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MA Role 1

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  • The first tapping sound heard when taking a blood pressure is the __________.
    systolic pressure
  • Respiration is the number of times a patient breathes in __________ seconds
    60
  • A personal qualification of being an effective and productive medical assistant is to
    show respect to patients
  • The normal adult oral temperature is __________.
    98.6ºF–99.8ºF
  • Showing up for work on time every day is an example of what type of skill?
    soft skill
  • The last tapping sound heard when taking the blood pressure is the __________.
    diastolic pressure
  • Pulse is measured as the number of times the heart beats in __________.
    1 minute
  • Adult height should be measured to the nearest __________.
    quarter of an inch
  • the normal range for an adult heart rate per minute?
    60–100 BPM
  • What is the definition of tachypnea?
    rapid breathing
  • The minimum proficiencies necessary to do a job are known as __________.
    hard skills
  • When organizing tasks on a very busy day, the medical assistant is displaying which professional behavior?
    prioritizing
  • What is the term for the ability to identify with and understand another person's feelings?
    empathy
  • A medical assistant who completes all work and documents all of the day's activities before leaving for the day is demonstrating __________.
    professionalism
  • A normal blood pressure for a healthy adult?
    110/65 to 130/80
  • Your work ethic is the result of your __________.
    professional behaviors
  • One of the effects of good time management is __________.
    eliminating the stress of work overload
  • The pulse point that is located in the bend of the elbow is called the __________ pulse.
    brachial
  • Thermometer that provides the least accurate temperature reading?
    disposable thermometers
  • A medical assistant working in a pediatrician's office who takes a continuing education class on child development demonstrates __________.
    growth