U5C1AB ASSISTING WITH PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

The best position for a rectal examination would be

• supine

• Semi-Fowler's

• Sim's

• High Fowler's

Which of these is the lateral position?

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This position is not comfortable for many people, especially elderly people.

• Supine

• Lateral

• Prone

• Semi-Fowler's

This position is comfortable for watching TV or just resting.

• Supine

• Prone

• Semi-Fowler's

• Sim's

What piece of equipment is used to evaluate a patient with edema of the right leg?

• thermometer

• measuring tape

• sphygmomanometer

• otoscope

What should be in patient room for someone with signs of influenza?

• thermometer

• sterile gauze

• penlight

• lubricating gel

This position could be:

• Fowler's because it is 60 degrees

• Semi-fowler's because it is 45 degrees

• Supine because it is 60 degrees

• High-Fowler's because it is 90 degrees

 A ________ is used to measure range of motion of a joint.

• RULER
• PROTRACTOR
• GONIOMETER
• COMPASS

A vaginal ________ is an instrument used to hold open the walls of the vagina.

• SPECULUM
• RETRACTOR
• FORCEP
• HEMOSTAT

The ________ is used to examine the interior of the eye, especially the retina.

• OPTHALMOSCOPE
• OTOSCOPE
• STETHOSCOPE
• SPHYGMOMANOMETER