Deck 5: The Physical Examination

Question 1

One pound is equal to

A)10 oz.
B)2.2 kg.
C)1000g.
D)200 kg.

Answer 1

2.2 kg.

Question 2

The function of a speculum is to

A)measure intraocular pressure.
B)grasp tissue and prevent it from slipping.
C)clamp off blood vessels and establish hemostasis.
D)open a body orifice or cavity for viewing.

Answer 2

open a body orifice or cavity for viewing.

Question 3

What term describes an illness characterized by symptoms that have a rapid onset,are severe and intense,and subside after a short period?

A)Chronic illness
B)Self-limiting illness
C)Acute illness
D)Fatal illness

Answer 3

Acute illness

Question 4

An adult patient's weight should be measured to the nearest

A)quarter pound.
B)half pound.
C)pound.
D)ounce.

Question 5

What term describes the probable course and outcome of a disease?

A)Cure
B)Prognosis
C)Final diagnosis
D)Therapy

Question 6

A risk factor means that

A)a patient will develop a certain disease.
B)a patient must avoid foods that trigger an allergic reaction.
C)a patient has a genetic disorder.
D)the chances are increased of a patient developing a certain disease.

Question 7

What is the name of the instrument used to examine the interior of the eye?

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

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a therapeutic procedure?

A)Electrocardiography
B)Antibiotic injection
C)CT scan
D)Sigmoidoscopy

Question 9

What is the reason for weighing a child?

A)To observe the pattern of growth
B)To determine medication dosage
C)To identify nutritional problems
D)All of the above

Question 10

What is the name of the instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane?

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

Question 11

Which of the following may require a physical examination?

A)Prerequisite for employment
B)Participation in sports
C)School admission
D)Summer camp attendance
E)All of the above

Question 12

All of the following should be removed before weighing a patient except

A)shoes.
B)jewelry.
C)heavy sweater.
D)jacket.

Question 13

The reason for weighing a prenatal patient is to

A)detect the presence of twins.
B)determine if the fetus is growing.
C)determine the due date.
D)ensure the placenta is developing normally.

Question 14

The lower calibration bar of a balance-beam scale is divided into _____-lb increments.

A)1
B)2
C)25
D)50

Question 15

How should a patient be identified?

A)By phone number and address
B)By hair and eye color
C)By SSN
D)By name and date of birth

Question 16

What term is used to describe a tentative diagnosis obtained through the evaluation of the health history and the physical examination?

A)Differential diagnosis
B)Final diagnosis
C)Clinical diagnosis
D)Physical diagnosis

Question 17

The process of determining which of two diseases that have similar symptoms is causing a patient's illness is known as a _____ diagnosis.

A)differential
B)final
C)clinical
D)tentative

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a chronic illness?

A)Strep throat
B)Chickenpox
C)Arthritis
D)Poison ivy

Question 19

All of the following are included in a complete patient examination except

A)the health history.
B)therapeutic procedures.
C)the physical examination.
D)laboratory tests.

Question 20

The process of measuring the patient is known as

A)inspection.
B)mensuration.
C)micturition.
D)calibration.

Question 21

The patient's height should be measured to the nearest _____ inch.

A)1/8
B)1/4
C)1/2
D)1

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of percussion?

A)Measuring pulse
B)Testing reflexes with a rubber hammer
C)Testing hearing with a tuning fork
D)Listening to breath sounds

Question 23

Before applying a stethoscope chest piece to the patient's skin,it should be

A)soaked in bleach.
B)warmed.
C)autoclaved.
D)calibrated.

Question 24

Sims' position is used to perform which of the following?

A)Breast examination
B)Flexible sigmoidoscopy
C)Pelvic examination
D)Urinary catheterization

Question 25

The patient's height should be recorded in

A)inches
B)feet and inches
C)centimeters
D)meters

Question 26

What is the purpose of a transfer belt?

A)Provides a secure grip for holding onto a patient
B)Helps in controlling a patient's movements
C)Helps to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
D)Makes the transfer more comfortable for the patient
E)All of the above

Question 27

Which of the following examinations requires the use of deep palpation?

A)Bimanual pelvic examination
B)Breast examination
C)Detection of areas of tenderness
D)Detection of swelling

Question 28

The height of an adult patient usually is measured only

A)when the patient is ill.
B)during the first office visit.
C)when medication has been prescribed.
D)after a loss of weight.

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of auscultation?

A)Measuring body temperature
B)Measuring blood pressure
C)Urine testing
D)Testing pupillary reaction

Question 30

What should you do if a patient starts to fall?

A)Hold the patient in an upright position.
B)Form a wide base of support and gradually lower the patient to the floor.
C)Let the patient fall.
D)Call out for assistance and try to break the patient's fall.

Question 31

The purpose of asking a patient if he or she needs to void before the physical examination includes all of the following except to

A)obtain a urine specimen.
B)make the examination easier.
C)prevent urinary incontinence.
D)provide for patient comfort.

Question 32

Using proper body mechanics helps to prevent which of the following?

A)Musculoskeletal injuries
B)Arthritis
C)Bursitis
D)Chronic disease

Question 33

All the following steps should be followed when lifting an object except

A)determine if you can safely lift the object.
B)stand in front of the object with the feet 6 to 8 inches apart.
C)bend at the hips to lift the object.
D)keep the back straight when lifting the object.

Question 34

A patient has a burn on his lower back from lying on a heating pad.For his physical examination,you place him in which of the following positions?

A)Lithotomy
B)Dorsal recumbent
C)Supine
D)Prone

Question 35

The lithotomy position is used to examine the

A)vagina.
B)abdomen.
C)sigmoid colon.
D)breasts.

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of palpation?

A)Measuring visual acuity
B)Assessing the fetal heart rate
C)Assessing a patient's mental status
D)Performing a breast examination

Question 37

The purpose of draping a patient is to

A)make it easier for the physician to examine the patient.
B)assist the physician in making a diagnosis.
C)protect the patient from pathogens.
D)provide patient with warmth and modesty.
E)do all of the above.

Question 38

All of the following are a curvature of the vertebral column except

A)cervical.
B)thoracic.
C)lumbar.
D)coccyx.

Question 39

Which of the following principles should be followed when practicing proper body mechanics?

A)Do not reach for something farther than 14 to 18 inches away.
B)Store lighter items on higher shelves.
C)If possible, push or slide an item rather than lifting it.
D)Use the large muscles of the arms and legs when lifting an object.
E)All of the above principles should be followed.

Question 40

Which of the following can be generated by an EMR program from the input of findings from the physician?

A)Patient statements
B)Physical examination report
C)Insurance forms
D)Patient's final diagnosis

Question 41

Matching
Directions: Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Eye

A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope

Question 42

Matching
Directions: Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Hearing

A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope

Question 43

Matching
Directions: Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Weight

A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope

Question 44

All of the following are responsibilities of the medical assistant during the physical examination except

A)positioning the patient.
B)handing the physician instruments and supplies.
C)listening to the patient's heart and lung sounds.
D)providing the patient with educational information.

Question 45

Matching
Directions: Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Instrument used to measure

A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope

Question 46

Matching
Directions: Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Knowledge

A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope

Question 47

Matching
Directions: Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Ear

A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope

Question 48

Matching
Directions: Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

A branch of medicine

A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope

Question 49

Matching
Directions: Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

Through,complete

A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope

Question 50

Matching
Directions: Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.

To view,to examine

A)audi/o
B)bar/o
C)dia-
D)-gnosis
E)-iatrics
F)-meter
G)ophthalm/o
H)ot/o
I)-scope