Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
-Wide strap used to make it easier to assist the patient in a wheelchair to stand or walk

Accepted Answer

A) disinfectant 
B) table paper 
C) fasting process 
D) NPO 
E) specimen container
F)patient gown
G)foot stool
H)helmet
I)goggles
J)earplugs
K)fenestrated drape
L)gait belt 
A) disinfectant 
B) table paper 
C) fasting process 
D) NPO 
E) specimen container
F)patient gown
G)foot stool
H)helmet
I)goggles
J)earplugs
K)fenestrated drape
L)gait belt

Question 2

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 3

What is the last thing you should do before removing your gloves when preparing the examination room?

Accepted Answer

A)  Check the supplies in the cabinet and replace them as needed. 
B)  Disinfect the examination table. 
C)  Set up the table paper. 
D)  Make a visual check of the room. 
A)  Check the supplies in the cabinet and replace them as needed. 
B)  Disinfect the examination table. 
C)  Set up the table paper. 
D)  Make a visual check of the room.

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Supplied in a roll that is inserted on a dowel under the head of the table

Accepted Answer

A) disinfectant 
B) table paper 
C) fasting process 
D) NPO 
E) specimen container
F)patient gown
G)foot stool
H)helmet
I)goggles
J)earplugs
K)fenestrated drape
L)gait belt 
A) disinfectant 
B) table paper 
C) fasting process 
D) NPO 
E) specimen container
F)patient gown
G)foot stool
H)helmet
I)goggles
J)earplugs
K)fenestrated drape
L)gait belt

Question 5

When preparing to move a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table, you should not:

Accepted Answer

A)  fold the foot rests forward 
B)  lock the wheels 
C)  position the chair correctly 
D)  ask for assistance if needed 
A)  fold the foot rests forward 
B)  lock the wheels 
C)  position the chair correctly 
D)  ask for assistance if needed

Question 6

Match each examination position with its corresponding description.
-Standing erect, arms at sides, palms pointed forward

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 7

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 8

Match each examination position with its corresponding description.
-Position in which the chest and knees are placed flat against the table with the knees separated, with the arms crossed under the head or flexed to each side, and the head turned to the side

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.
-Position in which the knees are bent, allowing for the relaxation of the abdominal muscles

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

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 11

Match each examination position with its corresponding description.
-Position in which the patient's upper body is at a 90-degree angle to the table

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 12

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

Question 13

When using a gait belt to assist a patient in standing from a sitting position, you should grasp it from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  left side 
B)  right side 
C)  back 
D)  front 
A)  left side 
B)  right side 
C)  back 
D)  front

Question 14

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 15

Match each term with its definition.
-This has a special opening to provide access to the area being examined.

Accepted Answer

A) disinfectant 
B) table paper 
C) fasting process 
D) NPO 
E) specimen container
F)patient gown
G)foot stool
H)helmet
I)goggles
J)earplugs
K)fenestrated drape
L)gait belt 
A) disinfectant 
B) table paper 
C) fasting process 
D) NPO 
E) specimen container
F)patient gown
G)foot stool
H)helmet
I)goggles
J)earplugs
K)fenestrated drape
L)gait belt

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Should be worn by people working around loud machinery

Accepted Answer

A) disinfectant 
B) table paper 
C) fasting process 
D) NPO 
E) specimen container
F)patient gown
G)foot stool
H)helmet
I)goggles
J)earplugs
K)fenestrated drape
L)gait belt 
A) disinfectant 
B) table paper 
C) fasting process 
D) NPO 
E) specimen container
F)patient gown
G)foot stool
H)helmet
I)goggles
J)earplugs
K)fenestrated drape
L)gait belt

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
-Should be provided if the examination table is too high for the patient to get on it comfortably

Accepted Answer

A) disinfectant 
B) table paper 
C) fasting process 
D) NPO 
E) specimen container
F)patient gown
G)foot stool
H)helmet
I)goggles
J)earplugs
K)fenestrated drape
L)gait belt 
A) disinfectant 
B) table paper 
C) fasting process 
D) NPO 
E) specimen container
F)patient gown
G)foot stool
H)helmet
I)goggles
J)earplugs
K)fenestrated drape
L)gait belt

Question 18

Patients should be instructed to empty their bladder:

Accepted Answer

A)  before the initial screening and vitals are taken 
B)  after the initial screening and vitals are taken 
C)  after the initial screening but before the vitals are taken 
D)  before the initial screening and after the vitals are taken 
A)  before the initial screening and vitals are taken 
B)  after the initial screening and vitals are taken 
C)  after the initial screening but before the vitals are taken 
D)  before the initial screening and after the vitals are taken

Question 19

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

Exam 39: Specialty Exams and Other Procedures

Match each term with its definition. -Wide strap used to make it easier to assist the patient in a wheelchair to stand or walk

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

What is the last thing you should do before removing your gloves when preparing the examination room?

Match each term with its definition. -Supplied in a roll that is inserted on a dowel under the head of the table

When preparing to move a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table, you should not:

Match each examination position with its corresponding description. -Standing erect, arms at sides, palms pointed forward

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

Match each examination position with its corresponding description. -Position in which the chest and knees are placed flat against the table with the knees separated, with the arms crossed under the head or flexed to each side, and the head turned to the side

Match each examination position with its corresponding description. -Position in which the knees are bent, allowing for the relaxation of the abdominal muscles

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

Match each examination position with its corresponding description. -Position in which the patient's upper body is at a 90-degree angle to the table

The table pillow should be covered with:

When using a gait belt to assist a patient in standing from a sitting position, you should grasp it from the:

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

Match each term with its definition. -This has a special opening to provide access to the area being examined.

Match each term with its definition. -Should be worn by people working around loud machinery

Match each term with its definition. -Should be provided if the examination table is too high for the patient to get on it comfortably

Patients should be instructed to empty their bladder:

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

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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

Understanding and Building Medical Terms of Body Systems

Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

The Nervous System

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