MA 311- Medical Clinical Procedures
Final Exam Review Questions and
Answers
During a pelvic exam, the licensed practitioner uses a(n) ________ to expand the
vaginal opening to permit viewing of the vagina and cervix. - ANSWER-speculum
When preparing a wet mount, what is mixed with the sample to be tested? -
ANSWER-saline
A condition of pregnancy indicated by bright red vaginal bleeding that is painless is
placenta ________. - ANSWER-previa
________ rule is used to estimate the delivery or due date for a pregnant woman. -
ANSWER-Nagele's
The acronym LMP refers to the ____. - ANSWER-first day of a woman's last
menstrual period
The average age range of menarche, or the beginning of menstruation, is ________
years of age. - ANSWER-10 to 15
A serious condition of pregnancy characterized by vaginal bleeding and back and
abdominal pain is ________ placenta. - ANSWER-abruptio
FAS is the result of a woman's use of ________ during pregnancy. - ANSWER-
alcohol
During the ________ phase of a pelvic exam, the licensed practitioner uses two
hands to palpate the abdomen and assess the position of the uterus. - ANSWER-
bimanual
The beginning of menstruation, called ________, usually occurs between the ages of
10 and 15 years. - ANSWER-menarche
Marya is a 24-year-old patient who has come to the office for an annual exam. You
notice various stages of bruising on her arms. When you ask the cause, Marya
admits that her husband has been abusing her physically. She says she has tried to
get away from him, but every time she does, he takes it out on one of their three
children. What is not a general guideline that you can offer Marya regarding
domestic violence? - ANSWER-It is sometimes necessary to stay with an abusive
spouse for the children's sake.
, Which of the following is the best description of menopause? - ANSWER-the natural
cessation of a woman's menstrual cycles
The natural cessation of the menstrual cycle is _______. - ANSWER-menopause
Carly took an early pregnancy test yesterday and was thrilled when it was positive.
She is excited about having a baby, and the first thing she asks you this morning is
"When is the baby due?" When you ask, she tells you that the first day of her last
menstrual period was September 9, 2022. What is the estimated date of Carly's
estimated delivery date? - ANSWER-June 16, 2023
A slide that is prepared by mixing a specimen sample with a saline solution is known
as a(n) ______. - ANSWER-wet mount
Which of the following occurs during the second trimester? - ANSWER-Fetal
movement is felt.
Which of the following is not a part of the medical assistant's role in a urologist's
office? - ANSWER-visual inspection of the external genitalia
Difficulty or pain with urination is called _______. - ANSWER-dysuria
When is the best time for a man to perform a testicular self-exam? - ANSWER-after
taking a shower or bath
The surgical removal of the uterus is a(n) ________. - ANSWER-hysterectomy
A heavy or dragging feeling in the groin, enlargement of one testicle, and a dull ache
in the groin are symptoms of ________. - ANSWER-testicular cancer
Which of the following is a reason for false-negative Pap smear results? - ANSWER-
Epithelial cells hidden by blood or mucus
Which procedure is performed when a genetic or metabolic defect is suspected in a
fetus? - ANSWER-amniocentesis
The surgical removal of tissue for later microscopic examination is a(n)_______. -
ANSWER-biopsy
An X-ray exam of the fallopian tubes and uterus in which a contrast medium such as
dye or air is used is __________. - ANSWER-hysterosalpingography
The specimen obtained by a cervical biopsy is sent to the laboratory with a(n)
__________. - ANSWER-cytology laboratory requisition
Which of the following is used to measure urinary bladder capacity and pressure? -
ANSWER-cystometry
Too little or too much AFP in the blood can indicate a(n) ________ abnormality
known as a neural tube defect. - ANSWER-fetal
Final Exam Review Questions and
Answers
During a pelvic exam, the licensed practitioner uses a(n) ________ to expand the
vaginal opening to permit viewing of the vagina and cervix. - ANSWER-speculum
When preparing a wet mount, what is mixed with the sample to be tested? -
ANSWER-saline
A condition of pregnancy indicated by bright red vaginal bleeding that is painless is
placenta ________. - ANSWER-previa
________ rule is used to estimate the delivery or due date for a pregnant woman. -
ANSWER-Nagele's
The acronym LMP refers to the ____. - ANSWER-first day of a woman's last
menstrual period
The average age range of menarche, or the beginning of menstruation, is ________
years of age. - ANSWER-10 to 15
A serious condition of pregnancy characterized by vaginal bleeding and back and
abdominal pain is ________ placenta. - ANSWER-abruptio
FAS is the result of a woman's use of ________ during pregnancy. - ANSWER-
alcohol
During the ________ phase of a pelvic exam, the licensed practitioner uses two
hands to palpate the abdomen and assess the position of the uterus. - ANSWER-
bimanual
The beginning of menstruation, called ________, usually occurs between the ages of
10 and 15 years. - ANSWER-menarche
Marya is a 24-year-old patient who has come to the office for an annual exam. You
notice various stages of bruising on her arms. When you ask the cause, Marya
admits that her husband has been abusing her physically. She says she has tried to
get away from him, but every time she does, he takes it out on one of their three
children. What is not a general guideline that you can offer Marya regarding
domestic violence? - ANSWER-It is sometimes necessary to stay with an abusive
spouse for the children's sake.
, Which of the following is the best description of menopause? - ANSWER-the natural
cessation of a woman's menstrual cycles
The natural cessation of the menstrual cycle is _______. - ANSWER-menopause
Carly took an early pregnancy test yesterday and was thrilled when it was positive.
She is excited about having a baby, and the first thing she asks you this morning is
"When is the baby due?" When you ask, she tells you that the first day of her last
menstrual period was September 9, 2022. What is the estimated date of Carly's
estimated delivery date? - ANSWER-June 16, 2023
A slide that is prepared by mixing a specimen sample with a saline solution is known
as a(n) ______. - ANSWER-wet mount
Which of the following occurs during the second trimester? - ANSWER-Fetal
movement is felt.
Which of the following is not a part of the medical assistant's role in a urologist's
office? - ANSWER-visual inspection of the external genitalia
Difficulty or pain with urination is called _______. - ANSWER-dysuria
When is the best time for a man to perform a testicular self-exam? - ANSWER-after
taking a shower or bath
The surgical removal of the uterus is a(n) ________. - ANSWER-hysterectomy
A heavy or dragging feeling in the groin, enlargement of one testicle, and a dull ache
in the groin are symptoms of ________. - ANSWER-testicular cancer
Which of the following is a reason for false-negative Pap smear results? - ANSWER-
Epithelial cells hidden by blood or mucus
Which procedure is performed when a genetic or metabolic defect is suspected in a
fetus? - ANSWER-amniocentesis
The surgical removal of tissue for later microscopic examination is a(n)_______. -
ANSWER-biopsy
An X-ray exam of the fallopian tubes and uterus in which a contrast medium such as
dye or air is used is __________. - ANSWER-hysterosalpingography
The specimen obtained by a cervical biopsy is sent to the laboratory with a(n)
__________. - ANSWER-cytology laboratory requisition
Which of the following is used to measure urinary bladder capacity and pressure? -
ANSWER-cystometry
Too little or too much AFP in the blood can indicate a(n) ________ abnormality
known as a neural tube defect. - ANSWER-fetal
