Front
Minimum time for handwashing friction
Back
20 seconds
Essential for removing transient flora and preventing cross-contamination.
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Medical Assistant Certification - 50 Key Topics
Study for CMA/RMA certification with 50 essential flashcards covering clinical, administrative, and pharmacology topics.
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Order of Draw: First tube in the sequence
Back
Yellow (Blood Culture)
Prevents contamination of the sample by other additives.
Front
EKG Lead V1 placement
Back
4th intercostal space, right of the sternum
The first chest lead placed in a standard 12-lead EKG.
Front
Standard Autoclave settings for sterilization
Back
250°F (121°C) at 15 psi
The standard parameters for steam sterilization of surgical instruments.
Front
Intramuscular (IM) injection angle
Back
90 degrees
Delivered deep into the muscle tissue for rapid absorption.
Front
Subcutaneous (SubQ) injection angle
Back
45 degrees
Delivered into the adipose (fatty) layer below the skin.
Front
Intradermal (ID) injection angle
Back
10 to 15 degrees
Used primarily for TB skin tests (PPD) and allergy testing.
Front
Distance for Snellen visual acuity test
Back
20 feet
The patient stands 20 feet away to determine distance vision.
Front
Normal adult resting heart rate range
Back
60 to 100 beats per minute
Measured at the radial pulse site in a clinical setting.
Front
Normal adult respiration rate
Back
12 to 20 breaths per minute
Should be counted without the patient's awareness to ensure accuracy.
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