Question 1

Which of the following examination positions can be used for a rectal examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trendelenburg's 
B)  Sims' 
C)  Supine 
D)  Prone 
A)  Trendelenburg's 
B)  Sims' 
C)  Supine 
D)  Prone

Question 2

A murmur indicates a possible problem with a cardiac valve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is the medical assistant's responsibility when preparing the patient for a physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make sure all informed consent forms have been signed. 
B)  Write prescriptions for patients in need of refills. 
C)  Check the patient's eye with an ophthalmoscope. 
D)  Perform a fecal occult blood test. 
A)  Make sure all informed consent forms have been signed. 
B)  Write prescriptions for patients in need of refills. 
C)  Check the patient's eye with an ophthalmoscope. 
D)  Perform a fecal occult blood test.

Question 4

Oxygen is carried throughout the bloodstream attached to red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A body __________ is composed of several...

Question 6

One of the functions of the skeletal system is to create blood cells in the red bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Contraction of the smooth muscles lining an artery is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Contraction of the smooth muscles lining an...

Question 8

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 9

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 10

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table,the medical assistant should always assist the patient on the person's strong side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following positions is used for examination of the front of the body,including the heart,breasts,and abdominal organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fowler's position 
B)  Dorsal recumbent position 
C)  Supine (horizontal recumbent)position 
D)  Lithotomy position 
A)  Fowler's position 
B)  Dorsal recumbent position 
C)  Supine (horizontal recumbent)position 
D)  Lithotomy position

Exam 8: Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Which of the following examination positions can be used for a rectal examination?

A murmur indicates a possible problem with a cardiac valve.

Which of the following is the medical assistant's responsibility when preparing the patient for a physical examination?

Oxygen is carried throughout the bloodstream attached to red blood cells.

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

One of the functions of the skeletal system is to create blood cells in the red bone marrow.

Contraction of the smooth muscles lining an artery is called __________.

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

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table,the medical assistant should always assist the patient on the person's strong side.

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

Which of the following positions is used for examination of the front of the body,including the heart,breasts,and abdominal organs?

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

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

Career Development and Life Skills

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