Book Detail
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Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants
Bonewit-West, Kathy
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780721602868
Category: Medical Assistant
Affiliation: Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH
Dimensions: 11.1 x 1.5 x 8.8 in
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Synopsis:
This essential resource prepares you for a career in clinical medical assisting with complete coverage of the concepts, procedures, and skills you need to succeed in today's fast-paced medical environment. Step-by-step, hands-on guidance helps you quickly learn to perform procedures such as taking vital signs, collecting and processing lab specimens, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with office surgeries, and other treatments and procedures. Includes four DVDs with video demonstrations of the skills in the book! New to this edition * The latest OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards * Proper procedure for measuring temperature using a temporal artery thermometer * Step-by-step guidance for performing pulse oximetry * Essential principles related to intravenous therapy * Procedure for performing the A1C blood glucose test * Updated information on medications commonly administered and prescribed in the medical office * Four Companion DVDs show you proper technique for performing more than 70 step-by-step procedures directly from the book.
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