Question 1

As Mrs.Lane falls forward, what should be your most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

A) Grab her by her clothing. 
B) Widen your stance and guide her to the floor. 
C) Move your foot forward to stop the fall. 
D) Grab her around the waist and step forward. 
E) Call for help. 
A) Grab her by her clothing. 
B) Widen your stance and guide her to the floor. 
C) Move your foot forward to stop the fall. 
D) Grab her around the waist and step forward. 
E) Call for help.

Question 2

Match the joint movement with its correct description.

-moving the hand so the palm is down

Accepted Answer

A)  circumduction 
B)  dorsiflexion 
C)  pronation 
D)  rotation 
E)  supination 
A)  circumduction 
B)  dorsiflexion 
C)  pronation 
D)  rotation 
E)  supination

Question 3

Which of the following best defines the use of activities to help restore independent functioning after an injury or illness?

Accepted Answer

A) Occupational therapy 
B) Physical therapy 
C) Physiotherapy 
D) Sports medicine 
A) Occupational therapy 
B) Physical therapy 
C) Physiotherapy 
D) Sports medicine

Question 4

Which of the following is your most appropriate action when you fit Mrs.Lane for the assistive device?

Accepted Answer

A) Have her elbow flexed at 15-20 degree angle when holding the device. 
B) Ensure the device fits 2-3 inches below her axilla. 
C) Mrs.Lane uses a gait belt. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Have her elbow flexed at 15-20 degree angle when holding the device. 
B) Ensure the device fits 2-3 inches below her axilla. 
C) Mrs.Lane uses a gait belt. 
D) None of the above.

Question 5

For what type of patient is the platform crutch used?

Accepted Answer

A) Cannot bear weight on hands 
B) Has excessive arm strength 
C) Needs them short term 
D) Adaptability to stairs is not needed 
E) Patients who request them 
A) Cannot bear weight on hands 
B) Has excessive arm strength 
C) Needs them short term 
D) Adaptability to stairs is not needed 
E) Patients who request them

Question 6

A method of using electric current to stimulate nerves is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) ONES 
B) TENS 
C) FOURS 
D) FIVES 
A) ONES 
B) TENS 
C) FOURS 
D) FIVES

Question 7

Which of the following involves the process of recording muscle activities on a graph to determine how well muscles contract?

Accepted Answer

A) Electromyography 
B) Electroencephalography 
C) Muscle testing 
D) Range-of-motion testing 
A) Electromyography 
B) Electroencephalography 
C) Muscle testing 
D) Range-of-motion testing

Question 8

Match the joint movement with its correct description.

-moving the hand to put the palm up

Accepted Answer

A)  circumduction 
B)  dorsiflexion 
C)  pronation 
D)  rotation 
E)  supination 
A)  circumduction 
B)  dorsiflexion 
C)  pronation 
D)  rotation 
E)  supination

Exam 32: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities

As Mrs.Lane falls forward, what should be your most appropriate action?

Match the joint movement with its correct description. -moving the hand so the palm is down

Which of the following best defines the use of activities to help restore independent functioning after an injury or illness?

Which of the following is your most appropriate action when you fit Mrs.Lane for the assistive device?

For what type of patient is the platform crutch used?

A method of using electric current to stimulate nerves is known as what?

Which of the following involves the process of recording muscle activities on a graph to determine how well muscles contract?

Match the joint movement with its correct description. -moving the hand to put the palm up

The Medical Assisting Profession

Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team

Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant

Therapeutic Communication Skills

The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient With a Life-Threatening Illness

Legal Considerations

Ethical Considerations

Emergency Procedures and First Aid

Creating the Facility Environment

Computers in the Medical Clinic

Telecommunications

Patient Scheduling

Medical Records Management

Written Communications

Medical Documents

Medical Insurance

Medical Coding

Daily Financial Practices

Billing and Collections

Accounting Practices

Infection Control and Medical Asepsis

The Patient History and Documentation

Vital Signs and Measurements

The Physical Examination

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pediatrics

Male Reproductive System

Gerontology

Examinations and Procedures of Body Systems

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Diagnostic Imaging

Nutrition in Health and Disease

Basic Pharmacology

Calculation of Medication Dosage and Medication Administration

Cardiac Procedures

Regulatory Guidelines for Safety and Quality in the Medical Laboratory

Introduction to the Medical Laboratory

Phlebotomy: Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture

Hematology

Urinalysis

Basic Microbiology

Speciality Laboratory Tests

The Medical Assistant As Clinic Manager

The Medical Assistant As Human Resources Manager

Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials

Employment Strategies

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