Question 1

Determining the correct diagnosis when two or more diagnoses are possible is called making a(n) ________ diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Determining the correct diagnosis when two or...

Question 2

Which examination method refers to the systematic moving of a patient's body parts?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The appropriate time to collect a urine specimen from a patient is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  before the physical examination 
B)  any time the patient feels he can provide a specimen 
C)  during the physical examination 
D)  after the physical examination 
E)  before the patient leaves home 
A)  before the physical examination 
B)  any time the patient feels he can provide a specimen 
C)  during the physical examination 
D)  after the physical examination 
E)  before the patient leaves home

Question 4

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 5

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

Question 6

The patient in a knee-chest position is commonly covered with a(n) ________ drape that has a special opening to provide access to the area to be examined.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The patient in a knee-chest position is...

Question 7

Which of the following positions is used as an alternative to the lithotomy position when patients have severe arthritis or joint deformity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dorsal recumbent 
B)  Sims' 
C)  Prone 
D)  Supine 
E)  Sitting 
A)  Dorsal recumbent 
B)  Sims' 
C)  Prone 
D)  Supine 
E)  Sitting

Question 8

Another name for the supine position is the ____ position.

Accepted Answer

A)  lithotomy 
B)  Sims' 
C)  knee-chest 
D)  Fowler's 
E)  recumbent 
A)  lithotomy 
B)  Sims' 
C)  knee-chest 
D)  Fowler's 
E)  recumbent

Question 9

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 10

Which of the following should be part of performing a Hemoccult® test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place a sample of stool on a glass slide 
B)  Instruct the patient that only one specimen is necessary 
C)  After the first specimen, instruct the patient on how to collect two additional samples 
D)  After the rectal examination, dispose of soiled materials in the garbage can 
E)  Use a peroxide-based fecal occult blood test 
A)  Place a sample of stool on a glass slide 
B)  Instruct the patient that only one specimen is necessary 
C)  After the first specimen, instruct the patient on how to collect two additional samples 
D)  After the rectal examination, dispose of soiled materials in the garbage can 
E)  Use a peroxide-based fecal occult blood test

Question 11

Mr. Jeffries is a 92-year-old Native American of Catawba descent. His daughter has brought him to the office because he has had severe abdominal pain for three weeks. Mr. Jeffries has asked his daughter to stay in the reception area while he is examined. He participates willingly during the patient interview, but when you ask him to disrobe and put on a patient gown, he refuses. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the daughter to come into the exam room and convince her father to disrobe 
B)  Insist that Mr. Jeffries disrobe completely so the physician can perform a physical exam 
C)  Allow Mr. Jeffries to keep his underwear on and provide a large drape to cover him completely 
D)  Allow him to remain clothed and tell the physician that the patient refused to undress 
E)  Tell Mr. Jeffries that the physician will not examine him until he disrobes 
A)  Ask the daughter to come into the exam room and convince her father to disrobe 
B)  Insist that Mr. Jeffries disrobe completely so the physician can perform a physical exam 
C)  Allow Mr. Jeffries to keep his underwear on and provide a large drape to cover him completely 
D)  Allow him to remain clothed and tell the physician that the patient refused to undress 
E)  Tell Mr. Jeffries that the physician will not examine him until he disrobes

Question 12

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

You would use the ________ examination method to note the length and diameter of an extremity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You would use the ________ examination method...

Question 14

The digital examination is part of the physical examination of which part of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Head and neck 
B)  Mouth and throat 
C)  Rectal 
D)  Chest and lungs 
E)  Nose and sinuses 
A)  Head and neck 
B)  Mouth and throat 
C)  Rectal 
D)  Chest and lungs 
E)  Nose and sinuses

Question 15

Which examination method do physicians use to determine the range of motion of a joint?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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 17

In which examination position does the patient lie on the examination table face-down, supporting the body with the knees and elbows?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trendelenburg 
B)  Sims' 
C)  Knee-elbow 
D)  Lithotomy 
E)  Fowler's 
A)  Trendelenburg 
B)  Sims' 
C)  Knee-elbow 
D)  Lithotomy 
E)  Fowler's

Question 18

Barry is a 20-year-old, 245-pound college football player who was injured during a game last week. He suffered two broken ribs, a fracture to the left tibia, and a dislocated right knee and is currently confined to a wheelchair. He is in the office today for a follow-up appointment. He cannot disrobe or move to the examination table without help. Rose, the medical assistant, weighs 125 pounds. She is strong and is trained in lifting patients. Which of the following is her best course of action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow Barry to remain in the wheelchair, fully dressed, for the physician's examination 
B)  Request assistance from another staff member to help move Barry to the examination table 
C)  Ask a male staff member to help Barry disrobe, but allow him to remain in the wheelchair 
D)  Lock the wheels on the wheelchair and perform a one-person lift as she has been taught 
E)  Wait until the physician arrives to help move Barry to the examination table 
A)  Allow Barry to remain in the wheelchair, fully dressed, for the physician's examination 
B)  Request assistance from another staff member to help move Barry to the examination table 
C)  Ask a male staff member to help Barry disrobe, but allow him to remain in the wheelchair 
D)  Lock the wheels on the wheelchair and perform a one-person lift as she has been taught 
E)  Wait until the physician arrives to help move Barry to the examination table

Question 19

Which technique will 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 20

Which of the following equipment should the medical assistant provide to the physician for examining 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

Exam 38: Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Determining the correct diagnosis when two or more diagnoses are possible is called making a(n) ________ diagnosis.

Which examination method refers to the systematic moving of a patient's body parts?

The appropriate time to collect a urine specimen from a patient is ____.

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

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

The patient in a knee-chest position is commonly covered with a(n) ________ drape that has a special opening to provide access to the area to be examined.

Which of the following positions is used as an alternative to the lithotomy position when patients have severe arthritis or joint deformity?

Another name for the supine position is the ____ position.

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

Which of the following should be part of performing a Hemoccult® test?

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

You would use the ________ examination method to note the length and diameter of an extremity.

The digital examination is part of the physical examination of which part of the body?

Which examination method do physicians use to determine the range of motion of a joint?

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

In which examination position does the patient lie on the examination table face-down, supporting the body with the knees and elbows?

Which technique will help a patient who is hyperventilating?

Which of the following equipment should the medical assistant provide to the physician for examining a patient's lungs and chest?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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 System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

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 With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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