RMA Clinical Procedures and Skills 2

Question 1

When performing a 12-lead ECG, which electrode is placed on the right leg?

Accepted Answer

RL (reference/ground electrode)

Answer

LL (left leg)

Answer

RA (right arm)

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LA (left arm)

Question 2

Which position places the patient flat on their back with legs elevated in stirrups, used primarily for gynecological examinations?

Accepted Answer

Lithotomy position

Answer

Sims position

Answer

Fowler's position

Answer

Trendelenburg position

Question 3

A patient's blood pressure is measured at 148/94 mmHg on two separate visits. According to current guidelines, this would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

Stage 2 hypertension

Answer

Normal

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Elevated

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Stage 1 hypertension

Question 4

When assisting with a sterile dressing change, the medical assistant accidentally touches the sterile field with an ungloved hand. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Inform the physician and set up a new sterile field

Answer

Continue the procedure; brief contact rarely causes infection

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Apply antiseptic to the contaminated area and continue

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Rinse the contaminated instrument and continue

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct site for administering an intramuscular (IM) injection in an adult when a large muscle volume is needed and the deltoid is contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

Ventrogluteal (lateral hip)

Answer

Anterior thigh (vastus lateralis)

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Medial forearm

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Dorsogluteal (upper outer buttock)

Question 6

During a urinary catheterization procedure, after the catheter is inserted and urine begins to flow, what is the NEXT step?

Accepted Answer

Advance the catheter 1–2 inches further before inflating the balloon

Answer

Immediately remove the catheter

Answer

Inflate the balloon with the catheter at its current position

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Clamp the catheter and wait for physician orders