Title: Perform and/or assist with diagnostic tests.
Course: Medical Assistant II (14151-II) > Section: Assisting Physician with Examination

Performing and/or assisting with basic and body-system-specific diagnostic tests in a clinical setting should include the following:

- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Vision test
- Hearing screening
- Spirometry
- Pregnancy test
- Stress test
- Stool test
- Throat culture
- Allergy test
- Human papillomavirus (Pap) smear
- Glucose test
- Nasal swab
- Drug screen
- Urinalysis
- Vital signs

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between basic and body-system-specific diagnostic tests?
- Why is it important for the medical assistant to understand the reasons for the collection of common specimens?