Ch. 5 Assisting with the Physical Exam Homework Questions 2024
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- Q1Identifying a disease or condition is calleddiagnosisassessingcodingexamining30s
- Q2Which instrument is used to examine the interior structures of the eyes?tuning forkstethoscopeotoscopeophthalmoscope30s
- Q3What is the difference between a proctoscope and an anoscope?the anoscope is longer than the proctoscopethe proctoscope is wider than the anoscopethe proctoscope is longer than the anoscopethey are the same scope30s
- Q4Inspection is done both with the naked eye and withotoscopeproctoscopeinstrumentsblue light30s
- Q5In which position is the patient placed for testing reflexes?sittingsupineknee-chestprone30s
- Q6As 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 mentionedTruePartially trueFalse30s
- Q7The percussion hammer is used to test neurologic hearing.Not mentionedFalseTruePartially true30s
- Q8The tip of the nasal speculum is inserted into the nose, and the handles are squeezed, opening the end and allowing for visualization.FalsePartially trueNot mentionedTrue30s
- Q9The ophthalmoscope is used to examine the interior structures of the ear canal and tympanic membrane.Not mentionedPartially trueTrueFalse30s
- Q10The laryngeal mirror is a stainless steel instrument with a long, slender handle and a small, round mirror.TrueNot mentionedPartially trueFalse30s
- Q11The __________ permits visualization of the ear canal and tympanic membrane.thermometersphygmomanometerstethoscopeotoscope30s
- Q12The __________ is used to examine areas of the patient's throat and larynx that may not be directly visible.laryngeal mirroropthalmoscopeotoscopetongue depressor30s
- Q13__________ is touching or moving body areas with the fingers or hands.PercussionPalpationInspectionAuscultation30s
- Q14The position in which the patient lies on the back with arms at the sides is known as the __________ position.fowler'slateralpronesupine30s
- Q15A __________ is a simple test in which cells obtained from the cervix or vagina are examined microscopically for abnormalities.UltrasoundX-rayMRI scanPap smear30s