MA Recap Week 7 (Medical Assisting)

At what age should men begin a routine testicular self-examination?

A common sign of aging in the endocrine system is:

In the sequence of a physical examination, HEENT is the abbreviation for:

Peak flow testing measures the ability to do what?

The kindergarten version of the Snellen chart uses:

At what age will the infant begin the immunization schedule?

During the 24th to 28th week of gestation, the following blood test is obtained from the mother:

Which position would be used if a patient expereinces or has symptoms of syncope?

Which of the following focuses on pregnancy and childbirth?

You would most likely document a vision screening for distance vision using the ____ eye chart.

This instrument is used to get a good visual of the ears.

Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for an MA during a pediatric exam?

The use of this position is for vaginal exams of the female patient when a speculum is inserted, (obtaining Pap smears)

Which position would be used for patients with respiratory or cardiovascular problems?

Up until what age would you record the head circumference measurement?

A common issue in older adults is taking five or more medications at a time. This is known as:

Which of the following is the leading cause of injuries in older patients?

Testing for color blindness is done usigna method known as:

Which of the following are two reasons the MA should accompany the provider when a pelvic exam is performed?

Which of the following is used to screen hearing in both adults and children?

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table you should always use this safety device:

Which of the following describes the lack of or withholding of care?

Failure to thrive is defined as an infant or young child who is below the ___ percentile on standardized growth charts.

Which of the following devices are used the measure the capacity of the lungs?

The following examination technique uses a means of producing sounds by tapping various parts of the body.

A child will begin to vocalize when talked to at which of the following ages?

When using the growth chart, each month is represented by a:

This term is given to the medical assistant who writes what the provider dictates during the examination.

Which examination technique must be used to detect sounds, including bruits, murmurs, rales, rhythms, and bowel sounds?

Which items/surfaces should be disinfected following a patient exam?

The breast examination is best done ___ days following the start of the menstrual cycle of menstrutating women.

By tapping on various parts of the body the provider is able to check the patient's:

The lateral recumbent position is another term that may be used to describe the following position:

Alzheimer's disease commonly causes:

The term used to describe how many pregnancies a patient has had is known as:

Before assisting the patient from the wheelchair or back into the wheelchair you need to make sure the following is done

Process of attempting to soothe tissues, relieve inflammation, & remove foreign objects & discharge from the eye is done

The purpose of pulse oximetry is to measure the: