HOSA MEDICAL ASSISTING EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025
tissue forceps - ANSWERSan instrument w/ one or more fine points (teeth) at the tips of blades; used to grasp tissue
towel clamps - ANSWERSinstruments w/ pointed ends that lock together; used to attach surgical drapes to each other a...
HOSA MEDICAL ASSISTING EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025
tissue forceps - ANSWERSan instrument w/ one or more fine points (teeth) at the tips of blades; used to
grasp tissue
towel clamps - ANSWERSinstruments w/ pointed ends that lock together; used to attach surgical drapes
to each other and/or clamp dissected tissue
Sim's - ANSWERSpatient lis on left side w/ right leg bent up near the abdomen
dorsal recumbent - ANSWERSpatient lies on back w/ knees flexed & separated; used for vaginal & pelvic
exams
knee-chest - ANSWERSpatient rests body weight on knees & chest; used for sigmoidoscope & rectal
exams
Fowler's - ANSWERSpatient lies on back w/ head elevated at an angle
supine (horizontal recumbent) position - ANSWERSpatient lies flat on back, hands at sides & legs
outstretched
lithotomy - ANSWERSthe patient lies on back w/ feet in stirrups and knees flexed & separated
proctologic (jackknife) - ANSWERSpatient lies on stomach w/ the head & legs inclined downward & rectal
area elevated
ophthalmoscope - ANSWERSinstrument used to examine the retina of the eye
, Ayer Blade/cervical spatula - ANSWERSwood/plastic blade used to scrape cells from the cervix of the
uterus, used for pap tests
needle holder - ANSWERSinstrument to hold/support a needle while sutures are being inserted
otoscope - ANSWERSinstrument to examine the ear
Snellen charts - ANSWERSspecial charts that use letters/symbols in calibrated heights to check visual
acuity
Physician's Desk Reference - ANSWERSreference book that contains essential information on medications
sphygmomanometer - ANSWERSinstrument that measures blood pressure in mm of mercury (mmHg)
palpation - ANSWERSthe act of using hands to feel body parts during an exam
percussion - ANSWERSprocess of tapping various body parts during an exam
sigmoidoscope - ANSWERSinstrument that examines the sigmoid, or S-shaped, section of the large
intestine
leads - ANSWERSangles/views of the heart that is recorded in an electrocardiogram
suture removal set - ANSWERSset of instruments, including suture scissors & thumb forceps, used to
remove sutures
Papanicolaou - ANSWERSaka Pap test; a test to clarify abnormal cells obtained from the vagina/cervix
tuning fork - ANSWERSinstrument w/ two prongs & is used to test hearing acuity
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