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CMA chapter 5&6
Stack #4646165
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what pulse is palpated behind the knee? | Popliteal |
| what pulse is auscultated with a stethoscope? | Apical |
| when you are taking a radial pulse, where should you position the arm relation to the level of the heart? | At or below the level of the heart |
| what ai considered a normal pulse for an average-sized 37- year- old patient in good health? | 60-100 beats per min |
| if bedridden patient has chills and is shivering, what would you expect the body temperature to be? | Increased |
| white site for taking an infant’s body temperature is considered to give the most accurate results? | Rectal method |
| 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 orthotic hypertension. How would you check this patient’s blood pressure? | Check it while the patient is laying down , then sitting and finally standing (wait 1-3 minutes between each position) |
| The systolic BP is measured during which korotkoff phase? | Phase 1 |
| what pulses is palpated in the antecubital space? | Brachial |
| what pulses is palpated in the neck | Carotid |
| When compared to the average patient, the expected resting pulse of a marathon runner would be, what? | Lower ( 40-60 bpm) |
| The process of chemical and physical change in the body that produces beat is called what? | Metabolism |
| What assessments is referred to as a cardinal sign? | Vital sign |
| What symptoms may indicate that the patient has hypertension? | Headache, blurred vision, chest pain, and epistaxis |
| The temperature of a 3-year-old child with bilateral otitis externa is best taken with which thermometer? | Temperature artery |
| While taking vital signs on Mrs.Anderson, you note a difference between her radical and apical pulse. This problem is known as what? | Pulse deficit |
| An aural thermometer should not be used if the patient has what? | Impacted caruman |
| the internal function of the body are constantly adapting and changing to keep the body in balance maintenance of this complex process is called what? | Homeostasis |
| What does it mean to have good rapport with patients? | establishing a relationship of mutual trust, understanding, and harmony. between a patient and a healthcare professional. |
| The section of the medical history that helps uncover existing or potential health problems is called what? | Review of system ( ROS ) |
| What phase of sound is associated with a distinct, sharp tapping sound that continues rhythmically? | Phase 1 |
| persistent reading of 90/60 mm Hg or lower usually are considered to be what? | Hypertension |
| when documenting a temperature reading on the patient chart, what abbreviation should be used to indicate the site of an oral reading? | 0 |
| What systems require the shortest length of time to obtain an accurate temperature reading? | Tympanic or Temporal Artery |
| A fever that fluctuates considerably ( by more than 3 degrees) and never returns to normal range is considered to be what? | Remittent fever |
| What part of the health record includes demographic information? | Patient registration form |
| What process involved in active listening seeks to summarize or simplify the sender’s thoughts and feelings or to resolve any confusion in the message? | Clarification |
| Therapeutic interactions with children include what? | Using age appropriate language, getting down to their eye level, using play or “dolls” to explain procedures, and remaining calm and encouraging. |
| (blank) involves repeating or paraphrasing the patient’s comments | Restating |
| What part of the patient’s health record includes the patient’s dietary habits, smoking history, and alcohol consumption? | Social history |
| A medical assistant who is a good listener consistently does what? | Maintains eye contact, uses active listening cues, avoids interrupting, and observes the patient’s non-verbal communication. |
| What position requires the patient to lie flat on his or her back? | Supine position |
| What position is achieved by lying prone with the head down, and knees bent, and the buttocks elevated? | Knee-chest position |
| What examination position is used for gynecologist examination? | Lithotomy position |
| Which examination position is used for rectal or sigmoid examinations? | Sim’s position |
| ( blank ) is considered a safeguard mandated by HIPPA | Patient confidentiality |
| The provider performs manipulation during the physical examination to gain information about the what? | Range of motion |
| When writing in a paper record and an error is made, which of the document guidelines is acceptable? | Draw a single line through the error |
| which position is used for examination of the front of the body, including the heart, breasts and abdominal organs? | Supine position |
| What is the quickest and easiest method for checking skin turgor? | pinching the skin |
| What is the best method of moving heavy objects? | Pushing or pulling |
| A few months ago, Mr. Thomas Johnson suffered a stroke that left him with weakness on the right side. You need to assist him from his wheelchair onto the examination table. Which technique would you use? | Pivot transfer |
| Which position can be used for a rectal examination | Knee to chest |
| The provider might use a (blank) to assess a patient’s ability to detect sound vibrations? | Gait belt |
| When preparing a patient for a physical examination, the medical assistant is responsible for what? | Obtaining vital signs, height / weight, verifying the reason for the visit, and ensuring the patients is properly gowned / positioned |
| what is used to examine the interior of the eye, including the retina and intraocular vessels? | Opthalmoscope |
| what speech defect is the inability to speak because of loss of the voice, commonly seen with laryngitis or overuse of the voice? | Aphonia |
| What term is associated with the process of measuring? | Mensuration |
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