CMA CH 24
Which of the following examination methods is used to check the amount of flexion and extension of a joint by using forceful passive movement?
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Mensuration
Manipulation
Manipulation
Which of the following is the correct order for the routine physical examination sequence?
Head, neck, chest, back, abdomen, genitalia, reflexes
Head, neck, chest, heart, abdomen, back, genitalia, reflexes
Head, neck, chest, abdomen, genitalia, reflexes
Head, neck, chest, back, genitalia, extremities
Head, neck, chest, abdomen, genitalia, reflexes
The pulse oximetry test is used to evaluate what?
Oxygen saturation in the blood
Oxygen saturation in the lungs
Oxygen saturation in the respiratory tract
None of the above
Oxygen saturation in the blood
Which of the following is considered part of the eye’s accessory structures?
Lacrimal ducts
____________________ is a group of hereditary bleeding disorders in which a blood-clotting factor is missing.
Hemophilia
Which of the following is a reason for positioning the patient for the provider?
To keep the patient warm
To examine selected areas efficiently
To provide for patient privacy
To prevent contamination
To decrease patient anxiety
To examine selected areas efficiently
Which of the following instruments would you prepare for the provider’s use during the examination of the patient’s complete head and neck?
Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and stethoscope
Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and percussion hammer
Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and tongue depressor
Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and vaginal speculum
Flashlight, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, and tongue depressor
Which of the following is the most common disorder of the urinary system?
Cystitis
Urinary tract infection
Renal calculi
Glomerulonephritis
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Which of the following is a screening test for color vision?
The ____________________ contains primarily the major organs of digestion.
abdominal cavity
Which of the following is the most comfortable position for patients with back and abdominal problems?
Sims’
Dorsal recumbent
Supine
Lithotomy
Prone
Dorsal recumbent
The provider completes the head and neck examination. He asks you to position the patient for a pelvic examination and Pap smear. Which of the following is the most appropriate position?
Lithotomy
Which of the following are common symptoms of cystitis?
Frequency, burning, and nocturia
Frequency, burning, and urgency
Burning, urgency, and oliguria
Oliguria, urgency, and proteinuria
Frequency, burning, and urgency
Which of the following is the organ of hearing?
Semicircular canals
Eustachian tube
Vestibule
Cochlea
Round window
Cochlea
A/An ____________________ disorder is an abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth.
congenital
Which of the following positions requires the patient to kneel on the examination table with buttocks elevated?
Sims’
Dorsal recumbent
Supine
Proctologic
Prone
Proctologic
listening directly to body sounds
auscultation
Which of the following is a reason for catheterization?
To obtain a sterile urine specimen for analysis
For relief of urinary retention
To obtain a specimen for drug testing
a and b only
a, b, and c
a and b only
Which of the following is the receiving area of the brain for auditory impulses?
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
The ____________________ cavity protects the heart and the lungs.
thoracic
Which of the following best describes the body assessment observed when the provider has the patient walk across the room?
Stature
Gait
Reflexes
Strength
Mobility
Gait
measuring height
mensuration
Through which body part are smaller nutrients absorbed in the digestive system?
Mouth
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Small intestine
Which of the following is a commonly used tool for diagnosis of respiratory disease?
Spirometry
The term ____________________ means relating to the groin.
inguinal