Question 1

The ____ will probably be the main person with whom a patient interacts prior to the examination.

Accepted Answer

A)  physician 
B)  office manager 
C)  medical assistant 
D)  receptionist 
A)  physician 
B)  office manager 
C)  medical assistant 
D)  receptionist

Question 2

Match each examination position with its corresponding description.
-Position that requires a special table,and is also known as the jackknife position

Accepted Answer

A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position 
A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position

Question 3

Match each examination position with its corresponding description.
-Patient is turned over so the dorsal surface may be examined

Accepted Answer

A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position 
A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position

Question 4

Match each examination position with its corresponding description.
-Position used in the examination and treatment of the rectal area and for enemas,rectal temperature,and instilling rectal medications

Accepted Answer

A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position 
A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position

Question 5

​Which of the following is not an example of proper body mechanics when moving a patient from a wheelchair to an examination table?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Bend your knees. 
B)  ​Have the patient place his or her hands on your shoulders. 
C)  ​Lock the wheels on the wheelchair before assisting the patient. 
D)  ​Place your hands under the gait belt and assist patient to a standing position. 
A)  ​Bend your knees. 
B)  ​Have the patient place his or her hands on your shoulders. 
C)  ​Lock the wheels on the wheelchair before assisting the patient. 
D)  ​Place your hands under the gait belt and assist patient to a standing position.

Question 6

When a patient has been moved from a wheelchair to the examination table and then needs to remove clothing,you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  get someone to help you 
B)  let the provider undress the patient 
C)  leave the patient alone to undress 
D)  undress the patient by yourself 
A)  get someone to help you 
B)  let the provider undress the patient 
C)  leave the patient alone to undress 
D)  undress the patient by yourself

Question 7

​Match the type of patient education to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Discourage smoking or tobacco use of any kind.(Post antismoking pamphlets or meetings for patients to read. )

Accepted Answer

A) ​to prevent injuries of the face and head 
B) ​to protect the skin 
C) ​to prevent diseases of the respiratory system and other contagious diseases 
A) ​to prevent injuries of the face and head 
B) ​to protect the skin 
C) ​to prevent diseases of the respiratory system and other contagious diseases

Question 8

Match each examination position with its corresponding description.
-Position used most frequently in a critical care facility

Accepted Answer

A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position 
A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position

Question 9

Match each examination position with its corresponding description.
-Sitting at the end of the examination table,with the legs hanging down

Accepted Answer

A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position 
A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position

Question 10

Match each examination position with its corresponding description.
-Position in which a patient rests against the back of the table,which is lowered to a 45-degree angle

Accepted Answer

A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position 
A) anatomical position 
B) sitting position 
C) supine position 
D) dorsal recumbent position 
E) prone position
F)Sims' position
G)knee-chest position
H)Fowler's position
I)semi-Fowler's position
J)lithotomy position
K)Trendelenburg position
L)Kraske position

Question 11

The prone position is used to examine the:

Accepted Answer

A)  trunk of the body 
B)  abdominal area 
C)  rectal area 
D)  spine and structures of the back 
A)  trunk of the body 
B)  abdominal area 
C)  rectal area 
D)  spine and structures of the back

Question 12

​Match the type of patient education to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Discourage sun worship

Accepted Answer

A) ​to prevent injuries of the face and head 
B) ​to protect the skin 
C) ​to prevent diseases of the respiratory system and other contagious diseases 
A) ​to prevent injuries of the face and head 
B) ​to protect the skin 
C) ​to prevent diseases of the respiratory system and other contagious diseases

Question 13

To prevent diseases of the respiratory system and other contagious diseases,patients should be encouraged to:

Accepted Answer

A)  smoke cigarettes rather than use chewing tobacco 
B)  share utensils to help build up their natural immunities 
C)  read labels for contents of the products they buy 
D)  use enemas at least once a month whether or not prescribed 
A)  smoke cigarettes rather than use chewing tobacco 
B)  share utensils to help build up their natural immunities 
C)  read labels for contents of the products they buy 
D)  use enemas at least once a month whether or not prescribed

Question 14

Which of the following is not part of the standard supplies and equipment kept in a typical examination room?

Accepted Answer

A)  tongue blades 
B)  scalpel 
C)  gauze squares 
D)  applicators 
A)  tongue blades 
B)  scalpel 
C)  gauze squares 
D)  applicators

Question 15

​Match the type of patient education to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Remind patients about immunizations and encourage compliance

Accepted Answer

A) ​to prevent injuries of the face and head 
B) ​to protect the skin 
C) ​to prevent diseases of the respiratory system and other contagious diseases 
A) ​to prevent injuries of the face and head 
B) ​to protect the skin 
C) ​to prevent diseases of the respiratory system and other contagious diseases

Question 16

The table pillow should be covered with:

Accepted Answer

A)  nothing 
B)  a reusable plastic cover 
C)  a disposable towel 
D)  a standard pillowcase 
A)  nothing 
B)  a reusable plastic cover 
C)  a disposable towel 
D)  a standard pillowcase

Exam 38: Preparing for Examinations

The ____ will probably be the main person with whom a patient interacts prior to the examination.

Match each examination position with its corresponding description. -Position that requires a special table,and is also known as the jackknife position

Match each examination position with its corresponding description. -Patient is turned over so the dorsal surface may be examined

Match each examination position with its corresponding description. -Position used in the examination and treatment of the rectal area and for enemas,rectal temperature,and instilling rectal medications

​Which of the following is not an example of proper body mechanics when moving a patient from a wheelchair to an examination table?

When a patient has been moved from a wheelchair to the examination table and then needs to remove clothing,you should:

​Match the type of patient education to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Discourage smoking or tobacco use of any kind.(Post antismoking pamphlets or meetings for patients to read. )

Match each examination position with its corresponding description. -Position used most frequently in a critical care facility

Match each examination position with its corresponding description. -Sitting at the end of the examination table,with the legs hanging down

Match each examination position with its corresponding description. -Position in which a patient rests against the back of the table,which is lowered to a 45-degree angle

The prone position is used to examine the:

​Match the type of patient education to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Discourage sun worship

To prevent diseases of the respiratory system and other contagious diseases,patients should be encouraged to:

Which of the following is not part of the standard supplies and equipment kept in a typical examination room?

​Match the type of patient education to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Remind patients about immunizations and encourage compliance

The table pillow should be covered with:

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Which of the following is not an example of proper body mechanics when moving a patient from a wheelchair to an examination table?

Match the type of patient education to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Discourage smoking or tobacco use of any kind.(Post antismoking pamphlets or meetings for patients to read. )

Match the type of patient education to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Discourage sun worship

Match the type of patient education to the description provided.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Remind patients about immunizations and encourage compliance