Who's That MA?
This professional behavior means arriving prepared, following through on responsibilities, and being accountable for your actions
What is professionalism?
For the most accurate pulse oximeter reading, this finger is often preferred.
What is the middle finger?
Before preparing or administering any vaccine, this must be present
What is a signed vaccine order?
This type of urine specimen is requested for routine urinalysis to reduce contamination
What is a midstream or clean-catch specimen?
This medication may be used for opioid overdose emergencies
What is Narcan?
Sharing reliable health information with patients and helping them understand resources demonstrates this important MA skill
What is being a patient resource or knowledge sharing?
When obtaining a manual pulse, it should be counted for at least this long
What is 30 seconds and multiply by two?
These educational documents must be reviewed with patients receiving vaccines
What are Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)?
For a point of care direct blood glucose test, this type of blood specimen is collected
What is a capillary blood sample?
This severe allergic reaction may require immediate emergency response and epinephrine administration by a license medical provider
What is anaphylaxis?
When a coworker asks for help during a busy clinic session, stepping in to assist demonstrates this core workplace value
What is teamwork?
Before taking a blood pressure, the patient's feet should be positioned this way
What is flat on the floor?
If a child becomes extremely agitated during vaccination and safety is compromised, the MA should do this
What is stop, pause the procedure, and involve additional support or the provider?
This POCT is commonly used to evaluate long-term glucose control in patients with diabetes
What is an A1C test?
Knowing where emergency supplies and medications are located are a part of this life saving process
What is an emergency response?
The ability to adjust to schedule changes, staffing challenges, or new workflows is called this
What is adaptability?
This measurement is taken around the widest part of an infant's head
What is head circumference?
Confirming allergies before vaccine administration is an example of this patient safety principle
What is harm reduction?
During a throat swab for rapid strep testing, the specimen should be collected from this area
What are the tonsillar pillars and posterior pharynx?
One important skill is recognizing the difference between an allergic reaction and this other type of medication response
What is an adverse reaction?
Building trust through active listening, understanding concerns, and responding respectfully demonstrates these qualities
What are empathy and compassion?
A patient feels dizzy when standing. These vital signs help assess whether blood pressure changes with position
What are orthostatic vital signs?
A near miss occurs when a vaccine error is identified before reaching the patient. Reporting this event supports patient safety because it helps identify system weaknesses before harm occurs
What is a reporting culture?
This screening option allows eligible patients to collect their own sample using a kit and helps to detect abnormal DNA that may help detect cervical cancer
What is HPV self-collection?
If you suspect a medical emergency in the office, your first action should follow this established process
What is the emergency action plan?