Exam 8: Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Which of the following best describes a practitioner who has earned advanced degrees and licensure and who can work in primary or specialty medical practices and clinics?

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

The supportive cells of the nervous system are classified as __________.

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

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

A(n)__________ is a small mass that may be palpated when the physician examines the head and neck.

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

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

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

Transillumination is used to evaluate the sinus cavities.

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

An instrument used to test auditory acuity is the

Which of the following positions may be used when an anterior examination is to be done,but the patient has back pain?

Patients with aphasia are unable to talk because of severe laryngitis.

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

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

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

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?

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

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