Deck 24: The Physical Examination

Question 1

Which of the following positions requires the patient to kneel on the examination table with buttocks elevated?

A)Sims'
B)Dorsal recumbent  
C)Supine
D)Proctologic  
E)Prone

Answer 1

Proctologic  

Question 2

Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant when the patient must disrobe for an examination?

A)Leave the room if the patient is confused. 
B)Stay and help all patients disrobe. 
C)Provide a gown for an uncomfortable child. 
D)Remove clothing as quickly as possible.

Answer 2

Provide a gown for an uncomfortable child. 

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the provider's action during the examination of the mouth and throat?

A)Uses a gloved finger to depress the tongue  
B)Uses a tongue blade and light  
C)Omits checking the teeth  
D)Examines the nasopharynx only

Answer 3

Uses a tongue blade and light  

Question 4

Which of the following examination methods is used to check the amount of flexion and extension of a joint by using forceful passive movement?

A)Palpation
B)Percussion  
C)Auscultation
D)Mensuration  
E)Manipulation

Question 5

Which of the following is the most comfortable position for patients with back and abdominal problems?

A)Sims'
B)Dorsal recumbent  
C)Supine
D)Lithotomy  
E)Prone

Question 6

Which of the following is the rationale for assisting the patient to a sitting position and having them remain positioned for a few minutes after the physical examination?

A)Only children and the elderly need help. 
B)Patients are tired after examination. 
C)Patients may need to recover from potential dizziness. 
D)Patients may experience ringing in the ears from lying down.

Question 7

Whenpositioning the patient for a proctological exam, how do you position the drape to ensure patient privacy?

A)Use a fenestrated drape over the pelvis and thighs. 
B)Place over the abdomen and pelvis only. 
C)Position drape for full body coverage. 
D)Arrange in a diamond shape from shoulders to knees

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the body assessment observed when the provider has the patient walk across the room?

A)Stature
B)Gait  
C)Reflexes
D)Strength  
E)Mobility

Question 9

Which of the following instruments would you prepare for the provider's use during the examination of the patient's complete head and neck?

A)Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and stethoscope  
B)Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and percussion hammer  
C)Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and tongue depressor  
D)Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and vaginal speculum

Question 10

Which of the following positions is the most appropriate for examination of the patient's breasts?

A)Prone
B)Lithotomy  
C)Supine
D)Fowler's

Question 11

The provider completes the head and neck examination.He asks you to position the patient for a pelvic examination and Pap smear.Which of the following is the most appropriate position?

A)Sims'
B)Dorsal recumbent  
C)Supine
D)Lithotomy  
E)Prone

Question 12

Which of the following positions may be substituted for the lithotomy position for elderly and physically challenged patients?

A)Semi-Fowler's
B)Sims'  
C)Supine
D)Knee-chest  
E)Prone

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct order for the routine physical examination sequence?

A)Head, neck, chest, back, abdomen, genitalia, reflexes  
B)Head, neck, chest, heart, abdomen, back, genitalia, reflexes  
C)Head, neck, chest, abdomen, genitalia, reflexes  
D)Head, neck, chest, back, genitalia, extremities

Question 14

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding examination methods?

A)Chest symmetry is checked by inspection. 
B)The floor of the mouth is inspected and palpated. 
C)Reflexes are checked by percussion. 
D)All touching and listening methods are used on the abdomen. 
E)Inspection and palpation are used to examine the heart.

Question 15

Which of the following is the most important action of the medical assistant when assisting the provider with a complete physical examination?

A)Leave the patient and physician alone. 
B)Place preferred instruments in easy access and correct sequence for physician use. 
C)Let the physician take and record patient's vital signs. 
D)Disinfect counters and examination table with a solution of 70% bleach.

Question 16

Which of the following would be an appropriate position for examination of the abdomen while the patient is undergoing a physical exam?

A)Sims'
B)Prone  
C)Supine
D)Lithotomy

Question 17

Which of the following is the most appropriate position to be in to wait for a general physical examination?

A)In a sitting position at the end of the exam table. 
B)Lying supine on the exam table. 
C)Lying in the lithotomy position on the exam table. 
D)Assuming the prone position.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT noted as the patient is received and the history is taken?

A)Skin color
B)Grooming  
C)Conversation ease
D)Answers to questions  
E)Strength

Question 19

Which of the following is a reason for positioning the patient for the provider?

A)To keep the patient warm
B)To examine selected areas efficiently  
C)To provide for patient privacy
D)To prevent contamination  
E)To decrease patient anxiety

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the major role of the medical assistant in draping the patient?

A)To decrease patient anxiety
B)To examine selected areas efficiently  
C)To maintain modesty
D)To prevent contamination

Question 21

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use.
used for abdominal examinations

A) Supine
B) Dorsal recumbent
C) Lithotomy
D) Fowler's
E) Proctologic

Question 22

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use.
used for examination of the anterior side of body

A) Supine
B) Dorsal recumbent
C) Lithotomy
D) Fowler's
E) Proctologic

Question 23

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

measuring height

A) inspection
B) palpation
C) percussion
D) auscultation
E) mensuration

Question 24

Match the abnormal skin colors with the appropriate definitions.
cyanosis

A) yellow
B) white patches
C) blue
D) no color

Question 25

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

listening directly to body sounds

A) inspection
B) palpation
C) percussion
D) auscultation
E) mensuration

Question 26

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

eliciting sounds by tapping

A) inspection
B) palpation
C) percussion
D) auscultation
E) mensuration

Question 27

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use.
used primarily for proctologic and sigmoid examinations and procedures

A) Supine
B) Dorsal recumbent
C) Lithotomy
D) Fowler's
E) Proctologic

Question 28

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use.
used for genital examinations and urinary catheterizations

A) Supine
B) Dorsal recumbent
C) Lithotomy
D) Fowler's
E) Proctologic

Question 29

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

feeling body parts or organs

A) inspection
B) palpation
C) percussion
D) auscultation
E) mensuration

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT an equipment item or supply item necessary for the provider to perform an examination of the female genitalia and rectum?

A)Examination light
B)Vaginal speculum  
C)Percussion hammer
D)Slides for occult blood

Question 31

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

observing general appearance of body and posture

A) inspection
B) palpation
C) percussion
D) auscultation
E) mensuration

Question 32

Match the abnormal skin colors with the appropriate definitions.
jaundice

A) yellow
B) white patches
C) blue
D) no color

Question 33

Match examination positions with the appropriate clinical use.
used for patients with cardiovascular and respiratory problems

A) Supine
B) Dorsal recumbent
C) Lithotomy
D) Fowler's
E) Proctologic

Question 34

Match the abnormal skin colors with the appropriate definitions.
pallor

A) yellow
B) white patches
C) blue
D) no color

Question 35

Match the abnormal skin colors with the appropriate definitions.
vitiligo

A) yellow
B) white patches
C) blue
D) no color