medical
Which of these suffixes indicates a surgical removal?
-ectomy
You have to prepare a bleach solution and are told to use a concentration of 1:2. Which of the following shows this measurement?
1 gallon bleach and 2 gallons water
A patient had three physical therapy sessions this week. The first was 15 minutes, the second was 25 minutes, and the third was 30 minutes. How much time did the patient spend in therapy this week?
1 hour, 10 minutes
How many kilograms is 1,500 grams
1.5 kilograms
What is 8/24 reduced to lowest terms?
1/3
A patient weighs 154 pounds. She must receive medication in the amount of 25 mg/kg/day. How many milligrams of medication should she take each day? Remember that 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds.
1750 mg per day
A physician saw 24 patients on Monday, 16 on Tuesday, 25 on Wednesday, 8 on Thursday, and 22 on Friday. What is the average number of patients the therapist saw each day this week?
19
How many teaspoons is 10 milliliters?
2 tsp
which of the following proportions is parallel?
200 mg : 1 tablet :: 500 mg : X tablets
A health care worker is asked to infuse 500 milliliters of medication into a patient over a period of 5 hours, using a 15-drip set. What is the drip rate? Use the equation Drip Rate = Milliliters of Fluid x Drip Set / Minutes of Infusion.
25 drops per minute
What is 62 inches shown in feet and inches?
5 feet and 2 inches
Which range is the average pulse rate for adult males?
60 to 70
At what angle should a patient's hips be position in for mealtime?
90°angle
Which of these cavities contains the stomach?
Abdominal
Which of the following situations is best handled by the Fowler's bed position?
An older patient in a hospital room has respiratory problems
Which of the following temperatures is considered febrile?
An oral temperature of 100.5°F
What should you do if a patient is too heavy for you to move alone?
Ask a co-worker for help
When taking blood pressure, how should the patient's arm be positioned?
At heart level, supported, with palm facing up
When should hands be washed when you will be wearing personal protective equipment?
Before donning and after removing equipment
HIV and Hepatitis are transmitted through what modes?
Blood and sexual contact
What does the word root encephal refer to?
Brain
How can you confine a fire to an area?
Close doors and windows
Which of the following is NOT an example of intake?
Crackers
Which of these cavities contains the brain?
Cranial
What does the abbreviation Dx refer to?
Diagnosis
A normal range of 60-80 mm Hg is the standard for which blood pressure measurement?
Diastolic
In what document does a facility describe the measures being taken to reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens at the facility?
Exposure Control Plan
What type of personal protective equipment should you wear when helping a patient who has been shot in the thigh?
Gloves, mask, eyewear and a gown
In what type of setting should a health care worker interview a victim of an accident?
In a private, confidential setting
What is one of the most important guidelines to providing a safe environment in a health care facility?
Know the surroundings
Which of these cavities contains the parts that form the nose?
Nasal
Infectious materials include blood and bodily fluids, tissue and cell specimens, mucous membranes, and what?
Non-intact skin
What type of gloves are used for most medical assistant tasks?
Non-sterile
Where is the carotid pulse site?
On the side of the patient's neck
Where is radial pulse measured?
On the underside of the patient's wrist
Which of these cavities contains the eye structures?
Orbital
What is body mechanics?
Positioning the body in ways that prevent injury
Which of the following must be included in an exposure control plan?
Procedure to follow after an exposure incident
Which of these directional terms refers to body parts toward the point of attachment?
Proximal
Which of the following describes correct technique for measuring height and weight?
Read the weight when the balance bar is centered between the upper and lower guides.
What should a health care worker do immediately after a safety violation occurs?
Report it to the supervisor.
Which of the following is a sign of cyanosis?
Skin and lips turn bluish in color
Which one of the following would be considered an exposure incident?
Sticking your hand with a suture needle while stitching a wound.
A normal range of 100-120 mm Hg is the standard for which blood pressure measurement?
Systolic
Where should you point the nozzle of a fire extinguisher when you are putting out a fire?
The base of the fire
While counting pulse, what must you also be aware of?
The volume and rhythm of the pulse
What do unprotected sex, having multiple sexual partners, and intravenous drug use have in common?
They are high-risk activities that put you at risk of infection
Why should surfaces that touch food be sanitized?
To destroy microorganisms
What is the purpose of a sharps injury log?
To record details of all exposure incidents that involve a sharp
How are contaminated gloves removed?
Turn inside out while removing and do not touch skin with outside of glove.
Where should the thermometer be located in the patient's mouth for an oral reading?
Under the tongue, toward the side of the mouth
How should rescue breaths be given to patients during CPR?
Use a CPR shield
There is a fire on the second floor of the Community Rehabilitation Center. Tanisha is trying to lead her patients to safety, but the primary exit is blocked by fire. What should Camilla try next?
Use the secondary exit.
Which of these body cavities is located on the front side of the body?
Ventral
What is the purpose of a TPR graph?
Visual diagram of patient vital signs
Which of the following is the most important indicator of health of the body?
Vital signs
In order to survive, bacteria need moisture, oxygen, and what?
Warm temperature
Which of these abbreviations indicates twice a day?
b.i.d.
Which of these prefixes means to undo?
dis-
Which of these word roots indicates lungs?
pneum