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Ch. 5 Assisting with the Physical Exam Homework Questions 2024

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  • Q1
    Identifying a disease or condition is called
    diagnosis
    assessing
    coding
    examining
    30s
  • Q2
    Which instrument is used to examine the interior structures of the eyes?
    tuning fork
    stethoscope
    otoscope
    ophthalmoscope
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the difference between a proctoscope and an anoscope?
    the anoscope is longer than the proctoscope
    the proctoscope is wider than the anoscope
    the proctoscope is longer than the anoscope
    they are the same scope
    30s
  • Q4
    Inspection is done both with the naked eye and with
    otoscope
    proctoscope
    instruments
    blue light
    30s
  • Q5
    In which position is the patient placed for testing reflexes?
    sitting
    supine
    knee-chest
    prone
    30s
  • Q6
    As a medical assistant, you are responsible for assisting with taking the medical history, preparing the patient for the examination, and assisting the physician during the examination so that a clinical or differential diagnosis can be made as accurately as possible.
    Not mentioned
    True
    Partially true
    False
    30s
  • Q7
    The percussion hammer is used to test neurologic hearing.
    Not mentioned
    False
    True
    Partially true
    30s
  • Q8
    The tip of the nasal speculum is inserted into the nose, and the handles are squeezed, opening the end and allowing for visualization.
    False
    Partially true
    Not mentioned
    True
    30s
  • Q9
    The ophthalmoscope is used to examine the interior structures of the ear canal and tympanic membrane.
    Not mentioned
    Partially true
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q10
    The laryngeal mirror is a stainless steel instrument with a long, slender handle and a small, round mirror.
    True
    Not mentioned
    Partially true
    False
    30s
  • Q11
    The __________ permits visualization of the ear canal and tympanic membrane.
    thermometer
    sphygmomanometer
    stethoscope
    otoscope
    30s
  • Q12
    The __________ is used to examine areas of the patient's throat and larynx that may not be directly visible.
    laryngeal mirror
    opthalmoscope
    otoscope
    tongue depressor
    30s
  • Q13
    __________ is touching or moving body areas with the fingers or hands.
    Percussion
    Palpation
    Inspection
    Auscultation
    30s
  • Q14
    The position in which the patient lies on the back with arms at the sides is known as the __________ position.
    fowler's
    lateral
    prone
    supine
    30s
  • Q15
    A __________ is a simple test in which cells obtained from the cervix or vagina are examined microscopically for abnormalities.
    Ultrasound
    X-ray
    MRI scan
    Pap smear
    30s

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