Chapter 20 - Physical Examination TMA

A patient has an abscess on his/her lower back; for the provider to examine this, what position should you place the patient in?

• dorsal lithotomy

• prone

• supine

• dorsal recumbent

All are included in a complete physical exam EXCEPT:

• health history

• diagnostic tests

• therapeutic procedures

• lab tests

Which items should be removed from the patient prior to weighing:

(More than 1 answer)

• jewelry

• shoes

• heavy sweater

• jacket

Which of the following should be followed when lifting an object?

(More than 1 answer)

• Determine if you can safely life the object

• Stand in front of the object with the feet 6-8 inches apart

• Bend at the waist to life the object

• Keep the back straight when lifting the object

For Semi-Fowlers position, the exam table should be positioned at a:

• 45-degree angle

• 90-degree angle

How should a patient be identified?

(More than 1 answer)

• Phone number/address

• Parents

• Last 4 of SSN

• Name and DOB

One kilogram (kg) is equal to:

• 10 oz

• 2.2 lb

• 5 lb

• 200 lb

Sims position is used to perform which of the following?

• Breast exam

• Flexible sigmoidoscopy

• Pelvic exam

• Urinary cath

What term describes an illness characterized by symptoms that have a rapid onset, are severe and intense, and subside after a short period of time?

• Chronic illness

• Self-limiting illness

• Acute Illness

• Fatal illness

Which of the following is NOT an example of a chronic illness?

(More than 1 answer)

• influenza

• strep throat

• chicken pox

• arthritis

• Poison ivy