Question 1

Match the abnormal skin colors with the appropriate definitions.
-cyanosis

Accepted Answer

A)  yellow 
B)  white patches 
C)  blue 
D)  no color 
A)  yellow 
B)  white patches 
C)  blue 
D)  no color C

Question 2

Which of the following is the most comfortable position for patients with back and abdominal problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Sims' 
B) Dorsal recumbent 
C) Supine 
D) Lithotomy 
E) Prone 
A) Sims' 
B) Dorsal recumbent 
C) Supine 
D) Lithotomy 
E) Prone B

Question 3

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

-observing general appearance of body and posture

Accepted Answer

A)  inspection 
B)  palpation 
C)  percussion 
D)  auscultation 
E)  mensuration 
A)  inspection 
B)  palpation 
C)  percussion 
D)  auscultation 
E)  mensuration A

Question 4

Which of the following examination methods is used to check the amount of flexion and extension of a joint by using forceful passive movement?

Accepted Answer

A) Palpation 
B) Percussion 
C) Auscultation 
D) Mensuration 
E) Manipulation 
A) Palpation 
B) Percussion 
C) Auscultation 
D) Mensuration 
E) Manipulation

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the body assessment observed when the provider has the patient walk across the room?

Accepted Answer

A) Stature 
B) Gait 
C) Reflexes 
D) Strength 
E) Mobility 
A) Stature 
B) Gait 
C) Reflexes 
D) Strength 
E) Mobility

Question 6

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use.
-used for genital examinations and urinary catheterizations

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Dorsal recumbent 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Fowler's 
E)  Proctologic 
A)  Supine 
B)  Dorsal recumbent 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Fowler's 
E)  Proctologic

Question 7

Match the abnormal skin colors with the appropriate definitions.
-vitiligo

Accepted Answer

A)  yellow 
B)  white patches 
C)  blue 
D)  no color 
A)  yellow 
B)  white patches 
C)  blue 
D)  no color

Question 8

Which of the following is the most appropriate position to be in to wait for a general physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A) In a sitting position at the end of the exam table. 
B) Lying supine on the exam table. 
C) Lying in the lithotomy position on the exam table. 
D) Assuming the prone position. 
A) In a sitting position at the end of the exam table. 
B) Lying supine on the exam table. 
C) Lying in the lithotomy position on the exam table. 
D) Assuming the prone position.

Question 9

Which of the following is the rationale for assisting the patient to a sitting position and having them remain positioned for a few minutes after the physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A) Only children and the elderly need help. 
B) Patients are tired after examination. 
C) Patients may need to recover from potential dizziness. 
D) Patients may experience ringing in the ears from lying down. 
A) Only children and the elderly need help. 
B) Patients are tired after examination. 
C) Patients may need to recover from potential dizziness. 
D) Patients may experience ringing in the ears from lying down.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding examination methods?

Accepted Answer

A) Chest symmetry is checked by inspection. 
B) The floor of the mouth is inspected and palpated. 
C) Reflexes are checked by percussion. 
D) All touching and listening methods are used on the abdomen. 
E) Inspection and palpation are used to examine the heart. 
A) Chest symmetry is checked by inspection. 
B) The floor of the mouth is inspected and palpated. 
C) Reflexes are checked by percussion. 
D) All touching and listening methods are used on the abdomen. 
E) Inspection and palpation are used to examine the heart.

Question 11

Which of the following positions requires the patient to kneel on the examination table with buttocks elevated?

Accepted Answer

A) Sims' 
B) Dorsal recumbent 
C) Supine 
D) Proctologic 
E) Prone 
A) Sims' 
B) Dorsal recumbent 
C) Supine 
D) Proctologic 
E) Prone

Question 12

The provider completes the head and neck examination.He asks you to position the patient for a pelvic examination and Pap smear.Which of the following is the most appropriate position?

Accepted Answer

A) Sims' 
B) Dorsal recumbent 
C) Supine 
D) Lithotomy 
E) Prone 
A) Sims' 
B) Dorsal recumbent 
C) Supine 
D) Lithotomy 
E) Prone

Question 13

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

-listening directly to body sounds

Accepted Answer

A)  inspection 
B)  palpation 
C)  percussion 
D)  auscultation 
E)  mensuration 
A)  inspection 
B)  palpation 
C)  percussion 
D)  auscultation 
E)  mensuration

Question 14

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use.
-used primarily for proctologic and sigmoid examinations and procedures

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Dorsal recumbent 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Fowler's 
E)  Proctologic 
A)  Supine 
B)  Dorsal recumbent 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Fowler's 
E)  Proctologic

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the provider's action during the examination of the mouth and throat?

Accepted Answer

A) Uses a gloved finger to depress the tongue 
B) Uses a tongue blade and light 
C) Omits checking the teeth 
D) Examines the nasopharynx only 
A) Uses a gloved finger to depress the tongue 
B) Uses a tongue blade and light 
C) Omits checking the teeth 
D) Examines the nasopharynx only

Question 16

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use.
-used for examination of the anterior side of body

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Dorsal recumbent 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Fowler's 
E)  Proctologic 
A)  Supine 
B)  Dorsal recumbent 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Fowler's 
E)  Proctologic

Question 17

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

-feeling body parts or organs

Accepted Answer

A)  inspection 
B)  palpation 
C)  percussion 
D)  auscultation 
E)  mensuration 
A)  inspection 
B)  palpation 
C)  percussion 
D)  auscultation 
E)  mensuration

Question 18

Which of the following positions is the most appropriate for examination of the patient's breasts?

Accepted Answer

A) Prone 
B) Lithotomy 
C) Supine 
D) Fowler's 
A) Prone 
B) Lithotomy 
C) Supine 
D) Fowler's

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the major role of the medical assistant in draping the patient?

Accepted Answer

A) To decrease patient anxiety 
B) To examine selected areas efficiently 
C) To maintain modesty 
D) To prevent contamination 
A) To decrease patient anxiety 
B) To examine selected areas efficiently 
C) To maintain modesty 
D) To prevent contamination

Question 20

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use.
-used for patients with cardiovascular and respiratory problems

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Dorsal recumbent 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Fowler's 
E)  Proctologic 
A)  Supine 
B)  Dorsal recumbent 
C)  Lithotomy 
D)  Fowler's 
E)  Proctologic

Exam 24: The Physical Examination

Match the abnormal skin colors with the appropriate definitions. -cyanosis

Which of the following is the most comfortable position for patients with back and abdominal problems?

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description. -observing general appearance of body and posture

Which of the following examination methods is used to check the amount of flexion and extension of a joint by using forceful passive movement?

Which of the following best describes the body assessment observed when the provider has the patient walk across the room?

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use. -used for genital examinations and urinary catheterizations

Match the abnormal skin colors with the appropriate definitions. -vitiligo

Which of the following is the most appropriate position to be in to wait for a general physical examination?

Which of the following is the rationale for assisting the patient to a sitting position and having them remain positioned for a few minutes after the physical examination?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding examination methods?

Which of the following positions requires the patient to kneel on the examination table with buttocks elevated?

The provider completes the head and neck examination.He asks you to position the patient for a pelvic examination and Pap smear.Which of the following is the most appropriate position?

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description. -listening directly to body sounds

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use. -used primarily for proctologic and sigmoid examinations and procedures

Which of the following best describes the provider's action during the examination of the mouth and throat?

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use. -used for examination of the anterior side of body

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description. -feeling body parts or organs

Which of the following positions is the most appropriate for examination of the patient's breasts?

Which of the following best describes the major role of the medical assistant in draping the patient?

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use. -used for patients with cardiovascular and respiratory problems

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