Chapter 1: Role of the Medical Assistant in Office Emergencies

Question 1

What is the first role of the MA in Office Emergencies?

Answer 1

Identify a patient in distress form their words or actions.

Question 2

What is the second role of the MA in Office Emergencies?

Answer 2

Obtain patient’s identification and next of kin.

Question 3

What is the third role of the MA in Office Emergencies?

Answer 3

Ask for the patient’s symptoms.

Question 4

What is the fourth role of the MA in Office Emergencies?

Answer 4

Situate the patient in the designated emergency treatment room.

Question 5

What is the fifth role of the MA in Office Emergencies?

Answer 5

Alert the provider of the emerencgy and patient’s location.

Question 6

What is the sixth role of the MA in Office Emergencies?

Answer 6

Obtain initial sert of vital signs.

Question 7

What is the seventh role of the MA in Office Emergencies?

Answer 7

Call 911, provide location and description of the emergency (when necessary).