Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an equipment item or supply item necessary for the provider to perform an examination of the female genitalia and rectum?

Accepted Answer

A) Examination light 
B) Vaginal speculum 
C) Percussion hammer 
D) Slides for occult blood 
A) Examination light 
B) Vaginal speculum 
C) Percussion hammer 
D) Slides for occult blood

Question 3

Which of the following would be an appropriate position for examination of the abdomen while the patient is undergoing a physical exam?

Accepted Answer

A) Sims' 
B) Prone 
C) Supine 
D) Lithotomy 
A) Sims' 
B) Prone 
C) Supine 
D) Lithotomy

Question 4

Which of the following is a reason for positioning the patient for the provider?

Accepted Answer

A) To keep the patient warm 
B) To examine selected areas efficiently 
C) To provide for patient privacy 
D) To prevent contamination 
E) To decrease patient anxiety 
A) To keep the patient warm 
B) To examine selected areas efficiently 
C) To provide for patient privacy 
D) To prevent contamination 
E) To decrease patient anxiety

Question 5

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

-measuring height

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which of the following positions may be substituted for the lithotomy position for elderly and physically challenged patients?

Accepted Answer

A) Semi-Fowler's 
B) Sims' 
C) Supine 
D) Knee-chest 
E) Prone 
A) Semi-Fowler's 
B) Sims' 
C) Supine 
D) Knee-chest 
E) Prone

Question 7

Which of the following instruments would you prepare for the provider's use during the examination of the patient's complete head and neck?

Accepted Answer

A) Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and stethoscope 
B) Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and percussion hammer 
C) Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and tongue depressor 
D) Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and vaginal speculum 
A) Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and stethoscope 
B) Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and percussion hammer 
C) Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and tongue depressor 
D) Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and vaginal speculum

Question 8

Which of the following is the most important action of the medical assistant when assisting the provider with a complete physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A) Leave the patient and physician alone. 
B) Place preferred instruments in easy access and correct sequence for physician use. 
C) Let the physician take and record patient's vital signs. 
D) Disinfect counters and examination table with a solution of 70% bleach. 
A) Leave the patient and physician alone. 
B) Place preferred instruments in easy access and correct sequence for physician use. 
C) Let the physician take and record patient's vital signs. 
D) Disinfect counters and examination table with a solution of 70% bleach.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant when the patient must disrobe for an examination?

Accepted Answer

A) Leave the room if the patient is confused. 
B) Stay and help all patients disrobe. 
C) Provide a gown for an uncomfortable child. 
D) Remove clothing as quickly as possible. 
A) Leave the room if the patient is confused. 
B) Stay and help all patients disrobe. 
C) Provide a gown for an uncomfortable child. 
D) Remove clothing as quickly as possible.

Question 10

Whenpositioning the patient for a proctological exam, how do you position the drape to ensure patient privacy?

Accepted Answer

A) Use a fenestrated drape over the pelvis and thighs. 
B) Place over the abdomen and pelvis only. 
C) Position drape for full body coverage. 
D) Arrange in a diamond shape from shoulders to knees 
A) Use a fenestrated drape over the pelvis and thighs. 
B) Place over the abdomen and pelvis only. 
C) Position drape for full body coverage. 
D) Arrange in a diamond shape from shoulders to knees

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT noted as the patient is received and the history is taken?

Accepted Answer

A) Skin color 
B) Grooming 
C) Conversation ease 
D) Answers to questions 
E) Strength 
A) Skin color 
B) Grooming 
C) Conversation ease 
D) Answers to questions 
E) Strength

Question 12

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use.
-used for abdominal examinations

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct order for the routine physical examination sequence?

Accepted Answer

A) Head, neck, chest, back, abdomen, genitalia, reflexes 
B) Head, neck, chest, heart, abdomen, back, genitalia, reflexes 
C) Head, neck, chest, abdomen, genitalia, reflexes 
D) Head, neck, chest, back, genitalia, extremities 
A) Head, neck, chest, back, abdomen, genitalia, reflexes 
B) Head, neck, chest, heart, abdomen, back, genitalia, reflexes 
C) Head, neck, chest, abdomen, genitalia, reflexes 
D) Head, neck, chest, back, genitalia, extremities

Question 15

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

-eliciting sounds by tapping

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 24: The Physical Examination

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

Which of the following is NOT an equipment item or supply item necessary for the provider to perform an examination of the female genitalia and rectum?

Which of the following would be an appropriate position for examination of the abdomen while the patient is undergoing a physical exam?

Which of the following is a reason for positioning the patient for the provider?

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description. -measuring height

Which of the following positions may be substituted for the lithotomy position for elderly and physically challenged patients?

Which of the following instruments would you prepare for the provider's use during the examination of the patient's complete head and neck?

Which of the following is the most important action of the medical assistant when assisting the provider with a complete physical examination?

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant when the patient must disrobe for an examination?

Whenpositioning the patient for a proctological exam, how do you position the drape to ensure patient privacy?

Which of the following is NOT noted as the patient is received and the history is taken?

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use. -used for abdominal examinations

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

Which of the following is the correct order for the routine physical examination sequence?

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description. -eliciting sounds by tapping

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