Each chapter closes with Critical Thinking Questions (listed below) as a review of chapter
material that focuses on the role of the medical assistant. 1. How might the physician change the typical order of the
general physical examination for an infant who is
suffering from an ear infection and appears agitated? 2. What steps can you take to help ensure that an elderly
patient takes her medicine properly? 3. How can you help a patient who is in a wheelchair
prepare for an examination? 4. An elderly patient arrives at the clinic for a physical
examination. She is using a walker, has weakness and
arthritis in her legs, and is hard of hearing. You need to
place her in position for an examination of the head,
neck, chest, and heart. What should you do? 5. A Spanish-speaking 5-year-old child arrives at your
clinic for a physical in preparation for school. The
mother is with the child and speaks and understands
very little English. You must prepare the child for the
examination, and no interpreter is available. What
should you do? |