Title: Perform basic and body-system-specific diagnostic screening.
Course: Medical Assistant I (14151-I) > Section: Assisting in a Physical Examination

Performing basic and body-system-specific diagnostic screening should include the following steps:

- Identifying diagnostic/screening tests
- Identifying reasons diagnostic tests are ordered
- Instructing and preparing a patient for a procedure or treatment
- Practicing body system diagnostic testing (e.g., electrocardiogram (EKG), vision, hearing, pregnancy, cultures, and spirometry tests)
- Documenting the tests, results, and patient education that is performed

Process/Skill Questions:

- What role do basic and body-system-specific tests play in determining diagnosis?
- What is the difference between an invasive and a non-invasive test? Under what circumstances might each be performed?
- What precautions to ensure infection control should be taken when performing non-invasive and invasive diagnostic tests?
- What information must be communicated to patients regarding testing procedures?