Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

The given statement is true. A normal platelet count is indeed within the range of 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. Maintaining a platelet count within this range is critical for proper blood clotting and to prevent excessive bleeding or thrombosis. A count outside this range may indicate a hematologic disorder or other medical condition requiring further evaluation.