Patient screening
The purpose of the screening is to help patients focus on their
chief complaint
Position in which the patient's upper body is at a 90° angle to the table
Fowler's
The American Cancer Society recommends offering women older than ____ the option of Pap screening every five years, plus the human papillomavirus (HPV) test.
30 years of age
what scale is considered to get the most accurate height and weight
balance beam
When conducting a vision screening, using a Snellen chart, a patient is considered legally blind if visual acuity is ____ or less in the better eye with corrective lenses.
20/200
what age can an infant first role from the back to the side?
2-4 months
Who decides what is done by the medical assistant during the in-person screening.
provider
If a proctologic table is not available, a patient should assume the _____ position for a sigmoidoscopy.
knee-chest
AutoCyte, a liquid-based form of Pap testing, involves collecting the sample with a:
plastic broom
What color is the oral probe used with an electronic thermometer?
blue
how far from the patient should a Snellen chart be placed
20 feet
how many words can a child of 18 months of age typically say
10 words or more
what vital is considered subjective
pain
Position use most frequently in a critical care facility
Trendelenburg
When scheduling a Pap, try to schedule it _____ the menstrual period.
at least 5 days after
What is the average body temperature in Celsius?
37 C
What pulse oximetry reading is considered normal
95% or higher
what age can an infant hold a bottle
after 5 months
what is the pictorial breakdown of a patients family health history
genogram
Position used in the examination and treatment of the rectal area and for enema's, rectal temperature, and instilling rectal medications
Sim's
Female patients should be instructed to perform breast self-examinations:
each month, following their menstrual period
A faster than normal rate of respiration is known as:
tachypnea
Instrument used to measure ones hearing
audiometer
When measuring a child’s head circumference, the measurement should be read to the nearest:
1/4 inch
why is it important to document a patient's chart with the events of the office visit
if it not documented it did not happen
Position that requires a special table and is also known as the jackknife position
Kraske
what body position is used for gynecological exams
lithotomy
You should never use your ____ to measure pulse rate.
thumb
Test in which a vibrating tuning fork is held against the vertex or the midline of the skull or forehead
Weber Test
How often does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules for children in the United States?
every year