Question 1

It is recommended that men begin routine testicular self-examination at around what age?

Accepted Answer

A)  as a teenager or young adult 
B)  35 
C)  50 
D)  65 
A)  as a teenager or young adult 
B)  35 
C)  50 
D)  65

Question 2

​In 2014,the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8)recommendations were released to replace the JNC 7 guidelines on blood pressure management.Prior classifications of prehypertension and hypertension,which were defined by stages,were replaced with simplified blood pressure control goals.What are the new guidelines for considering blood pressure controlled up to the age of 60 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​130/90 
B)  ​140/85 
C)  ​140/90 
D)  ​125/85 
A)  ​130/90 
B)  ​140/85 
C)  ​140/90 
D)  ​125/85

Question 3

​What type of providers evaluate range of motion following surgical procedures such as knee and hip replacements?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​orthostatics 
B)  ​ophthalmologists 
C)  ​orthopedics 
D)  ​osteopathics 
A)  ​orthostatics 
B)  ​ophthalmologists 
C)  ​orthopedics 
D)  ​osteopathics

Question 4

​The provider's plan includes all measures for management of the care of the patient that are listed,including diet,exercise,physical therapy,medication,surgery,and any others.If the provider has used the abbreviation R/O,what is he referring to?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​record of observation 
B)  ​research observation 
C)  ​rule out 
D)  ​rule oriented 
A)  ​record of observation 
B)  ​research observation 
C)  ​rule out 
D)  ​rule oriented

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-Instrument used to examine the internal structures of the eye

Accepted Answer

A) scribe 
B) otoscope 
C) stethoscope 
D) spirometer 
E) guaiac test paper
F)ophthalmoscope
G)Romberg balance test
H)alternating motion
I)tuning fork
J)heel-to-shin
K)heel-to-toe
L)assessment 
A) scribe 
B) otoscope 
C) stethoscope 
D) spirometer 
E) guaiac test paper
F)ophthalmoscope
G)Romberg balance test
H)alternating motion
I)tuning fork
J)heel-to-shin
K)heel-to-toe
L)assessment

Question 6

The Pap test and pelvic exam should begin no later than age:

Accepted Answer

A)  18 
B)  21 
C)  25 
D)  30 
A)  18 
B)  21 
C)  25 
D)  30

Question 7

​During the physical examination,the provider will inspect anterior and posterior skin surfaces while the patient stands in front of him or her,and as he or she progresses through the examination.Match what the provider is assessing to the description provided.
-​Dry,flaky,soft,calloused fingers or hands,skin cracks,turgor (measured by pinching back of hand and observing the length of time for return to normal;provides estimate of hydration)

Accepted Answer

A) color 
B) ​condition 
C) blemishes 
D) ​lumps 
E) ​nails 
A) color 
B) ​condition 
C) blemishes 
D) ​lumps 
E) ​nails

Question 8

When examining a patient's chest,the provider will use:

Accepted Answer

A)  auscultation and manipulation 
B)  inspection and manipulation 
C)  palpation and auscultation 
D)  inspection and palpation 
A)  auscultation and manipulation 
B)  inspection and manipulation 
C)  palpation and auscultation 
D)  inspection and palpation

Question 9

​The primary reason for performing a complete physical examination (CPE)is to determine the general state of health and well-being of the patient.The CPE can be performed for various reasons,such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an insurance examination before issuing a policy 
B)  ​as a requirement with a patient's employment 
C)  ​as a request by a patient,or to assess a patient's state of health 
D)  all of the above 
A)  ​an insurance examination before issuing a policy 
B)  ​as a requirement with a patient's employment 
C)  ​as a request by a patient,or to assess a patient's state of health 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Match each term with its definition.
-Used to test air,nerve conduction in hearing

Accepted Answer

A) scribe 
B) otoscope 
C) stethoscope 
D) spirometer 
E) guaiac test paper
F)ophthalmoscope
G)Romberg balance test
H)alternating motion
I)tuning fork
J)heel-to-shin
K)heel-to-toe
L)assessment 
A) scribe 
B) otoscope 
C) stethoscope 
D) spirometer 
E) guaiac test paper
F)ophthalmoscope
G)Romberg balance test
H)alternating motion
I)tuning fork
J)heel-to-shin
K)heel-to-toe
L)assessment

Question 11

The tongue is depressed and the patient says "ah" to view:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the posterior pharynx and tonsils 
B)  the ​tonsils and septum 
C)  the ​anterior pharynx and tonsils 
D)  the ​auditory canal 
A)  ​the posterior pharynx and tonsils 
B)  the ​tonsils and septum 
C)  the ​anterior pharynx and tonsils 
D)  the ​auditory canal

Question 12

​During the physical examination,the provider will inspect anterior and posterior skin surfaces while the patient stands in front of him or her,and as he or she progresses through the examination.Match what the provider is assessing to the description provided.
-​To person,place,and time;confused;distressed

Accepted Answer

A) ​appearance 
B) ​awareness 
C) ​gait 
D) ​speech 
E) ​hearing
F)​breath 
A) ​appearance 
B) ​awareness 
C) ​gait 
D) ​speech 
E) ​hearing
F)​breath

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-Medical assistant who writes down what the provider dictates during the exam

Accepted Answer

A) scribe 
B) otoscope 
C) stethoscope 
D) spirometer 
E) guaiac test paper
F)ophthalmoscope
G)Romberg balance test
H)alternating motion
I)tuning fork
J)heel-to-shin
K)heel-to-toe
L)assessment 
A) scribe 
B) otoscope 
C) stethoscope 
D) spirometer 
E) guaiac test paper
F)ophthalmoscope
G)Romberg balance test
H)alternating motion
I)tuning fork
J)heel-to-shin
K)heel-to-toe
L)assessment

Question 14

​During the physical examination,the provider will inspect anterior and posterior skin surfaces while the patient stands in front of him or her,and as he or she progresses through the examination.Match what the provider is assessing to the description provided.
-​Breast self-exam

Accepted Answer

A) begin at 40,then annually 
B) begin at 50,then annually 
C) starting at 50,every 10 years or as directed by provider 
D) as needed for high-risk patients (COPD and smokers) 
E) as needed for symptoms;baseline for females at menopause,then every two years
F)baseline at 40,every 1–2 years,then annually at 50
G)begin no later than age 21;at least every 1–3 years for sexually active women
H)monthly self-performed,18–39,at least every 3 years;40+ annually (by provider)
I)annually 65 years+,or as necessitated by symptoms
J)tonometry or funduscopy at 40,then every 4 years 
A) begin at 40,then annually 
B) begin at 50,then annually 
C) starting at 50,every 10 years or as directed by provider 
D) as needed for high-risk patients (COPD and smokers) 
E) as needed for symptoms;baseline for females at menopause,then every two years
F)baseline at 40,every 1–2 years,then annually at 50
G)begin no later than age 21;at least every 1–3 years for sexually active women
H)monthly self-performed,18–39,at least every 3 years;40+ annually (by provider)
I)annually 65 years+,or as necessitated by symptoms
J)tonometry or funduscopy at 40,then every 4 years

Question 15

​During the physical examination,the provider will inspect anterior and posterior skin surfaces while the patient stands in front of him or her,and as he or she progresses through the examination.Match what the provider is assessing to the description provided.
-​Colonoscopy

Accepted Answer

A) begin at 40,then annually 
B) begin at 50,then annually 
C) starting at 50,every 10 years or as directed by provider 
D) as needed for high-risk patients (COPD and smokers) 
E) as needed for symptoms;baseline for females at menopause,then every two years
F)baseline at 40,every 1–2 years,then annually at 50
G)begin no later than age 21;at least every 1–3 years for sexually active women
H)monthly self-performed,18–39,at least every 3 years;40+ annually (by provider)
I)annually 65 years+,or as necessitated by symptoms
J)tonometry or funduscopy at 40,then every 4 years 
A) begin at 40,then annually 
B) begin at 50,then annually 
C) starting at 50,every 10 years or as directed by provider 
D) as needed for high-risk patients (COPD and smokers) 
E) as needed for symptoms;baseline for females at menopause,then every two years
F)baseline at 40,every 1–2 years,then annually at 50
G)begin no later than age 21;at least every 1–3 years for sexually active women
H)monthly self-performed,18–39,at least every 3 years;40+ annually (by provider)
I)annually 65 years+,or as necessitated by symptoms
J)tonometry or funduscopy at 40,then every 4 years

Question 16

​During the physical examination,the provider will inspect anterior and posterior skin surfaces while the patient stands in front of him or her,and as he or she progresses through the examination.Match what the provider is assessing to the description provided.
-​Fecal occult blood test

Accepted Answer

A) begin at 40,then annually 
B) begin at 50,then annually 
C) starting at 50,every 10 years or as directed by provider 
D) as needed for high-risk patients (COPD and smokers) 
E) as needed for symptoms;baseline for females at menopause,then every two years
F)baseline at 40,every 1–2 years,then annually at 50
G)begin no later than age 21;at least every 1–3 years for sexually active women
H)monthly self-performed,18–39,at least every 3 years;40+ annually (by provider)
I)annually 65 years+,or as necessitated by symptoms
J)tonometry or funduscopy at 40,then every 4 years 
A) begin at 40,then annually 
B) begin at 50,then annually 
C) starting at 50,every 10 years or as directed by provider 
D) as needed for high-risk patients (COPD and smokers) 
E) as needed for symptoms;baseline for females at menopause,then every two years
F)baseline at 40,every 1–2 years,then annually at 50
G)begin no later than age 21;at least every 1–3 years for sexually active women
H)monthly self-performed,18–39,at least every 3 years;40+ annually (by provider)
I)annually 65 years+,or as necessitated by symptoms
J)tonometry or funduscopy at 40,then every 4 years

Question 17

Match each examination technique with its description.
-Measurement

Accepted Answer

A) inspection 
B) palpation 
C) percussion 
D) auscultation 
E) mensuration
F)manipulation 
A) inspection 
B) palpation 
C) percussion 
D) auscultation 
E) mensuration
F)manipulation

Question 18

​Pupils (in darkened room with light source)are checked for reaction to light and accommodation (L and A);if equal,it is recorded as:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ELA 
B)  ​PERRLA 
C)  ​PELA 
D)  ​ELPPA 
A)  ​ELA 
B)  ​PERRLA 
C)  ​PELA 
D)  ​ELPPA

Question 19

​This is side vision while looking straight forward.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sclera 
B)  ​musculature 
C)  ​L and A 
D)  ​peripheral 
A)  ​sclera 
B)  ​musculature 
C)  ​L and A 
D)  ​peripheral

Question 20

​The provider uses six examination methods while performing a physical examination.Which of the following is not one of the methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​menstruation 
B)  ​inspection 
C)  ​palpation 
D)  ​percussion 
A)  ​menstruation 
B)  ​inspection 
C)  ​palpation 
D)  ​percussion

Exam 39: The Physical Exam

It is recommended that men begin routine testicular self-examination at around what age?

​What type of providers evaluate range of motion following surgical procedures such as knee and hip replacements?

​The provider's plan includes all measures for management of the care of the patient that are listed,including diet,exercise,physical therapy,medication,surgery,and any others.If the provider has used the abbreviation R/O,what is he referring to?

Match each term with its definition. -Instrument used to examine the internal structures of the eye

The Pap test and pelvic exam should begin no later than age:

When examining a patient's chest,the provider will use:

​The primary reason for performing a complete physical examination (CPE)is to determine the general state of health and well-being of the patient.The CPE can be performed for various reasons,such as:

Match each term with its definition. -Used to test air,nerve conduction in hearing

The tongue is depressed and the patient says "ah" to view:

Match each term with its definition. -Medical assistant who writes down what the provider dictates during the exam

​During the physical examination,the provider will inspect anterior and posterior skin surfaces while the patient stands in front of him or her,and as he or she progresses through the examination.Match what the provider is assessing to the description provided. -​Breast self-exam

​During the physical examination,the provider will inspect anterior and posterior skin surfaces while the patient stands in front of him or her,and as he or she progresses through the examination.Match what the provider is assessing to the description provided. -​Colonoscopy

​During the physical examination,the provider will inspect anterior and posterior skin surfaces while the patient stands in front of him or her,and as he or she progresses through the examination.Match what the provider is assessing to the description provided. -​Fecal occult blood test

Match each examination technique with its description. -Measurement

​Pupils (in darkened room with light source)are checked for reaction to light and accommodation (L and A);if equal,it is recorded as:

​This is side vision while looking straight forward.

​The provider uses six examination methods while performing a physical examination.Which of the following is not one of the methods?

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What type of providers evaluate range of motion following surgical procedures such as knee and hip replacements?

The provider's plan includes all measures for management of the care of the patient that are listed,including diet,exercise,physical therapy,medication,surgery,and any others.If the provider has used the abbreviation R/O,what is he referring to?

The primary reason for performing a complete physical examination (CPE)is to determine the general state of health and well-being of the patient.The CPE can be performed for various reasons,such as:

During the physical examination,the provider will inspect anterior and posterior skin surfaces while the patient stands in front of him or her,and as he or she progresses through the examination.Match what the provider is assessing to the description provided. -Breast self-exam

During the physical examination,the provider will inspect anterior and posterior skin surfaces while the patient stands in front of him or her,and as he or she progresses through the examination.Match what the provider is assessing to the description provided. -Colonoscopy

During the physical examination,the provider will inspect anterior and posterior skin surfaces while the patient stands in front of him or her,and as he or she progresses through the examination.Match what the provider is assessing to the description provided. -Fecal occult blood test

Pupils (in darkened room with light source)are checked for reaction to light and accommodation (L and A);if equal,it is recorded as:

This is side vision while looking straight forward.

The provider uses six examination methods while performing a physical examination.Which of the following is not one of the methods?