Question 1

What methods are mentioned in the text to win cooperation of pediatric patients of different ages?

Accepted Answer

Take a few minutes to establish a relaxed environment. Give a 1-year-old an object to hold in his hands. With a toddler, use a gentle pat, pleasing words, or interactive play. Allow children to touch the equipment used during the examination.

Question 2

Jugular venous pressure is measured when the patient is reclining 45 degrees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The physician has begun her first physical examination on a new patient who has come to the clinic for a well-patient visit. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first thing the physician will do as part of the physical examination is perform the history. 
B)  This will likely be a head-to-toe examination. 
C)  As a first exam, this will likely be brief and focused. 
D)  The patient, on his first visit, will likely be disoriented and unaware of the physician's tone and expressions. 
A)  The first thing the physician will do as part of the physical examination is perform the history. 
B)  This will likely be a head-to-toe examination. 
C)  As a first exam, this will likely be brief and focused. 
D)  The patient, on his first visit, will likely be disoriented and unaware of the physician's tone and expressions. B

Question 4

A functional assessment includes which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdominal assessment 
B)  Visual assessment 
C)  Assessment of flaccidity, tension, and spasticity 
D)  Assessment of mental status and mood impairment 
A)  Abdominal assessment 
B)  Visual assessment 
C)  Assessment of flaccidity, tension, and spasticity 
D)  Assessment of mental status and mood impairment

Question 5

Which of the following is included on the list of basic equipment needed for a physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syringe 
B)  Measuring tape 
C)  Occult blood testing materials 
D)  Culture media 
A)  Syringe 
B)  Measuring tape 
C)  Occult blood testing materials 
D)  Culture media

Question 6

The kidneys should be examined both while the patient is supine and while the patient is seated facing away from the examiner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the two main general considerations of physical examinations listed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparation and sequence 
B)  Medical and financial 
C)  Patient interaction and scope 
D)  Inspection and palpation 
A)  Preparation and sequence 
B)  Medical and financial 
C)  Patient interaction and scope 
D)  Inspection and palpation

Question 8

When the patient is already under the ongoing care of the clinician and presents with a specific problem-oriented complaint, the physician performs a focused physical examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The physician records a sound as "tympanic." The physician has just performed which assessment technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Palpation 
B)  Auscultation 
C)  Percussion 
D)  Compression 
A)  Palpation 
B)  Auscultation 
C)  Percussion 
D)  Compression

Question 10

A physician is listening to a patient's heart, but something has negatively impacted the sound. Which of the following has most likely caused this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indirect rather than direct percussion 
B)  A double-lumen stethoscope 
C)  Lack of palpation 
D)  Loose-fitting ear tips 
A)  Indirect rather than direct percussion 
B)  A double-lumen stethoscope 
C)  Lack of palpation 
D)  Loose-fitting ear tips

Question 11

Indirect percussion involves touch by instrument or object and requires no physical contact between the physician and patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which part of the body of a neonate should be studied first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdomen 
B)  Chest 
C)  Hands and feet 
D)  Head 
A)  Abdomen 
B)  Chest 
C)  Hands and feet 
D)  Head

Question 13

The red reflex is a test of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the abdomen. 
B)  the spine. 
C)  the eyes. 
D)  the mouth. 
A)  the abdomen. 
B)  the spine. 
C)  the eyes. 
D)  the mouth.

Question 14

What does a physician use the Weber and/or Rinne tests for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessing the lungs 
B)  Performing an abdominal fluid wave text 
C)  Testing hearing 
D)  Observing posture and balance 
A)  Assessing the lungs 
B)  Performing an abdominal fluid wave text 
C)  Testing hearing 
D)  Observing posture and balance

Question 15

The history should be performed separately from the physical examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If the physician is evaluating thoracic expansion, percussing the kidneys, and inspecting the skin for lesions, the patient is in which position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient seated and facing examiner 
B)  Patient seated and facing away from examiner with back exposed 
C)  Patient standing 
D)  Patient supine with chest exposed 
A)  Patient seated and facing examiner 
B)  Patient seated and facing away from examiner with back exposed 
C)  Patient standing 
D)  Patient supine with chest exposed

Question 17

The physical exam begins as the patient enters the room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following assessments is specific to the geriatric patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  General 
C)  Physical 
D)  Developmental 
A)  Functional 
B)  General 
C)  Physical 
D)  Developmental

Question 19

What are the positions that all adult patients will be asked to assume during a physical examination?

Accepted Answer

Seated and facing examiner (without ches

Question 20

Which position is only performed on female patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reclining 45 degrees 
B)  Lithotomy position 
C)  Leaning forward reaching for toes 
D)  Supine with abdomen exposed 
A)  Reclining 45 degrees 
B)  Lithotomy position 
C)  Leaning forward reaching for toes 
D)  Supine with abdomen exposed

What methods are mentioned in the text to win cooperation of pediatric patients of different ages?

Jugular venous pressure is measured when the patient is reclining 45 degrees.

The physician has begun her first physical examination on a new patient who has come to the clinic for a well-patient visit. Which of the following is true?

A functional assessment includes which of the following components?

Which of the following is included on the list of basic equipment needed for a physical examination?

The kidneys should be examined both while the patient is supine and while the patient is seated facing away from the examiner.

What are the two main general considerations of physical examinations listed in the text?

When the patient is already under the ongoing care of the clinician and presents with a specific problem-oriented complaint, the physician performs a focused physical examination.

The physician records a sound as "tympanic." The physician has just performed which assessment technique?

A physician is listening to a patient's heart, but something has negatively impacted the sound. Which of the following has most likely caused this?

Indirect percussion involves touch by instrument or object and requires no physical contact between the physician and patient.

Which part of the body of a neonate should be studied first?

The red reflex is a test of:

What does a physician use the Weber and/or Rinne tests for?

The history should be performed separately from the physical examination.

If the physician is evaluating thoracic expansion, percussing the kidneys, and inspecting the skin for lesions, the patient is in which position?

The physical exam begins as the patient enters the room.

Which of the following assessments is specific to the geriatric patient?

What are the positions that all adult patients will be asked to assume during a physical examination?

Which position is only performed on female patients?

Interview and History-Taking Strategies

Documentation Strategies

Cultural and Spiritual Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Mental Health Disorders

Integumentary Disorders

Eye Disorders

Ear Disorders

Nose, Sinus, Mouth, and Throat Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Endocrine Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Male Genitourinary Disorders

Female Genitourinary and Breast Disorders

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Exam 2: Physical Examination Strategies

What methods are mentioned in the text to win cooperation of pediatric patients of different ages?

Jugular venous pressure is measured when the patient is reclining 45 degrees.

The physician has begun her first physical examination on a new patient who has come to the clinic for a well-patient visit. Which of the following is true?

A functional assessment includes which of the following components?

Which of the following is included on the list of basic equipment needed for a physical examination?

The kidneys should be examined both while the patient is supine and while the patient is seated facing away from the examiner.

What are the two main general considerations of physical examinations listed in the text?

When the patient is already under the ongoing care of the clinician and presents with a specific problem-oriented complaint, the physician performs a focused physical examination.

The physician records a sound as "tympanic." The physician has just performed which assessment technique?

A physician is listening to a patient's heart, but something has negatively impacted the sound. Which of the following has most likely caused this?

Indirect percussion involves touch by instrument or object and requires no physical contact between the physician and patient.

Which part of the body of a neonate should be studied first?

The red reflex is a test of:

What does a physician use the Weber and/or Rinne tests for?

The history should be performed separately from the physical examination.

If the physician is evaluating thoracic expansion, percussing the kidneys, and inspecting the skin for lesions, the patient is in which position?

The physical exam begins as the patient enters the room.

Which of the following assessments is specific to the geriatric patient?

What are the positions that all adult patients will be asked to assume during a physical examination?

Which position is only performed on female patients?

Interview and History-Taking Strategies

Documentation Strategies

Cultural and Spiritual Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Mental Health Disorders

Integumentary Disorders

Eye Disorders

Ear Disorders

Nose, Sinus, Mouth, and Throat Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Endocrine Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Male Genitourinary Disorders

Female Genitourinary and Breast Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Health Assessment, History, and Physical Examination

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