Key Takeaways
- The Clinical Patient Interaction domain is the largest at 33.8%, so expect approximately 71 questions
- Vital signs questions often test your ability to identify abnormal values and know the correct measurement technique
- Pharmacology questions may ask about drug names, classifications, side effects, and administration routes
- ECG questions test electrode placement, artifact identification, and basic waveform recognition
- Specimen collection questions cover order of draw, venipuncture technique, and specimen handling
- Emergency procedure questions test knowledge of CPR, AED, choking, shock, and anaphylaxis protocols
- Patient education questions assess your ability to communicate effectively and verify patient understanding
- Practice applying clinical knowledge to realistic patient scenarios for the best exam preparation
Clinical Patient Interaction Practice Questions
This section provides additional practice questions spanning all topics within the Clinical Patient Interaction domain (33.8% of the RMA exam). These questions emphasize clinical scenarios and application of knowledge.
High-Yield Study Areas for This Domain
- Vital signs: Know all normal ranges, measurement techniques, and factors that affect accuracy
- Pharmacology: Know the rights of medication administration, injection techniques, drug schedules, and common medications
- ECG: Know electrode placement, artifact types, and basic waveform components
- Specimen collection: Know order of draw, venipuncture technique, capillary puncture, and specimen handling
- Emergency procedures: Know CPR protocols, AED use, first aid, and emergency medication administration
- Patient education: Know the teach-back method, health literacy principles, and nutrition basics
A patient's vital signs are: T 101.2°F, P 112 bpm, R 24/min, BP 88/56 mmHg. These findings are MOST consistent with:
The lavender (purple) blood collection tube contains which additive?
A medical assistant is administering a subcutaneous injection of insulin. Which needle angle should be used?
Which of the following patients should be given oxygen and have EMS activated IMMEDIATELY?
An infant in choking distress who is conscious should receive:
When measuring an apical pulse, the stethoscope should be placed at the:
Macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. How many calories per gram do fats provide?
For adult CPR, chest compressions should be at least ___ inches deep.
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