NCCT Medical Assistant Clinical Skills

Question 1

Which site is most commonly used for intramuscular injections in adults?

Accepted Answer

Ventrogluteal muscle

Answer

Deltoid muscle

Answer

Vastus lateralis

Answer

Dorsogluteal muscle

Question 2

Normal adult resting heart rate range is:

Accepted Answer

60–100 bpm

Answer

40–60 bpm

Answer

100–120 bpm

Answer

50–80 bpm

Question 3

When measuring blood pressure, the cuff should be placed how far above the antecubital fossa?

Accepted Answer

1–2 cm

Answer

2–3 cm

Answer

4–5 cm

Answer

5–7 cm

Question 4

Which type of thermometer is contraindicated in patients with tympanic membrane perforation?

Accepted Answer

Tympanic (ear)

Answer

Oral

Answer

Axillary

Answer

Rectal

Question 5

Which gauge needle is typically used for routine adult subcutaneous injections?

Accepted Answer

23–25 gauge

Answer

16–18 gauge

Answer

18–20 gauge

Answer

27–30 gauge

Question 6

When performing a 12-lead ECG, lead V4 electrode is placed at:

Accepted Answer

5th intercostal space, midclavicular line

Answer

4th intercostal space, right sternal border

Answer

5th intercostal space, left sternal border

Answer

5th intercostal space, anterior axillary line