NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Patient Care Coordination and EducationHard
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for discharge after a knee replacement surgery. The patient lives alone and expresses concern about managing daily activities and physical therapy exercises at home. Which of the following resources should the medical assistant prioritize connecting the patient with?
- AA list of accessible grocery delivery services.
- BA local support group for knee replacement patients.
- CHome health services for assistance with daily activities and therapy.
- DOnline videos demonstrating physical therapy exercises.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Home health services for assistance with daily activities and therapy.
For a patient living alone after knee replacement, home health services provide direct, professional assistance with both daily activities and crucial physical therapy, which is essential for recovery and preventing complications or readmission.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Grocery delivery helps with one aspect of daily living but doesn't address mobility, personal care, or therapy needs.
- B. A support group offers emotional support but not direct physical assistance or therapy guidance.
- D. Online videos are a good supplement but do not provide supervision, correction, or direct assistance for someone living alone post-surgery.
Community Resource Referral
Connecting patients with non-medical services and support systems in their community that address social determinants of health and facilitate independent living and recovery.
- Addresses non-clinical needs impacting health outcomes.
- Promotes patient independence and quality of life.
- Essential for complex care transitions and chronic disease management.
Memory trick: Recovery: Needs hands-on HELP, not just tips.