RMA EXAM STUDY| 150 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

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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 o... f 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 [Show More]

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