HC21-Physical Exams Questions And Answers Latest Updates
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HC21-Physical
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HC21-Physical
Why is it important for the medical assistant to remain in the room with the physician
and patient during a physical exam? - ️️For legal protection
Which of the following is an example of a subjective finding? - ️️The patient says he
is constantly fatigued
Why should the physician be co...
HC21-Physical Exams
Why is it important for the medical assistant to remain in the room with the physician
and patient during a physical exam? - ✔️✔️For legal protection
Which of the following is an example of a subjective finding? - ✔️✔️The patient says he
is constantly fatigued
Why should the physician be consulted before placing an elderly patient into the prone
position? - ✔️✔️Limited range of motion in their necks can make it uncomfortable
In relation to medical records, what does the acronym SOAP stand for? -
✔️✔️Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
The Trendelenburg position increases circulation to the ____. - ✔️✔️brain and heart
In which position is the head of the bed elevated? - ✔️✔️Fowler's
Which examination technique involves listening to internal body sounds with a
stethoscope? - ✔️✔️Auscultation
Which of the following is an example of an objective finding? - ✔️✔️The patient has a
fever of 99.8° F
Which of the following is most likely to occur while a patient is in the sitting position? -
✔️✔️Evaluating the patient's reflexes
Which of the following is used to open the vagina during a gynecological exam? -
✔️✔️Vaginal speculum
What is the name of the position in which a patient lays face-up with knees bent and
feet flat on the table? - ✔️✔️Dorsal recumbent
Why is the knee-chest position considered risky? - ✔️✔️Patients may easily lose their
balance in this position.
Why is appropriate draping so important during physical exams? - ✔️✔️Draping helps
to preserve a patient's dignity.
Which of the following would be most appropriate for an examination of the rectum? -
✔️✔️Sim's
, .
Which two tools would be most helpful when examining the throat? - ✔️✔️Laryngeal
mirror and tongue depressor
What piece of equipment is needed for the proctologic position? - ✔️✔️Proctologic
exam table
Which of the following is a lighted tool used to examine the ears? - ✔️✔️Otoscope
In which direction does the patient lay while in the supine position? - ✔️✔️Face-up
What is the name of the position in which a patient lays face-up with the feet elevated in
stirrups? - ✔️✔️Lithotomy
What is the term used to describe defects in far vision? - ✔️✔️Myopia
What is the term for a defect in near vision? - ✔️✔️Hyperopia
Which of the following may result in nerve hearing loss? - ✔️✔️Prolonged exposure to
loud noise
Which of the following is true about a near vision test with a Jaeger chart? - ✔️✔️A
patients should hold the chart about 14 inches from the eyes.
Which abbreviation refers to both eyes? - ✔️✔️OU
What is the primary role of a medical assistant during an EENT exam? - ✔️✔️To assist
the physician in any way that is needed
Which tool would be most appropriate for testing a patient's ability to hear different
sound frequencies? - ✔️✔️Audiometer
Which abbreviation refers to the left eye? - ✔️✔️OS
Which tool is needed to perform the Weber test and the Rinne test - ✔️✔️Tuning fork
Which of the following is true of color vision testing? - ✔️✔️It is a common test for
people who must distinguish colors for their jobs
Which of the following is correct about preparing a patient for an EENT exam? -
✔️✔️Patients may need to disrobe for an EENT exam if it is part of a CPE.
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