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Patient Intake Flashcards

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  1. A patient arrives and states they are allergic to penicillin. What is the medical assistant's BEST next step?

    Answer: Document the allergy in the patient's chart and alert the provider

    All reported allergies must be documented in the designated allergy section and communicated to the provider to prevent adverse events.

  2. When measuring a patient's weight during intake, the medical assistant should ask the patient to:

    Answer: Remove shoes and heavy outerwear before stepping on the scale

    Removing shoes and heavy outerwear ensures the most accurate weight measurement and reduces variability between visits.

  3. A patient's chief complaint is recorded as 'chest pain.' The medical assistant should:

    Answer: Document the complaint using the patient's own words and notify the provider promptly

    Chief complaints are recorded verbatim in the patient's own words, and chest pain requires prompt provider notification due to potential urgency.

  4. Which of the following is the correct method for taking an oral temperature?

    Answer: Place the thermometer under the tongue and ask the patient to close their lips

    The thermometer is placed sublingual (under the tongue) with lips closed to trap body heat for an accurate reading.

  5. A patient states their last menstrual period (LMP) was six weeks ago. This information is MOST important to communicate to the provider because:

    Answer: It may indicate pregnancy, affecting medication choices and testing

    A recent LMP six weeks ago may indicate pregnancy, which is critical for medication safety and appropriate clinical decisions.

  6. When documenting a patient's medication list during intake, the medical assistant should record:

    Answer: Prescription medications, OTC medications, vitamins, and supplements

    A complete medication reconciliation includes all prescription drugs, OTC medications, vitamins, and supplements to identify potential interactions.

  7. A patient's blood pressure reads 158/96 mmHg during intake. The medical assistant should:

    Answer: Document the reading, recheck per protocol, and notify the provider

    An elevated BP reading should be documented, rechecked according to office protocol, and reported to the provider for clinical evaluation.

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