Exam 8: Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

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

An example of manipulation is assisted ROM exercises.

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

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?

List and describe the four types of body tissue.

Aphonia typically is seen in patients who have overused their voice.

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

The examination of the small intestine with a fiberoptic instrument is a colonoscopy.

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

Which of the following speech defects is the inability to speak because of loss of the voice,commonly seen with laryngitis or overuse of the voice?

The physician might use a __________ to assess a patient's ability to detect sound vibrations.

Plantar reflexes are tested with which of the following?

Which examination position is used in emergencies for patients with severe hypotension or who are in shock?

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

Which body cavity protects organs of the nervous system?

During a physical examination,the physician discovers a bruit.What method would she be using to make this discovery?

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

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

A deformity that is identified as gross in medical terminology is one that is particularly disgusting.

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.