Exam 32: Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

The medical term for chewing food is eructation.

A(n) __________ is a medical instrument that is used to inspect the inner structures of the eye.

Platelets are specialized blood cells that help combat infections.

A percussion hammer is used for which part of the physical examination?

Which examination position requires the medical assistant to raise the head of the bed to a 30- to 45-degree angle?

When lifting a heavy object, the medical assistant should:

A "growling" stomach is an example of peristalsis.

Felicia is assigned to work in the clinical area of the practice.Describe at least four of her responsibilities when assisting the physician during a physical examination.

Contraction of the smooth muscles lining an artery is called __________.

An otorhinolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in what area?

Which of the following positions is achieved by lying prone with the head down, the knees bent, and the buttocks elevated?

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

Which position requires the patient to lie flat on his or her back?

A patient with severe shock may be placed in __________ position.

If you are interested in working with patients of all ages who seek help for a wide variety of disorders, employment with which medical specialist would be your best choice?

An instrument used to test auditory acuity is the:

__________ are used to test the ability to conduct vibrations through bone.

The acronym __________ means the patient's eyes react normally during the physical examination.

The technique of __________ involves using touch during the physical examination of a patient, for example, to determine the size and consistency of a tumor.

Lymphadenopathy may be noted when the physician palpates the nodes of the neck.