Question 1

Males should perform the testicular self-exam:

Accepted Answer

A)  monthly 
B)  weekly 
C)  every few months 
D)  every time they shower 
A)  monthly 
B)  weekly 
C)  every few months 
D)  every time they shower

Question 2

Which part of the body is most frequently measured in the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)  skull 
B)  upper extremities 
C)  lower extremities 
D)  trunk 
A)  skull 
B)  upper extremities 
C)  lower extremities 
D)  trunk

Question 3

The physician does not commonly check the _____ reflex during a physical examination.

Accepted Answer

A)  Achilles 
B)  glabellar 
C)  plantar 
D)  biceps 
A)  Achilles 
B)  glabellar 
C)  plantar 
D)  biceps

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Part of the occult blood test kit

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 5

Match each term with its definition.
-Performed while the patient is lying in the supine position to test for coordination

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

​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.
-​Vision

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 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.
-​Thyroid testing

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 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Test that may involve tapping the foot or clapping

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 9

​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.
-​Response to sound,volume of speech

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 10

​When the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8)recommendations were released in 2014 to replace the JNC 7 guidelines on blood pressure management,what was the new guideline for goals for patients over 60 years old?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​130/90 
B)  ​140/85 
C)  ​140/90 
D)  150/90 
A)  ​130/90 
B)  ​140/85 
C)  ​140/90 
D)  150/90

Question 11

Match each examination technique with its description.
-Passive movement of a joint to determine the range of extension and flexion

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 12

Match each examination technique with its description.
-Listening to sounds made by the patient's body

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 13

​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.
-​Palpable masses under the skin

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

​What is the examination performed to detect any muscle abnormality where the patient stands with feet together and eyes open;if the balance seems all right,the examiner asks the patient to close the eyes?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Romberg balance test 
B)  ​heel-to-shin test 
C)  ​heel-to-toe test 
D)  ​alternating motion test 
A)  ​Romberg balance test 
B)  ​heel-to-shin test 
C)  ​heel-to-toe test 
D)  ​alternating motion test

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.
-​Odors: sweet and fruity with diabetes,acetone with acidosis,oral hygiene

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 16

Which of these tests is typically performed only as needed on high-risk patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  urinalysis 
B)  sigmoidoscopy 
C)  digital rectal exam 
D)  pulmonary function test 
A)  urinalysis 
B)  sigmoidoscopy 
C)  digital rectal exam 
D)  pulmonary function test

Question 17

​Which part of the physical examination would address visual acuity?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​neck 
B)  ​HEENT 
C)  ​chest 
D)  ​heart 
A)  ​neck 
B)  ​HEENT 
C)  ​chest 
D)  ​heart

Question 18

A provider will not use ____ when examining a patient's neck.

Accepted Answer

A)  percussion 
B)  palpation 
C)  auscultation 
D)  manipulation 
A)  percussion 
B)  palpation 
C)  auscultation 
D)  manipulation

Question 19

Match each term with its definition.
-Instrument used to measure one's 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 20

​Breasts should be examined on a specific day every month,__________ following the beginning of a period for women who still menstruate.

Accepted Answer

A)  3-7 days 
B)  10-14 days 
C)  7-10 days 
D)  the day 
A)  3-7 days 
B)  10-14 days 
C)  7-10 days 
D)  the day

Exam 39: The Physical Exam

Males should perform the testicular self-exam:

Which part of the body is most frequently measured in the medical office?

The physician does not commonly check the _____ reflex during a physical examination.

Match each term with its definition. -Part of the occult blood test kit

Match each term with its definition. -Performed while the patient is lying in the supine position to test for coordination

​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. -​Vision

​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. -​Thyroid testing

Match each term with its definition. -Test that may involve tapping the foot or clapping

​When the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8)recommendations were released in 2014 to replace the JNC 7 guidelines on blood pressure management,what was the new guideline for goals for patients over 60 years old?

Match each examination technique with its description. -Passive movement of a joint to determine the range of extension and flexion

Match each examination technique with its description. -Listening to sounds made by the patient's body

​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. -​Palpable masses under the skin

​What is the examination performed to detect any muscle abnormality where the patient stands with feet together and eyes open;if the balance seems all right,the examiner asks the patient to close the eyes?

Which of these tests is typically performed only as needed on high-risk patients?

​Which part of the physical examination would address visual acuity?

A provider will not use ____ when examining a patient's neck.

Match each term with its definition. -Instrument used to measure one's hearing

​Breasts should be examined on a specific day every month,__________ following the beginning of a period for women who still menstruate.

The Medical Assistant

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment,past and Present

Legal Issues

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Verbal and Nonverbal Communications

Applying Communication Skills

Introduction to Medical Terminology

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Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

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The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

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The Respiratory System

The Circulatory System

The Immune System

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A Icd-10 Update: Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

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Nutrition,exercise,and Healthy Living

Practicum and the Job Search

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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. -Vision

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. -Thyroid testing

When the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8)recommendations were released in 2014 to replace the JNC 7 guidelines on blood pressure management,what was the new guideline for goals for patients over 60 years old?

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. -Palpable masses under the skin

What is the examination performed to detect any muscle abnormality where the patient stands with feet together and eyes open;if the balance seems all right,the examiner asks the patient to close the eyes?

Which part of the physical examination would address visual acuity?

Breasts should be examined on a specific day every month,__________ following the beginning of a period for women who still menstruate.