Chapter 1, Problem 7CR

Since medical assistants are often the patient first contact with a health care facility and the provider, what attributes, responsibilities and skills must medical assistants possess? What procedures can and cannot be delegated to the medical assistant to stay within the scope of practice?

The purpose of obtaining a health history in today's medical office is to: a. have a basis for all treatment given by the provider and a guide for all future treatment. b. have information for the patient's personal use. c. have something to document in the patient's medical record. O d. have information for the insurance company.

A home health nurse is planning care for a client who has Alzheimer’s disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a, Replace the carpet with hardwood floors b.Place locks at the tops of exterior doors c.Wear clothing with zippers instead of buttons d.Encourage physical activity prior to bedtime