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WorksheetsRMA Fall Final 2025
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 27mins
The correct angle for an intramuscular (IM) injection is:
15°
45°
90°
10°
The preferred site for an adult IM injection is:
Vastus lateralisn(thigh)
Deltoid
Dorsogluteal
Ventrogluteal (hip/buttocks)
Before administering an IM injection, the medical assistant should:
Shake the vial vigorously
Clean the site in a circular motion
Insert the needle and then aspirate for all medications
Skip hand hygiene if wearing gloves
HIPAA primarily protects:
Medication rights
Patient privacy and confidentiality
Billing practices
Provider licensing
A patient refusing treatment demonstrates which ethical principle?
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
Justice
Telling the truth to a patient, even when the truth is difficult, is called:
Fidelity
Veracity
Integrity
Compassion
A nephrologist specializes in diseases of the:
Heart
Kidneys
Skin
Brain
A dermatologist treats disorders of the:
Liver
Lungs
Skin
Reproductive system
A cardiologist would most likely order which test?
Pap smear
ECG/EKG
Urinalysis
MRI of spine
Tachycardia is defined as a heart rate:
Below 60 bpm
Above 100 bpm
Exactly 80 bpm
Only irregular rhythms
The chamber of the heart that pumps blood to the rest of the body is the:
Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
Chest pain due to lack of oxygen to the heart is called:
Angina
Edema
Stenosis
Fibrillation
The hormone insulin is produced by the:
Thyroid
Pancreas
Pituitary
Adrenal glands
Hyperthyroidism may cause:
Weight gain
Slow heart rate
Heat intolerance
Fatigue
The endocrine gland known as the “master gland” is the:
thymus
pancreas
pineal
A persistent feeling of sadness lasting >2 weeks may indicate:
Bipolar disorder
Major depressive disorder
PTSD
ADHD
A panic attack may include:
Increased hunger
Slow breathing
Chest pain and fear
Excessive sleep
The first step when a patient expresses thoughts of self-harm is to:
Ignore it
Notify the provider immediately
Send them home
Tell them to calm down
The most effective way to prevent infection is:
Gloves
Handwashing
Masks
Shoe covers
What is the benefit of using SOAP notes?
employees know where to look for information
It is more time consuming
It describes changes the patient's status or treament
it is in chronological order
Which of the following is NOT a standard of documentation that should be followed by health care workers?
Record information performed or observed by another health care worker.
Sign any information inserted into a patient file.
Double-check for the correct patient, chart, and form.
Draw a single line through an error, write the word "error", and initial it.
Which is an open-ended question?
Have you ever had a heart attack?
Do you have any abdominal pain?
How did you fall?
When did you last eat something?
PPE should be removed in which order?
Gloves → gown → mask
Mask → gown → gloves
Gown → gloves → mask
Gloves → mask → gown
The most common vein for venipuncture is the:
Basilic
Cephalic
Median cubital
Jugular
A blue-top tube is typically used for:
Coagulation studies
Chemistry tests
bleeding time (PT/PTT) testing
Blood cultures
You are given a lab requisition to draw blood on a patient. You find the patient’s room. What is the first thing you do?
ask to see his wristband
introduce yourself
Find the vein you prefer
Ask his family to confirm his name and DOB.
What is something you must do to the blood tubes after collecting them?
Shake them vigorously
Let them sit very still
Gently rotate them 1-2 times
Gently rotate them 8-10 times
Hemolysis is:
Blood clotting
Breakdown of red blood cells
Low hemoglobin
Elevated platelets
The outermost layer of skin is the:
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous tissue
A burn that affects the epidermis and part of the dermis is:
First-degree
Second-degree
Third-degree
Fourth-degree
The prefix “hyper-” means:
Slow
Under
Above/Excessive
Pain
The term “hepatomegaly” refers to:
Inflammation of the liver
Enlarged liver
Kidney infection
Softening of tissue
“Dermatitis” means:
Skin inflammation
Skin tumor
Dead skin
Skin discoloration
Explain why aspiration is no longer recommended for most IM injections.
Because it increases pain and does not improve safety.
Because it ensures proper medication delivery.
Because it prevents infection at the injection site.
Because it reduces the risk of allergic reactions.
Medical malpractice is defined as:
A breach of duty by a healthcare professional resulting in harm to a patient
A patient refusing medical treatment
A doctor working in multiple hospitals
A nurse administering medication on time
The main purpose of informed consent is:
To ensure that participants understand and voluntarily agree to the procedures involved
To speed up the research process
To avoid legal responsibilities
To collect more data from participants
34. List two duties of a medical assistant in a cardiology practice.
Assisting with EKGs and scheduling patient appointments
Performing heart surgery and prescribing medication
Diagnosing heart conditions and interpreting lab results
Administering anesthesia and conducting stress tests
The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes is:
Type 1 is caused by lack of insulin production, while type 2 is caused by insulin resistance.
Type 1 is always caused by obesity, while type 2 is genetic.
Type 1 only affects adults, while type 2 only affects children.
Type 1 is treated only with diet, while type 2 is treated only with insulin.
36. One sign of a panic attack is:
Rapid heartbeat
Improved concentration
Increased appetite
Feeling relaxed
37. The dorsogluteal site is no longer recommended for IM injections because:
it has a high risk of injury to the sciatic nerve
it is the most painful site for injections
it is difficult to locate in adults
it has the lowest absorption rate
The purpose of a clean-catch urine specimen is:
to obtain a urine sample free from contamination
to measure blood glucose levels
to diagnose respiratory infections
to test for liver function
Explain why chain of custody is important when collecting certain samples.
It ensures the integrity and admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings.
It allows samples to be collected more quickly.
It reduces the need for documentation during sample collection.
It guarantees that all samples are free from contamination.
Aseptic technique is defined as:
A method used to prevent contamination by unwanted microorganisms.
A procedure for cleaning laboratory equipment.
A way to increase the growth of bacteria.
A technique for staining cells.
42. ___ Screening tool for cervical cancer
Pap smear
Mammography
Colonoscopy
PSA test
___ Test used to identify bacterial infection
Culture and sensitivity test
Blood glucose test
Liver function test
Urine pregnancy test
44. A doctor may palpate around the neck area on a patient to exam for goiters and other abnormalities.
Prostate exam
Thyroid exam
Eye exam
Liver exam
Common test to evaluate kidney function and infection
Urinalysis
Blood glucose test
Electrocardiogram
Chest X-ray
A patient becomes dizzy after a blood draw. What should the assistant do?
Have the patient lie down and elevate their feet.
Continue with the procedure as normal.
Ignore the symptoms and proceed.
Give the patient food immediately.
A patient asks you to explain their lab results, but you do not have permission. What is the correct professional response?
Explain the results anyway to help the patient.
Refer the patient to the authorized healthcare provider.
Ignore the patient's request.
Give a general explanation without specifics.
Select two things that must be included on a professional résumé.
Contact information and work experience
Favorite movies and hobbies
Social media usernames and pet names
Height and weight
49. Read the scenario and answer each question briefly. You notice a coworker posting about a patient on social media (no name, but details). Explain why this is a violation of professionalism and HIPAA.
It is a violation because sharing patient details, even without names, breaches confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
It is acceptable as long as the patient's name is not mentioned.
It is only a violation if the patient complains.
It is not a violation if the coworker deletes the post later.
What is an important part of medical decision-making?
Deciding based on what is most popular
Ignoring what the patient wants
Considering what is best for the patient's health and respecting their wishes
Only using new treatments
1 CC is equal to __________
1 mL
1 g
10mL
1 inch
