Certification Review | Chapter 12/Chapter 24: The Physical Exam

The supine position is also known as which of the following positions? a. Horizontal recumbent b. Dorsal recumbent c. Knee-chest d. Sims' e. Fowler's

a. Horizontal recumbent

When the abdomen is being examined, what position is the most appropriate for the patient? a. Supine b. Prone c. Fowler's d. Sims'

a. Supine

A physical exam is usually conducted in which order? a. Caudal to cephalad b. Cephalad to caudal c. Medial to distal d. Distal to medial e. Proximal to distal

b. Cephalad to caudal

Which of the following methods of examination is the process of listening directly to body sounds? a. Percussion b. Auditory c. Auscultation d. The direct method

c. Auscultation

During the physical examination, ataxia might be observed. Ataxia is a term that relates to which of the following? a. Stature b. Posture c. Body movement d. Speech

c. Body movement

An annual GYN exam and Pap smear are conducted in which position? a. Dorsal recumbent b. Prone c. Lithotomy d. Fowler's e. Trendelenburg

c. Lithotomy

Which of the following is a common supply used during a neurologic exam? a. A cotton ball b. A safety pin c. A reflex hammer d. All of these

d. All of these

When the patient asks a question of the medical assistant, what is the best course of action? a. Refer all questions to the provider b. Refer all questions to the clinic manager c. Try to answer all questions, even if uncertain d. Answer questions to the extent of knowledge; refer other questions to the provider e. Ask the patient to please hold all questions until the examination is complete

d. Answer questions to the extent of knowledge; refer other questions to the provider

An important method of assessment in which the practitioner observes the patient's appearance, gait, behavior, etc., is which of the following? a. Palpation b. Percussion c. Auscultation d. Inspection

d. Inspection

What supply is commonly utilized during the examination of the abdomen? a. Drape b. Stethoscope c. Otoscope d. Reflex hammer e. Both a. and b.

e. Both a. and b.