Question 1

Oxygen is carried throughout the bloodstream attached to red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A body __________ is composed of several organs and their associated structures.

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Question 3

Which of the following is the medical assistant's responsibility when preparing the patient for a physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Make sure all informed consent forms have been signed.
B)   Write prescriptions for patients in need of refills.
C)   Check the patient's eye with an ophthalmoscope.
D)   Perform a fecal occult blood test.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Lymphadenopathy may be noted when the physician palpates the nodes of the neck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A murmur indicates a possible problem with a cardiac valve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following examination positions can be used for a rectal examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trendelenburg's
B)   Sims'
C)   Supine
D)   ProneE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

The examination method used to assess the patient's manner of walking is

Accepted Answer

A)   palpation.
B)   inspection.
C)   manipulation.
D)   ROM.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

One of the functions of the skeletal system is to create blood cells in the red bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A few months ago,Mr.Thomas Johnson suffered a stroke that left him with weakness on the right side.You need to assist him from his wheelchair onto the examination table.Which technique should you use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Support Mr.Johnson on his right side.
B)   Bend at the waist and support Mr.Johnson as he stands.
C)   Support Mr.Johnson close to your body on his left side.
D)   You do not have to worry about locking the chair wheels,because you are providing support.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following positions is used for examination of the front of the body,including the heart,breasts,and abdominal organs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fowler's position
B)   Dorsal recumbent position
C)   Supine (horizontal recumbent) position
D)   Lithotomy positionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Contraction of the smooth muscles lining an artery is called __________.

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Question 12

When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table,the medical assistant should always assist the patient on the person's strong side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Lymphadenopathy may be noted when the physician palpates the nodes of the neck.

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A few months ago,Mr.Thomas Johnson suffered a stroke that left him with weakness on the right side.You need to assist him from his wheelchair onto the examination table.Which technique should you use?

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Contraction of the smooth muscles lining an artery is called __________.

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One of the functions of the skeletal system is to create blood cells in the red bone marrow.

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The examination method used to assess the patient's manner of walking is

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A body __________ is composed of several organs and their associated structures.

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When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table,the medical assistant should always assist the patient on the person's strong side.

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Oxygen is carried throughout the bloodstream attached to red blood cells.

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Which of the following examination positions can be used for a rectal examination?

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Which of the following positions is used for examination of the front of the body,including the heart,breasts,and abdominal organs?

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Which of the following is the medical assistant's responsibility when preparing the patient for a physical examination?

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A murmur indicates a possible problem with a cardiac valve.

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Exam 8: Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Lymphadenopathy may be noted when the physician palpates the nodes of the neck.

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A few months ago,Mr.Thomas Johnson suffered a stroke that left him with weakness on the right side.You need to assist him from his wheelchair onto the examination table.Which technique should you use?

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Contraction of the smooth muscles lining an artery is called __________.

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One of the functions of the skeletal system is to create blood cells in the red bone marrow.

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The examination method used to assess the patient's manner of walking is

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A body __________ is composed of several organs and their associated structures.

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When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table,the medical assistant should always assist the patient on the person's strong side.

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Oxygen is carried throughout the bloodstream attached to red blood cells.

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Which of the following examination positions can be used for a rectal examination?

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Which of the following positions is used for examination of the front of the body,including the heart,breasts,and abdominal organs?

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Which of the following is the medical assistant's responsibility when preparing the patient for a physical examination?

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A murmur indicates a possible problem with a cardiac valve.

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