Medication Safety
True or False: A medical assistant should wear gloves when preparing medication for administration.
TRUE
Take the medication "whenever it is needed?"
WHAT IS... PRN
used to examine ears
WHAT IS... Otoscope
scheduling system plan that schedules two or more patients at the same appointment time
WHAT IS... Double Booking
The patient is asking for help at the front desk and you as the Medical Assistant tell the patient well its my break time wait on the other Medical Assistant to come out. Please have a seat.
Bad Manner
As a medical assistant, you are told to NEVER _______ to avoid needle stick injuries.
WHAT IS... Recapping a needle
Give the medication immediately?
WHAT IS... STAT
used to check reflexes
WHAT IS... Reflex Hammer
act of evaluating the urgency of a medical situation and prioritizing
WHAT IS... Triage
The patient is in a wheel chair having difficulties getting through the door of the entrance. You as the Medical Assistant just stands there and watch the patient struggle to get in.
Bad Manner
This was created by ________ to protect healthcare workers and patients from the transmission of HIV and HBV
WHAT IS... Standard Precautions and CDC?
Give the medication at bedtime.
WHAT IS.... hs
used by a physician to make an incision
WHAT IS... scapel
accounting system in which outstanding accounts such as office expenses and services are paid for
WHAT IS... Accounts Payable
Patient comes in with odor, you as the medical assistant take the patient back to do her vitals. You noticed every time she comes to her visit she always have an odor.
You discuss nicely about hygiene and the importance.
Good Manner
True or False: When administering a TB injection, the medical assistant doesn't see a "bleb" or "bubble" and should re-administer the injection a 2nd time.
FALSE
The medication is to be given twice a day.
WHAT IS... BID
instrument used during pelvic exam
WHAT IS... Speculum
part of history and physical examination report that contains information about the patient's symptoms, problems, or conditions that brought the patient to the office
WHAT IS... Chief Complaint
Chewing gum and smacking while taking care of a patient.
Bad Manner
This is the #1 way to protect yourself, the medical assistant, and patients from the transmission of diseases and conditions
WHAT IS... Hand Washing
This group created a list of "Do Not Use" abbreviations for medicine.
WHAT IS... The Joint Commission
metal instrument used to test hearing
WHAT IS.. Tuning Fork
action on your part to motivate a patient to not miss a medical appointment
WHAT IS... Appointment Card or Telephone Call Day Before
Explain the 3 C's
Confidentiality (The obligation of professionals who have access to patient records information and to hold it in confidence.), Capacity ( An individual's ability to make an informed decision ) , & Consent ( Giving permission for something to happen. *** A patient has to have CAPACITY in order to give Consent *** )