Question

a medical administrative assistant answers a call from a parent who states that their 7 - year - old child has a sore throat, runny nose, and earache. the child was last seen 1 month ago for a camp physical. the assistant should schedule the appointment for which of the following durations? 15 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes

Explanation:

A 7 - year - old child with a sore throat, runny nose, and earache is likely to have an acute illness. A 15 - minute appointment is too short for a proper assessment (including history taking, physical examination like checking the throat, ears, and nose). A 60 - minute appointment is usually for more complex or new - patient consultations (the child was seen a month ago for a camp physical, so not a new patient in the long - term sense). A 30 - minute appointment is more suitable for a follow - up or an acute illness assessment where a detailed history (symptom onset, progression), physical examination (otoscope for ears, throat swab if indicated), and initial management plan (prescription if needed, advice on home care) can be done. A 20 - minute appointment may be a bit tight for a thorough evaluation of these multiple symptoms in a child.

Answer:

30 minutes