Question 1

Which of the following examination positions can be used for a rectal examination?

Accepted Answer

A) Trendelenburg's 
B) Sims' 
C) Supine 
D) Prone 
A) Trendelenburg's 
B) Sims' 
C) Supine 
D) Prone

Question 2

The myocardium is made up of striated voluntary muscle fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When preparing a patient for a physical examination, the medical assistant is responsible for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) providing the patient with a gown and instructions on how to wear it 
B) making sure the patient has emptied the bladder 
C) providing refill prescriptions as needed 
D) measuring and recording vital signs 
A) providing the patient with a gown and instructions on how to wear it 
B) making sure the patient has emptied the bladder 
C) providing refill prescriptions as needed 
D) measuring and recording vital signs

Question 4

Which is the best method of moving a heavy object?

Accepted Answer

A) Pull it in the direction it needs to be moved. 
B) Twist toward the object and slide it toward you. 
C) Roll or push the item in the desired direction. 
D) Bend at the waist and use arm muscles to push the object. 
A) Pull it in the direction it needs to be moved. 
B) Twist toward the object and slide it toward you. 
C) Roll or push the item in the desired direction. 
D) Bend at the waist and use arm muscles to push the object.

Question 5

Sharps containers should be changed when they are three fourths full to prevent accidental needle sticks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Bending both the knees and the back is the best method of picking up a heavy object.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The sinuses are visualized during the physical examination by passing light through the nasal passages in a technique called __________.

Accepted Answer

transillumination
The sinuses

Question 8

How does the physician typically begin the examination of body parts and systems?

Accepted Answer

A) By assessing the body part causing the patient's complaint 
B) By starting with the head and working methodically toward the feet 
C) By auscultating breath and heart sounds 
D) By performing a breast examination on female patients 
A) By assessing the body part causing the patient's complaint 
B) By starting with the head and working methodically toward the feet 
C) By auscultating breath and heart sounds 
D) By performing a breast examination on female patients

Question 9

Patients with aphasia are unable to talk because of severe laryngitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Measuring the circumference of an infant's head is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

mensuration
Measurin

Question 11

The physician uses a(n) ______ to examine the eyes.

Accepted Answer

A) ophthalmascope 
B) otoscope 
C) flashlight 
D) ophthalmoscope 
A) ophthalmascope 
B) otoscope 
C) flashlight 
D) ophthalmoscope

Question 12

Which examination position requires the most careful monitoring of patients to ensure their safety from falls?

Accepted Answer

A) Dorsal recumbent 
B) Prone 
C) Lithotomy 
D) Knee-chest 
A) Dorsal recumbent 
B) Prone 
C) Lithotomy 
D) Knee-chest

Question 13

Transillumination is used to evaluate the patency of the sinus cavities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An example of a bruit is:

Accepted Answer

A) bowel sounds 
B) carotid obstruction from atherosclerotic plaque 
C) breath sounds 
D) sound from an obstructed airway 
A) bowel sounds 
B) carotid obstruction from atherosclerotic plaque 
C) breath sounds 
D) sound from an obstructed airway

Question 15

The lymphatic system is responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A deformity that is identified as gross in medical terminology is one that is particularly disgusting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The physician asks the medical assistant to position a patient on the examination table so that the patient can breathe more easily.The most appropriate position is:

Accepted Answer

A) dorsal recumbent 
B) jackknife 
C) lithotomy 
D) semi-Fowler's 
E) Trendelenburg's 
A) dorsal recumbent 
B) jackknife 
C) lithotomy 
D) semi-Fowler's 
E) Trendelenburg's

Question 18

Mrs.Grace Wilson, an 81-year-old patient of Dr.Kosto, is being seen today for her annual physical examination.Explain at least five of the medical assistant's responsibilities in preparing Mrs.Wilson for the examination.

Accepted Answer

Answers may include any of the following

Question 19

The sclera of the eye is described as the:

Accepted Answer

A) tissue that lines the interior part of the eye 
B) part of the eye that is responsible for eye color 
C) white part of the eye that may show inflammation 
D) area of the eye where tears form 
A) tissue that lines the interior part of the eye 
B) part of the eye that is responsible for eye color 
C) white part of the eye that may show inflammation 
D) area of the eye where tears form

Question 20

A number of Felicia's co-workers have been complaining about work-related lower back pain.Dr.Kosto asks Felicia to research information about correct body mechanics and share it with the staff.Summarize at least five safe lifting techniques that should be included in the material.

Accepted Answer

• Always get help if the load is too hea

Exam 32: Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Which of the following examination positions can be used for a rectal examination?

The myocardium is made up of striated voluntary muscle fibers.

When preparing a patient for a physical examination, the medical assistant is responsible for all of the following except:

Which is the best method of moving a heavy object?

Sharps containers should be changed when they are three fourths full to prevent accidental needle sticks.

Bending both the knees and the back is the best method of picking up a heavy object.

The sinuses are visualized during the physical examination by passing light through the nasal passages in a technique called __________.

How does the physician typically begin the examination of body parts and systems?

Patients with aphasia are unable to talk because of severe laryngitis.

Measuring the circumference of an infant's head is an example of __________.

The physician uses a(n) ______ to examine the eyes.

Which examination position requires the most careful monitoring of patients to ensure their safety from falls?

Transillumination is used to evaluate the patency of the sinus cavities.

An example of a bruit is:

The lymphatic system is responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

A deformity that is identified as gross in medical terminology is one that is particularly disgusting.

The physician asks the medical assistant to position a patient on the examination table so that the patient can breathe more easily.The most appropriate position is:

Mrs.Grace Wilson, an 81-year-old patient of Dr.Kosto, is being seen today for her annual physical examination.Explain at least five of the medical assistant's responsibilities in preparing Mrs.Wilson for the examination.

The sclera of the eye is described as the:

A number of Felicia's co-workers have been complaining about work-related lower back pain.Dr.Kosto asks Felicia to research information about correct body mechanics and share it with the staff.Summarize at least five safe lifting techniques that should be included in the material.

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