wood/plastic blade used to scrape
cells from the cervix of the uterus, used for pap tests
needle holder - Correct answer-instrument to hold/support a needle while sutures
are being inserted
otoscope - Correct answer-instrument to examine the ear
Snellen charts - Correct answer-special charts that use letters/symbols in calibrated
heights to check visual acuity
Physician's Desk Reference - Correct answer-reference book that contains essential
information on medications
sphygmomanometer - Correct answer-instrument that measures blood pressure in
mm of mercury (mmHg)
palpation - Correct answer-the act of using hands to feel body parts during an exam
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