Exam 8: Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

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

What is the normal color of the tympanic membrane?

What is used to examine the interior of the eye,including the retina and intraocular vessels?

The sinuses are visualized during the physical examination by passing light through the nasal passages in a technique called __________.

Which examination position is used for rectal or sigmoid examinations?

The lymphatic system is responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

The physician performs manipulation during the physical examination to gain information about the

For administration of a rectal suppository,the patient would be placed in the __________ position.

When lifting a heavy object,the medical assistant should

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

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

When using proper body mechanics,medical assistants should twist the body in the direction of the object to be lifted.

The medical term for chewing food is mastication.

The sclera of the eye is described as the

__________ are classified according to their shape and whether they are layered.

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

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

An otorhinolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in what area?

When preparing a patient for a physical examination,the medical assistant is responsible for all of the following except

The physician asks the medical assistant to position a patient on the examination table so that the patient can breathe more easily.The most appropriate position is