Medical Assisting Final Exam Review

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and definitions related to Medical Assisting, focusing on vital signs, urinalysis, blood collection, and medication administration.

Average Body Temperature

98.6°F

Common pulse site for adults

Radial site

Blood pressure readings

Diastolic (bottom) and Systolic (top) numbers

High blood pressure

Hypertension

Low blood pressure

Hypotension

Urinary system organs

Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra

C&S

Cultural and sensitivity, a procedure to detect bacterial or fungal growth.

Microorganisms in the body

Human microbiome

Specific gravity

Measures the concentration of substances dissolved in urine.

pH in urine

Measures the acidity or alkalinity of urine.

Ketones

End products of fat metabolism in the body.

Patients with ketones in urine

Commonly found in patients with diabetes.

Leukocytes in urine

Usually indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Syncope

Fainting.

Venipuncture location

Antecubital area.

Tube with no additive

Red top vacuum tube.

Order of draw for venipuncture

Sterile, light blue, red/green, lavender, gray.

Hematoma

A large, painful, bruised area at the puncture site.

Bloodborne pathogen

Infectious microorganisms that can cause disease found in human blood.

Cellular elements in blood

Erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes.

Watery portion of blood

Plasma.

Anemia

A deficiency of hemoglobin in blood, leading to reduced red blood cells.

Antigen

A substance that stimulates antibody production in the body.

Autoimmune response

An immune response against a person's own tissues.

Microhematocrit centrifuge

Machine that rotates substances at a high rate.

Oxygen-carrying pigment

Hemoglobin.

Malignant cell

A cancerous cell that spreads rapidly.

RBC function

Transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Platelet function

Help in blood clotting and wound healing.

Medication routes

Oral, sublingual, buccal, transdermal, topical, ocular, otic, parenteral.

Intramuscular (IM) injection angle

90 degree angle.

Subcutaneous (subcut) injection angle

45 degree angle.

Intradermal (ID) injection angle

10-15 degree angle.

What site is used for the stethoscope when measuring blood pressure?

Over the brachial artery

Average pulse for newborn

180

For how long can a tourniquet be left on the patient’s arm?

1 minute

Average pulse site for adult

80