#1
Which of the following is a vital sign?
Blood type
Height
Temperature
Eye color
#2
What is the purpose of a stethoscope in clinical practice?
To measure blood pressure
To listen to heart and lung sounds
To examine the eyes
To measure body temperature
#3
What is the primary function of an otoscope?
To measure blood pressure
To examine the eyes
To assess hearing and inspect the ear canal
To assess neurological function
#4
What is the purpose of a pulse oximeter?
To measure blood pressure
To assess oxygen saturation in the blood
To measure temperature
To measure heart rate
#5
What is the term for a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles?
Tetanus
Fasciculation
Atrophy
Spasm
#6
What is the purpose of the Snellen chart?
To measure blood pressure
To assess hearing
To evaluate visual acuity
To measure temperature
#7
What is the term for difficulty breathing?
Bradypnea
Dyspnea
Apnea
Hypopnea
#8
Which of the following is a sterile procedure?
Drawing blood for testing
Taking a patient's temperature orally
Measuring blood pressure with a non-sterile cuff
Cleaning a wound with soap and water
#9
When performing CPR on an adult, what is the correct compression-to-breath ratio?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
15 compressions to 1 breath
5 compressions to 1 breath
10 compressions to 2 breaths
#10
What is the purpose of a centrifuge in a medical laboratory?
To measure blood pressure
To separate blood components
To sterilize equipment
To analyze urine samples
#11
Which of the following is a proper technique for administering medication via intramuscular injection?
Injecting medication into a vein
Inserting the needle at a 90-degree angle
Aspirating after inserting the needle
Injecting air into the muscle before medication
#12
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
High blood sugar levels
Excessive thirst
Cold sweats
Polyuria
#13
What is the first step in the process of wound healing?
Hemostasis
Proliferation
Inflammation
Remodeling
#14
Which of the following is a sign of shock?
Decreased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Pale, cool, clammy skin
Rapid breathing
#15
Which of the following is a method used for sterilization in a medical setting?
Alcohol wipes
Autoclaving
Handwashing with soap
Boiling water
#16
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
To assess visual acuity
To evaluate cognitive function
To measure level of consciousness
To determine blood pressure
#17
In electrocardiography (ECG or EKG), what does the QRS complex represent?
Atrial depolarization
Ventricular repolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization