Study Guide for Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals
Administrative and Clinical Competencies with Anatomy and Physiology
- 3rd Edition - February 6, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Brigitte Niedzwiecki
- Language: English
Get the review and practice you need to master essential medical assisting skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, this stud… Read more
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Get the review and practice you need to master essential medical assisting skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, this study guide offers a wide range of exercises to reinforce your understanding of administrative and clinical competencies. Review questions test your proficiency with subjects such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, math basics, and key administrative and clinical concepts. Hands-on activities and competency checklists help you apply your knowledge to patient care. With this practical workbook, you’ll have all the review and practice you need to succeed in the classroom and begin preparing for a successful and rewarding career as a Medical Assistant.
- Review and practice supports educational competencies and certification test plan coverage.
- Focus on foundational areas includes a solid review of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and basic math calculations.
- Vocabulary review, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false questions test your knowledge and understanding of key concepts.
- A variety of activities includes Skills & Concepts, Word Puzzles, Case Studies, Workplace Applications, and Internet Activities to provide practice with application and critical thinking.
- Chapter review quizzes assess your comprehension and serve as an excellent review for classroom and certification exams.
- Competency Checklists help you confirm mastery of key administrative and clinical skills.
- Work Products provide documentation of key tasks and help in building a skills portfolio.
Medical Assisting students
Chapter 1 Medical Terminology Basics
Chapter 2 Anatomy and Pathology Basics
Chapter 3 Skeletal System
Chapter 4 Muscular System
Chapter 5 Integumentary System
Chapter 6 Nervous System
Chapter 7 Endocrine System
Chapter 8 Sensory System
Chapter 9 Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
Chapter 10 Cardiovascular System
Chapter 11 Respiratory System
Chapter 12 Digestive System
Chapter 13 Urinary System
Chapter 14 Reproductive System
Chapter 15 Behavioral Health
Chapter 16 Healthcare Team
Chapter 17 Applied Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 18 Legal Basics
Chapter 19 Healthcare Laws
Chapter 20 Healthcare Ethics
Chapter 21 The Health Record
Chapter 22 Telephone Techniques
Chapter 23 Scheduling and Reception
Chapter 24 Technology
Chapter 25 Written Communication
Chapter 26 Daily Operations and Safety
Chapter 27 Health Insurance Basics
Chapter 28 Diagnostic Coding Basics
Chapter 29 Procedural Coding Basics
Chapter 30 Billing and Reimbursement
Chapter 31 Accounts, Collections, and Banking
Chapter 32 Infection Control
Chapter 33 Vital Signs
Chapter 34 Patient Interview
Chapter 35 Physical Examination
Chapter 36 Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chapter 37 Assisting in Pediatrics
Chapter 38 Assisting in Geriatrics
Chapter 39 Surgical Equipment and Supplies
Chapter 40 Surgical and Special Procedures
Chapter 41 Patient Coaching With Health Promotion
Chapter 42 Patient Coaching With Nutrition
Chapter 43 Patient Coaching With Rehabilitation
Chapter 44 Pharmacology Basics
Chapter 45 Pharmacology Math
Chapter 46 Administering Medication
Chapter 47 Intravenous Procedures
Chapter 48 Cardiopulmonary Procedures
Chapter 49 Medical Emergencies
Chapter 50 Assisting With Radiology
Chapter 51 Radiologic Positioning
Chapter 52 Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory
Chapter 53 Assisting in the Analysis of Urine
Chapter 54 Assisting in Blood Collection
Chapter 55 Assisting in the Analysis of Blood
Chapter 56 Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology
Chapter 57 Career Development
Chapter 2 Anatomy and Pathology Basics
Chapter 3 Skeletal System
Chapter 4 Muscular System
Chapter 5 Integumentary System
Chapter 6 Nervous System
Chapter 7 Endocrine System
Chapter 8 Sensory System
Chapter 9 Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
Chapter 10 Cardiovascular System
Chapter 11 Respiratory System
Chapter 12 Digestive System
Chapter 13 Urinary System
Chapter 14 Reproductive System
Chapter 15 Behavioral Health
Chapter 16 Healthcare Team
Chapter 17 Applied Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 18 Legal Basics
Chapter 19 Healthcare Laws
Chapter 20 Healthcare Ethics
Chapter 21 The Health Record
Chapter 22 Telephone Techniques
Chapter 23 Scheduling and Reception
Chapter 24 Technology
Chapter 25 Written Communication
Chapter 26 Daily Operations and Safety
Chapter 27 Health Insurance Basics
Chapter 28 Diagnostic Coding Basics
Chapter 29 Procedural Coding Basics
Chapter 30 Billing and Reimbursement
Chapter 31 Accounts, Collections, and Banking
Chapter 32 Infection Control
Chapter 33 Vital Signs
Chapter 34 Patient Interview
Chapter 35 Physical Examination
Chapter 36 Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chapter 37 Assisting in Pediatrics
Chapter 38 Assisting in Geriatrics
Chapter 39 Surgical Equipment and Supplies
Chapter 40 Surgical and Special Procedures
Chapter 41 Patient Coaching With Health Promotion
Chapter 42 Patient Coaching With Nutrition
Chapter 43 Patient Coaching With Rehabilitation
Chapter 44 Pharmacology Basics
Chapter 45 Pharmacology Math
Chapter 46 Administering Medication
Chapter 47 Intravenous Procedures
Chapter 48 Cardiopulmonary Procedures
Chapter 49 Medical Emergencies
Chapter 50 Assisting With Radiology
Chapter 51 Radiologic Positioning
Chapter 52 Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory
Chapter 53 Assisting in the Analysis of Urine
Chapter 54 Assisting in Blood Collection
Chapter 55 Assisting in the Analysis of Blood
Chapter 56 Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology
Chapter 57 Career Development
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: February 6, 2026
- Language: English
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Brigitte Niedzwiecki
Brigitte Niedzwiecki began her healthcare career as a nurse, working in the hospital with surgical and pediatric patients and also in urgent care. After obtaining her master’s degree in nursing, Brigitte worked in patient and staff education, as a software trainer, and as a nurse educator before transitioning into education. She has been the Medical Assisting program director at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Wisconsin for nearly 20 years, during which time she has participated in reviewing and writing and has helped develop state and national Medical Assisting curricula. She is also lead author of Kinn’s Medical Assisting Fundamentals, a related MA core text designed primarily for programs that do not offer a separate A&P course and are focused on certification.
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Assistant Program Director & Instructor, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA