Chapter 1: After the Examination Flashcards
After the examination, the medical assistant may need to perform additional procedures such as?
Drawing the patient’s blood for laboratory testing.
When all procedure are complete and documented in the patient’s record, the patient should?
Be instructed to dress.
When assisting the patient off the examination table the MA should?
Verify that the patient is not dizzy of lightheaded especially if they have been lying down for some time.
When does the MA should remain in the room while the patient gets dress?
If they need further help.
After a complete physical examination is an opportune time for?
Patient education.
What does Patient Education in the ambulatory setting keeps?
The patients healthier and medical conditions form worsening.
Does patients can learn the importance of disease prevention, treatment and overall health maintenance during Patient Education?
Yes.
What does Educational material include?
Verbal instructions, pamphlets or customizable education content from the EHR system.
Once the patient has been discharge and left the examination room, the equipments and supplies should be?
Sanitized, disinfected and sterilized as appropriate.