Question 1

A practitioner uses a reflex hammer to tap tendons during assessment of which body system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abdominal system
B)   Neurological system
C)   Respiratory system
D)   Urinary system
E)   Reproductive systemF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

The waxy secretion from the ear, also known as earwax, is called ________.

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Question 3

Which equipment should the medical assistant provide to the practitioner to examine a patient's lungs and chest?

Accepted Answer

A)   Penlight
B)   Otoscope
C)   Reflex hammer
D)   Stethoscope
E)   ThermometerF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Sammy is a 14-year-old brought to the office by his mother because he has a runny nose and a bad cough and has had a temperature of at least 101.5º F for the last three days. Which of the following is a safety precaution that should be taken while Sammy is in the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide disposable gloves for everyone, including Sammy
B)   Ask Sammy to cover his mouth and nose while coughing
C)   Wear gloves, gown, and goggles while in the exam room
D)   Place a wastebasket with a lid near Sammy for tissue disposal
E)   Ask Sammy to wait outside to avoid infecting other patientsF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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Question 6

Physicians often use ________ to determine the range of motion of a joint.

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Question 7

Covering the nose and mouth while coughing and using tissues and disposing of them properly are examples of respiratory ________/cough etiquette.

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Question 8

You should observe _______ precautions when working with a patient suspected of having a highly contagious infectious disease such as chickenpox or diphtheria.

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Question 9

Which of the following is part of providing a patient with any type of instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide written instructions to take home
B)   Address patients using medical terminology
C)   Discourage questions
D)   Give instructions only once
E)   Have patients write down the informationF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The practitioner describes observations of the abdomen based on a system of landmarks that map out the abdominal region, which is typically divided into four equal sections, or ________.

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Question 11

In which of the following examination positions does a patient lie flat on the back?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fowler's
B)   Supine
C)   Lithotomy
D)   Sims'
E)   ProneF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Which technique is most likely to help a patient who is hyperventilating?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assist the patient to a supine position
B)   Have the patient breathe into a paper bag
C)   Have the patient walk around
D)   Tell the patient to hold his breath for 1 minute
E)   Have the patient drink a glass of waterF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Which examination method is used to obtain a patient's height and weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mensuration
B)   Auscultation
C)   Percussion
D)   Palpation
E)   InspectionF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 14

In Fowler's position, the patient lies ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   face-down on the examination table
B)   on the left side
C)   face-down, supporting the body with the knees and chest
D)   on the back with the head of the examination table elevated
E)   on the back with the legs elevated and supported in stirrupsF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

A patient lies on the left side with the under arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed in the ____ position.

Accepted Answer

A)   Trendelenburg
B)   Sims'
C)   supine
D)   prone
E)   knee-elbowF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following examination methods is the process of listening to body sounds?

Accepted Answer

A)   Auscultation
B)   Mensuration
C)   Palpation
D)   Inspection
E)   ManipulationF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a good indicator of overall health?

Accepted Answer

A)   Skin
B)   Head
C)   Neck
D)   Abdomen
E)   HandsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Enlarged lymph nodes may be a sign of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   poor nutrition
B)   infection or a blood cancer
C)   heart failure
D)   limited range of motion
E)   heart diseaseF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

When a patient has symptoms that may indicate more than one condition, what must the practitioner do first?

Accepted Answer

A)   Make a differential diagnosis
B)   Determine the treatment plan
C)   Develop a prognosis
D)   Establish a follow-up appointment
E)   Perform a follow-up examinationF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Exam 38: Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Sammy is a 14-year-old brought to the office by his mother because he has a runny nose and a bad cough and has had a temperature of at least 101.5º F for the last three days. Which of the following is a safety precaution that should be taken while Sammy is in the medical office?

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Enlarged lymph nodes may be a sign of ____.

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You should observe _______ precautions when working with a patient suspected of having a highly contagious infectious disease such as chickenpox or diphtheria.

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The practitioner describes observations of the abdomen based on a system of landmarks that map out the abdominal region, which is typically divided into four equal sections, or ________.

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Which equipment should the medical assistant provide to the practitioner to examine a patient's lungs and chest?

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Covering the nose and mouth while coughing and using tissues and disposing of them properly are examples of respiratory ________/cough etiquette.

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Which examination method is used to obtain a patient's height and weight?

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In which of the following examination positions does a patient lie flat on the back?

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The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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Which of the following is part of providing a patient with any type of instruction?

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Physicians often use ________ to determine the range of motion of a joint.

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Which technique is most likely to help a patient who is hyperventilating?

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The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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In Fowler's position, the patient lies ____.

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Which of the following examination methods is the process of listening to body sounds?

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A patient lies on the left side with the under arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed in the ____ position.

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A practitioner uses a reflex hammer to tap tendons during assessment of which body system?

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The waxy secretion from the ear, also known as earwax, is called ________.

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Which of the following is considered a good indicator of overall health?

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When a patient has symptoms that may indicate more than one condition, what must the practitioner do first?

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