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What is the first step of the patient intake process?
What is the first step of the patient intake process?
What is usually measured when a patient visits the doctor?
What is usually measured when a patient visits the doctor?
What is the purpose of a Post Void Residual?
What is the purpose of a Post Void Residual?
What is the medical assistant's role in the patient intake process?
What is the medical assistant's role in the patient intake process?
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What is the best way to communicate with a patient?
What is the best way to communicate with a patient?
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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.
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Test your knowledge of the medical assistant's role in the patient intake process, including reviewing medical history, obtaining vital signs, performing basic measurements, and conducting physical exams.
