Question 1

Identify the human organ that an echocardiogram is performed on

Accepted Answer

heart

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uterus

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brain

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stomach

Question 2

The force or strength of a human heart is best described as the

Accepted Answer

volume

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beat

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rhythm

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thread

Question 3

The normal human blood oxygen saturation level in a healthy adult is

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95%-100%

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90%-95%

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92%-98%

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80%-85%

Question 4

What should an MA do FIRST if an EKG tracing is unusual or suspect?

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check the patient's vital signs and condition

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notify the MD

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check the EKG machine settings

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leave the room and go for help

Question 5

a normal human sinus rhythm is best described as

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normal heartbeat, heart rate and heart rhythm between 60-100 bpm

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irregular heartbeat, heart rate and heart rhythm between 60-100 bpm

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irregular heartbeat, heart rate and heart rhythm between 80-100 bpm

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normal heartbeat, heart rate and heart rhythm between 80-100 bpm

Question 6

Identify the primary elements of the EKG machine

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electrodes, amplifiers, connecting wires and output

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electrodes, amplifiers, stylus and output

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electrodes, amplifiers and connecting wires

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electrodes, amplifiers and output

Question 7

What is the FURST intervention given to a patient having a myocardial infarction

Accepted Answer

to administer oxygen

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to administer sublingual nitroglycerin

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to administer morphine

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to administer an EKG exam

Question 8

How many seconds are represented in 5 small squares or 1 large square on an EKG tracing

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.20 seconds

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.02 seconds

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.15 seconds

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.10 seconds

Question 9

Specialized cells, near the CENTER of the heart on the right side of the atrial septum that control heart rate

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atrioventricular node

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bundle branches

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purkinje fibers

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sinoatrial node

Question 10

Identify the 3 layers of tissue that make up the heart wall

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epicardium, myocardium, endocardium

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vena, valves, tricuspid

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endocardium, vena and valves

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tricuspid, myocardium and valves

Question 11

The medical root word CARDI refers to which human body part

Accepted Answer

heart

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liver

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lungs

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stomach

Question 12

Identify the compression method used by the medical professional when giving adult  CPR

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heel of one hand with other hand on top

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heel of one hand and 2 fingers on top

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one heel of the hand and 4 fingers on top

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2 heels of the hand side by side

Question 13

Identify the compression-ventilation ratio for one medical professional performing CPR on an adult

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30 to 2

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30 to 1

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25 to 2

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25 to 1

Question 14

What do Korotkoff sounds measure

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systolic and diastolic blood pressure

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diastolic blood pressure

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systolic blood pressure

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systolic and hypertensive blood pressure

Question 15

How many phases of Korotkoff sounds are three?

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5

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4

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3

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7

Question 16

What is the number of compressions given to an adult in CPR?

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100

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40

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60-100

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80

Question 17

what does a spirometer measure?

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the amount of air inhaled and exhaled

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the amount of air exhaled

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the amount of air inhaled

Question 18

what is a nebulizer

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fine mist for lung inhalation

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otic medication

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ophthalmic medication

Question 19

what is the normal respiratory rate of an adult

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12-20 bpm

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18-22 bpm

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10-20 bpm

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60-100 bpm

Question 20

which wire is the ground on an EKG

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right leg

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left arm

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right arm

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left leg

Question 21

How many electrodes are placed on a patient for a 12 lead EKG

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10

Answer

12

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11

Answer

9

Question 22

which electrode is placed at the mid clavicular line, 5th intercostal space?

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V4

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V5

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V6

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V1

Question 23

Which electrode is placed at the mid axillary line, 5th intercoastal space

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V6

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V5

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V4

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V2

Question 24

which electrode is placed at the right sternal border, 4th intercostal space

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V1

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V2

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V3

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V4

Question 25

What test measures the max amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after max inhalation

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vital capacity

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forced expiratory volume

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maximum inspiratory

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cough test

Question 26

Circulation from the left side of the heart to the body and back to the right side of the heart

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systemic circulation

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pulmonary circulation

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CPR

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coronary circulation

Question 27

Where can the femoral artery be palpated

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groin

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elbow

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wrist

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neck

Question 28

what kind of blood does the pulmonary vein carry

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oxygenated

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clotted

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deoxygenated

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oxygenated and deoxygenated

Question 29

what is the largest artery in the body

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aorta

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femoral

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brachial

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radial

Question 30

where does gas exchange occur in the lungs

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alveoli

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bronchi

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tertiary bronchi

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epiglottis

Question 31

what covers the trachea to prevents food/drink from entering the lungs

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epiglottis

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larynx

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esophagus

Question 32

supine position where the feet are higher than the head, used for patient's that are hypotensive.

Accepted Answer

trendelenburg

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prone

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lithotomy

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dorsal supine

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