Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant
An Applied Learning Approach
- 15th Edition - November 22, 2022
- Authors: Brigitte Niedzwiecki, Julie Pepper
- Language: English
- Other ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 6 6 4 - 4
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 3 7 6 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 3 1 2 - 2
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Request a sales quoteMore than any other product on the market, the most successful medical assistants begin their careers with Kinn. Known for more than 65 years for its alignment with national curriculum standards, Kinn's The Clinical Medical Assistant: An Applied Learning Approach, 15th Edition teaches the real-world clinical skills essential for a career in the modern medical office — always with a focus on helping you apply what you’ve learned. This edition features a new unit on advanced clinical skills and expanded content on telemedicine, infection control related to COVID-19, IV therapy, radiology, rehabilitation, and much more. With its approachable writing style appropriate for all levels of learners and a full continuum of separately sold adaptive solutions, real-world simulations, EHR documentation experience, and HESI remediation and assessment, quickly master the leading skills to prepare for certification and a successful career in the dynamic and growing medical assisting profession!
- Instructions for online access
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- Reviewers
- Unit One. Introduction to Medical Assisting
- 1. The Professional Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team
- Scenario
- Responsibilities of the Medical Assistant
- Characteristics of Professional Medical Assistants
- Scope of Practice and Standards of Care for Medical Assistants
- Professional Medical Assisting Organizations, Credentials, and Continuing Education
- How to Succeed as a Medical Assistant Student
- The History of Medicine
- Medical Professionals
- Doctors of Chiropractic
- Allied Health Professionals
- Types of Healthcare Facilities
- The Healthcare Team
- Practicing Professionalism as a Team Member
- Closing Comments
- 2. Health Records
- Introduction
- Scenario
- Electronic Records
- Contents of the Health Record
- Working with Health Records
- Dictation and Transcription
- Creating an Efficient Paper HEALTH-RECORDS Management System
- Filing Methods
- Organization of Files
- Closing Comments
- 3. Introduction to Medical Terminology and Anatomy
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Medical Terminology
- Combining Forms
- Building, Defining, and Pronouncing Medical Terms
- Structural Organization of the Body
- Anatomic Position, Planes, Cavities, and Quadrants
- Acid-Base Balance in the Body
- Pathology Basics
- Causes of Disease
- Closing Comments
- Unit Two. Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting
- 4. Infection Control
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Chain of Infection
- How Does the Body Defend Itself?
- Types of Infection
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards for the Healthcare Setting
- Aseptic Techniques: Preventing Disease Transmission
- Closing Comments
- 5. Vital Signs
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Temperature
- Pulse
- Respiration
- Blood Pressure
- Oxygen Saturation
- Anthropometric Measurements
- Closing Comments
- 6. Physical Examination
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Health History
- Understanding and Communicating with Patients
- Interviewing the Patient
- Patient Assessment and Documentation
- Physical Examination
- Assisting with the Physical Examination
- Closing Comments
- 7. Patient Coaching
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Making Changes for Health
- Domains of Learning
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Coaching
- Adapting Coaching for the Developmental Level
- Adapting Coaching for Communication Barriers
- Cultural Diversity
- Teaching-Learning Process
- Coaching on Disease Prevention
- Coaching on Self-Exams for Health Maintenance and Wellness
- Coaching on Screenings for Health Maintenance and Wellness
- Coaching on Diagnostic Tests and Treatment Plans
- Care Coordination
- Closing Comments
- 8. Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Metabolism
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fat
- Other Dietary Nutrients
- Food Guides and Dietary Guidelines
- Food Labels
- Prescribed Diets with Consistency Modifications
- Prescribed Diets with Nutrient Modifications
- Diets for Allergies and Intolerances
- Nutritional Needs for Various Populations
- Instructing Patients on Dietary Changes
- Closing Comments
- 9. Surgical Supplies and Instruments
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Preparing for Minor Surgery
- Surgical Instruments
- Drapes, Sutures, and Other Closure Material
- Surgical Asepsis and Preparation of Surgical Instruments
- Closing Comments
- 10. Assisting with Surgical Procedures
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Surgical Procedures
- Preparation for Surgical Procedures
- Assisting with Surgical Procedures
- Wound Care
- Closing Comments
- 11. Principles of Electrocardiography
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Heart Structure
- Heart’s Conduction System
- ECG Tracing of the Cardiac Cycle
- 12-Lead ECG
- ECG Supplies
- Electrocardiograph
- ECG Procedure
- Troubleshooting Artifact
- Evaluating an ECG Tracing
- Stress Testing
- Remote ECG Monitoring
- Closing Comments
- 12. Medical Emergencies
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Emergencies in Healthcare Settings
- Roles and Documentation in Code Situations
- Emergency Equipment and Supplies
- Temperature-Related Emergencies
- Other Environmental Emergencies
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Musculoskeletal Emergencies
- Neurologic Emergencies
- Respiratory Emergencies
- Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Bleeding
- Closing Comments
- Unit Three. Assisting with Medications
- 13. Principles of Pharmacology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Pharmacology Basics
- Pharmacokinetics
- Drug Action
- Drug Legislation and the Ambulatory Care Setting
- Compliance with the Controlled Substance Act
- Brand and Generic Drugs
- Drug Reference Information
- Forms of Medications
- Types of Medication Orders
- Prescriptions
- Closing Comments
- 14. Pharmacology Math
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Drug Labels
- Math Basics
- Math Basics for Medications
- Measurement Systems
- Temperature Conversion
- Solid Medication Doses
- Liquid Medication Doses
- Solutions
- Pediatric Dose
- Reading Syringes
- Closing Comments
- 15. Administering Medications
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Nine Rights of Medication Administration
- Administering Vaccines
- Routes of Medication
- Needles and Syringes
- Working with the Needle and Syringe
- Preparing Parenteral Medication
- Giving Parenteral Medications
- Intradermal Tuberculin Testing
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Intramuscular Injections
- Closing Comments
- Unit Four. Assisting with Medical Specialties
- 16. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
- Life Span Changes
- Eye Diseases and Disorders
- Ear Diseases and Disorders
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Examination, Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatments
- Instillation of Eye Medication
- Closing Comments
- 17. Dermatology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Anatomy of the Integumentary System
- Physiology of the Integumentary System
- Life Span Changes
- Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System
- Carcinomas of the Skin
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Examinations, Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatments
- Closing Comments
- 18. Allergy and Infectious Disease
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Anatomy of the Immune and Lymphatic Systems
- Physiology of the Immune and Lymphatic Systems
- Life Span Changes
- Diseases and Disorders of the Immune System
- Diseases and Disorders of the Lymphatic System
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Examination, Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatments
- Closing Comments
- 19. Gastroenterology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Anatomy of the Accessory Organs
- Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System
- Mouth Diseases and Disorders
- Esophageal and Stomach Diseases and Disorders
- Intestinal Diseases and Disorders
- Diseases and Disorders of the Accessory Organs
- Additional Diseases and Disorders of the Accessory Organs
- Gastrointestinal System Cancers
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Examinations, Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatments
- Closing Comments
- 20. Orthopedics and Rheumatology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Anatomy of the Skeletal System
- Physiology of the Skeletal System
- Anatomy of the Muscular System
- Physiology of the Muscular System
- Life Span Changes
- Skeletal System Diseases and Disorders
- Arthritic Joint Diseases and Disorders
- Nonarthritic Joint Diseases and Disorders
- Muscular System Diseases and Disorders
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in the Examination, Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatments
- Closing Comments
- 21. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Assisting with the Examination
- Assisting with Diagnostic Procedures
- Assisting with Immobilization Treatments
- Assisting with Cold and Heat Therapies
- Physical Therapy Treatments
- Assisting with Assistive Devices
- Complementary Therapies
- Closing Comments
- 22. Neurology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Central Nervous System
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Cells of the Nervous System
- Physiology of the Nervous System
- Neurodegenerative Diseases and Disorders
- Other Neurodegenerative Diseases and Disorders
- Functional Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System
- Infections
- Structural Diseases and Disorders
- Injuries
- Congenital Diseases and Disorders
- Vascular Diseases and Disorders
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Examinations, Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatments
- Closing Comments
- 23. Behavioral Health
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Behavioral Health
- Behavioral Health Diseases and Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression and Other Mood Disorders
- Behavioral Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Other Behavioral Health Diseases and Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders and Other Addictions
- Suicidal Behavior
- The Medical Assistant’s Role Regarding Behavioral Health Examinations
- The Medical Assistant’s Role Regarding Behavioral Health Diagnostic Procedures
- The Medical Assistant’s Role Regarding Behavioral Health Treatments
- Closing Comments
- 24. Endocrinology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Neuroendocrine System
- Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland
- Anatomy of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
- Anatomy of the Adrenal Glands
- Anatomy of Other Endocrine Glands
- Physiology of the Endocrine System
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Disorders
- Thyroid Gland and Parathyroid Gland Diseases and Disorders
- Adrenal Gland Diseases and Disorders
- Pancreatic Diseases and Disorders
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Examinations, Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatments
- Closing Comments
- 25. Cardiology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
- Anatomy of the Blood Flow
- Anatomy of the Blood
- Physiology of the Conduction System
- Physiology of the Blood
- Life Span Changes of the Cardiovascular System
- Heart Diseases and Disorders
- Heart Valve Diseases
- Blood Vessels Diseases and Disorders
- Blood Pressure–Related Diseases and Disorders
- Blood Diseases and Disorders
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Examinations, Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatments
- Closing Comments
- 26. Pulmonology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Anatomy of the Upper Respiratory Tract
- Anatomy of the Lower Respiratory Tract
- Physiology of the Respiratory System
- Life Span Changes
- Respiratory Diseases
- Chronic Respiratory Diseases
- Respiratory System Cancers
- Acute Respiratory Diseases
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Examinations, Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatments
- Closing Comments
- 27. Urology and Male Reproduction
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Anatomy of the Urinary System
- Physiology of the Urinary System
- Life Span Changes of the Urinary System
- Urinary System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
- Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
- Life Span Changes of the Male Reproductive System
- Male Reproductive System Disorders
- Assisting with an Examination and Diagnostic Procedures
- Assisting with Treatments for Urinary and Male Reproductive Disorders
- Closing Comments
- 28. Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
- Life Span Changes
- Diseases and Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
- Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Examinations, Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatments
- Closing Comments
- 29. Pediatrics
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Normal Growth and Development
- Pediatric Diseases and Disorders
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in the Pediatric Examination and Diagnostic Procedures
- Assisting with the Examination
- Assisting with Diagnostic Procedures
- Assisting with Treatments
- The Adolescent Patient
- Closing Comments
- 30. Geriatrics
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Changes in Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems
- Changes in Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Systems
- Changes in Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Systems
- Changes in Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Nervous System and Sensory Organs
- Changes in Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems
- The Medical Assistant’s Role in Caring for the Older Patient
- Closing Comments
- Unit Five. Assisting with Clinical Laboratory Procedures
- 31. Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Organization of the Clinical Laboratory
- Government Legislation Affecting Clinical Laboratory Testing
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Laboratory Safety
- Specimen Collection, Processing, and Storage
- Laboratory Mathematics and Measurement
- Laboratory Equipment
- Closing Comments
- 32. Urinalysis
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Urine Formation and Elimination
- Collecting and Handling of a Urine Specimen
- Routine Urinalysis
- Microscopic Preparation and Examination of Urine Sediment
- Additional CLIA-Waived Urine Tests
- Closing Comments
- 33. Blood Collection
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Venipuncture Equipment
- Needle Safety
- Routine Venipuncture
- Problems Associated with Venipuncture
- Pediatric Phlebotomy
- Capillary Puncture
- Handling the Specimen after Collection
- Closing Comments
- 34. Analysis of Blood
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Blood
- Hematology in the Physician Office Laboratory
- Hematology in the Physician Office Laboratory: Complete Blood Count
- Hematology in the Reference Laboratory
- Preparing and the Examination of Blood Smears
- Immunohematology
- Blood Chemistry in the Physician Office Laboratory
- Closing Comments
- 35. Microbiology and Immunology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Classification of Microorganisms
- Characteristics of Bacteria
- Pathogens
- Specimen Collection and Transport in the Physician Office Laboratory
- CLIA-Waived Microbiology Testing
- CLIA-Waived Immunologic Testing
- Microbiology Reference Laboratory: Identification of Pathogens
- Stool-Based Tests
- Closing Comments
- Unit Six. Advanced Clinical Skills
- 36. Intravenous Therapy
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Intravenous Solutions
- IV Infusion Sets
- Additional Supplies and Equipment for IV Therapy
- Pump and Gravity Infusions
- Initiating IV Infusions
- Monitoring IV Therapy
- Complications of IV Therapy
- Closing Comments
- 37. Radiology BASICS
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Limited X-ray Machine Operator
- Primary X-Ray Beam and Scatter Radiation
- Introduction to Radiographic Equipment
- Basic Radiation Safety
- Basic Physics for Radiography
- X-Ray Production
- X-Ray Circuit
- Rectification
- Generators
- X-Ray Control Panel
- Principles of Exposure and Image Quality
- Digital Imaging
- Closing Comments
- 38. Positioning for Radiology
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Introduction to Radiographic Positioning
- Radiographic Procedures
- Upper Limb and Shoulder Girdle Images
- Lower Limb and Pelvis Images
- Spine
- Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen
- Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses
- Image Evaluation
- Closing Comments
- Patient-Centered Care
- Part Seven. Job Seeking
- 39. Employment Skills and Strategies
- Scenario
- Introduction
- Understanding Personality Traits Important to Employers
- Assessing Your Strengths and Skills
- Identifying Career Objectives and Personal Needs
- Finding Job Openings
- Developing a Résumé
- Developing a Cover Letter
- Completing Online Profiles and Job Applications
- Career Portfolios
- Preparing for the Interview
- Types of Interviews
- Professionalism during and after the Interview
- Improving Your Opportunities
- Starting and Keeping Your Job
- Closing Comments
- Abbreviations
- Index
- No. of pages: 1120
- Language: English
- Edition: 15
- Published: November 22, 2022
- Imprint: Saunders
- Other ISBN: 9780443106644
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323873765
- eBook ISBN: 9780323883122
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Brigitte Niedzwiecki
Brigitte Niedzwiecki began her healthcare career as a nurse, working in the hospital with surgical and pediatric patients and also in urgent care. After obtaining her master’s degree in nursing, Brigitte worked in patient and staff education, as a software trainer, and as a nurse educator before transitioning into education. She has been the Medical Assisting program director at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Wisconsin for nearly 20 years, during which time she has participated in reviewing and writing and has helped develop state and national Medical Assisting curricula. She is also lead author of Kinn’s Medical Assisting Fundamentals, a related MA core text designed primarily for programs that do not offer a separate A&P course and are focused on certification.
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Assistant Program Director & Instructor, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WisconsinJP
Julie Pepper
Julie Pepper has spent her entire career in health care, first as a medical assistant in a variety of offices and clinics, developing expertise in the electronic health record. She combines her education in dietetics with her clinical and administrative experience as an instructor in the Medical Assisting program at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Wisconsin, where she has taught for the past 18 years. Julie is also the program director for the college’s new Health Navigator program. She has served as reviewer and contributor to numerous Medical Assisting educational products over the last decade, including SimChart for the Medical Office; she currently serves as sole author of The Electronic Health Record for the Physician’s Office and The Simulated Administrative Medical Office and co-author of Health Insurance Today, 7e. She is taking over sole authorship of what will be titled Beik’s Health Insurance Today, 8e
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Assisting Program Instructor, Health Navigator Program Director, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, Wisconsin