AAH RMA Certification Prep Practice
Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
Which site for taking body temperature in an infant is considered most accurate?
A.) Axilla
B.) Typanic Membrane
C.) Sublingual
D.) Temporal Artery - ANSWERSTemporal Artery
If a patient has an anaphylactic reaction to a medication, the doctor will want to administer corrective
drugs by the route that ensures the most rapid effect. Which route would the doctor use?
A.) IV
B.) SC
C.) IM
D.) SL - ANSWERSIV
Signoidoscopy is the examination of the ______.
A.) Eye
B.) Mouth
C.) Colon
D.) Stomach - ANSWERSColon
The best definition for percussion during a physical examination is:
A.) Poking
,B.) Feeling
C.) Listening
D.) Tapping/Striking - ANSWERSTapping/Striking
To withdraw protection or support or to discontinue medical care without proper notice is called:
A.) Nondelievery
B.) Abandonment
C.) Failure to Care
D.) None of the Above - ANSWERSAbandonment
Why are continuing educational unit important?
A.) They are required to keep one's certification current.
B.) Because they keep the MA up to date with new techniques and information.
C.) They sometimes provide time off to study.
D.) None of the Above - ANSWERSBecause they keep the MA up to date with new techniques and
information.
When drawing blood the tourniquet should be on the arm of the patient no longer then:
A.) 3 Minutes
B.) 1 Minute
C.) 4 Minutes
D.) 5 Minutes - ANSWERS1 Minute
,When drawing blood for a CBC this color tube should be used:
A.) Gray
B.) Red
C.) Lavender
D.) Green - ANSWERSLavender
The best way to prevent the spread of infection is:
A.) Always wear a mask
B.) Always wear gloves
C.) Always wear a gown
D.) Washing your hands - ANSWERSWashing your hands.
When changing pounds to kilograms one must:
A.) Divide the pounds by 2.25
B.) Multiply the pounds by 2.25
C.) Multiply the pounds by 3
D.) Divide the pounds by 2.2 - ANSWERSDivide the pounds by 2.2.
Sharps containers should be changed when they are 3/4ths full to prevent accidental needle sticks.
A.) True
B.) False - ANSWERSTrue
They physician may use a ______ to assess a patient's ability to detect sound vibrations.
A.) Tuning Fork
, B.) Snellen Test
C.) Tongue Blade
D.) Reflex Hammer - ANSWERSTuning Fork
When a liquid medication is poured it is important to:
A.) Hold the measuring device at eye level.
B.) Allow the solution bottle to come in contact with the measuring device.
C.) Palm the label of the medication.
D.) Both A and C - ANSWERSPalm the Label of the Medication.
A sac of synovial fluid near a joint is known as:
A.) Tendon
B.) Synovial Membrane
C.) Bursa
D.) Ligament - ANSWERSBursa
What term is used when taking a body part away from the midline of the body?
A.) Adduction
B.) Abduction
C.) Extension
D.) Flexion - ANSWERSAbduction
A subcutaneous injection is usually administered at a 45 degree angle.
A.) True
B.) False - ANSWERSTrue
Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
Which site for taking body temperature in an infant is considered most accurate?
A.) Axilla
B.) Typanic Membrane
C.) Sublingual
D.) Temporal Artery - ANSWERSTemporal Artery
If a patient has an anaphylactic reaction to a medication, the doctor will want to administer corrective
drugs by the route that ensures the most rapid effect. Which route would the doctor use?
A.) IV
B.) SC
C.) IM
D.) SL - ANSWERSIV
Signoidoscopy is the examination of the ______.
A.) Eye
B.) Mouth
C.) Colon
D.) Stomach - ANSWERSColon
The best definition for percussion during a physical examination is:
A.) Poking
,B.) Feeling
C.) Listening
D.) Tapping/Striking - ANSWERSTapping/Striking
To withdraw protection or support or to discontinue medical care without proper notice is called:
A.) Nondelievery
B.) Abandonment
C.) Failure to Care
D.) None of the Above - ANSWERSAbandonment
Why are continuing educational unit important?
A.) They are required to keep one's certification current.
B.) Because they keep the MA up to date with new techniques and information.
C.) They sometimes provide time off to study.
D.) None of the Above - ANSWERSBecause they keep the MA up to date with new techniques and
information.
When drawing blood the tourniquet should be on the arm of the patient no longer then:
A.) 3 Minutes
B.) 1 Minute
C.) 4 Minutes
D.) 5 Minutes - ANSWERS1 Minute
,When drawing blood for a CBC this color tube should be used:
A.) Gray
B.) Red
C.) Lavender
D.) Green - ANSWERSLavender
The best way to prevent the spread of infection is:
A.) Always wear a mask
B.) Always wear gloves
C.) Always wear a gown
D.) Washing your hands - ANSWERSWashing your hands.
When changing pounds to kilograms one must:
A.) Divide the pounds by 2.25
B.) Multiply the pounds by 2.25
C.) Multiply the pounds by 3
D.) Divide the pounds by 2.2 - ANSWERSDivide the pounds by 2.2.
Sharps containers should be changed when they are 3/4ths full to prevent accidental needle sticks.
A.) True
B.) False - ANSWERSTrue
They physician may use a ______ to assess a patient's ability to detect sound vibrations.
A.) Tuning Fork
, B.) Snellen Test
C.) Tongue Blade
D.) Reflex Hammer - ANSWERSTuning Fork
When a liquid medication is poured it is important to:
A.) Hold the measuring device at eye level.
B.) Allow the solution bottle to come in contact with the measuring device.
C.) Palm the label of the medication.
D.) Both A and C - ANSWERSPalm the Label of the Medication.
A sac of synovial fluid near a joint is known as:
A.) Tendon
B.) Synovial Membrane
C.) Bursa
D.) Ligament - ANSWERSBursa
What term is used when taking a body part away from the midline of the body?
A.) Adduction
B.) Abduction
C.) Extension
D.) Flexion - ANSWERSAbduction
A subcutaneous injection is usually administered at a 45 degree angle.
A.) True
B.) False - ANSWERSTrue
