Question 1

The examination technique by which the practitioner listens to internal body signs is

Accepted Answer

A)  percussion. 
B)  manipulation. 
C)  palpation. 
D)  auscultation. 
A)  percussion. 
B)  manipulation. 
C)  palpation. 
D)  auscultation.

Question 2

A few months ago, Mr. Thomas Johnson suffered a stroke that left him with weakness on the right side. You need to assist him from his wheelchair onto the examination table. Which technique should you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Support Mr. Johnson on his right side. 
B)  Bend at the waist and support Mr. Johnson as he stands. 
C)  Support Mr. Johnson close to your body on his left side. 
D)  You do not have to worry about locking the chair wheels, because you are providing support. 
A)  Support Mr. Johnson on his right side. 
B)  Bend at the waist and support Mr. Johnson as he stands. 
C)  Support Mr. Johnson close to your body on his left side. 
D)  You do not have to worry about locking the chair wheels, because you are providing support.

Question 3

A number of Felicia's co-workers have been complaining about work-related lower back pain. Dr. Kosto asks Felicia to research information about correct body mechanics and share it with the staff. Summarize at least five safe lifting techniques that should be included in the material.

Accepted Answer

· Always get help if the load is too hea

Question 4

The examination method used to assess the patient's manner of walking is

Accepted Answer

A)  palpation. 
B)  inspection. 
C)  manipulation. 
D)  ROM. 
A)  palpation. 
B)  inspection. 
C)  manipulation. 
D)  ROM.

Question 5

A body __________ is composed of several organs and their associated structures.

Accepted Answer

system
A body system

Question 6

The physician uses a(n) ______ to examine the eyes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ophthalmoscope 
B)  otoscope 
C)  flashlight 
D)  ophthalmoscope 
A)  Ophthalmoscope 
B)  otoscope 
C)  flashlight 
D)  ophthalmoscope

Question 7

Sharps containers should be changed when they are three fourths full to prevent accidental needle sticks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Platelets are specialized blood cells that help combat infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The medical assistant should push a heavy item rather than trying to pull it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An otorhinolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in what area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ear and throat 
B)  Eye, ear, and throat 
C)  Eye, ear, and nose 
D)  Ear, nose, and throat 
A)  Ear and throat 
B)  Eye, ear, and throat 
C)  Eye, ear, and nose 
D)  Ear, nose, and throat

Question 11

The process of creating blood cells in the red bone marrow is called __________.

Accepted Answer

hematopoiesis
The pr

Question 12

A(n) __________ is used to examine the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane.

Accepted Answer

otoscope
An otoscope

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Tuning forks
Tuning

Question 14

The usual sequence of the general physical examination moves from the

Accepted Answer

A)  head toward the feet. 
B)  center of the body. 
C)  area where there is a complaint. 
D)  trunk outward to the limbs. 
A)  head toward the feet. 
B)  center of the body. 
C)  area where there is a complaint. 
D)  trunk outward to the limbs.

Question 15

Which method of examination is considered separate from the four standard methods?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Dr. Kosto is very serious about enforcing HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality. According to what you learned in this chapter, explain three applications of HIPAA that you would expect to see in a physician's office.

Accepted Answer

· Prevent others from overhearing patien

Question 17

What is the quickest and easiest method for checking skin turgor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Draw blood for analysis. 
B)  Examine the patient's eyes. 
C)  Examine the condition of the nails. 
D)  Pinch the skin on the posterior surface of the hand. 
A)  Draw blood for analysis. 
B)  Examine the patient's eyes. 
C)  Examine the condition of the nails. 
D)  Pinch the skin on the posterior surface of the hand.

Question 18

An instrument used to test auditory acuity is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ophthalmoscope. 
B)  otoscope. 
C)  tuning fork. 
D)  Snellen chart. 
A)  ophthalmoscope. 
B)  otoscope. 
C)  tuning fork. 
D)  Snellen chart.

Question 19

Which body cavity protects organs of the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thoracic cavity 
B)  Pericardial cavity 
C)  Ventral cavity 
D)  Dorsal cavity 
A)  Thoracic cavity 
B)  Pericardial cavity 
C)  Ventral cavity 
D)  Dorsal cavity

Question 20

How does the physician typically begin the examination of body parts and systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  By assessing the body part causing the patient's complaint 
B)  By starting with the head and working methodically toward the feet 
C)  By auscultating breath and heart sounds 
D)  By performing a breast examination on female patients 
A)  By assessing the body part causing the patient's complaint 
B)  By starting with the head and working methodically toward the feet 
C)  By auscultating breath and heart sounds 
D)  By performing a breast examination on female patients

Exam 25: Assisting with the Primary Physical Examination

The examination technique by which the practitioner listens to internal body signs is

A few months ago, Mr. Thomas Johnson suffered a stroke that left him with weakness on the right side. You need to assist him from his wheelchair onto the examination table. Which technique should you use?

A number of Felicia's co-workers have been complaining about work-related lower back pain. Dr. Kosto asks Felicia to research information about correct body mechanics and share it with the staff. Summarize at least five safe lifting techniques that should be included in the material.

The examination method used to assess the patient's manner of walking is

A body __________ is composed of several organs and their associated structures.

The physician uses a(n) ______ to examine the eyes.

Sharps containers should be changed when they are three fourths full to prevent accidental needle sticks.

Platelets are specialized blood cells that help combat infections.

The medical assistant should push a heavy item rather than trying to pull it.

An otorhinolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in what area?

The process of creating blood cells in the red bone marrow is called __________.

A(n) __________ is used to examine the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane.

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

The usual sequence of the general physical examination moves from the

Which method of examination is considered separate from the four standard methods?

Dr. Kosto is very serious about enforcing HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality. According to what you learned in this chapter, explain three applications of HIPAA that you would expect to see in a physician's office.

What is the quickest and easiest method for checking skin turgor?

An instrument used to test auditory acuity is the

Which body cavity protects organs of the nervous system?

How does the physician typically begin the examination of body parts and systems?

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