Question 1

List and describe the four types of body tissue.

Accepted Answer

· Epithelial tissue: Skin, glands, linin

Question 2

As a result of his CVA, Mr. Johnson suffers from motor aphasia. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  He pronounces words easily but identifies items inaccurately. 
B)  He knows what he wants to say but cannot pronounce the words clearly. 
C)  He is unable to talk or write because of the damage to his brain. 
D)  He is able to talk clearly if given enough time. 
A)  He pronounces words easily but identifies items inaccurately. 
B)  He knows what he wants to say but cannot pronounce the words clearly. 
C)  He is unable to talk or write because of the damage to his brain. 
D)  He is able to talk clearly if given enough time.

Question 3

The __________ position is used for vaginal examinations.

Accepted Answer

lithotomy
The lithot

Question 4

A murmur indicates a possible problem with a cardiac valve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The __________ is designed to equalize the air pressure in the middle ear.

Accepted Answer

eustachian tube
The

Question 6

A positive skin turgor test result indicates that the patient is dehydrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the medical assistant's responsibilities when preparing a room for a patient's physical examination is to gather the instruments and supplies needed. Which of the following is not needed for a routine physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specimen bottles 
B)  Fecal occult blood test supplies 
C)  Sterile gloves 
D)  Lubricating gel 
A)  Specimen bottles 
B)  Fecal occult blood test supplies 
C)  Sterile gloves 
D)  Lubricating gel

Question 8

Mrs. Grace Wilson, an 81-year-old patient of Dr. Kosto, is being seen today for her annual physical examination. Explain at least five of the medical assistant's responsibilities in preparing Mrs. Wilson for the examination.

Accepted Answer

answers may include any of the following

Question 9

Clubbing of the fingertips is associated with which of the following health problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin conditions 
B)  Heart or lung disease 
C)  Congenital deformity 
D)  Inherited defect 
A)  Skin conditions 
B)  Heart or lung disease 
C)  Congenital deformity 
D)  Inherited defect

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurologic 
B)  Gastrointestinal 
C)  Urinary 
D)  Respiratory 
A)  Neurologic 
B)  Gastrointestinal 
C)  Urinary 
D)  Respiratory

Question 11

Which type of tissues is packed closely together with little or no intercellular material, and is classified according to shape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epithelial tissue 
B)  Connective tissue 
C)  Muscle tissue 
D)  Nervous tissue 
A)  Epithelial tissue 
B)  Connective tissue 
C)  Muscle tissue 
D)  Nervous tissue

Question 12

Which of the following positions is most appropriate for a patient having a breast examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dorsal recumbent 
B)  Jackknife 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Semi-Fowler's 
E)  Horizontal recumbent 
A)  Dorsal recumbent 
B)  Jackknife 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Semi-Fowler's 
E)  Horizontal recumbent

Question 13

Which of the following positions is sometimes referred to as the "lateral position" and used for rectal examinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sims' position 
B)  Lithotomy position 
C)  Prone position 
D)  Trendelenburg's position 
A)  Sims' position 
B)  Lithotomy position 
C)  Prone position 
D)  Trendelenburg's position

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Dorsal recumbent 
B)  Fowler's 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Semi-Fowler's 
A)  Dorsal recumbent 
B)  Fowler's 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Semi-Fowler's

Question 15

A(n) __________ is composed of two or more types of tissues that form together to perform a particular function.

Accepted Answer

organ
An organ is composed of

Question 16

The medical assistant is responsible for obtaining informed consent for any scheduled procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which examination position is used for rectal or sigmoid examinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dorsal recumbent 
B)  Knee-chest 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Trendelenburg's 
A)  Dorsal recumbent 
B)  Knee-chest 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Trendelenburg's

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The medical term for chewing food is mastication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following fingernail conditions may indicate local infection or systemic disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spooning of the main 
B)  Beau's lines 
C)  Clubbing fingertips 
D)  Brittle, grooved, or lined nails 
A)  Spooning of the main 
B)  Beau's lines 
C)  Clubbing fingertips 
D)  Brittle, grooved, or lined nails

Exam 25: Assisting with the Primary Physical Examination

List and describe the four types of body tissue.

As a result of his CVA, Mr. Johnson suffers from motor aphasia. What does this mean?

The __________ position is used for vaginal examinations.

A murmur indicates a possible problem with a cardiac valve.

The __________ is designed to equalize the air pressure in the middle ear.

A positive skin turgor test result indicates that the patient is dehydrated.

One of the medical assistant's responsibilities when preparing a room for a patient's physical examination is to gather the instruments and supplies needed. Which of the following is not needed for a routine physical examination?

Mrs. Grace Wilson, an 81-year-old patient of Dr. Kosto, is being seen today for her annual physical examination. Explain at least five of the medical assistant's responsibilities in preparing Mrs. Wilson for the examination.

Clubbing of the fingertips is associated with which of the following health problems?

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

Which type of tissues is packed closely together with little or no intercellular material, and is classified according to shape?

Which of the following positions is most appropriate for a patient having a breast examination?

Which of the following positions is sometimes referred to as the "lateral position" and used for rectal examinations?

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

A(n) __________ is composed of two or more types of tissues that form together to perform a particular function.

The medical assistant is responsible for obtaining informed consent for any scheduled procedures.

Which examination position is used for rectal or sigmoid examinations?

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

The medical term for chewing food is mastication.

Which of the following fingernail conditions may indicate local infection or systemic disease?

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting with Surgical Procedures

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