Question 1

A waxy secretion from the ear is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mucosa
B)   cerumen
C)   a sinus
D)   a lesion
E)   pusF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Determining the correct diagnosis when two or more diagnoses are possible is called making a(n) ________ diagnosis.

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Question 3

You should wear a mask in the presence of a patient suspected of having an infectious disease that is transmitted by airborne droplets, such as meningitis or _______ (TB).

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Question 4

The medical assistant will provide the practitioner with which piece of equipment to examine a patient's ears?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ophthalmoscope
B)   Stethoscope
C)   Otoscope
D)   Color charts
E)   PenlightF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following positions is used during examination of the female genitalia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dorsal recumbent
B)   Knee-chest
C)   Lithotomy
D)   Prone
E)   SittingF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Which examination method is used by the medical provider to determine whether the lungs contain air or fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mensuration
B)   Percussion
C)   Palpation
D)   Inspection
E)   ManipulationF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disorder and the prospects of recovery is called the ________.

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Question 8

The digital examination is part of the physical examination of which part of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Head and neck
B)   Mouth and throat
C)   Rectal
D)   Chest and lungs
E)   Nose and sinusesF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

The appropriate time to collect a urine specimen from a patient is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   before the physical examination
B)   any time the patient feels he can provide a specimen
C)   during the physical examination
D)   after the physical examination
E)   before the patient leaves homeF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The best position for the practitioner to evaluate the patient's ability to fully expand the lungs is the ____ position.

Accepted Answer

A)   sitting
B)   prone
C)   lithotomy
D)   knee-chest
E)   dorsal recumbentF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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Question 12

Laboratory and diagnostic tests may aid the practitioner in developing a _______ of the outcome of the patient's condition.

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Question 13

Barry is a 20-year-old, 245-pound college football player who was injured during a game last week. He suffered two broken ribs, a fracture to the left tibia, and a dislocated right knee and is currently confined to a wheelchair. He is in the office today for a follow-up appointment. He cannot disrobe or move to the examination table without help. Rose, the medical assistant, weighs 125 pounds. She is strong and is trained in lifting patients. Which of the following is her best course of action?

Accepted Answer

A)   Allow Barry to remain in the wheelchair, fully dressed, for the physician's examination
B)   Request assistance from another staff member to help move Barry to the examination table
C)   Ask a male staff member to help Barry disrobe, but allow him to remain in the wheelchair
D)   Lock the wheels on the wheelchair and perform a one-person lift as she has been taught
E)   Wait until the physician arrives to help move Barry to the examination tableF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Patients older than age 40 should have a yearly ________ examination for early detection of colorectal cancer.

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Question 15

The visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance is called ________.

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Question 16

In which position would you assist a woman to put her feet in the stirrups and to slide forward to position her buttocks near the edge of the table?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supine
B)   Lithotomy
C)   Proctologic
D)   Prone
E)   Sims'F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following is the visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Palpation
B)   Mensuration
C)   Inspection
D)   Percussion
E)   AuscultationF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following examination methods involves tapping or striking the body to hear sounds or feel vibrations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Auscultation
B)   Palpation
C)   Percussion
D)   Manipulation
E)   MensurationF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

The application of physical principles to help prevent injury when lifting, moving, or positioning patients is called ____________.

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Question 20

_______, or tapping or striking the body, is used to determine the location, size, or density of a body structure or organ under the skin.

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Exam 38: Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Determining the correct diagnosis when two or more diagnoses are possible is called making a(n) ________ diagnosis.

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Which of the following positions is used during examination of the female genitalia?

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The forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disorder and the prospects of recovery is called the ________.

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The appropriate time to collect a urine specimen from a patient is ____.

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Which of the following is the visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance?

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The visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance is called ________.

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The best position for the practitioner to evaluate the patient's ability to fully expand the lungs is the ____ position.

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The application of physical principles to help prevent injury when lifting, moving, or positioning patients is called ____________.

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Which of the following examination methods involves tapping or striking the body to hear sounds or feel vibrations?

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The medical assistant will provide the practitioner with which piece of equipment to examine a patient's ears?

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Patients older than age 40 should have a yearly ________ examination for early detection of colorectal cancer.

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You should wear a mask in the presence of a patient suspected of having an infectious disease that is transmitted by airborne droplets, such as meningitis or _______ (TB).

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In which position would you assist a woman to put her feet in the stirrups and to slide forward to position her buttocks near the edge of the table?

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The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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Which examination method is used by the medical provider to determine whether the lungs contain air or fluid?

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Laboratory and diagnostic tests may aid the practitioner in developing a _______ of the outcome of the patient's condition.

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A waxy secretion from the ear is ____.

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The digital examination is part of the physical examination of which part of the body?

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_______, or tapping or striking the body, is used to determine the location, size, or density of a body structure or organ under the skin.

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Determining the correct diagnosis when two or more diagnoses are possible is called making a(n) ________ diagnosis.

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Which of the following positions is used during examination of the female genitalia?

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The forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disorder and the prospects of recovery is called the ________.

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The appropriate time to collect a urine specimen from a patient is ____.

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Which of the following is the visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance?

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The visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance is called ________.

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The best position for the practitioner to evaluate the patient's ability to fully expand the lungs is the ____ position.

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The application of physical principles to help prevent injury when lifting, moving, or positioning patients is called ____________.

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Which of the following examination methods involves tapping or striking the body to hear sounds or feel vibrations?

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The medical assistant will provide the practitioner with which piece of equipment to examine a patient's ears?

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Patients older than age 40 should have a yearly ________ examination for early detection of colorectal cancer.

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You should wear a mask in the presence of a patient suspected of having an infectious disease that is transmitted by airborne droplets, such as meningitis or _______ (TB).

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In which position would you assist a woman to put her feet in the stirrups and to slide forward to position her buttocks near the edge of the table?

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The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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Which examination method is used by the medical provider to determine whether the lungs contain air or fluid?

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Laboratory and diagnostic tests may aid the practitioner in developing a _______ of the outcome of the patient's condition.

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A waxy secretion from the ear is ____.

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The digital examination is part of the physical examination of which part of the body?

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_______, or tapping or striking the body, is used to determine the location, size, or density of a body structure or organ under the skin.

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