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The section of the medical history that helps uncover existing or potential health problems is called the

Social history

Past history

Database

Systems review

Persistent readings of 90/60 mmHg or lower usually are considered

Stage 2 hypertension

Stage 1 hypertension

Orthostatic hypotension

Hypotension

When compared to the average patien, the expected resting pulse of a marathon runner would be:

Dependent on age

Increased

Decreased

The same

Which of the following processes involved in active listening seeks to summarize or simplify the sender’s thoughts and feelings or to resolve any confusion in the message?

Feedback

Clarification

Reflection

Restatement

As a result of his CVA, Mr. Johnson suffers from motor aphasia. What does this mean?

He pronounces words easily but identifies inaccurately

He is unable to talk or write because of brain damage

He is unable to talk clearly if given enough time

He knows what he wants to say but cannot pronounce the words

Which of the following respiration characteristics frequently occurs in patients with congestive heart failure and COPD?

Hyperpnea

Wheezing

Orthopnea

Hyperventilation

Mr. Garcia weighs 250 lb. You are expected to record this weight in kilograms. It is equal to _____ kg.

550

555.5

113.6

122.3

Which of the following positions is achieved by lying prone with the head down, the knees bent, and the buttocks elevated?

Knee-chest

Dorsal recumbent

Sims'

Lithotomy

The provider uses a(n) _____ to examine the eyes.

Ophthalmoscope

Flashlight

Ophthalmoscope

Otoscope

Which of the following pulses is palpated on the top of the foot

Pedal

Brachial

Apical

Temporal

The goal of a hypertensive treatment is to keep the blood pressure below 130/80 mm Hg in patients with what disease or diseases?

Liver disease and diabetes mellites

Liver disease

Kidney complications

Diabetes mellitus

Which of the following positions is used for examination of the front of the body, including the heart, breasts, and abdominal organs?

Dorsal recumbent position

Fowler's position

Lithotomy position

Supine (horizontal recumbent) position

A medical assistant who is a good listener consistently

Provides feedback to clarify the patient’s message

Provides repeated assurances

Interrupts the patient to gather more details

Limits the amount of time spent on each interview.

The provider might use a _____ to assess a patient’s ability to detect sound vibrations

Tuning fork

Reflex hammer

Snellen chart

Tongue blade

Which of the following is the medical assistant’s responsibility when preparing the patient for a physical examination?

Make sure all informed consent forms have been signed

Write prescriptions for patients in need of refills

Perform a fecal occult blood test

Check the patient’s eye with an ophthalmoscope

Which of the following speech defects is the inability to speak because of loss of the voice, commonly seen with laryngitis of the voice?

Motor aphasia

Aphonia

Sensory aphasia

Dysphasia

Sammy Feaver, age 6, weighs 21.4 kg. His mother asks you how much that is in pounds. You respond

12.4

51

47.1

9.7

Plantar reflexes are tested with which of the following?

With either the fingers or the reflex hammer

Using tapotement

All are correct

The patient in an upright or supine position

When preparing a patient for a physical examination, the medical assistant is responsible for all of the following except:

Providing refill prescriptions as needed

Measuring and recording vital signs

Providing the patient with a gown and instructions wearing

Making sure the patient has emptied the bladder

Which is the best method of moving a heavy object?

Bend at the waist and use arm muscles to push the object

Roll or push the item in the desired direction

Pull it in the direction it needs to be moved

Twist toward the object and slide it toward you

What is the quickest and easiest method for checking skin turgor?

Pinch the skin on the posterior surface of the hand

Draw blood for analysis

Examine the patient’s eyes

Examine the condition of the nails

Which term is associated with the process of measuring?

Auscultation

Menstruation

Manipulation

Palpation

When you are taking a radial pulse, where should you position the ar in relation to the level of the heart?

Below or at the same level

Above or at the same level

Only at the same level

It does not matter as long as the patient is comfortable

Which of the following involves repeating or paraphrasing the patient’s comments?

Reflection

Restatement

Clarification

Mrs. Anderson’s oral temperature is 99 F. Dr. Xu requests that you record it in Celsius. What would that be?

37.2 C

37.8 C

32.6 C

35.8 C

While taking vital signs on Mrs. Anderson, you note a difference between her raidal and apical pulses. The problem is known as:

The pulse deficit

Arrhythmia

The intermittent pulse

The pulse pressure

Which of the following pulses is auscultated with a stethoscope?

Carotid

Temporal

Radial

Apical

The instrument used to measure the blood pressure is the

Stethoscope

Spirometer

Analog dial

Sphygmomanometer

The temperature diurnal variation is typically

95.6 to 98.3 F

97.7 to 99.5 F

97.2 to 102 F

98.2 to 98.1 F

Aural temperatures are recommended for adults, when possible, because the:

Tympanic membrane shares the blood supply of hypothalamus

All are correct

Risk of spreading communicable diseases is reduced

Ear canal is a protected cavity

How does the provider typically begin the examination of body parts and systems?

By assessing the body part causing the patient’s complaint

By performing a breast examination on female patients

By auscultating breath and heart sounds

Start with the head and working methodically to the feet

Which of the following is most important when conducting patient interview?

Sharing stories about the neighborhood

Calling the patient by his or her first name

Providing uninterrupted privacy

Documenting every word the patient uses

During the physical examination, the patient reports a continual ache in the right elbow. This information is called a(n)

Objective finding

Symptom

Sign

Functional problem

Which of the following explains a sign of disease?

Abdominal cramping for 2 weeks

Patient c/o pain

Reports of dizziness for 3 days

Elevated blood pressure

Which site for taking an infant’s body temperature is considered to give the most accurate results?

Sublingual

Axilla

Temporal artery

Tympanic membrane

A newborn is observed in the nursery with periodic episodes of not breathing. This is called

Hyperpnea

Apnea

Bradypnea

Rales

Which of the following pulses is palpated on either side of the eyes?

Carotid

Temporal

Radial

Brachial

During patient assessment, which of the following is an example of a subjective finding?

Palpable mass

Blood pressure and pulse

Difficulty breathing

Temperature

Which of the following pulses is palpated on the wrist?

Apical

Temporal

Brachial

Radial

The medical term for an oral temperature above 100.5 F

Pyuria

Hypernea

Pyrexia

Empyema

Which of the following pulses is palpated in the neck?

Brachial

Apical

Temporal

Carotid

Which of the following includes the patient’s dietary habits, smoking history, and alcohol consumption?

Past history

Family history

Database

Social history

The diastolic BP is heard during which Korotkoff Phase?

II

V

I

III

As a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the ______ pressure

Diastolic

Systolic

Pulse

Mean arterial

Mrs. Stewart was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2. she refuses to meet with a dietitian because, she states, “the tests must be wrong. No one in my family has diabetes.” Which defense is she displaying?

Denial

Repression

Suppression

Sublimation

How long should the pulse be counted for the most accurate results?

15 seconds

1 minute

30 seconds

45 seconds

The medical assistant is responsible for documenting all of the following information except the

Allergies

A review of systems

Family history

Social history

Your office uses thermometers that record temperatures in Celsius, but the mother of a young child doesn’t understand what 38.6 C means. Convert the temperature into Fahrenheit for her

99 F

101.5 F

103.2 F

100.8 F

A few months ago, Mr. Thomas Johnson suffered a stroke that left him with weakness on the right side. You need to assist him from his wheelchair onto the examination table. Which technique should you use

Support Mr. Johnson close to your body on his left side

Support Mr. Johnson on his right side

Bend at the waist and support Mr. Johnson as he stands

You do not have to worry about locking the chair wheels