Question 1

You are going to assist with a physical exam using a vaginal speculum. You can do which of the following?&#10;A) Insert the speculum.&#10;B) Obtain the vaginal secretions using a speculum.&#10;C) Measure vital signs.&#10;D) Feel abdominal organs.

Accepted Answer

Measure vital signs.&#10;

Question 2

You are going to assist with a physical exam. You can do which of the following?&#10;A) Collect supplies and equipment.&#10;B) Explain the risks and benefits of the exam.&#10;C) Explain to the person's roommate what will be done to the person.&#10;D) Obtain the person's informed consent.

Accepted Answer

Collecting supplies and equipment is within the scope of tasks that someone assisting with a physical exam can do. Explaining risks and benefits, discussing the exam with a roommate, and obtaining informed consent are responsibilities that typically fall to a healthcare provider, such as a nurse or doctor, due to the need for clinical knowledge and legal authority.

Question 3

You need to protect the person's privacy during the exam. Which is correct?&#10;A) Open the curtains so the person can see outside.&#10;B) Open the door to the room so that staff will know where you are.&#10;C) Drape the person properly.&#10;D) Let the person wear pajamas and a robe.

Accepted Answer

Draping the person properly during an exam is a standard practice to protect their privacy by covering areas of the body that are not being examined.

Question 4

The dorsal recumbent position is used to examine which of the following areas?&#10;A) Rectum&#10;B) Abdomen&#10;C) Back&#10;D) Buttocks

Accepted Answer

The dorsal recumbent position, where the patient lies on their back with knees bent and feet flat on the examination table, is commonly used to examine the abdomen as it helps relax the abdominal muscles, making it easier for the healthcare provider to palpate and examine the area.

Question 5

After the exam, you need to do which of the following?&#10;A) Explain to the person's roommate what was done.&#10;B) Explain the results to the person.&#10;C) Help the person dress.&#10;D) Explain the results to the family.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After the exam, you need to do...

Question 6

The doctor completed the exam. You can do which of the following?&#10;A) Explain the results to the family.&#10;B) Replace supplies on the exam tray.&#10;C) Sterilize the instruments for the next person.&#10;D) Explain the results in terms the person can understand.

Accepted Answer

After a doctor completes an exam, a medical assistant or nurse can replace supplies on the exam tray as part of preparing the room for the next patient.

Question 7

When assisting with a physical exam, you are responsible for which of the following?&#10;A) Protecting the person's roommate from hearing the exam&#10;B) Obtaining informed consent&#10;C) Meeting the person's nutritional desires&#10;D) Providing a safe setting

Accepted Answer

Providing a safe setting is part of the responsibilities when assisting with a physical exam to ensure the safety and comfort of the person being examined.

Deck 26: Assisting With the Physical Examination