Question 1

The physician describes observations of the abdomen based on a system of landmarks that map out the abdominal region, which is typically divided into four equal sections, or ________.

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Question 2

An elderly Chinese woman has been brought to the office by her son. Shana is new at this practice and has never interacted with an elderly Asian woman before. However, she has heard that Asian women defer to male relatives, so instead of addressing the woman, she directs her questions and instructions to the woman's son. What error has Shana made?

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A)   The son should not be allowed to stay in the room during the patient interview.
B)   A female relative should have been present during the patient interview.
C)   People from other cultures should be interviewed only by the physician.
D)   Shana should have interviewed the son privately without the woman present.
E)   Shana stereotyped the woman, who may prefer to speak for herself.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which position is used for anal or rectal examinations?

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A)   Supine
B)   Dorsal recumbent
C)   Sitting
D)   Lithotomy
E)   ProctologicF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

The physician uses _______, or touch, to assess characteristics such as texture, temperature, shape, and the presence of vibrations or movements.

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Question 5

Physicians often use ________ to determine the range of motion of a joint.

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Question 6

Which examination method refers to the process of measuring?

Accepted Answer

A)   Manipulation
B)   Auscultation
C)   Percussion
D)   Mensuration
E)   PalpationF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Physicians perform general physical examinations to ____.

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A)   obtain information about the patient's educational and social history
B)   confirm the patient's overall state of health and provide baseline values for vital signs and mensuration
C)   order laboratory and x-ray tests in order to make a differential diagnosis
D)   obtain information about the patient's financial status
E)   assist patients from different culturesF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Doctors use a stethoscope to perform ____ to assess heart, lung, and bowel sounds.

Accepted Answer

A)   percussion
B)   auscultation
C)   palpation
D)   manipulation
E)   inspectionF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The physician examines the back, feet, and musculoskeletal system of a patient in the ____ position.

Accepted Answer

A)   prone
B)   supine
C)   dorsal recumbent
D)   Fowler's
E)   Sims'F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

You would use which examination method to obtain a patient's height and weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mensuration
B)   Auscultation
C)   Percussion
D)   Palpation
E)   InspectionF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance is called ________.

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Question 12

Sammy is a 14-year-old brought to the office by his mother because he has a runny nose and a bad cough and has had a temperature of at least 101.5º F for the last three days. Which of the following is a safety precaution that should be taken while Sammy is in the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide disposable gloves for everyone, including Sammy
B)   Ask Sammy to cover his mouth and nose while coughing
C)   Wear gloves, gown, and goggles while in the exam room
D)   Place a wastebasket with a lid near Sammy for tissue disposal
E)   Ask Sammy to wait outside to avoid infecting other patientsF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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Question 14

A waxy secretion from the ear is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mucosa
B)   cerumen
C)   a sinus
D)   a lesion
E)   pusF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is the visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Palpation
B)   Mensuration
C)   Inspection
D)   Percussion
E)   AuscultationF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is included in the emotional preparation of adult patients for a physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Explain in technical terms exactly what will occur during the examination
B)   Tell them their cooperation can contribute to the success of the examination
C)   Avoid telling them how they can expect to feel during parts of the examination
D)   Be firm and discourage questions from the patient
E)   Asking the patient if the room temperature is comfortableF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 17

The lining of the nose is called the nasal ________.

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Question 18

A(n) ________ is a pattern of assumptions, beliefs, and practices that shape the way people think and act.

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Question 19

Which of the following is part of providing a patient with any type of instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide written instructions to take home
B)   Address patients using medical terminology
C)   Discourage questions
D)   Give instructions only once
E)   Have patients write down the informationF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

Enlarged lymph nodes may be a sign of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   poor nutrition
B)   infection or a blood cancer
C)   heart failure
D)   limited range of motion
E)   heart diseaseF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 38: Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Which of the following is included in the emotional preparation of adult patients for a physical examination?

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Which examination method refers to the process of measuring?

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A(n) ________ is a pattern of assumptions, beliefs, and practices that shape the way people think and act.

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The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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Physicians perform general physical examinations to ____.

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The lining of the nose is called the nasal ________.

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Enlarged lymph nodes may be a sign of ____.

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The physician uses _______, or touch, to assess characteristics such as texture, temperature, shape, and the presence of vibrations or movements.

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The physician describes observations of the abdomen based on a system of landmarks that map out the abdominal region, which is typically divided into four equal sections, or ________.

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Doctors use a stethoscope to perform ____ to assess heart, lung, and bowel sounds.

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Which of the following is the visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance?

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Physicians often use ________ to determine the range of motion of a joint.

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The physician examines the back, feet, and musculoskeletal system of a patient in the ____ position.

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Sammy is a 14-year-old brought to the office by his mother because he has a runny nose and a bad cough and has had a temperature of at least 101.5º F for the last three days. Which of the following is a safety precaution that should be taken while Sammy is in the medical office?

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The visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance is called ________.

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Which position is used for anal or rectal examinations?

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A waxy secretion from the ear is ____.

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You would use which examination method to obtain a patient's height and weight?

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Which of the following is part of providing a patient with any type of instruction?

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Exam 38: Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Which of the following is included in the emotional preparation of adult patients for a physical examination?

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Which examination method refers to the process of measuring?

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A(n) ________ is a pattern of assumptions, beliefs, and practices that shape the way people think and act.

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The examination position pictured here is the ________ position.

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Physicians perform general physical examinations to ____.

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The lining of the nose is called the nasal ________.

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Enlarged lymph nodes may be a sign of ____.

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The physician uses _______, or touch, to assess characteristics such as texture, temperature, shape, and the presence of vibrations or movements.

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The physician describes observations of the abdomen based on a system of landmarks that map out the abdominal region, which is typically divided into four equal sections, or ________.

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Doctors use a stethoscope to perform ____ to assess heart, lung, and bowel sounds.

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Which of the following is the visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance?

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Physicians often use ________ to determine the range of motion of a joint.

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The physician examines the back, feet, and musculoskeletal system of a patient in the ____ position.

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Sammy is a 14-year-old brought to the office by his mother because he has a runny nose and a bad cough and has had a temperature of at least 101.5º F for the last three days. Which of the following is a safety precaution that should be taken while Sammy is in the medical office?

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The visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance is called ________.

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Which position is used for anal or rectal examinations?

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A waxy secretion from the ear is ____.

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You would use which examination method to obtain a patient's height and weight?

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Which of the following is part of providing a patient with any type of instruction?

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