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Clinical Procedures and Techniques Flashcards
AAMA CMA Flashcards
Study our Clinical Procedures and Techniques flashcards for the AAMA CMA exam with 12+ flashcards. View as flashcards, a searchable table, or as a fun matching game.
| Front | Back |
| What does gauge refer to in needles? | Diameter of the needle's lumen smaller number means larger diameter |
| What is the best site for a subcutaneous insulin injection? | Abdomen avoiding a 2-inch radius around the navel |
| What is the common needle gauge for intramuscular injections? | 22-25 gauge |
| What is the correct angle of entry for venipuncture? | 15-30 degrees |
| What is the first step before administering an injection? | Verify the medication order and patient identity |
| What is the normal adult pulse range? | 60-100 beats per minute |
| What is the purpose of antiseptic technique in phlebotomy? | Prevents contamination and reduces infection risk |
| Where is the apical pulse assessed? | Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line |
| Where is the recommended site for an intradermal injection? | Inner forearm about 2-4 inches below the elbow |
| Where is V1 lead placed in a 12-lead EKG? | Fourth intercostal space at the right sternal border |
| Which color tube is used for coagulation studies? | Light Blue top |
| Why should blood collection tubes be inverted gently? | To mix additives without hemolyzing the sample |
About the Flashcards
Flashcards for the AAMA CMA exam cover fundamental clinical skills you will be expected to recall on test day. Practice questions reinforce antiseptic technique, proper venipuncture angles, light-blue coagulation tubes, and gentle inversion to protect sample integrity.
The deck also reviews safe medication administration- from verifying orders to choosing the correct 22-25-gauge needle for intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal sites-along with vital-sign ranges and exact V1 lead placement on a 12-lead EKG. Quick drills sharpen terminology and boost confidence.
Topics covered in this flashcard deck:
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Venipuncture tube selection
- Injection site techniques
- Vital signs ranges
- 12-lead EKG placement
- Needle gauges & angles