Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures and Equipment Quiz

It measures blood pressure by determining the pressure in the arteries.

It allows visualization of the ear canal and eardrum for examination.

It converts liquid medication into a mist for inhalation into the lungs.

It measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood by monitoring the absorption of light by oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin.

It's commonly used to monitor oxygen levels in patients with respiratory or cardiac conditions.

Using a sterile needle only once is a standard precaution to prevent infection.

It separates substances in a sample based on their densities by spinning at high speeds.

It records the electrical signals of the heart to assess its function and diagnose cardiac abnormalities.

It means 'as needed' or 'when necessary' in medical context.

It measures lung capacity and airflow to diagnose respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

It involves using sterile techniques to prevent contamination when treating wounds.

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) are the components of SOAP note documentation.

Vital signs typically include temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate, but mental status is not a vital sign.

It's a specialized slide used to manually count blood cells under a microscope for diagnostic purposes.