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

The right leg electrode serves as the ground (reference) electrode in the standard 12-lead ECG configuration, minimizing electrical interference in the tracing.

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

The lithotomy position has the patient supine with hips and knees flexed and feet placed in stirrups, providing optimal access for pelvic and gynecological examinations.

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

According to the ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines, Stage 2 hypertension is defined as a systolic of 140 mmHg or higher or a diastolic of 90 mmHg or higher, confirmed on two separate readings.

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

Any breach of sterile technique, no matter how brief, compromises the sterile field; the correct response is to stop, discard contaminated supplies, and set up a fresh sterile field.

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

The ventrogluteal site (gluteus medius) is now the preferred IM injection site for adults requiring large volumes because it is free of major nerves and vessels and has less subcutaneous fat than the dorsogluteal site.

RMA Practice Test

RMA Practice Test

RMA Clinical Procedures and Skills 2