Clinical and administrative medical assisting concepts tested on medical assistant certification exams.
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- What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?
- 60 to 100 beats per minute
- What is the normal respiratory rate range for a healthy adult at rest?
- 12 to 20 breaths per minute
- What blood pressure reading is generally considered normal for an adult?
- Below 120/80 mmHg
- A normal average oral body temperature is ____.
- 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- What is a normal pulse oximetry (SpO2) reading range for a healthy person?
- 95% to 100%
- In venipuncture order of draw, which tube is generally collected first?
- The light blue top tube (sodium citrate)
- Why does order of draw matter during venipuncture?
- It prevents additives from one tube from contaminating the next tube
- Which intramuscular injection site is preferred for infants?
- The vastus lateralis muscle
- What is the maximum recommended volume for a single deltoid IM injection?
- About 1 mL
- What are Standard Precautions in a medical setting?
- Infection control practices applied to all patients regardless of diagnosis, including hand hygiene and PPE use
- What sterilization method uses steam under pressure?
- Autoclaving
- What is informed consent?
- A patient's voluntary agreement to a procedure after being told its risks, benefits, and alternatives
- HIPAA
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- What vital sign does a sphygmomanometer measure?
- Blood pressure
- What body part does an otoscope examine?
- The ear