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CMA CH. 5&6 (MJCC)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following pulses is palpated behind the knee? | Apical, Brachial, Carotid, and Radial |
| Which ofthe following pulses is palpated with a stethoscope? | Apical |
| If a bedridden patient has chills and is shivering, what would you expect the body temperature to be? | Increased |
| When you are taking a radial pulse, were should you position the arm relation to the level of the heart? | Below or at the same level |
| What would be considered a normal pulse for an average -sized 37 year old patient in good health? | 60 to 80 beats per minute. |
| Which site for taking a infant's body temperature is considered to give the most accurate results? | Temporal artery |
| Your patient has been diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension. How would you expect his pulse to feel? | Bounding |
| Dr. Xu is concerned that an elderly patient may be experiencing orthostatic hypotension. How would you check this patient's BP? | With the cuff in place, take the BP with the patient lying down and then immediately after she stands. |
| Which pulse is palpated in the neck? | Carotid |
| Which pulse is palpated in the antecubital space? | Brachial |
| The systolic BP is measured during which Korotkoff phase? | Phase I |
| When compared to the average patient, the expected resting pulse of a marathon runner would be ____________. | Decreased |
| The process of chemical and physical change in the body that produces heat is called ________. | Metabolism |
| Which assessments is NOT referred to as a cardinal sign? | Height, weight, and BMI |
| An aural thermometer should not be used if the patient has ____. | Bilateral impacted cerumen. |
| Which of the fo9llowing symptoms ay indicate that the patient has hypertension? | Epistaxis, Headache, Vertigo, and Angina. |
| The temperature of a 3-year-old child with bilateral otitis externa is best taken with which thermometer? | Temporal artery |
| While taking by vital signs on Mrs. Anderson, you note a difference between her radial and apical pulses. This problem is known as ________. | The pulse deficit. |
| The internal functions of the body are constantly adaptive and changing to keep the body in balance. Maintenance of this complex process is called _________. | Homeostasis |
| What statement best describes what it means to have good rapport with patients? | You have smooth, pleasant relationships with them. |
| The section of the medical history that helps uncover existing or potiental health problems is called _______. | Systems review |
| Which best describes a fever that fluctuates considerably (e.g., by more than 3 degree) and never returns to the normal range? | Remittent fever |
| Which phase of sound is associated with a distinct, sharp tapping sound that continues rhythmically? | Phase III |
| Persistent readings of 90/60 mm Hg or lower usually are considered ________. | Hypotension |
| Which systems requires the shortest length of time to obtain an accurate temperature reading? | Tympanic thermometer |
| When documenting a temperature reading on the patient chart, what abbreviation should be used to indicate the state of an oral reading? | The site doesn not have to be indicated. |
| Which of the following processes involved in active listening seeks to summarize or simplify the sender's thoughts and feelings or to resolve an confusion in the message? | Clarification |
| What includes demographic information? | Database |
| Sally Tipoke, age 17, is scheduled for her first pap test today. She appears anxious and scared. What would be the most appropriate statement for the medical assistant? | "You look worried about the exam. Can I answer any questions?" |
| Therapeutic interactions with children include all the following except? | Allowing the child to decide whether a breathing treatment is needed. |
| What includes the patient's dietary habits, smoking history, and alcohol consumption? | Social history |
| A medical assistant who is a good listener consistently _______ | Provides feedback to clarify the patient's message |
| Which involves repeating or paraphrasing the patient's comments? | Restatement |
| Which position requires the patient to lie flat on his or her back? | Supine |
| Which of the following positions in achieved by lying prone with the head down, the knees bent, and the buttocks elevated? | Knee-chest |
| Which examination position is used for rectal or sigmoid examination? | Knee-chest |
| Which examination position is used for gynecologic examinations? | Lithotomy |
| When writing in a paper record and an error is made, which of the following document guidelines is acceptable? | Draw a line through the error |
| The provider preforms manipulation during the physical examination to gain information about the ______. | Range of motion of the joint. |
| What is considered a safeguard mandated by HIPPA? | Passwords access to all electronic health records, Computer monitor shields, and Turning monitors away from patient traffic areas. |
| Which position is used for examination of the front of the body, including the heart, breasts, and abdominal organs? | Supine (horizontal recumbent) position |
| What is the easiest method for checking skin turgor? | Pinch the skin on the posterior surface of the hand. |
| A few months ago, Mr. Thomas Johnson suffered a stroke that left him weakness on the right side. You need to assist him from his wheelchair onto the examination table. What technique should you use? | Support Mr. Johnson close to your body on the left side. |
| Which is the est method of moving a heavy object/ | Roll or push the item in the desired direction. |
| Which postion can be used for a rectal examination? | Left lateral |
| The provider might use a _______ to assess a patient's ability to detect sound vibrations. | Tuning fork |
| When preparing a patient for a physical examination, the medical assistant is responsible for all the following except | Providing refill prescriptions as needed. |
| What is used to examine the interior of te eye, including the retina and intraocular vessels? | Ophthalmoscope |
| What term is associated wit the process of measuring? | Mensuration |
| Which of the following speech defects is the inability to speak because of the loss of the voice, commonly seen with laryngitis or overuse of the voice? | Aphonia |
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