Physical Exam Review

What is the role of a medical assistant when assisting with a physical examination?

• Diagnosing the patient

• Explaining the procedure to the patient

• Prescribing medication

• Performing surgery

Which of the following is a task that involves describing the types of positions used for patient examinations?

• Identifying symptoms

• Explaining the procedure

• Describing examination positions

• Conducting surgery

What should a medical assistant be able to identify regarding a physician's review of systems?

• The order of the review

• The medications prescribed

• The patient's history

• The surgical procedures

What is one of the tasks involved in assisting the physician with a physical examination?

• Administering medication

• Positioning and draping the patient

• Performing surgery

• Diagnosing the patient

Which of the following is NOT a task involved in assisting the physician with a physical examination?

• Handing instruments and equipment to the physician

• Documenting and labeling specimens

• Offering reassurance and comfort to the patient

• Prescribing medication

What should be done with specimens during a physical examination?

• Discard them immediately

• Document and label them

• Send them to the pharmacy

• Ignore them

Which of the following is a way to assist the physician in providing comfort to the patient?

• Offering reassurance

• Performing the examination

• Diagnosing the patient

• Administering anesthesia

Which method/equipment is used for examining the ear canals and eardrum?

• Vision chart

• Otoscope and tuning fork

• Stethoscope

• Laryngeal mirror

What body part is examined using a Snellen eye chart?

• Ears

• Nose

• Eyes

• Neck

Which body part is inspected using a laryngeal mirror, flashlight, and tongue blade?

• Neck

• Mouth and Throat (Pharynx)

• Back and Spine

• Breasts