Ch 5 Assisting with the Physical
Examination (Clinical Procedures) Q&A
Otoscope - ANSWER-an instrument for examining the external ear canal and
tympanic membrane
tympanic membrane - ANSWER-AKA ear drum, thin oval membrane between the
outer and middle ear that transmits sounds and vibrations to the inner ear.
Audioscope - ANSWER-used to screen patients for hearing loss
ophthalmoscope - ANSWER-used to examine the interior structures of the eyes.
laryngeal mirror - ANSWER-instrument with a long slender handle and a small round
mirror. used to examine areas of the patients throat and larynx
lubricant - ANSWER-water soluble gel used to reduce friction and provide easy
insertion of an instrument in the physical exam
proctoscope - ANSWER-type of speculum that is used to visualize the rectum and
the anus.
sigmoidoscope - ANSWER-used to visualize the rectum and the sigmoid colon
symmetry - ANSWER-equality
asymmetry - ANSWER-inequality
Supine - ANSWER-used to examine head, chest, abdomen and extremeties
lithotomy - ANSWER-used to perform vaginal, pelvic and rectal exams
dorsal recumbant - ANSWER-used to perform vaginal and rectal examinations.
prone - ANSWER-used to examine the back and to assess extension of the hip joint
Fowler - ANSWER-used to examine the upper body of patients w/ cardiovascular
and respiratory problems or people who faint w/drawing blood
Knee Chest - ANSWER-Used to examine the rectum to perform a proctoscope exam
Semi Fowler - ANSWER-
, Sims Position - ANSWER-used to examine vagina and rectum (flexible
sigmoidoscopy)
sitting - ANSWER-examine head, neck, chest upper extremities and vital signs
manipulation - ANSWER-passive movement of the joints to determine the extent of
movement or RANGE OF MOTION
range of motion - ANSWER-range in degrees of angle through which a joint can be
extended and flexed
percussion - ANSWER-tapping or striking the body with the hand or instrument to
produce sounds. allows the physician to determine position, size and density of air or
fluid within a body cavity
direct percussion - ANSWER-striking the body with a finger
indirect percussion - ANSWER-placing a finger on the area and the striking the finger
with a finger.
peripheral vision - ANSWER-side vision while looking straight ahead
cerumen - ANSWER-ear wax
transillumination - ANSWER-passage of light through body tissues for the purpose of
examination
preferred position for palpation of breast - ANSWER-SUPINE POSTITION
Hernia - ANSWER-protrusion of an organ through weakened muscle wall
female genitalia and rectum are usually examined in what position? - ANSWER-
lithotomy position
BSE - ANSWER-breast self examniations
PSA - ANSWER-prostate specific antigen
DRE - ANSWER-digital rectal examination
how often should men have the PSA and DRE done? - ANSWER-yearly beginning at
the age of 50. HIGH RISK patients should start at 45
all patients should have a baseline EKG starting at age? - ANSWER-40
Clinical documents contain? - ANSWER-medical history information, progress notes,
medication record, physical exam forms, consultation forms
Lab Documents - ANSWER-urinalysis, microbiology, hematology/blood reports
Examination (Clinical Procedures) Q&A
Otoscope - ANSWER-an instrument for examining the external ear canal and
tympanic membrane
tympanic membrane - ANSWER-AKA ear drum, thin oval membrane between the
outer and middle ear that transmits sounds and vibrations to the inner ear.
Audioscope - ANSWER-used to screen patients for hearing loss
ophthalmoscope - ANSWER-used to examine the interior structures of the eyes.
laryngeal mirror - ANSWER-instrument with a long slender handle and a small round
mirror. used to examine areas of the patients throat and larynx
lubricant - ANSWER-water soluble gel used to reduce friction and provide easy
insertion of an instrument in the physical exam
proctoscope - ANSWER-type of speculum that is used to visualize the rectum and
the anus.
sigmoidoscope - ANSWER-used to visualize the rectum and the sigmoid colon
symmetry - ANSWER-equality
asymmetry - ANSWER-inequality
Supine - ANSWER-used to examine head, chest, abdomen and extremeties
lithotomy - ANSWER-used to perform vaginal, pelvic and rectal exams
dorsal recumbant - ANSWER-used to perform vaginal and rectal examinations.
prone - ANSWER-used to examine the back and to assess extension of the hip joint
Fowler - ANSWER-used to examine the upper body of patients w/ cardiovascular
and respiratory problems or people who faint w/drawing blood
Knee Chest - ANSWER-Used to examine the rectum to perform a proctoscope exam
Semi Fowler - ANSWER-
, Sims Position - ANSWER-used to examine vagina and rectum (flexible
sigmoidoscopy)
sitting - ANSWER-examine head, neck, chest upper extremities and vital signs
manipulation - ANSWER-passive movement of the joints to determine the extent of
movement or RANGE OF MOTION
range of motion - ANSWER-range in degrees of angle through which a joint can be
extended and flexed
percussion - ANSWER-tapping or striking the body with the hand or instrument to
produce sounds. allows the physician to determine position, size and density of air or
fluid within a body cavity
direct percussion - ANSWER-striking the body with a finger
indirect percussion - ANSWER-placing a finger on the area and the striking the finger
with a finger.
peripheral vision - ANSWER-side vision while looking straight ahead
cerumen - ANSWER-ear wax
transillumination - ANSWER-passage of light through body tissues for the purpose of
examination
preferred position for palpation of breast - ANSWER-SUPINE POSTITION
Hernia - ANSWER-protrusion of an organ through weakened muscle wall
female genitalia and rectum are usually examined in what position? - ANSWER-
lithotomy position
BSE - ANSWER-breast self examniations
PSA - ANSWER-prostate specific antigen
DRE - ANSWER-digital rectal examination
how often should men have the PSA and DRE done? - ANSWER-yearly beginning at
the age of 50. HIGH RISK patients should start at 45
all patients should have a baseline EKG starting at age? - ANSWER-40
Clinical documents contain? - ANSWER-medical history information, progress notes,
medication record, physical exam forms, consultation forms
Lab Documents - ANSWER-urinalysis, microbiology, hematology/blood reports
