Lecture Medical assisting: Administrative and clinical competencies (2/e) - Chapter 46

Chapter 46 - Introduction to microbiology. This chapter addresses the different life forms of microorganisms and how they may be identified; it also teaches you the proper collection technique for common types of specimens. You will learn about the processes involved in identifying microorganisms, the types of culture media used for these processes, how antimicrobial testing is done, and how quality control fits into ensuring reliable patient results.

infection.

46­6   List general guidelines for obtaining specimens 46­7   Describe how throat cultures, urine, sputum, 

Microbiology and the Role of the  Medical Assistant 

nucleus and specialized organelles

Step 1 – Examine the patients signs and 

symptomsStep 2 – Obtain Specimens

Step 3 – Examine the Specimens Directly

Step 4 – Culture the Specimen

Step 5 – Determine the Culture’s Antibiotic 

SensitivityStep 6 – Treat the Patient as Ordered

Other Specimens  

Urine

prevent contaminants Sputum

lungs Wound 

Stool 

Use clean paper plate or waxed paper

 This step is performed by physicians, 

microbiologists, or technicians who have been properly trained

 They will look for:

 Equipment must 

also be in proper running order

­Answer Answer

Summary

  Medical Assistant

  Developing your clinical skills will be an asset to the  office and will allow you to advance your career.

   Quality control in the microbiology laboratory is an 

important factor in ensuring high­quality 

medical care.

End of Chapter