Module 1
What is an MA?
A Medical Assistant, someone who can work at a hospital or other medical center that has both clinical and administrative duties.
what is homeostasis
when the body system and biological processes maintain stability
What specifically are vital signs that you taken on a patient
temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
What is the very first step when starting each procedure/examination with a patient
hand hygiene, also identifying the pt and introducing yourself
what are common types of wound closures
sutures, staples, sterile tapes, skin adhesives
What are some roles that an MA's job includes?
to work alongide a provider, administrative and clinical duties, providing patient education and performing lab tests
what are the 5 cavities of the body
cranial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic
What is a chief complaint
the primary reason someone is at the office for a visit
what are the different types of medication forms
what are some minor procedures that can be done within a medical office but also require a surgical setup
drainage of wounds, cryosurgery, incisions, biopsies, endoscopy, and colposcopy
What are some different types of care settings?
Primary and Specialty care clinics, Home health, mobile health units, and hospice care
What are tthe 3 main planes of the body
the sagittal plane, transverse plane, and frontal plane
What scale can you gives kids so they can identify their pain
Wong-Baker faces rating scale
what are symptoms of a moderate-severe allergic reaction
coughing, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspnea, swelling of the face, convulsions, unconsciousness, nausea, vomiting, and dysphagia
what are different types of fractures
closed, open, comminuted, spiral, transverse, greenstick, oblique, and impacted
What is Telehealth and what are some things that can be done through telehealth?
Virtual health care, usually provided through a video call. Medication can be adjusted, lab results discussed, patient education provided, and medical equipment follow-up.
what are the 4 quadrants and 9 regions of the body
4 quadrants: right upper, left upper, right lower, and left lower
9 regions: right hypochondriac, epigastric, left hypochondriac, right lumbar, umbilical, left lumbar, right iliac, hypogastric, left iliac
What are anthropometric measurements
measuring height and weight, and occasionally other parts of the body, at each doctors visit to track how someone is growing (specifically children)
how often should a patient be asked about their allergies
every visit
what is durable medical equipment
medical devices that can be used repeatedly, ex: CPAP machines, wheelchairs and crutches, bath chairs, prosthetics, dialysis machines, etc.
What are the 5 rights of medication administration?
Right patient, medication, dose, time, route, technique, and documentation
Name some parts of the cell
Plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, nuclear membrane, nucleolus, mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, lysosomes, cytoskeleton, centrioles, cilia, flagella
what are some factors that can affect vital signs
anxiety, smoking, consuming hot/cold beverages/food, exertion, pain, age, illness, or beta-blocker medication
what are some medical room supplies/equipment that an MA would ensure are ready and in the room
the MA would clean and set up the exam table with table paper, gowns, and gloves. They would also make sure that things like stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, pulse oximeters, otoscopes, etc. are present within the room
what are some common medications used in emergencies
epinephrine, morphine, naloxne, albuterol, lidocane, saline, etc