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Medical Assistant's Practice Exams

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What immunizations are included in an MMR injection Measles, mumps, rubella
What is the normal range for fetal pulse rate? 120-160 beats per minute.
Which of the following procedures is performed by the MA during a pediatric office visit? Measurement of vital signs, measurement of weight and height, measurement of visual acuity, assisting with the physical exam.
How is length measured? The child lies in a supine position.
The purpose of a bimanual pelvic examination is to determine the size, shape and position of the uterus and ovaries.
Assessment of blood pressure should start at age 2 years.
A vaginal examination is usually performed as the patient nears term. All of the following are reasons for performing this examination EXCEPT To determine when the patient will go into labor.
Which of the following conditions may warrant fetal heart monitoring? Decreased fetal activity, fetal growth that is not progressing well, overdue baby and gestational diabetes mellitus.
The absence or cessation of the menstrual period is known as: amenorrhea.
*******All of the following are reasons for obtaining a urine specimen from a pediatric patient EXCEPT To prevent urinary tract infections.
Which of the following injection sites should be used to administer IM injections to infants and young children? Vastus lateralis
How is the vastus lateralis site located in an infant and young child? Divide the upper arm into thirds and administer the injection into the middle third.
**********Which of the following patients is most likely to develop candidiasis? A patient on prolonged antibiotic therapy.
Which of the following is an important reason for weighing a child? To determine the proper dosage of medication for the child.
The purpose of measuring fundal height is to assess whether fetal growth is progressing normally.
Amniocentesis can be used to determine the gender of the fetus.
Which of the following positions is used to perform a pelvic examination? Lithotomy position.
All of the following are problems associated with childhood obesity EXCEPT Skin disorders.
Pain associated with the menstrual period is known as dysmenorrhea.
Gynecology is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the reproductive organs of women.
*****Measuring pediatric blood pressure helps identify children at risk for developing hypertension
Head circumference is measured in centimeters or inches.
*****What is the purpose of the Pap test? Early detection of cervical cancer.
******The newborn screening test typically screens for the presence of all of the following diseases except Cystic fibrosis.
Which of the following is a guideline for preventing childhood obesity? Encourage active play, do not use food as a reward, limit television, video and computer time.
Why is it important that the patient be relaxed during the pelvic examination? For easier insertion of vaginal speculum. To make it easier for the provider to perform the bimanual pelvic examination. To reduce patient discomfort.
*****What is the usual schedule of prenatal visits during the first 28 weeks of gestation? Every week.
Which of the following is NOT included in a well-child visit? Collection of a throat specimen.
Which of the following is performed during the initial prenatal examination? Measurement of Vital signs. Physical examination. Breast examination. Pelvic examination.
******What is the recommended site for administering a subcutaneous injection to an infant younger than 12 months of age? Lateral part of the upper arm
The function of a vaginal speculum is to hold the walls of the vagina apart.
******When is a pregnant woman tested for group B streptococcus 35-37 weeks.
Obstetric ultrasound is used to Detect ectopic pregnancy. Determine gestational age. Detect the presence of multiple fetuses. Determine the position of the placenta.
*******In the absence of complications, the first prenatal visit should be scheduled after the patient misses her second menstrual period.
The most important use of growth charts is to Compare the child's growth with that of other children of the same age. ** Assess the child's individual growth pattern.
Which of the following urine tests is performed at each return prenatal visit? Glucose and protein.
****Which of the following is an advantage of the liquid-based Pap method? Debris is removed from the specimen.
The child's genitalia should be cleansed before applying a pediatric urine collector to: prevent contaminants from entering the urine specimen.
The first pediatric well-child visit is usually scheduled at: 3-5 days.
********Which of the following is required by the NCVIA before immunization is administered? The parent must be provided with the information on the benefits and risks of the immunization.
*****The Bethesda System for reporting the results of the Pap test includes: a brief description of abnormal findings.
In what position is a patient placed for a breast examination? Supine.
A complete gynecological examination consists of a breast and pelvic examination.
******What is the LMP? The date of the first day of the last menstrual period.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the newborn screening test? Is required in all states by law.
Which of the following is a symptom of candidiasis? Thick, odorless, cottage cheese-like discharge.
******All of the following ae warning signs during pregnancy EXCEPT heartburn.
Which of the following sites can be used to obtain a blood specimen for a newborn screening test? Plantar surface of the heel.
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists recommends that a woman perform a breast self examination once each month.
A blood pressure cuff that is too large for a child may result in a blood pressure reading that is falsely low.
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