Chapter 1
Medical assistants perform duties they are delegated based on education, training, and experience. They should not perform duties they have not been trained or certified to do.
What is the MA scope of practice?
Water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins.
What are primary nutrients?
Always confirm patient identity using two identifiers.
What are Name and DOB?
Vials, ampules, syringes, needles.
What are injection supplies?
A tool to screen patients and classify results based on height and weight
What is BMI?
The MA primarily works alongside a provider in an outpatient setting and can perform both administrative and clinical duties.
What is the role of the MA?
Anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating
What are eating disorders?
Tobacco Cessation, Alcohol Use, HIV screening, Mini-mental state, anxiety and depression.
What are types of screenings and wellness assessments?
Patient; Medication; Time; Dose; Route; Documentation; Reason
What are the RIGHTS of med administration?
The medical assistant should assist the physician by getting the patient into the correct position for the procedure or exam.
What is positioning and draping?
Healthcare delivered virtually, most commonly via video call.
What is tele-health?
There are 3 types: essential, nonessential, and conditional. These are what the body uses to make proteins.
What are amino acids?
A measure of the force of the blood circulating through the arteries
What is blood pressure?
Thermometer, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, reflex hammer, otoscope, and ophthalmoscope
What is equipment used for vital signs and exams?
Controlled substances are separated into various categories based on their potential for abuse and addiction.
What are schedules?
Vitamins A, D, E, K
What are fat-soluble vitamins?
A significant drop in blood pressure during positional changes
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Do not use abbreviations for medications; Always perform 3 checks before administering any medication; Use TALL-man lettering.
What are strategies to avoid errors in medication administration?
Limit salt intake; Be cautious with protein; Protect your heart; Minimize phosphorus intake; Control potassium levels
What are dietary modifications for kidney disease?
Typically, not considered a vital sign, but a valuable tool, nonetheless.
What is pulse oximetry?
A medication is prescribed to a patient at 25mg tablets, BID. What is the total mg prescribed to the patient each day?
What is 50mg?