Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants

by Bonewit-West, Kathy

• ISBN13: 9781437719987
• ISBN10: 1437719988
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-22
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

Master the content from your textbook with this helpful study tool! Corresponding to the chapters in Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 8th Edition, by Kathy Bonewit-West, this study guide helps you understand and apply material with exercises, activities, checklists, review questions, and more. Chapter assignment sheets, study guide assignment sheets, and laboratory assignments make it easy to get organized and prepare for what's coming next. Pre-tests and posttests provide a quick assessment of your knowledge. Key term assessments with matching exercises help in mastering new vocabulary. Critical thinking activities utilize realistic situations to help you analyze and apply what you've learned with games, role-playing situations, fun crossword puzzles, and independent study questions. Evaluation of Learning questions let you assess your understanding, evaluate progress, and prepare for the certification examination. Practice for Competency sections offer extra practice on clinical skills presented in the book. Evaluation of Competency checklists evaluate your performance versus stated objectives and performance standards, updated with the new CAAHEP and ABHES standards.Video evaluation activities reinforce the procedures demonstrated on the textbook DVDs. Additional charting exercises let you practice documentation. Apply Your Knowledge questions ask you to think critically and quiz yourself on various aspects of the chapter. Practicum activities and worksheets help you learn how your practicum site functions.

Table of Contents

The Medical Record

Medical Asepsis and the OSHA Standard

Sterilization and Disinfection

Vital Signs

The Physical Examination

Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures

Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing

The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care

The Pediatric Examination

Minor Office Surgery

Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

Cardiopulmonary Procedures

Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health

Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Hematology

Blood Chemistry and Immunology

Medical Microbiology

Emergency Medical Procedures

Practicum Activities

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