Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

Which of the following best describes the condition of shock in a medical setting?

  • A continuous elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg.

  • A sudden and complete cessation of heart activity.

  • A localized, blood-filled balloon-like bulge in the wall of a blood vessel.

  • A life-threatening condition characterized by the failure of the circulatory system to adequately supply blood to the body's tissues and vital organs.

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AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / 
Clinical Competency
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