To perform the Rinne test, place the tuning fork on the:
Selected Answer: mastoid bone.
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
You are examining a pregnant patient and have noted a vascular lesion. When you blanche over
the vascular lesion, the site blanches and refills evenly from the center outward. The nurse
documents this lesion as a:
Selected Answer: B. spider angioma.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
When palpating the abdomen, you should note whether the liver is enlarged in the:
Selected Answer: right upper quadrant.
, Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Mr. Kevin Marks is a new health care provider. What is the best method to develop cultural
competence?
Selected Answer: Realize that cultural values are difficult to change and must be respected.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The review of systems is a component of the:
Selected Answer: health history.
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
You are planning to palpate the abdomen of your patient. Which part of the examiner's hand is
best for palpating vibration?
Selected Answer: Ulnar surface
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
You are completing a general physical examination on Mr. Rock, a 39-year-old man with
complaints of constipation. When examining a patient with tense abdominal musculature, a
helpful technique is to have the patient:
Selected Answer: flex his or her knees.
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Mrs. Britton is a 34-year-old patient who presents to the office with complaints of skin rashes.
You have noted a 4' 3-cm, rough, elevated area of psoriasis. This is an example of a:
Selected Answer: A. plaque.
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
When taking a history, you should:
Selected Answer: use a chronologic and sequential framework.
, Question 10
1 out of 1 points
In examining the neck of a 34-year-old female patient, you note that the uppermost ridge of the
tracheal cartilage is at the:
Selected Answer: cricoid.
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
When recording physical findings, which data are recorded first for all systems?
Selected Answer: Inspection
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
The infant should be placed in which position to have his or her height or length measured?
Selected Answer: Supine on a measuring board
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
During an interview, tears appear in the patient's eyes and his voice becomes shaky. Initially, you
should:
Selected Answer: offer a tissue and let him know it is all right to cry.
Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most accurate reflection of an individual's food intake?
Selected Answer: Food diary
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
Your patient is complaining of acute, intense sharp epigastric pain that radiates to the back and
left scapula with nausea and vomiting. Based on this history, your prioritized physical
examination should be to:
, Selected Answer: inspect for ecchymosis of the flank.
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
Mr. Williams, age 25, has recovered recently from an upper and lower respiratory infection. He
describes a long-standing nasal dripping. He is seeking treatment for a mild hearing loss that has
not gone away. Information concerning his chronic postnasal drip should be documented within
which section of his history?
Selected Answer: Past medical data
Question 17
1 out of 1 points
A 51-year-old woman calls with complaints of weight loss and constipation. She reports enlarged
hemorrhoids and rectal bleeding. You advise her to:
Selected Answer: come to the laboratory for a stool guaiac test.
Question 18
1 out of 1 points
A serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and forms a protective cover for many
abdominal structures is the:
Selected Answer: peritoneum.
Question 19
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the most vital nutrient?
Selected Answer: Water
Question 20
1 out of 1 points
Peritonitis produces bowel sounds that are:
Selected Answer: hypoactive.
Question 21
1 out of 1 points
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