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Exam Prep MED229

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Which of the following is an example of inversion? Turning the sole of the foot inward
Body position and alignment are known as? Posture
Which of the following is a type of exercise whereby the patient relaxes and contracts the muscles of a specific body part without moving the body part? Isometeric
Another name for weight traction is Static
Which of the following crutch gait is the best for someone with leg paralysis? Three-point
Which of the following therapies cause blood vessels to constrict? Cryotherapy
In Swedish massage, which of the following strokes is a percussive stroke? Tapotement
Riding a stationary bicycle is an example of a(n) Active mobility exercise
Which of the following crutch gaits is considered the slowest? Four-point
A goniometer is used to directly measure what? joint range of motion
What is the most highly recommended food for a patient less than 6 months old? Single-grain baby cereal
Which of the following foods should not be given to a patient with lactose sensitivity? Cheese
Which of the following is a key recommendation of the USDA Dietary Guidelines? Reduce sodium intake to less than 2300 mg a day
On average, an adult should drink how many glasses of water a day? 6 to 8
Which of the following statements about protein is correct? Protein assists with antibody production and disease resistance
Which of the following best describes the skinfold test? Measure of fat as percentage of body weight
Which of the following is not part of the process of nutrition? Indigestion
Which of the following guidelines would you least likely use when educating a patient about nutrition? Teach an eating plan that you have developed using specific dietary guidelines
The DASH eating plan would be used by someone who has which of the following? Hypertension
What is a kilocalorie commonly called? Calorie
What components provide the body with energy? Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
What is protein essential for? Building and repairing cells and tissues.
A pregnant patient, Molly Holiday, has started feeling the movement of her baby. What is her current stage of pregnancy? 2nd trimester
A TSE is An examination of the testicles by the patient
A pregnant patient is monitoring her blood glucose level with a glucometer. She most likely has Gestational diabetes
Which of the following indicates the LMP? The first day of the last menstrual period
A speculum is used to Perform a vaginal exam
Which of the following patients would most likely have an alpha fetoprotein test? 35-year-old female in her 2nd trimester of pregnancy
Which of the following diagnostic tests would least likely be performed on a male urologic patient? Colposcopy
At what age should most women start having yearly mammograms, according to the American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute? 40
Your 27-year-old female patient has a menstrual disturbance. Which of the following does she least likely have? Menorrhea
Your male patient has an infection that is not an STI. Which of the following is most likely the problem? Epididymitis
When Chris was a neonate, he had a high level of bilirubin in his blood. As a medical assistant, you know that he had _____ and needed _____. Jaundice; a bili-blanket
Which of the following statements indicates that the parents of a 12-month-old, named Ian, understand the importance of safety for their child? "We put locks on all the cabinets to keep Ian from opening them."
Which of the following would be the most important information to point out to a physician about a pediatric patient? A 7-year-old does not have any friends at school
If an infant is crying while the physician is listening to breath sounds, which of the following would be the best course of action? Provide the infant with a pacifier if he uses one
Immunizations are Vaccines or toxoids that protect susceptible individuals from infectious diseases
Which method of temperature should not be used on a 2-year-old patient? Oral
Which of the following vital signs would be taken last for an infant? Temperature
You are to collect a urine specimen on an infant in diapers. Which of the following questions would you least likely ask the infant's parent(s)? Has your baby experienced enuresis?
A parent calls in stating that her 5-year-old son has a fever of 102 degrees and will not eat. What should you do? Schedule the child for the first available appointment that day
Which of the following is an incorrect or untrue statement regarding child abuse and/or neglect? Report only cases of child abuse and/or neglect that you are sure occurred
Which of the following is the least likely to occur with a geriatric patient? Hyperbilirubinemia
Your 68-year-old patient suffers from pain and swelling of his left knee. He also has poor vision and hearing. He needs education about how to care for his knee. Which of the following would be the best technique? Look directly at the patient, speaking slightly slower in low-pitched tones
Which of the following patients is most likely to suffer from urinary incontinence? A 78-year-old female patient with a prolapsed uterus
Your 68-year-old patient suffers from disorientation to time and place. Which of the following is the most likely problem? Alzheimer's disease
When providing nutritional education for an elderly patient, which of the following statements is most accurate? High-fiber food and plenty of water should be included in your diet.
Which medication would most likely be given to an elderly patient with congestive heart failure? Digoxin
Which of following is not a practice of preventive medicine? biopsy
Which of the following patients is engaging in polypharmacy? A 76-year-old female patient taking 12 different prescription medications and two over-the-counter supplements
When speaking to Peter Smith, which of the following is the best way to address him? Mr. Smith, how are you feeling today?
Your elderly patient refuses an immunization. Which of the following is least likely reason? Because they're scared of being stuck by the needle.
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