Distinction should include listing basic signs and symptoms and diagnostic procedures of pathological conditions for each of the following body systems:
- Integumentary
- Musculoskeletal
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Nervous
- Urinary
- Reproductive
- Circulatory
- Lymphatic and immune
- Digestive
- Endocrine
- Sensory
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important for a medical assistant to be able to recognize basic signs and symptoms of common medical disorders? How do medical professionals assess for common medical disorders?
- What diagnostic procedures are used to treat these disorders?