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