Nha Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Study Guide Rated A+

Knee chest {Ans: -face down butt up}Sims {Ans: -lies on left side, left knee slightly flexed and right sharply flexed. vaginal and rectal exams}Palpation {Ans: -examining using touch. feel a specific body part or organ for size and condition}Patient Care {Ans: Greet patient with your first name and inform him or her that you will be assisting in care. Properly identify patient before providing care. Called for patient First and Last name then confirm patient identity with D.O.B.}CHEDDAR {Ans: -Cheif complaint -History -Examination -Details of Complaint -Drugs and Dosages -Assessment -Return Visit if Needed}Qualities of a Medical Assistant {Ans: -communication skills -empathetic and compassionate -positive attitude -physical appearance -ethical behavior}Remittent {Ans: - fever when body temp keeps varying and does not return to normal}Pulse Oximeter {Ans: -placed on finger or earlobe. measures oxygen level in the patient's blood and generally gives the pulse rate}NCCT {Ans: National Center for Competency Testing -provides information for NCMAs to obtain their CEUs}Clinical {Ans: -back office -patient screening -recording vital signs -assist with surgical procedures -physical examinations -prep patients for surgical procedures}Six Methods Used to Examine the Body {Ans: *Observation *Palpation *Percussion *Auscultation *Mensuration