Positions
Exam Techniques
Patient Education
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100
The primary use of this position is for vaginal examinations of the female patient when a speculum is inserted, as when obtaining pap smears.
What is Lithotomy
100
What examination technique uses a means of producing sounds by tapping various parts of the body.
What is Percussion
100
The breast examination is best done on the _______ days following the menstrual cycle of menstruating women.
What is 7-10 days
100
At what age and how frequent should adults have Fecal Occult Blood (FOB) Testing done?
What is Age 40, then annually
100
When transferring a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table you should always use this safety device.
What is Gait Belt
200
The lateral recumbent position is another term that may be used to describe the following position.
What is Sims'
200
Which examination technique must be used to detect sounds, including bruits, murmurs, rales, rhythms, and bowel sounds?
What is Auscultation
200
How often should men perform self testicular exams?
What is Monthly
200
At what age should Colonoscopy begin?
What is Age 50
200
The manner of walking in which balance and the evidence of pain is evaluated is known as this.
What is Gait
300
Which position would be used if a patient experiences or has symptoms of syncope?
What is Trendelenburg
300
The evaluation using the sense of touch
What is palpation
300
You should do this after handling items in or from public places (examples: money, doorknobs, and grocery carts)
What is Wash hands
300
At what age should women begin Mammograms?
What is Age 40
300
This term is given to the medical assistant who writes what the provider dictates during the examination.
What is Scribe
400
Which position would be used for patients with respiratory or cardiovascular problems?
What is Fowler’s
400
Passive movement of a joint to determine the range of extension and flexion.
What is Manipulation
400
Discourage sun worship. Encourage remaining covered in the sun or the use of _________ to prevent damage from ultraviolet rays.
What is Sun block / sunscreen
400
When should people get Pulmonary Function Testing done?
What is as needed for high-risk patients (COPD & Smokers)
400
The horizontal recumbent or supine position is used for examination and treatment of the ___ portion of the body, including the breasts and abdominal organs.
What is anterior
500
This position is used for rectal or proctological exams and occasionally for a sigmoidoscopy.
What is Knee-Chest
500
Evaluation by the use of sight
What is Inspection
500
Encourage patients to ____ _____ for contents of the products they buy and use for their safety.
What are "read labels"
500
What age should adults have their skin checked for melanoma?
What is Age40
500
This instrument is used to get a good visual of the ears.
What is Otoscope