Assisting with Physical Examination

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

The ________ mirror is a small mirror attached to a long handle and used to visualize the larynx.

• LARYNGITIS
• LASER
• TELESCOPE
• LARYNGEAL

The semi-Fowler’s position is similar to the Fowler’s position with the head of the table at a ________ degree angle.

• 30
• 45
• 60
• 90

A(n) ________ is used to examine the ears.

• OPHTHALMOSCOPE
• OTOSCOPE
• STETHOSCOPE
• PROTOSCOPE

In the Fowler’s position the patient sits on the examination table with the head of the table raised to a ________ degree angle.

• 30
• 60
• 90
• 120

Which of the following is NOT one of the six commonly used methods of physical examination?

• INSPECTION
• PALPATION
• PRONUNCIATION
• AUSCULTATION

A ________ is a metal instrument that has two prongs extending from the handle, designed to vibrate at a specific frequency.

• TUNING FORK
• LARYNGEAL MIRROR
• SPHYGMOMANOMETERS
• REFLEX HAMMER

While interviewing a patient about his or her chief complaint, a medical assistant would use ________ questions.

• LEADING
• CLOSED
• OPEN-ENDED
• RHETORICAL

In this position, the patient is lying on their back with knees straight and arm at the sides

• Prone

• Lithotomy

• Sims position

• Supine