Clinical Procedures Mid-term Exam
Q&A
List six methods of examination - ANSWER-Manipulation, mensuration, auscultation,
percussion, palpation, observation or inspection
The method of examination that is the process of listening directly to the body
sounds is called? - ANSWER-Auscultation
The supine position is also known as - ANSWER-Horizontal recumbent
During the physical examination ataxia might be observed which relates to: -
ANSWER-Stature
When the patient ask a question of the medical assistant, the medical assistant
should: - ANSWER-Answer questions to the extent of knowledge; refer others to the
provider
When the abdomen is being examined, the patient is typically in a - ANSWER-
Supine position
What are the responsibilities of a medical assistant when preparing the patient for a
physical examination - ANSWER-Medical assistant is responsible for obtain and
recording height,weight, vital signs. Providing a full gown, asking the patient to
disrobe completely ask the the patient to empty his/her bladder, and providing a
sheet
Evelyn Williams has a physical examination scheduled for today. She is recuperating
from back surgery and still has pain when she moves to raise her legs, what position
is most comfortable for her? Which body parts can be examined with her in this
position ? - ANSWER-Prone position
Lists two procedures or test that the medical assistant might perform as a part of the
patient physical examination - ANSWER-Vital signs and collecting blood for lab
testing
Describe the six methods used in the physical examination - ANSWER-Inspection-
observing the patient's outer body and certain mental characteristics
Palpation- feeling with the fingers or hands to verify data seen during inspection
Percussion- tapping with the finger and listening for sounds, particularly in the
abdomen area, back and chest
Auscultation- listening to sounds with a stethoscope
Manipulation- skillfully using the hands in therapeutic or diagnostic procedures
Mensuration- the act or process of measuring
, Explain the sequence of physical examination - ANSWER-Provide Privacy, Identify
self, Identify patient while looking at band, Wash hands. The client should have
emptied the bladder, disrobed except for underpants, and put on a gown. The person
sits with legs dangling off side of the bed or table; you stand in front of the person.
List the instruments and supplies needed for examining the follow in body areas:
head, reflexes, chest, abdomen - ANSWER-Head: Light source
Reflexes: Precussion hammer
Chest: Stethoscope
Abdomen: Stethoscope
Describe the cleaning process that the following instruments will need after their use
in an examination - ANSWER-Nasal speculum: disinfection
Tuning fork: sanitization
Precussion hammer: Sanitization
Reusable otoscope speculum: Sanitization
What is a diagnosis code? - ANSWER-Is a standardized value that represents a
patient's illness, signs, and symptoms
What is a CPT code? - ANSWER-the standardized classification system for reporting
medical procedures and services.
List PPE used in the medical office - ANSWER-Gloves, mask, gowns, face shield
Define standard precautions - ANSWER-Wash hands, follow exposure to blood and
body fluids
List some invasive procedures - ANSWER-Assisting with medical/surgical
procedures giving injections, phlebotomy, drawing blood
List example of maintains medical asepsis - ANSWER-Handle all specimen as if they
were contaminated use PPE and washing hands
What is the purpose of medical history? - ANSWER-Medical history is the basis for
all medical treatment
What is demographic information ? - ANSWER-Address, phone number, date of
birth, social, insurance info
Define chief complaint - ANSWER-Patient telling why they are there to see the
doctor in their own words
What does SOAP stand for ? - ANSWER-Plans for treatment, assessment, objective,
subjective
What does ROS stand for? - ANSWER-Review of systems
Define EMR - ANSWER-Electronic medical records
Q&A
List six methods of examination - ANSWER-Manipulation, mensuration, auscultation,
percussion, palpation, observation or inspection
The method of examination that is the process of listening directly to the body
sounds is called? - ANSWER-Auscultation
The supine position is also known as - ANSWER-Horizontal recumbent
During the physical examination ataxia might be observed which relates to: -
ANSWER-Stature
When the patient ask a question of the medical assistant, the medical assistant
should: - ANSWER-Answer questions to the extent of knowledge; refer others to the
provider
When the abdomen is being examined, the patient is typically in a - ANSWER-
Supine position
What are the responsibilities of a medical assistant when preparing the patient for a
physical examination - ANSWER-Medical assistant is responsible for obtain and
recording height,weight, vital signs. Providing a full gown, asking the patient to
disrobe completely ask the the patient to empty his/her bladder, and providing a
sheet
Evelyn Williams has a physical examination scheduled for today. She is recuperating
from back surgery and still has pain when she moves to raise her legs, what position
is most comfortable for her? Which body parts can be examined with her in this
position ? - ANSWER-Prone position
Lists two procedures or test that the medical assistant might perform as a part of the
patient physical examination - ANSWER-Vital signs and collecting blood for lab
testing
Describe the six methods used in the physical examination - ANSWER-Inspection-
observing the patient's outer body and certain mental characteristics
Palpation- feeling with the fingers or hands to verify data seen during inspection
Percussion- tapping with the finger and listening for sounds, particularly in the
abdomen area, back and chest
Auscultation- listening to sounds with a stethoscope
Manipulation- skillfully using the hands in therapeutic or diagnostic procedures
Mensuration- the act or process of measuring
, Explain the sequence of physical examination - ANSWER-Provide Privacy, Identify
self, Identify patient while looking at band, Wash hands. The client should have
emptied the bladder, disrobed except for underpants, and put on a gown. The person
sits with legs dangling off side of the bed or table; you stand in front of the person.
List the instruments and supplies needed for examining the follow in body areas:
head, reflexes, chest, abdomen - ANSWER-Head: Light source
Reflexes: Precussion hammer
Chest: Stethoscope
Abdomen: Stethoscope
Describe the cleaning process that the following instruments will need after their use
in an examination - ANSWER-Nasal speculum: disinfection
Tuning fork: sanitization
Precussion hammer: Sanitization
Reusable otoscope speculum: Sanitization
What is a diagnosis code? - ANSWER-Is a standardized value that represents a
patient's illness, signs, and symptoms
What is a CPT code? - ANSWER-the standardized classification system for reporting
medical procedures and services.
List PPE used in the medical office - ANSWER-Gloves, mask, gowns, face shield
Define standard precautions - ANSWER-Wash hands, follow exposure to blood and
body fluids
List some invasive procedures - ANSWER-Assisting with medical/surgical
procedures giving injections, phlebotomy, drawing blood
List example of maintains medical asepsis - ANSWER-Handle all specimen as if they
were contaminated use PPE and washing hands
What is the purpose of medical history? - ANSWER-Medical history is the basis for
all medical treatment
What is demographic information ? - ANSWER-Address, phone number, date of
birth, social, insurance info
Define chief complaint - ANSWER-Patient telling why they are there to see the
doctor in their own words
What does SOAP stand for ? - ANSWER-Plans for treatment, assessment, objective,
subjective
What does ROS stand for? - ANSWER-Review of systems
Define EMR - ANSWER-Electronic medical records
