Question 1

Which of the following aspects should be included in the patient's health record regarding education intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient's response 
B)  Material covered 
C)  Date of each session 
D)  Individual conducting each intervention 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Patient's response 
B)  Material covered 
C)  Date of each session 
D)  Individual conducting each intervention 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

Providing an 83-year-old patient a DVD about diabetes is not an effective teaching method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

HIPAA restrictions on PHI dictate

Accepted Answer

A)  sharing patient information with immediate family members only. 
B)  releasing patient information only to those identified on the patient authorization form. 
C)  copying records for the patient's spouse as requested. 
D)  scheduling family members for educational meetings as needed. 
A)  sharing patient information with immediate family members only. 
B)  releasing patient information only to those identified on the patient authorization form. 
C)  copying records for the patient's spouse as requested. 
D)  scheduling family members for educational meetings as needed.

Question 4

The medical assistant just completed a short teaching intervention with Mr.Ignatio and his wife about diabetic foot care.Summarize the details that should be included in the documentation entry.

Accepted Answer

Documentation should clearly describe th

Question 5

Discuss the guidelines for patient education.

Accepted Answer

Guidelines for patient education are as

Question 6

Both videotapes and Internet sites allow patient learning to be self-directed and __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Both videotapes and Internet sites allow patient...

Question 7

Describe the role of the medical assistant as the patient educator.

Accepted Answer

The role of the medical assistant in pat

Question 8

A major problem with delivering high-quality patient education in the ambulatory setting is the lack of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A major problem with delivering high-quality patient...

Question 9

Summarize Dr.Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stages of grief and explain how the medical assistant can interact therapeutically with patients in the various stages.

Accepted Answer

Denial and isolation. The patient denies

Question 10

If a patient is refusing to accept a diagnosis,the medical assistant could suggest that the patient attend a community support group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not a guideline to follow when developing or ordering educational supplies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Material should be written using lay language at the sixth- to eighth-grade level. 
B)  Information should be well organized. 
C)  The medical assistant should check for accuracy. 
D)  The material should promote specific pharmaceutical companies. 
A)  Material should be written using lay language at the sixth- to eighth-grade level. 
B)  Information should be well organized. 
C)  The medical assistant should check for accuracy. 
D)  The material should promote specific pharmaceutical companies.

Question 12

The holistic model suggests that patient education should consider all aspects of the patient's life,including the person's __________,emotional,social,economic,and spiritual needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The holistic model suggests that patient education...

Question 13

Patient factors that have an impact on learning include the patient's __________ of disease versus the actual state of disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patient factors that have an impact on...

Question 14

Essential factors in __________ management for the ambulatory care setting include conducting adequate patient education and follow-up.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Essential factors in __________ management for the...

Question 15

Having the patient observe while you change a wound dressing is the most effective method of teaching the skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which statement is true about Dr.Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stages of grief model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most patients are ready to learn about disease process immediately after diagnosis. 
B)  Some patients respond to a disturbing diagnosis with anger toward the physician or medical assistant. 
C)  Family members of adult patients do not need to be included in education interventions. 
D)  Most patients reach acceptance of a serious health condition within a few days. 
A)  Most patients are ready to learn about disease process immediately after diagnosis. 
B)  Some patients respond to a disturbing diagnosis with anger toward the physician or medical assistant. 
C)  Family members of adult patients do not need to be included in education interventions. 
D)  Most patients reach acceptance of a serious health condition within a few days.

Question 17

You are responsible for conducting a patient education intervention for a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes.What are some guidelines you should follow for patient teaching to be successful? Should you pay attention to any particular patient factors so that you design an education intervention that best meets the needs of the patient? Explain a minimum of four guidelines and four patient factors that can affect patient teaching.

Accepted Answer

Patient education guidelines: provide kn

Question 18

Demonstration/return demonstration is an effective method of teaching a patient with diabetes how to give insulin injections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Family members of an adult patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus do not need to be involved in patient education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A 12-year-old patient recently was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis,which may seriously affect his ability to play sports.It is in the child's best interests to conduct education interventions with his parents rather than with him,because he will have to comply with certain activity restrictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Patient Education

Which of the following aspects should be included in the patient's health record regarding education intervention?

Providing an 83-year-old patient a DVD about diabetes is not an effective teaching method.

HIPAA restrictions on PHI dictate

The medical assistant just completed a short teaching intervention with Mr.Ignatio and his wife about diabetic foot care.Summarize the details that should be included in the documentation entry.

Discuss the guidelines for patient education.

Both videotapes and Internet sites allow patient learning to be self-directed and __________.

Describe the role of the medical assistant as the patient educator.

A major problem with delivering high-quality patient education in the ambulatory setting is the lack of __________.

Summarize Dr.Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stages of grief and explain how the medical assistant can interact therapeutically with patients in the various stages.

If a patient is refusing to accept a diagnosis,the medical assistant could suggest that the patient attend a community support group.

Which of the following is not a guideline to follow when developing or ordering educational supplies?

The holistic model suggests that patient education should consider all aspects of the patient's life,including the person's __________,emotional,social,economic,and spiritual needs.

Patient factors that have an impact on learning include the patient's __________ of disease versus the actual state of disease.

Essential factors in __________ management for the ambulatory care setting include conducting adequate patient education and follow-up.

Having the patient observe while you change a wound dressing is the most effective method of teaching the skill.

Which statement is true about Dr.Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stages of grief model?

Demonstration/return demonstration is an effective method of teaching a patient with diabetes how to give insulin injections.

Family members of an adult patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus do not need to be involved in patient education.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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