Exam 24: Putting It All Together

Observation of the child playing in the playroom provides information about which two systems?

Proprioception should be assessed while the patient is

Which of the following are examined with the patient in a reclining 45-degree position?

A common method of estimating gestational age of a newborn is to assess

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the sensitivity and specificity of laboratory tests?

Which one of the following patient characteristics is most likely to limit patient reliability during history taking?

Functional assessment is most important during the examination of a(n)

The cranial nerves are usually assessed while the patient is in which position?

Throughout the history and physical examination, the clinician should

To inspect the abdominal muscles, ask the

The greatest risk for potential health problems occurs in which age group?

Which of the following is most likely to enhance examiner reliability?

An ophthalmoscopic eye examination involves

The best way to ease the apprehension of a 3-year-old child before a physical examination is to

Examination of the patient in the lithotomy, or knee-chest, position includes

As you greet the patient, which examination technique is first implemented?

The examination of a newborn should begin with

At your first meeting with a patient, it is usually best to say

When assessing the abdomen, one needs to expose the patient

Which of the following data are not part of your general inspection?