Calling a Code
What is the page all number
7500
You are taking an apical pulse. What is the timeframe to listen to the pulse
1 full minute
You have gotten your patient and they are in the room. What is the first thing you should do
Ask for name and date of birth
Name the 3 types of vaccines
VFC, 317, Private
Where can you find the floater task list
In the med room located where the VIS sheets are
What is a doctor quick
person in medical distress
How do you properly ensure you have the correct BP cuff size
Each BP cuff has an index marker. the index marker must fall within the parameters on the cuff.
When verifying a medication what do you need to verify (for each medication)
Ensure name, dose and frequency are accurate
Who qualifies for the 317 vaccines
19+, selfpay/uninsured, Medicare Part A only
How many times do you need to verify a vaccine or medication prior to administration
3 times
Your patient is dizzy, you laid them back, they are now in a safe position. What is the next step
Page all, call a doctor quick
You have roomed your patient, once in the room they are out of breath. Using your critical thinking, what would your next step be
Check SP02. While getting stats ask pt if they are on O2 at home, have a rescue inhaler or any concerning diagnosis.
Your patient has filled out the smart forms on the app or tablet. How do you ensure the forms are properly scored after downloading
Once you have downloaded the forms, you must deselect an answer and then select again. Doing this will properly score the forms.
The accuvax temperature is out of range, what would be your next step
Contact the VFC Program Coordinator or back up coordinator (Jess Bitner or Becca Smith)
The provider gave you several verbal orders for your patient, how can you verify you interpreted accurately
1. Repeat back to provider
2. Check patient chart for orders
When in doubt..
Call a code. It is always best to be better safe than sorry.
How often do you measure the height of an adult
When verifying history, medications, diagnosis, ect. what box should you check when complete with each section
Click the verified option at the top of each section
Where is the storage back up location for emergency vaccine storage
Smartment
What should you ask prior to drawing labs. Name 3 things
preferred arm, any implants, any allergies, DOB, previous experience with lab draws.
Once a code is called, what is the next step of a medical assistant
Remain with patient until code team arrives. Respond to any directives given.
Your patient has an abnormally high BP, using your critical thinking, what would your next step be.
Verify correct BP cuff size, wait a few minutes and recheck, verify patient took medications today, ask for the most recent BP, notify provider of abnormal reading and recheck.
You should NOT complete a prapare or PHQ2 for what type of appointments
MOUD and Sick visit
Your patient is 18 and has medicaid insurance, what type of vaccine would they get
VFC
Per sadler policy, how many times can you sanitize before needing to wash your hands
3 times.