Chapter 12: The Physical Exam

Which of the following examination techniques would be used to evaluate the cardiovascular system?

The MA's role during a physical examination is to anticipate the needs of the provider and the patient as well.

Which of the following equipment can be used during a routine physical examination?

Which of the following is a typical exam method that can be performed by the doctor.

When preparing a patient for physical exam which of the following must be considered?

Name the following exam position.

A Pt has the right to privacy & the MA can assist in maintaining the patients privacy by doing which of the following?

Which of the following is a guideline for preparing an examination room?

Disturbance in the equilibrium of the body and balance when a patient becomes dizzy.

Prior to an examination the medical assistant should.....

Which of the following is not necessary before dismissing a patient?

Name the following exam position.

The process of listening to sounds within the body with the aid of a stethoscope.

What tool do you use to listen to heart sounds when performing a physical examination?

What can a medical assistant do to anticipate the needs of the provider?

Touching the body to evaluate pain and tenderness, and the location and size of internal organs.

A provider will legally require the assistance of a medical assistant in which type of exam?

The cleaning and disinfecting of the exam table should be completed how often?

Name the following exam position.

The inspection of a patient's body and its symptoms to evaluate and to determine the presence or absence of disease.

A process in which the body is inspecting and systems are analyzed to determine the presence or absence of disease.

The equipment used to view the structures of the eye's interior vessels is

The Physical Examination is a collection of which type of data

Which of the following can be used when disinfecting counter surfaces?

The process of measuring

Which is NOT a purpose for a Physical Examination?

In the physical examination sequence which of the following is performed first?

Of the following instruments, which one would be used to examine the ear?

Examination rooms should be disinfected, deodorized, and organized before the next patient comes in.

To some degree a medical assistant is allowed to perform a physical examination.

Name the following exam position.

During a routine physical examination the MA may do which of the following?

When obtaining a Pt's vital signs you notice the Pt's blood pressure is higher than normal, What should you do?

What is the main purpose for giving a patient a drape during a physical exam?

A medical assistant can evaluate which of the following?

Name the following exam position.

Which of the following components of the exam is either completely or partially performed by the medical assistant?

Name the following Exam Position:

For which type of exams and procedures could the dorsal recumbent position be used?

In which of the following circumstances would a medical assistant employ and auscultation method?

Name the following exam position.

Which of the following instruments would be use for mensuration?

By law medical assistants are allowed to do which of the following during a routine physical examination?

A medical assistant should assist a patient onto the examination table.

An otorhinolaryngologist is more commonly known as an ______.

Patients are normally comfortable during a physical examination so there is no reason to assist them.

Cloth gowns should be placed in which of the following?

If a patient raises a concern regarding a vaccine, what should the medical assistant do?

The process of watching or visualizing.

What can a medical assistant do to help reduce the patient's anxiety?

Using the fingertips to tap the body slightly but sharply to determine underlying structures or cavities.

For an evaluation of the head, neck, and shoulders, which of the following positions would be used?

Which of the following is information that is needed by the physician during a physical examination?

The position of the body

It is the MA's responsibility to stock exam rooms & to make sure that all needed supplies are available for the Dr.

The MA can begin the physical examination before the physician enters the exam room.

Reflex testing is normally performed with which of the following instruments?

Name the following exam position.

Which of the following examination techniques are sounds evaluated by tapping the body with the fingers?

Name the following exam position.

Applying passive movement to a joint while using force

The Sims position would be used for which of the following types of exams?

Specific patient populations may need particular screenings at different intervals.

The process of observing the patient for any signs of pathology that might indicate a disease or disorder.

A patient presents with shortness of breath and chest pains, which position would assist a patient with breathing?

During a patient visit the medical assistant must demonstrate which of the following?

Name the following exam position.

Which of the following would not be routinely used during a physical exam?

What type of responsibility is it when the MA helps the physician during a physical examination?

Which of the following positions would be best to place a patient who is experiencing dizziness?