The physician performs manipulation during the physical examination to gain information about the:
A-Condtion of internal organs
B-Irregulartities that can be felt just beneath the skin
C-Range of motion of a joint
D-Strength of the muscles
2. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which examination position is used for gynecologic examinations:
A-Dorsal recumbent
B-Knee-chest
C-Lithotomy
D-Trendelberg's
3. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
When exam position i used in emergencies for patients with severe hypotension or who are in shock:
A-Dorsal recumbent
B-Knee-chest
C-Lithotomy
D-Trendelburgs
4. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which exam position is used for rectal or sigmoid exams:
A-Dorsal recumbent
B-Knee-chest
C-Lithotomy
D-Trendelbergs
5. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which exam position requires the MA to raise the head of the best to a 30-45 degree angle:
A-Dorsal recumbent
B-Fowler's
C-Lithotomy
D-Semi fowler's
6. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Dorsal recumbent
7. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Fowler's position
8. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Lithotomy
9. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Semi fowler
10. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Knee-chest
11. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Trendelbergs
12. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
The patient asks the MA to position a patient on the exam table so that the patient can breathe more easily. What is the most appropriate position:
A-Dorsal recumbent
B-Jackknife
C-Lithotomy
D-Semi fowlers
E-Trendelbergs
13. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Jackknife position
14. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
When lifting a heavy object, the MA should:
A-Bend at the waist, keeping the back straight
B-Pull the object in the direction needed
C-Keep the weight as close as possible to the body
D-Twist and reach for the object
15. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following positions may be used when an anterior exam is to be done, but the patient has back pain:
A-Lithotomy
B-Semi fowlers
C-Dorsal recumbent
D-Horizontal recumbent
16. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following positions is most appropriate for a patient having a breast exam:
A-Dorsal recumbent
B-Lithotomy
C-Jackknife
D-Semi fowlers
E-Horizontal recumbent
17. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following positions is achieved by lying prone with the head down, the knees bent and buttocks elevated:
A-Dorsal recumbent
B-Lithotomy
C-Knee chest
D-Sims
E-Trendlebergs
18. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
The physician uses a ------ to examine the eyes.
A-Laryngoscope
B-Otoscope
C-Flashligth
D-Opthalmoscope
19. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
An instrument used to test auditory acuity is the :
A-Opthamoscope
B-Otoscope
C-Tuning fork
D-Snellen chart
20. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which position requires the patient so lie flat on his or her back:
A-Supine
B-Prone
C-Sims
D-Fowlers
21. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
When preparing a patient for a physical exam, the MA is responsible for all of the following except:
A-Providing the patient with a gown and instructions on how to wear it
B-Making sure the patient has emptied their bladder
C-Providing refill prescriptions as needed
D-Measuring and recording vital signs
22. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
The physician might used a ----- to assess a patients ability to detect sound vibrations.
A-Snellen Chart
B-Tongue blade
C-Tuning fork
D-Reflex hammer
23. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Snellen Chart
24. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Reflex hammer
25. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Tuning fork
26. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following exam positions can be used for a rectal exam:
A-Trendelbergs
B-Sims
C-Supine
D-Prone
27. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
The exam technique by which the practitioner listens to internal body signs:
A-Percussion
B-Manipulation
C-Palpation
D-Ausculation
28. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
One of the MA's responsibilities when preparing a room for a patients physical exam is to gather the instrument and supplies needed. which of the following in not needed for a routine physical exam:
A-Specimen bottle
B-Fecal occult blood test supplies
C-Sterile gloves
D-Lubricant gel
29. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
A percussion hammer is used for which part of the physical exam:
A-Neurologic
B-Gastrointestinal
C-Urinary
D-Respiratory
30. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
The exam method used to assess he patients manner of walking is:
A-Palpation
B-Inspection
C-Manipulation
D-ROM
31. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which part of the following is the medical assistants responsibilities when preparing the patient for a physical exam:
A-Make sure all informed consent forms have been signed
B-Write prescriptions for patients in need for refills
C-Check the patients eyes with and opthamoscope
D-Perform a fecal occult blood test
32. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
What type of breath odor may be observed in patient with diabetes:
A-Acetone or fruity
B-Musty
C-Tangy or citrus
D-Ammonia
33. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
What is the quickest and easiest method for checking asking tugor:
A-Draw blood for analysis
B-Examine the patients eyes
C-Examine the condition of the nails
D-Pinch the skin on the posterior surface of the hand
34. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Clubbing of there fingertips is associated with which of the following health problems:
A-Skin conditions
B-Heart or lung disease
C-Congential deformity
D-Inherited defect
35. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Sclera
36. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Iris
37. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
What is the normal color of the tympanic membrane:
A-Pink
B-Slightly yellow
C-Off white
D-Pearly gray
38. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
An otorhinolaryngologist is a physician who specializes:
A-Ear and throat
B-Eye, ear, throat
C-Eye, ear, and nose
D-Ear, nose, throat
39. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
How does the physician typically begin the exam of the boy parts system:
A-By assessing the body part causing the patients complaint
B-By starting with the head and working methodically toward feet
C-By osculating breath and heart sound
D-By perfomring a breast exam on female patients
40. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following is a patient confidentiality practice supported by HIPPA regulations:
A-The initial patient info is gathered in the office waiting room
B-The patients record is placed on the exam room door with the name facing out so it can be easily identified by the physician
C-Diagnostic test for one patient are scheduled while another patient is standing by, waiting for discharge
D-A sign in sheet is used that covers the names of patients who had signed in previously
41. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following positions is used for exams of the front of the body, including the heart, breasts and abdominal organs:
A-Fowlers
B-Dorsal recumbent
C-Supine
D-Lithotomy
42. Open Ended
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following positions is sometimes referred to as "lateral position"and used for rectal exams:
A-Sims
B-Lithotomy
C-Prone
D-Trendelbergs