Medical Assisting Final Exam Review

Flashcards covering key concepts from the Medical Assisting Final Exam Review.

Average body temperature

The typical body temperature for a healthy adult is around 98.6°F (37°C).

Common pulse site in adults

The radial artery, located on the wrist.

Stethoscope site for blood pressure measurement

The brachial artery, located in the upper arm.

High blood pressure

Hypertension.

Low blood pressure

Hypotension.

Average pulse rate for newborns

120 to 160 beats per minute.

Average respiratory rate for newborns

30 to 60 breaths per minute.

Urinary system organs

Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

C&S (Culture and Sensitivity)

A laboratory test to identify microorganisms and determine antibiotic sensitivity.

Microorganisms living on or in the body

Normal flora.

Specific gravity

A measure of the concentration of solutes in urine.

pH

A measure of acidity or alkalinity of urine.

Ketones

Byproducts of fat metabolism that can be found in urine.

Patients with ketones in urine

Diabetics, particularly those with uncontrolled diabetes.

Leukocytes in urine

Typically indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Syncope

Temporary loss of consciousness, often referred to as fainting.

Location of most venipunctures

The antecubital fossa of the arm.

Vacuum tube with no additive

Red top tube.

Order of draw for venipuncture

Blood culture, light blue, red, gold, green, lavender, gray.

Maximum time for a tourniquet on the arm

No longer than 1 minute.

Painful bruised area due to blood leakage

Hematoma.

Bloodborne pathogen

An infectious microorganism in human blood that can cause disease.

Formed cellular elements in blood

Red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets.

Watery portion of blood

Plasma.

Deficiency of hemoglobin

Anemia.

Antigen

A substance that the immune system can recognize as foreign.

Immune response against own tissues

Autoimmunity.

Machine that rotates substances at high rate

Centrifuge.

Oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells

Hemoglobin.

Cancerous cell

Malignant cell.

Function of RBCs (Red Blood Cells)

Transport oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs.

Function of platelets

Assist in blood clotting.

Oral route of medication

Medication taken by mouth.

Sublingual route of medication

Medication placed under the tongue for absorption.

Buccal route of medication

Medication placed between the gum and cheek for absorption.

Transdermal route of medication

Medication delivered through the skin via patches.

Topical route of medication

Medication applied directly to the skin.

Ocular route of medication

Medication administered to the eye.

Otic route of medication

Medication administered to the ear.

Parenteral route of medication

Medication injected into the body.

Intramuscular (IM) injection site

Administered in the muscle, commonly in the deltoid or gluteal region.

Angle for intramuscular injection

90 degrees.

Subcutaneous (subcut) injection site

Administered in the fatty tissue just beneath the skin.

Angle for subcutaneous injection

45 degrees.

Intradermal (ID) injection site

Administered just beneath the epidermis.

Angle for intradermal injection

10 to 15 degrees.