Immediate Actions of the Medcial Assistant:
A medical assistant can help a patient who is fainting by helping the patient get to a seated position. This lessens the risk of injury to the patient from falling. The medical assistant should then instruct the patient to lower his or her head below the knees. This promotes blood flow to the brain. The patient should then be instructed by the medical assistant to breathe slowly and deliberately.The medcial assistant would loosen tight cloths, check breathing,and apply cool compresses to forehead. In the meantime, the medical assistant should seek further assistance from a physician or other healthcare professional.The patient vitals signs should be keep getting check until a provider comes (book).