Question 1

What is the most important aspect when measuring a patient's height and weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   Friendliness
B)   Gentleness
C)   Accuracy
D)   Speed

Question 2

Inflating and deflating the blood-pressure cuff too slowly can result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Falsely high diastolic blood pressure
B)   Falsely low diastolic blood pressure
C)   Falsely high systolic blood pressure
D)   Falsely low systolic blood pressure

Question 3

What is a normal heart rate for an infant, aged 0-6 months?

Accepted Answer

A)   75-155 beats per minute
B)   80-180 beats per minute
C)   90-190 beats per minute
D)   50-65 beats per minute

Question 4

What is the first item to note when obtaining a medical history?

Accepted Answer

A)   Age
B)   Marital status
C)   Mental status
D)   Date and time of the history

Question 5

______ rate is the number of beats felt or heard in one minute.

Accepted Answer

A)   Respiratory
B)   Blood
C)   Pulse
D)   Systolic

Question 6

Which of the following tasks must be done when preparing an examination room?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disinfecting and placing clean paper on the table
B)   Stocking supplies
C)   Cleaning equipment
D)   All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate skill that a medical assistant can use to establish rapport and elicit a thorough medical history when dealing with a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Empathetic listening skills
B)   Discernment of important items and presentation of them to a clinician
C)   Ability to interview patients of all ages and cultural backgrounds
D)   Rushing through interview questions

Question 8

Where is the radial pulse measured?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wrist
B)   Heart
C)   Abdomen
D)   Temples of head

Question 9

A(n)  _______ is an objective identifier of a disease or condition.

Accepted Answer

A)   Symptom
B)   Subjective
C)   Sign
D)   Exam

Question 10

What does an aneroid sphygmomanometer measure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Temperature
B)   Respiratory rate
C)   Pulse rate
D)   Blood pressure D

Question 11

Which type of history identifies the aspects of a patient's personal life that can contribute to his or her health status?

Accepted Answer

A)   Family
B)   Personal and social
C)   Past medical
D)   Symptom

Question 12

Which examination position is used for the examination of the back of the body and spine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fowler's
B)   Lithotomy
C)   Supine
D)   Prone

Question 13

Which of the following is the definition of a "chief complaint"?

Accepted Answer

A)   The health status of a patient's family members
B)   A patient's clinically relevant history or medical issues and conditions
C)   The reason a patient is seeking care
D)   The aspects of a patient's personal life that contribute to health status

Question 14

Which examination position is used for the examination of the vagina and rectum?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supine
B)   Prone
C)   Sims'/Lateral
D)   Trendelenburg

Question 15

During what point in the interview should the medical assistant ask questions regarding drug or alcohol use or sexual behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Early in the interview
B)   Never
C)   Once rapport has been established and patient comfort level has been assessed
D)   None of the above

Question 16

Which two examination techniques are used with evaluating the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inspection and palpation
B)   Inspection and percussion
C)   Palpation and manipulation
D)   Palpation and auscultation

Question 17

What is the final task performed by the medical assistant in the physical examination process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prepare the patient for examination
B)   Ready the examination room
C)   Clean and prepare the examination room
D)   Instruct the patient to dress C

Question 18

After the patient interview is complete, what is the medical assistant's next step?

Accepted Answer

A)   Immediately leave the room
B)   Make casual conversation with the patient
C)   Assist the patient in getting ready for the physical examination
D)   Complete the written report in the examination room

Question 19

_______ is evaluation using touch.

Accepted Answer

A)   Inspection
B)   Palpation
C)   Percussion
D)   Auscultation

Question 20

What vital signs will the medical assistant assess prior to the physical examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood pressure
B)   Pulse
C)   Respiratory rate
D)   All of the above D

Exam 6: Medical History, Patient Screening, and Exams

What is the most important aspect when measuring a patient's height and weight?

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Inflating and deflating the blood-pressure cuff too slowly can result in which of the following?

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What is a normal heart rate for an infant, aged 0-6 months?

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What is the first item to note when obtaining a medical history?

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______ rate is the number of beats felt or heard in one minute.

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Which of the following tasks must be done when preparing an examination room?

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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate skill that a medical assistant can use to establish rapport and elicit a thorough medical history when dealing with a patient?

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Where is the radial pulse measured?

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A(n) _______ is an objective identifier of a disease or condition.

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What does an aneroid sphygmomanometer measure?

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Which type of history identifies the aspects of a patient's personal life that can contribute to his or her health status?

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Which examination position is used for the examination of the back of the body and spine?

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Which of the following is the definition of a "chief complaint"?

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Which examination position is used for the examination of the vagina and rectum?

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During what point in the interview should the medical assistant ask questions regarding drug or alcohol use or sexual behaviors?

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Which two examination techniques are used with evaluating the skin?

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What is the final task performed by the medical assistant in the physical examination process?

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After the patient interview is complete, what is the medical assistant's next step?

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_______ is evaluation using touch.

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What vital signs will the medical assistant assess prior to the physical examination?

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