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Lecture Medical assisting: Administrative and clinical procedures with anatomy and physiology (4/e) – Chapter 38

Chapter 38 - Assisting with a general physical examination. After completing this chapter you will be able to: State the purpose of a general physical examination, đescribe the role of the medical assistant in a general physical examination, explain safety precautions used during a general physical examination, outline the steps necessary to prepare the patient for an examination. | 38 Assisting with a General Physical Examination 38- Learning Outcomes 38.1 Identify the purpose of a general physical examination. 38.2 Describe the role of the medical assistant in a general physical examination. 38.3 Explain safety precautions used during a general physical examination. 38.4 Carry out the steps necessary to prepare the patient for an examination. 38- Learning Outcomes (cont.) 38.5 Describe how to position and drape a patient in each of the ten common examination positions. 38.6 Describe how to assist patients from different cultures, patients with disabilities, and pediatric patients during a physical examination. 38.7 Identify the six examination methods used in a general physical examination. 38.8 List the components of a general physical examination. 38- Learning Outcomes (cont.) 38.9 Perform the procedures for vision screenings. 38.10 Perform the procedures for hearing screenings. 38.11 Explain the special needs of the elderly for patient . | 38 Assisting with a General Physical Examination 38- Learning Outcomes 38.1 Identify the purpose of a general physical examination. 38.2 Describe the role of the medical assistant in a general physical examination. 38.3 Explain safety precautions used during a general physical examination. 38.4 Carry out the steps necessary to prepare the patient for an examination. 38- Learning Outcomes (cont.) 38.5 Describe how to position and drape a patient in each of the ten common examination positions. 38.6 Describe how to assist patients from different cultures, patients with disabilities, and pediatric patients during a physical examination. 38.7 Identify the six examination methods used in a general physical examination. 38.8 List the components of a general physical examination. 38- Learning Outcomes (cont.) 38.9 Perform the procedures for vision screenings. 38.10 Perform the procedures for hearing screenings. 38.11 Explain the special needs of the elderly for patient education. 38.12 Identify ways to help a patient follow up on a doctor’s recommendations. 38- Introduction You must make the client comfortable and assist the physician during the physical examination Physical examination is the first step in the process for the physician. A skilled medical assistant can create an atmosphere that results in a positive outcome for the patient during the physical examination. 38- Purpose of General Physical Examination To confirm an overall state of health To diagnose a medical problem Focuses on an organ system Based on patient’s chief complaint 38- Purpose of General Physical Examination (cont.) Clinical diagnosis Based on signs and symptoms of a disease Sign – objective information that can be detected Symptom – subjective information from the patient Laboratory and diagnostic tests Confirm clinical diagnosis Aid in forming differential diagnosis Aid in developing a prognosis Formulate a treatment plan and/or drug therapy 38- Role of Medical