Question 1

The medical assistant is responsible for obtaining informed consent for any scheduled procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following positions is achieved by lying prone with the head down,the knees bent,and the buttocks elevated?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dorsal recumbent
B)   Lithotomy
C)   Knee-chest
D)   Sims'
E)   Trendelenburg's

Question 3

When using proper body mechanics,medical assistants should twist the body in the direction of the object to be lifted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An otorhinolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in what area?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ear and throat
B)   Eye,ear,and throat
C)   Eye,ear,and nose
D)   Ear,nose,and throat

Question 5

What is the normal color of the tympanic membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pink
B)   Slightly yellow
C)   Off-white
D)   Pearly gray D

Question 6

Which examination position is used for rectal or sigmoid examinations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dorsal recumbent
B)   Knee-chest
C)   Lithotomy
D)   Trendelenburg's

Question 7

The lymphatic system is responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When preparing a patient for a physical examination,the medical assistant is responsible for all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   providing the patient with a gown and instructions on how to wear it.
B)   making sure the patient has emptied the bladder.
C)   providing refill prescriptions as needed.
D)   measuring and recording vital signs.

Question 9

The medical term for chewing food is mastication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When lifting a heavy object,the medical assistant should

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

__________ are classified according to their shape and whether they are layered.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are classified according to their shape...

Question 12

The physician performs manipulation during the physical examination to gain information about the

Accepted Answer

A)   condition of internal organs.
B)   irregularities that can be felt just beneath the skin.
C)   range of motion of a joint.
D)   strength of the muscles.

Question 13

What is used to examine the interior of the eye,including the retina and intraocular vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ophthalmoscope
B)   Otoscope
C)   Palpation
D)   Stethoscope A

Question 14

The physician uses a(n) ______ to examine the eyes.

Accepted Answer

A)   ophthalmoscope
B)   otoscope
C)   flashlight
D)   Ophthalmoscope D

Question 15

The sinuses are visualized during the physical examination by passing light through the nasal passages in a technique called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sinuses are visualized during the physical...

Question 16

The sclera of the eye is described as the

Accepted Answer

A)   tissue that lines the interior part of the eye.
B)   part of the eye that is responsible for eye color.
C)   white part of the eye that may show inflammation.
D)   area of the eye where tears form.

Question 17

For administration of a rectal suppository,the patient would be placed in the __________ position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For administration of a rectal suppository,the patient...

Question 18

The physician asks the medical assistant to position a patient on the examination table so that the patient can breathe more easily.The most appropriate position is

Accepted Answer

A)   dorsal recumbent.
B)   jackknife.
C)   lithotomy.
D)   semi-Fowler's.
E)   Trendelenburg's.

Question 19

Which method of examination is considered separate from the four standard methods?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inspection
B)   Auscultation
C)   Manipulation
D)   Percussion

Question 20

__________ are used to test the ability to conduct vibrations through bone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are used to test the ability...

Exam 8: Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

The medical assistant is responsible for obtaining informed consent for any scheduled procedures.

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Which of the following positions is achieved by lying prone with the head down,the knees bent,and the buttocks elevated?

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When using proper body mechanics,medical assistants should twist the body in the direction of the object to be lifted.

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An otorhinolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in what area?

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What is the normal color of the tympanic membrane?

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Which examination position is used for rectal or sigmoid examinations?

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The lymphatic system is responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

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When preparing a patient for a physical examination,the medical assistant is responsible for all of the following except

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The medical term for chewing food is mastication.

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When lifting a heavy object,the medical assistant should

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__________ are classified according to their shape and whether they are layered.

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The physician performs manipulation during the physical examination to gain information about the

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What is used to examine the interior of the eye,including the retina and intraocular vessels?

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The physician uses a(n) ______ to examine the eyes.

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The sinuses are visualized during the physical examination by passing light through the nasal passages in a technique called __________.

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The sclera of the eye is described as the

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For administration of a rectal suppository,the patient would be placed in the __________ position.

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The physician asks the medical assistant to position a patient on the examination table so that the patient can breathe more easily.The most appropriate position is

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Which method of examination is considered separate from the four standard methods?

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__________ are used to test the ability to conduct vibrations through bone.

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