Which of the following is included on the list of basic equipment needed for a
physical examination?
a. Syringe
b. Measuring tape
c. Occult blood testing materials
d. Culture media
(Ans- b. Measuring tape
What does a physician use the Weber and/or Rinne tests for?
a. Assessing the lungs
b. Performing an abdominal fluid wave text
c. Testing hearing
d. Observing posture and balance
(Ans- c. Testing hearing
The red reflex is a test of:
a. the abdomen.
b. the spine.
c. the eyes.
d. the mouth.
(Ans- c. the eyes.
, If the physician is evaluating thoracic expansion, percussing the kidneys, and
inspecting the skin for lesions, the patient is in which position?
a. Patient seated and facing examiner
b. Patient seated and facing away from examiner with back exposed
c. Patient standing
d. Patient supine with chest exposed
(Ans-
b. Patient seated and facing away from examiner with back exposed
Which position is only performed on female patients?
a. Reclining 45 degrees
b. Lithotomy position
c. Leaning forward reaching for toes
d. Supine with abdomen exposed
(Ans- b. Lithotomy position
Which part of the body of a neonate should be studied first?
a. Abdomen
b. Chest
c. Hands and feet
d. Head
(Ans- d. Head
Which of the following assessments is specific to the geriatric patient?
, a. Functional
b. General
c. Physical
d. Developmental
(Ans- a. Functional
A functional assessment includes which of the following components?
a. Abdominal assessment
b. Visual assessment
c. Assessment of flaccidity, tension, and spasticity
d. Assessment of mental status and mood impairment
(Ans- d. Assessment of mental status and mood impairment
The history should be performed separately from the physical examination
(Ans- False
When the patient is already under the ongoing care of the clinician and presents
with a specific problem-oriented complaint, the physician performs a focused
physical examination.
(Ans- True
Indirect percussion involves touch by instrument or object and requires no
physical contact between the physician and patient.
(Ans- False