Medical Assistant Clinical Skills Flashcards
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Which site is most commonly used for intramuscular injections in adults?
Answer: Ventrogluteal muscle
The ventrogluteal site is preferred for IM injections in adults because it is free of major nerves and blood vessels.
Normal adult resting heart rate range is:
Answer: 60–100 bpm
A normal adult resting heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute.
When measuring blood pressure, the cuff should be placed how far above the antecubital fossa?
Answer: 1–2 cm
The blood pressure cuff should be placed 1–2 cm above the antecubital fossa to allow proper stethoscope placement.
Which type of thermometer is contraindicated in patients with tympanic membrane perforation?
Answer: Tympanic (ear)
Tympanic thermometers are contraindicated when a perforated tympanic membrane is present because they measure ear canal temperature.
Which gauge needle is typically used for routine adult subcutaneous injections?
Answer: 23–25 gauge
A 23–25 gauge needle is standard for subcutaneous injections, minimizing tissue trauma.
When performing a 12-lead ECG, lead V4 electrode is placed at:
Answer: 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line
V4 is placed at the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line on the left side.
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