Question 1

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)  Prone 
A)  Fowler's 
B)  Supine 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Sims' 
E)  Prone

Question 2

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-elbow 
A)  Trendelenburg 
B)  Sims' 
C)  supine 
D)  prone 
E)  knee-elbow

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The waxy secretion from the ear, also...

Question 4

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 stirrups 
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 stirrups

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Covering the nose and mouth while coughing...

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Mensuration 
B)  Auscultation 
C)  Percussion 
D)  Palpation 
E)  Inspection 
A)  Mensuration 
B)  Auscultation 
C)  Percussion 
D)  Palpation 
E)  Inspection

Question 8

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 patients 
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 patients

Question 9

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 examination 
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 examination

Question 10

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The examination position pictured here is the...

Question 11

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)  Manipulation 
A)  Auscultation 
B)  Mensuration 
C)  Palpation 
D)  Inspection 
E)  Manipulation

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of You should observe _______ precautions when working...

Question 13

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 water 
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 water

Question 14

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 information 
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 information

Question 15

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The examination position pictured here is the...

Question 16

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 ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The practitioner describes observations of the abdomen...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Physicians often use ________ to determine the...

Question 18

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

Question 19

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)  Thermometer 
A)  Penlight 
B)  Otoscope 
C)  Reflex hammer 
D)  Stethoscope 
E)  Thermometer

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin 
B)  Head 
C)  Neck 
D)  Abdomen 
E)  Hands 
A)  Skin 
B)  Head 
C)  Neck 
D)  Abdomen 
E)  Hands

Exam 38: Assisting With a General Physical Exam

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

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

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

In Fowler's position, the patient lies ____.

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

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

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

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?

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

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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

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

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

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

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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 ________.

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

Enlarged lymph nodes may be a sign of ____.

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

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

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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