Question 1

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table, the medical assistant should always assist the patient on the person's strong side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An otorhinolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in what area?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ear and throat
B)   Eye, ear, and throat
C)   Eye, ear, and nose
D)   Ear, nose, and throatE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

When preparing a patient for a physical examination, the medical assistant is responsible for all of the following except

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A)   providing the patient with a gown and instructions on how to wear it.
B)   making sure the patient has emptied the bladder.
C)   providing refill prescriptions as needed.
D)   measuring and recording vital signs.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The lymphatic system is responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following positions may be used when an anterior examination is to be done, but the patient has back pain?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lithotomy
B)   Semi-Fowler's
C)   Dorsal recumbent
D)   Horizontal recumbentE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

A patient with sensory aphasia may call a glass of soda a cup of coffee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The examination technique by which the practitioner listens to internal body signs is

Accepted Answer

A)   percussion.
B)   manipulation.
C)   palpation.
D)   auscultation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A number of Felicia's co-workers have been complaining about work-related lower back pain. Dr. Kosto asks Felicia to research information about correct body mechanics and share it with the staff. Summarize at least five safe lifting techniques that should be included in the material.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

As a result of his CVA, Mr. Johnson suffers from motor aphasia. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)   He pronounces words easily but identifies items inaccurately.
B)   He knows what he wants to say but cannot pronounce the words clearly.
C)   He is unable to talk or write because of the damage to his brain.
D)   He is able to talk clearly if given enough time.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The __________ position is used for vaginal examinations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Plantar reflexes are tested with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   The patient in an upright or a supine position
B)   With either the fingers or the reflex hammer
C)   Using tapotement
D)   None of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which body cavity protects organs of the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thoracic cavity
B)   Pericardial cavity
C)   Ventral cavity
D)   Dorsal cavityE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following positions is most appropriate for a patient having a breast examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dorsal recumbent
B)   Jackknife
C)   Lithotomy
D)   Semi-Fowler's
E)   Horizontal recumbentF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

The sclera of the eye is described as the

Accepted Answer

A)   tissue that lines the interior part of the eye.
B)   part of the eye that is responsible for eye color.
C)   white part of the eye that may show inflammation.
D)   area of the eye where tears form.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A(n) __________ is used to examine the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane.

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Question 16

Measuring the circumference of an infant's head is an example of __________.

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Question 17

What is used to examine the interior of the eye, including the retina and intraocular vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ophthalmoscope
B)   Otoscope
C)   Palpation
D)   StethoscopeE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which examination position is used for gynecologic examinations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dorsal recumbent
B)   Knee-chest
C)   Lithotomy
D)   Trendelenburg'sE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following best describes a practitioner who has earned advanced degrees and licensure and who can work in primary or specialty medical practices and clinics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Family practitioner
B)   Internist
C)   Nurse practitioner
D)   ObstetricianE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

A positive skin turgor test result indicates that the patient is dehydrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Which of the following positions is most appropriate for a patient having a breast examination?

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As a result of his CVA, Mr. Johnson suffers from motor aphasia. What does this mean?

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The examination technique by which the practitioner listens to internal body signs is

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What is used to examine the interior of the eye, including the retina and intraocular vessels?

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Which examination position is used for gynecologic examinations?

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A number of Felicia's co-workers have been complaining about work-related lower back pain. Dr. Kosto asks Felicia to research information about correct body mechanics and share it with the staff. Summarize at least five safe lifting techniques that should be included in the material.

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Plantar reflexes are tested with which of the following?

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A(n) __________ is used to examine the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane.

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Measuring the circumference of an infant's head is an example of __________.

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An otorhinolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in what area?

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The __________ position is used for vaginal examinations.

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The lymphatic system is responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

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The sclera of the eye is described as the

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Which body cavity protects organs of the nervous system?

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When preparing a patient for a physical examination, the medical assistant is responsible for all of the following except

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When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table, the medical assistant should always assist the patient on the person's strong side.

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Which of the following positions may be used when an anterior examination is to be done, but the patient has back pain?

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A patient with sensory aphasia may call a glass of soda a cup of coffee.

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Which of the following best describes a practitioner who has earned advanced degrees and licensure and who can work in primary or specialty medical practices and clinics?

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A positive skin turgor test result indicates that the patient is dehydrated.

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