Physical Exam Basics #1

Which of the following refers to the process of determining the circumference of an infant's head?

• Mensuration

• Manipulation

• Palpation

• Auscultation

• Inspection

An eye examination using a Snellen eye chart tests for which of the following?

• Peripheralvision
• Intraocular pressure
• Extraocular muscle movement
• Color perception
• Distance visual acuity

Which of the following instruments is used to expand and separate the walls of a cavity to make examination possible?

• Sound
• Hemostat
• Tenaculum
• Tonometer
• Speculum

Which of the following can increase blood pressure?

• Fear of medical personnel
• Age younger than twenty years
• Use of calcium channel blockers
• Height greater than 6 feet
• Dehydration

Which of the following positions is most commonly used for pelvic examination?

• Lithotomy
• Trendelenburg's
• Jackknife
• Fowler's
• Sims'

Which of the following is a general term for measuring weight and height?

• Auscultation

• Palpation

• Manipulation

• Inspection

• Mensuration

Which of the following thermometers can be used to obtain the fastest accurate reading?

• Rectalelectronic
• Oral electronic
• Disposable oral chemical
• Tympanic membrane electronic
• None of these

The physician prescribes Prozac 60 mg per day for thirty days. Prozac is available in 20 mg tablets. Which of the following is the correct number to be dispensed?

• 30

• 60

• 90

• 120

• 180

Which of the following injections is administered under the skin and into the fat layer?

• Intramuscular

• Subcutaneous

• Intravenous

• Intradermal

• Intracavity

Which of the following is a safety hazard in a medical office?

• Dosimeter
• Lead apron
• Aneroid sphygmomanometer
• Mercury thermometer
• Disposable pipette