Question 1

Mr. Jeffries is a 92-year-old Native American of Catawba descent. His daughter has brought him to the office because he has had severe abdominal pain for three weeks. Mr. Jeffries has asked his daughter to stay in the reception area while he is examined. He participates willingly during the patient interview, but when you ask him to disrobe and put on a patient gown, he refuses. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask the daughter to come into the exam room and convince her father to disrobe
B)   Insist that Mr. Jeffries disrobe completely so the physician can perform a physical exam
C)   Allow Mr. Jeffries to keep his underwear on and provide a large drape to cover him completely
D)   Allow him to remain clothed and tell the physician that the patient refused to undress
E)   Tell Mr. Jeffries that the physician will not examine him until he disrobesF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which of the following is included in the emotional preparation of adult patients for a physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Explain in technical terms exactly what will occur during the examination
B)   Tell them their cooperation can contribute to the success of the examination
C)   Avoid telling them how they can expect to feel during parts of the examination
D)   Be firm and discourage questions from the patient
E)   Asking the patient if the room temperature is comfortableF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

You would use the ________ examination method to note the length and diameter of an extremity.

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Question 4

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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Question 5

In which position will the practitioner examine the back, feet, and musculoskeletal system of a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prone
B)   Supine
C)   Dorsal recumbent
D)   Fowler's
E)   Sims'F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following examination methods involves touching the patient to assess texture, temperature, and shape?

Accepted Answer

A)   Palpation
B)   Manipulation
C)   Percussion
D)   Auscultation
E)   MensurationF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which examination method refers to the systematic moving of a patient's body parts?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mensuration
B)   Percussion
C)   Palpation
D)   Manipulation
E)   InspectionF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

A forecast of the probable course and outcome of the disorder and the prospects for recovery is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   clinical diagnosis
B)   physical examination
C)   prognosis
D)   differential diagnosis
E)   treatment planF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which examination method refers to the process of measuring?

Accepted Answer

A)   Manipulation
B)   Auscultation
C)   Percussion
D)   Mensuration
E)   PalpationF) None of the above
G) A) and E) D

Question 10

In which examination method will the medical provider use a stethoscope in order to perform assessment of the heart, lung, and bowel sounds?

Accepted Answer

A)   Percussion
B)   Auscultation
C)   Palpation
D)   Manipulation
E)   InspectionF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

A diagnosis based on the signs and symptoms of a disease is a(n) ________ diagnosis.

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The answer of A diagnosis based on the signs and...

Question 12

The role of the medical assistant is to assist both the licensed practitioner and the ________ during a general physical exam.

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The answer of The role of the medical assistant is...

Question 13

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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The answer of The examination position pictured here is the...

Question 14

A(n) ________ is a pattern of assumptions, beliefs, and practices that shape the way people think and act.

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The answer of A(n) ________ is a pattern of assumptions,...

Question 15

An elderly Chinese woman has been brought to the office by her son. Shana is new at this practice and has never interacted with an elderly Asian woman before. However, she has heard that Asian women defer to male relatives, so instead of addressing the woman, she directs her questions and instructions to the woman's son. What error has Shana made?

Accepted Answer

A)   The son should not be allowed to stay in the room during the patient interview.
B)   A female relative should have been present during the patient interview.
C)   People from other cultures should be interviewed only by the physician.
D)   Shana should have interviewed the son privately without the woman present.
E)   Shana stereotyped the woman, who may prefer to speak for herself.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 16

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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The answer of The examination position pictured here is the...

Question 17

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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Question 18

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The examination position pictured here is the...

Question 19

Which of the following is not part of the role of the medical assistant for a general physical exam?

Accepted Answer

A)   Interview the patient
B)   Ensure patient comfort and safety
C)   Document an accurate history
D)   Provide instruments and supplies to the physician
E)   Listen to the patient's heart and lung soundsF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 20

In which of the following examination positions does the patient sit at the edge of the examination table without back support?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prone
B)   Lithotomy
C)   Recumbent
D)   Sitting
E)   Fowler'sF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following is included in the emotional preparation of adult patients for a physical examination?

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You would use the ________ examination method to note the length and diameter of an extremity.

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The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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In which position will the practitioner examine the back, feet, and musculoskeletal system of a patient?

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Which of the following examination methods involves touching the patient to assess texture, temperature, and shape?

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Which examination method refers to the systematic moving of a patient's body parts?

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A forecast of the probable course and outcome of the disorder and the prospects for recovery is the ____.

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In which examination method will the medical provider use a stethoscope in order to perform assessment of the heart, lung, and bowel sounds?

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A diagnosis based on the signs and symptoms of a disease is a(n) ________ diagnosis.

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The role of the medical assistant is to assist both the licensed practitioner and the ________ during a general physical exam.

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The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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A(n) ________ is a pattern of assumptions, beliefs, and practices that shape the way people think and act.

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The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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Which of the following is not part of the role of the medical assistant for a general physical exam?

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In which position will the practitioner examine the back, feet, and musculoskeletal system of a patient?

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The role of the medical assistant is to assist both the licensed practitioner and the ________ during a general physical exam.

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