Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants
- 11th Edition - September 3, 2022
- Imprint: Saunders
- Author: Kathy Bonewit-West
- Language: English
- LooseLeaf ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 6 3 6 4 - 6
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 5 8 5 8 - 1
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Request a sales quoteMaster the foundational concepts and skills necessary to become a successful clinical medical assistant! Written using clear and accessible language, Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 11th Edition, guides you through essential medical assisting clinical procedures such as taking vital signs; collecting, processing, and testing laboratory specimens; preparing patients for examinations and procedures; administering medications; and assisting with office surgeries. This edition is thoroughly updated throughout to align with 2022 medical assisting competencies and includes a new art program, plus updated coverage of the medical record, nutritional guidelines, OSHA standards for infection control and prevention, emergency preparedness, and the latest medical assisting clinical guidelines. More than 90 procedures help you learn key medical assisting skills, with step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations. Learning features throughout focus on case-based critical thinking, patient education, legal issues, practice tips, and documentation exercises, and a full complement of online resources provides practice for classroom and board exams, EHR documentation exercises, video procedures with evaluation questions, and a variety of interactive exercises to reinforce comprehension and content mastery. This thorough text ensures you have the clinical skills needed to succeed in today's fast-paced medical office.
- Consistent, meticulous coverage ensures alignment of all content throughout the text, on the Evolve companion website, and in the study guide.
- More than 90 illustrated procedures offer step-by-step guidance with many featuring accompanying online videos.
- Learning features focus on case-based critical thinking, patient education, legal issues, practice tips, and documentation examples.
- Student resources on Evolve include video procedures with evaluation quizzes, case-based quizzes, SimChart® for the Medical Office documentation exercises, sample certification exams, practicum activities, and interactive activities.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Editorial Consultants and Review Board
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Clinical Procedure Icons
- 1. The Medical Record and Health History
- Introduction to the Medical Record
- Types of Medical Records
- Health History Report
- Documentation in the Medical Record
- 2. Medical Asepsis and the OSHA Standard
- Introduction to Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard
- Microorganisms and Medical Asepsis
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- Bloodborne Diseases
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Terminology Review
- 3. Sterilization and Disinfection
- Introduction to Sterilization and Disinfection
- Definitions of Terms
- Hazard Communication Standard
- Sanitization
- Disinfection
- Sterilization
- 4. Vital Signs
- Introduction to Vital Signs
- Temperature
- Pulse
- Respiration
- Pulse Oximetry
- Blood Pressure
- 5. The Physical Examination
- Introduction to the Physical Examination
- Definitions of Terms
- Preparation of the Examining Room
- Preparation of the Patient
- Measuring Weight and Height
- Body Mechanics
- Assessment of the Patient
- 6. Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures
- Introduction to the Eye
- Visual Acuity
- Assessment of Near Visual Acuity
- Assessment of Color Vision
- Eye Irrigation
- Eye Instillation
- Introduction to the Ear
- Assessment of Hearing Acuity
- 7. Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing
- Introduction to Tissue Healing
- Local Application of Heat and Cold
- Factors Affecting the Application of Heat and Cold
- Heat
- Cold
- Synthetic Casts
- Cast Application
- Precautions
- Guidelines for Cast Care
- Symptoms to Report
- Cast Removal
- Splints and Braces
- Crutches
- Canes
- Walkers
- 8. The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care
- Introduction to the Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care
- Gynecologic Infections
- Prenatal Care
- 9. The Pediatric Examination
- Developing a Rapport
- Terminology Review
- 10. Minor Office Surgery
- Introduction to Minor Office Surgery
- Surgical Asepsis
- Instruments Used in Minor Office Surgery
- Commercially Prepared Sterile Packages
- Wounds
- Sterile Dressing Change
- Methods of Wound Closure
- Assisting with Minor Office Surgery
- Medical Office Surgical Procedures
- Bandaging
- Terminology Review
- 11. Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy
- Introduction to the Administration of Medication
- 12. Cardiopulmonary Procedures
- Introduction to Electrocardiography
- 13. Colorectal and Male Reproductive Tests and Procedures
- Introduction to Colorectal Tests and Procedures
- Male Reproductive Tests and Procedures
- 14. Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
- Introduction to Radiology
- Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging
- 15. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
- Introduction To The Clinical Laboratory
- Laboratory Tests
- Laboratory Documents
- Patient Instructions
- Specimen Collection For Transport To An Outside Laboratory
- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
- Clia-Waived Tests In The Pol
- Clia-Waived Test Systems
- Pol Laboratory Testing
- Laboratory Safety
- Terminology Review
- 16. Urinalysis
- Structure and Function of the Urinary System
- Composition of Urine
- Collection of Urine
- Urinalysis
- Microscopic Examination of Urine
- Urine Pregnancy Testing
- Serum Pregnancy Test
- 17. Phlebotomy
- Introduction to Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Skin Puncture
- 18. Hematology
- Introduction to Hematology
- Composition and Function of Blood
- Complete Blood Count
- Coagulation Tests
- Terminology Review
- 19. Blood Chemistry and Immunology
- Introduction to Blood Chemistry and Immunology
- 20. Medical Microbiology
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Normal Flora
- Infection
- Microorganisms and Disease
- Microscope
- Microbiologic Specimen Collection
- Culture and Sensitivity Testing
- Prevention and Control Of Infectious Diseases
- Terminology RevieW
- 21. Nutrition
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Nutrients
- Dietary Supplements
- Tools for Healthy Nutrition
- Nutrition Therapy
- Terminology Review
- 22. Emergency Preparedness and Protective Practices
- Introduction to Disaster and Emergency Planning
- Categories of Disasters
- Psychological Effects of Emergencies
- Emergency Preparedness in the Medical Office
- Fire Safety in the Medical Office
- Employee Education and Training
- Emergency Practice Drills
- Medical Assistant’s Role
- Terminology Review
- 23. Emergency Medical Procedures and First Aid
- Introduction To Emergency Medical Procedures
- Office Crash Cart
- Emergency Medical Services System
- First Aid Kit
- Osha Safety Precautions
- Guidelines For Providing Emergency Care
- Terminology Review
- Glossary
- Index
- Edition: 11
- Published: September 3, 2022
- Imprint: Saunders
- Language: English
- LooseLeaf ISBN: 9780323763646
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323758581
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Kathy Bonewit-West
Kathy Bonewit-West has been in healthcare education for more than 30 years. She taught anatomy and physiology to Nursing students and later moved into Medical Assisting education. She served as program director for the Medical Assisting program at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio, for many years. Ms. Bonewit-West is also a former member of the Curriculum Review Board for the American Association of Medical Assistants. In addition to co-authoring Today’s Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures, Kathy is the lead author of Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, soon to be in its 12th Edition.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Medical Assistant Program, Hocking College, Nelsonville, Ohio; Former Member, Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants