Medical Assistant Certification Exam (2024) || With Complete Questions & Solutions (100% Accurate)
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Medical Assistant Certification Exam (2024) || With Complete Questions & Solutions (100% Accurate)
Medical Assistant Certification Exam (2024) || With Complete Questions & Solutions (100% Accurate)
Define blood pressure - ANSWER - measurement of the amt of force exerted by the blood on the peri...
, Medical Assistant Certification Exam
(2024) || With Complete Questions &
Solutions (100% Accurate)
Define blood pressure - ANSWER - measurement of the amt of force exerted by the
blood on the peripheral arterial walls and is expressed in mmHg
BP consists of what 2 components? - ANSWER - highest (systole) and lowest
(diastole) amt of pressure exerted during cardiac cycle
Name some common errors in blood pressure measurmens - ANSWER - improper
cuff size, arm is not at heart level, cuff not deflated, improper cuff placement
anthropometric refers to what? - ANSWER - comparative measurements of the bdoy
What are the 4 principles of physical examination? - ANSWER - inspection,
palpation, percussion, ausculatationq
to make a diagnosis the physician utilizes what 3 sources? - ANSWER - patient's
health history, physical exam, and lab tests
horizontal recumbent position - ANSWER - used for most physical exams
dorsal recumbent position - ANSWER -
fowler's position - ANSWER - used to promote drainage or ease breathing
dorsal lithotomy position - ANSWER - used for exam of pelvic orgns
prone position - ANSWER - used to examine spine and back
Sim's position - ANSWER - used for rectal examination
knee-chest position - ANSWER - used for rectal and vaginal exams
trendelenburg position - ANSWER - used for surgical procedures of pelvis and
abdomen
Which organization is responsible for the identification of the various hazards present
in the workplace and for the creation of rules and regulation to minimize exposure to
hazards? - ANSWER - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What are the 3 categories for safety hazards? - ANSWER - physical hazards,
chemical hazards, biological hazards
for an external hemorrhage how is bleeding controlled? - ANSWER - elevating the
affected part above heart level and applying direct pressure to the wound
, when does shock occur? - ANSWER - when there is insuffcient return of blood flow
to the heart, resulting in inadequate supply of oxygen
what are the common symptoms of shock? - ANSWER - pale, cold clammy skin,
rapid weak pulse, increased shallow breathing rate, expressionless face
first aid for shcok - ANSWER - maintain an open airway, call for assistance, keep
victim lying dow, attempt to control cause of shock
What are the 4 parts to a patient's medical history? - ANSWER - chief complaint
(CC), history of present illness (HPI), Past, Family and Social History (PFSH), and
review of systems (ROS)
Vital signs reflect the functions of what three body processes necessary for life? -
ANSWER - body temperature, respiration and heart function
what are the 4 vital signs of body function? - ANSWER - temperature, pulse,
respiration and blood pressure
Give the normal temp ranges for the following sites: rectal, oral, axillary and
tympanic membrane? - ANSWER - rectal 98.6-100
oral 97.6-99.6
axillary 96.6-98.6
tympanic 9.8.6
febrile v afebrile - ANSWER - febrile is the presence of fever, afebrile is absence of
fever
3 types of fever? - ANSWER - intermittent, remittent and continuous
oral temperature is not taken from which patients? - ANSWER - infants and children
less than 6 yo, patients who had face, neck nose or mouth surgery, those receiving
oxygen, patients w altered mental status and others
how long should you wait for patients who just finished eating drinking or smoking to
take temp? - ANSWER - 30 minutes
What method of taking temp is the least accurate? - ANSWER - axillary (underarm)
normal adult pulse range - ANSWER - 60-100 BPM
what is the site most commonly used for taking pulse? - ANSWER - radial artery in
wrist
normal range for adults respiration? - ANSWER - 12-20 per minute
what are 3 respiration rate abnormalities? - ANSWER - apnea- temporary complete
absence of breathing
tachypnea- rate > 40.min
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