Week 3 Homework Medical Assistant in Minor Surgery

Answer the following questions related to the role of the medical assistant in minor surgery. 1. List two administrative responsibilities of the medical assistant related to minor surgery.  Completing insurance forms  Obtaining signed information consent forms 2. What type of education is required for the patient having minor surgery?  Explaining procedure for the patient and answering questions  Pre-surgical instructions 3. List four responsibilities of the medical assistant in the preparation of the surgery.  Prepare surgical room  Prepare equipment  Assist during procedure  Ensure safety and comfort of the patient 4. What type of postoperative procedures are expected of the medical assistant?  Patient care  Dress wound  Patient education  Wound care  Postoperative care  Clean room for next procedure 5. Define minor surgical procedure.  Surgery involving little risk to the life of the patient specifically: an operation on the superficial structures of the body or a manipulative procedure that does not involve a serious risk. 6. List four minor surgical procedures that are performed in the ambulatory setting.  Convenience  Lower cost  Removal of small growths and cosmetic  Admitted and discharged from a surgical facility the same day 7. Describe the techniques used to close a wound.