5 Questions
What is the first step of the patient intake process?
Review medical history
What type of measurement is usually taken when a patient visits the doctor?
Height and weight
What type of measurement is used to measure blood pressure?
Manual or automated cuff
What is the medical assistant expected to do after obtaining a patient's history and physical exam?
Summarize key facts
What type of sample can the patient provide for infection testing?
Urine sample
Study Notes
- The patient intake process includes reviewing a patient's medical history and checking for test results.
- The medical assistant will greet the patient at the waiting area and guide them to the patient room.
- Once in the patient room, the medical assistant will verify the patient's identity and confirm the patient's chief complaint.
- The medical assistant will then review the patient's medications and history and obtain vital signs.
- The medical assistant will then perform a physical exam and obtain a history of the patient's surgeries.
- The medical assistant will then summarize the key facts from the history and physical exam in 10 sentences or less.
- When a patient visits the doctor, they are usually asked to take some basic measurements, such as their height and weight.
- Depending on the age of the patient, some medications may require height and weight to be taken.
- Blood pressure can be measured manually or with an automated cuff.
- The patient may be able to provide a urine sample for infection testing.
- After the patient provides a urine sample, a Post Void Residual (PVR) may be necessary.
- Communicate with the patient and try to help them as much as possible.
Test your knowledge of the patient intake process conducted by a medical assistant, including verifying patient identity, obtaining medical history, performing physical exams, and obtaining vital signs.
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