Maria, a medical assistant at a busy family practice, was re…

Maria, a medical assistant at a busy family practice, was responsible for rooming Mr. Johnson, a 52-year-old SOB patient scheduled for his annual complete physical exam. Maria greeted the patient politely and escorted him to the exam room. She took his weight, height, TPR, and blood pressure, then documented the results in the electronic health record. What did Maria forget to do.   

Maria, a medical assistant, is preparing a patient for a com…

Maria, a medical assistant, is preparing a patient for a complete physical examination. She verifies the patient’s identity, reviews allergies, and records vital signs. The patient is scheduled for a full head-to-toe exam with a Pap test. After instructing the patient to change into a gown, Maria leaves the room and notifies the provider that the patient is ready. When the provider enters, they realize the patient is not properly draped for the pelvic portion of the exam. Question:Which step did Maria most likely forget to complete?