Clinical Procedures 1 Final Review
Exam Questions and Answers
Interviewing patients for their medical history requires: - ANSWER-Cross-cultural
interviewing and communication skills
The CCR was developed: - ANSWER-All of the above- by medical groups including
the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of
Pediatrics, To reduce errors and ensure certain informatio is shared among
providers, For input form all health care providers,nurses, and medical assistants
Progress notes include: - ANSWER-The CC, problems, conditions, treatment, and
responses to care
Subjective, objective, assessment, and plan charting is sometimes referred to as: -
ANSWER-SOAP
List PPE used in the medical office: - ANSWER-Gloves, masks, gowns,face shields
The method of examination that is the process of listening directly to body sounds is
called: - ANSWER-Auscultation
What are the responsibilities of the medical assistant when preparing the patient for
a physical examination? - ANSWER-Getting the patient height and weight, vitals, CC
and patient history. Having the patient disrobe and put on a gown and to empty
his/her bladder
The supine position is also known as: - ANSWER-Horizontal recumbent
Define Standard Precautions: - ANSWER-Wash hands, follow exposure to blood and
body fluids
List some invasive procedures: - ANSWER-Phlebotomy, drawing blood, giving
injections and assisting with medical/surgical procedures
During the physical examination , ataxia might be observed, which relates to: -
ANSWER-Stature
List two procedures or tests the medical assistant might perform as a part of the
patient's physical examination - ANSWER-Drawing blood for lab testing and vital
signs
Describe the six methods used in the physical examination - ANSWER-Inspection-
observing the patient outer bosy and characteristics Palpation- feeling with the
fingers or hands to verify data seen during inspection Precussion- tapping wit fingers
, and listening for sounds in the abdomen area Auscultion- listening to sounds with a
stethoscope Manipulation-skillfully using the hands in a therapeutic or diagnosis
procedure Mensuration auscultation-the act of measuring
List specific example of maintaining medical asepsis - ANSWER-Washing hands,
use PPE, handle all specimen as if they were contaminated
What is the purpose of the medical history? - ANSWER-Medical history is the basis
for all medical treatment given
When the abdomen is being examined, the patient is typically in a: - ANSWER-
Supine position
What is demographic information? - ANSWER-Address, phone number, date of birth,
social, insurance info
Define Chief Complaint - ANSWER-Patient telling you why they are there to see
doctor in their own words
What does SOAP stands for? - ANSWER-Subjective,objective,assessment,plan for
treatment
A, an - ANSWER-Not, without
Ab - ANSWER-From, away from
Abdomin(o) - ANSWER-Of or relating to the abdomen
-ac, -a cal: - ANSWER-Pertaining to
Acanth(o) - ANSWER-Thorne, spine
Acous(o) - ANSWER-Of or relating to hearing
Acr(o) - ANSWER-Extremity topmost
-ad - ANSWER-Toward, in the direction of
Ad- - ANSWER-At, increase, on, toward
Aden(o) aden(I) - ANSWER-Of or relating to a gland
Adip(o) - ANSWER-Of or relating to fat or fatty tissue
Adren(o) - ANSWER-Of or relating to adrenal gland
-aemia - ANSWER-Blood condition
Aer(o) - ANSWER-Air, gas
Exam Questions and Answers
Interviewing patients for their medical history requires: - ANSWER-Cross-cultural
interviewing and communication skills
The CCR was developed: - ANSWER-All of the above- by medical groups including
the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of
Pediatrics, To reduce errors and ensure certain informatio is shared among
providers, For input form all health care providers,nurses, and medical assistants
Progress notes include: - ANSWER-The CC, problems, conditions, treatment, and
responses to care
Subjective, objective, assessment, and plan charting is sometimes referred to as: -
ANSWER-SOAP
List PPE used in the medical office: - ANSWER-Gloves, masks, gowns,face shields
The method of examination that is the process of listening directly to body sounds is
called: - ANSWER-Auscultation
What are the responsibilities of the medical assistant when preparing the patient for
a physical examination? - ANSWER-Getting the patient height and weight, vitals, CC
and patient history. Having the patient disrobe and put on a gown and to empty
his/her bladder
The supine position is also known as: - ANSWER-Horizontal recumbent
Define Standard Precautions: - ANSWER-Wash hands, follow exposure to blood and
body fluids
List some invasive procedures: - ANSWER-Phlebotomy, drawing blood, giving
injections and assisting with medical/surgical procedures
During the physical examination , ataxia might be observed, which relates to: -
ANSWER-Stature
List two procedures or tests the medical assistant might perform as a part of the
patient's physical examination - ANSWER-Drawing blood for lab testing and vital
signs
Describe the six methods used in the physical examination - ANSWER-Inspection-
observing the patient outer bosy and characteristics Palpation- feeling with the
fingers or hands to verify data seen during inspection Precussion- tapping wit fingers
, and listening for sounds in the abdomen area Auscultion- listening to sounds with a
stethoscope Manipulation-skillfully using the hands in a therapeutic or diagnosis
procedure Mensuration auscultation-the act of measuring
List specific example of maintaining medical asepsis - ANSWER-Washing hands,
use PPE, handle all specimen as if they were contaminated
What is the purpose of the medical history? - ANSWER-Medical history is the basis
for all medical treatment given
When the abdomen is being examined, the patient is typically in a: - ANSWER-
Supine position
What is demographic information? - ANSWER-Address, phone number, date of birth,
social, insurance info
Define Chief Complaint - ANSWER-Patient telling you why they are there to see
doctor in their own words
What does SOAP stands for? - ANSWER-Subjective,objective,assessment,plan for
treatment
A, an - ANSWER-Not, without
Ab - ANSWER-From, away from
Abdomin(o) - ANSWER-Of or relating to the abdomen
-ac, -a cal: - ANSWER-Pertaining to
Acanth(o) - ANSWER-Thorne, spine
Acous(o) - ANSWER-Of or relating to hearing
Acr(o) - ANSWER-Extremity topmost
-ad - ANSWER-Toward, in the direction of
Ad- - ANSWER-At, increase, on, toward
Aden(o) aden(I) - ANSWER-Of or relating to a gland
Adip(o) - ANSWER-Of or relating to fat or fatty tissue
Adren(o) - ANSWER-Of or relating to adrenal gland
-aemia - ANSWER-Blood condition
Aer(o) - ANSWER-Air, gas
