Patient Care Coordination and Education Flashcards
What is the role of a medical assistant regarding community resources?
Inform patients of local community resources and educational programs available to assist with preventive measures in their health and lifestyle choices.
What should be included in a community resource library?
Correct name, address, web address, phone number, contact person, and any additional instructions.
What are transportation and medical equipment resources?
Assist with transportation to and from medical appointments and obtaining needed medical equipment.
What services do adult day programs offer?
Offer daily activities for older adults.
What is assistive living?
Housing for older adults or disabled individuals that provide nursing care, housekeeping, and preparing meals as needed.
What is long-term care?
Offer services for individuals who can no longer perform basic daily living activities independently.
What types of programs do educational programs and support groups provide?
Educate and support individuals with specific needs.
What do low-cost medication programs assist with?
Assist low-income individuals with obtaining needed medications.
What is the first step in determining the needs of a medical office’s community resources?
Determine the needs of the medical office and formulate a list of the types of community resources that may be needed.
What should be researched for local resources?
Names, address, web addresses, and phone numbers of local resources such as state and federal agencies, home health care agencies, and local charities.
What types of local agencies should be located?
Food services, substance use disorder support groups, shelters for abused individuals, hospice care, and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs.
How often should the community resource information be updated?
At least every 6 months.
At what age does the American Cancer Society recommend starting breast cancer screening?
Age 40.
What is the recommended frequency for Pap tests for patients aged 21 to 29 years?
Every 3 years.
At what age should colorectal cancer screening begin?
Age 45.
What is recommended if a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is positive?
A colonoscopy will be recommended.
What is the recommendation for dental examinations?
Yearly dental exam and cleaning.
What is the age range for which annual lung cancer screening is recommended?
Aged 50 to 80 years.
What is the purpose of bone density screening?
To prevent osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal patients at increased risk of osteoporosis.
How often should blood glucose tests be performed for adults?
Every 3 years, or sooner depending on medical history.
What factors increase the risk of eye disease that necessitates a dilated eye examination?
- Diabetes
- African American race
- Age over 40 years
- Family history of glaucoma
What is the definition of drinking in moderation for female patients?
No more than one drink a day.
What should be assessed regarding nicotine or tobacco use?
Current and past nicotine usage, including type and amount used.
What signs may indicate substance use disorder?
- Poor hygiene
- Change in eating habits or sleeping patterns
- Loss of interest
- Very energetic
- Tired, sad, nervous, agitated
- Missing school, work, appointments
- Spending lots of money
- Slowed reaction time, paranoid thinking
What does the intimate partner violence screening cover?
Domestic abuse for all genders, including controlling behaviors, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional or verbal abuse.
What does the older adult safety tool assess?
How safe an older person feels at home.
What is the purpose of depression screening tools?
To screen for depression.
