🏥 EXAM ROOM
What piece of furniture is used for patient examinations?
Exam table
Which specialty focuses on the skin?
Dermatology
What should the medical assistant review at the beginning of each day to determine the reason for each visit?
Schedule
What position has the patient lying flat on their back?
Supine
Who usually accompanies a child during a medical visit?
Parent or guardian
What instrument measures body temperature?
Thermometer
Which specialty focuses on the heart?
Cardiology
What should be reviewed before the patient’s arrival to understand the procedure and needed equipment?
Medical record
What position has the patient lying face down?
Prone
What type of speech should be avoided when talking to children?
Baby talk
What instrument measures blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
Which specialty involves hormones and glucose monitoring?
Endocrinology
What should you provide when a patient needs to undress for an examination?
Gown and drape
What position has the patient lying on their back with knees bent and feet flat on the table?
Dorsal recumbent
What could a child point to when helping show where their pain is located?
Stuffed animal
What instrument is used to examine the ears?
Otoscope
Which specialty focuses on reflexes, motor response, and sensory response?
Neurology
What must be obtained before entering an occupied examination room?
Permission
What can be placed under the head and knees to help a patient in the supine position feel more comfortable?
Pillow
What federal standards help make sure people with disabilities are not discriminated against in public places?
ADA
What device measures oxygen saturation in the blood?
Pulse oximeter
Which specialty assesses respiratory function?
Pulmonology
What procedure requires a low-fiber diet, clear liquids, and a laxative beforehand?
Colonoscopy
What can an examination table have to support the patient’s feet during certain examinations?
Stirrups
What should be done with electrical cords and cables to prevent them from becoming unsafe?
Secure them