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1) The usual sequence of the general physical examination involves moving:
A) from the head toward the feet.
B) from the center of the body.
C) from the area of patient complaint.
D) from the trunk outward to the limbs.
E) from the distal to proximal areas.
2) What is the role of the medical assistant prior to the general physical exam?
A) To diagnose the patient's disease
B) To prepare the exam room
C) To assist the physician during the exam
D) To disinfect the room after use
E) To sanitize the instruments after use
3) What is the role of the medical assistant after the general physical exam?
A) To diagnose the patient's disease
B) To prepare the exam room
C) To assist the physician during the exam
D) To disinfect the room after use
E) To sanitize the instruments after use
4) If the patient is feeble, the medical assistant should:
A) assist him in preparing to see the physician.
B) instruct him in preparing to see the physician.
C) give him written instructions.
D) ask a family member to help him.
E) do nothing; the physician will tell you when he needs the patient to be ready for the exam.
5) Which term best describes listening to internal sounds with a stethoscope?
A) Palpation
B) Palpitation
C) Auscultation
D) Percussion
E) Manipulation
6) Which term best describes the examination technique in which the physician uses touch to feel size, consistency, and location of certain body parts?
A) Palpation
B) Palpitation
C) Auscultation
D) Percussion
E) Manipulation
7) Which term best describes the examination technique in which the physician taps the body with fingertips to evaluate the size, borders, and consistency of internal organs?
A) Palpation
B) Palpitation
C) Auscultation
D) Percussion
E) Manipulation
8) Which of these patients would least likely be in the proctologic or knee-chest position?
A) 10 year old child
B) 70 year old female
C) 16 year old female
D) 25 year old male
E) 35 year old pregnant female
9) Which of the following is a symptom?
A) Bloody nose
B) Hypertension
C) Fatigue
D) Elevated temperature
10) Which of the following is not the role of a medical assistant during an exam?
A) Document the vital signs and measurements
B) Assist the physician
C) Prepare the patient
D) Assist with the diagnosis
11) A patient has a large draining wound on his leg. Which PPE would you most likely wear when caring for him?
A) Gloves and a gown
B) Mask and a gown
C) Goggles and gloves
D) Goggles and a gown
12) A 50-year-old male patient who cannot speak English comes for a general physical exam. You must prepare the patient for the exam, including proper positioning; explain each component of the exam; and assist the physician as necessary.
12.1) What medical supplies or items are needed to assist with this male patient?
A) Gloves, lubricant
B) Gloves, vaginal speculum
C) Patient cape
D) Audiometer
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By Kathryn Booth, Leesa Whicker, Terri Wyma