RMA section 1 & 2

Vital Signs

100

newborn respiratory rates are often _____ than adults

faster

200

what is a normal SpO2?

95-100%

300

what is the most common way to obtain a HR? (location and method)

3 fingers over radial artery 

400

In electronic/ digital thermometers, which color designates a rectal temperature 

red

500

When does the systolic sound occur in BP and what is happening in the heart at that time?

first sound, contracting 

First Aid

100

What is one way to avoid syncope?

change positions slowly

200

what can be done to help someone choking?

ask first, perform Heimlich maneuver 

300

if a patient is bleeding, where do you apply pressure?

direct pressure, or compress artery above wound. 

400

what do you NEVER do if someone is choking? 

blind finger sweep

500

someone is having a seizure, what should you do?- 3 things

guide to ground, loosen clothing around neck, place on back, monitor airway, protect from injury, never place anything in mouth

Scope of Practice

100

Which is not in the MA scope of practice: assisting with X-rays, suture removal, IV medication, eye irrigation, IM injection, or splint application

IV medication

200

Ishihara tests are used to detect 

color blindness

300

to maintain a sterile field you must (list 3 things)

keep items above waist, all team face each other, items from inside sterile packs are used

400

What is used to evaluate a heart arrhythmia over days- weeks?

Holter monitor 

500

head circumference is measure with each appointment at what ages?

birth- 3 yrs

Laws & ethics

100

you ask if you can take a BP, and the patient holds out their arm. This is an example of

implied consent 

200

negligence by a medical professional 

malpractice 

300

performance of an improper act that results in harm to a patient 

malfeasance 

400

MAs are required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services. This is called

Mandated reporter 

500

before sharing patient information with insurance, what must be signed?

authorization to release information 

Potpourri

100

physical exam is completed in what sequence 

head to feet

200

what is tapping on the skin called

percussion

300

If a pt has R sided hemiplegia, how would you have them step up a stair?

step with their strong side (L) first, support their weak side

400

BMI is calculated by

comparing height to weight 

500

What is a moist heat treatment?

sitz bath