Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants

Describes the clinical skills and laboratory procedures used in the medical office in a format that includes step-by-step instructions with rationales. Topics include the checking of vital signs, administering of medication, collecting of specimens and emergency procedures.

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This text describes the clinical skills and laboratory procedures used in the medical office. It presents step-by-step directions, with rationales, of various procedures, including: the checking of vital signs; the administration of medication; collection of specimens; emergency procedures; and tests for allergies, pregnancy and mononucleosis. The text also reviews: the use of new instruments such the tympanic themometer; new systems such as the Tubex Injection System and the Unopette System for white blood cells; and the latest guidelines for mammograms and paediatric immunization. The text also includes a patient education section to facilitate the conveyance of important information to the ill or injured. Finally, guidelines of the OSHA and CLIA are provided. An instructor's manual (W5414-2) is available for #9.50 and a student manual (W5337-5) is #13.00.