Chapter 38 - Assisting with a general physical examination. After completing Chapter 38, 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. | Chapter 38 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 38 Objectives: 38-1 State 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 Outline the steps necessary to prepare the patient for an examination. Assisting with a General Physical Examination Objectives (cont.) 38-5 Explain ways to assist patients from different cultures, patients with disabilities, children, and pregnant women. 38-6 Identify and describe the six examination methods used in general physical examination. 38-7 List the components of a general physical examination. Assisting with a General Physical Examination Objectives (cont.): 38-9 Explain the special needs of the elderly for patient | Chapter 38 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 38 Objectives: 38-1 State 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 Outline the steps necessary to prepare the patient for an examination. Assisting with a General Physical Examination Objectives (cont.) 38-5 Explain ways to assist patients from different cultures, patients with disabilities, children, and pregnant women. 38-6 Identify and describe the six examination methods used in general physical examination. 38-7 List the components of a general physical examination. Assisting with a General Physical Examination Objectives (cont.): 38-9 Explain the special needs of the elderly for patient education. 38-10 Identify ways to help a patient follow up on a doctor’s recommendations. Assisting with a General Physical Examination 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. Purpose of General Physical Examination Examine a healthy person to confirm an overall state of health and provide baseline values for vital signs. Examine a patient to diagnose a medical problem. Role of Medical Assistant Assist both the doctor and the patient Your presence enables the doctor to perform his examination as effectively as possible You do the interview, write an accurate history, determine vital signs, and measure weight and height. Your responsibilities include ensuring that all instruments and supplies are .
