Assisting with the Physical Exam

Question 1

Exams are done to:Promote health

Answer 1

Determine fitness for work and diagnose disease

Question 2

Laryngeal mirror —

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used to examine mouth, teeth, and throat

Question 3

Nasal speculum —

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used to examine inside of the nose

Question 4

Ophthalmoscope —

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lighted instrument used to examine the internal eye structures

Question 5

Otoscope —

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lighted instrument used to examine the external ear and eardrum

Question 6

Percussion hammer (reflex hammer) —

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used to tap body parts to test reflexes

Question 7

Tuning fork —

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vibrates to test hearing

Question 8

Vaginal speculum —

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opens the vagina to examine it and the cervix

Question 9

Dorsal recumbent (horizontal recumbent) position

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Used to examine the abdomen, chest, and breasts
•The person is supine with legs together.
•To examine the perineal area, knees are flexed and hips externally rotated.
•Drape the person.

Question 10

•Lithotomy position

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• Used to examine the vagina and cervix
• Hips are at the edge of the exam table; knees are flexed and hips externally rotated; feet are in stirrups.
• Drape as for perineal care.

Question 11

Knee-chest position (genupectoral position)

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• Used to examine the rectum
• The person kneels and rests the body on the knees and chest; head is turned to one side; arms are above the head or flexed at the elbows; back is straight; body is flexed about 90 degrees at the hips.
• Apply drape in a diamond shape to cover the back, buttocks, and thighs.

Question 12

Sims’ position

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• Sometimes used to examine the rectum or vagina
• Drape in a diamond shape.
• Examiner folds back the near corner to expose the area being examined

Question 13

A person is supine. The hips are flexed and externally rotated. The feet are supported by stirrups. The person is in the

Answer 13

Lithotomy position

Question 14

When preparing for an exam, you

Answer 14

Position and drape the person

Question 15

A man is in the dorsal recumbent position. This means that the person is:

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Lying on his back with his legs together

Question 16

When in the knee-chest position, the persons arms are:

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Above the head

Question 17

Mr. Brown has an ankle brace. When you remove the brace, you notice a reddened area on the ankle. You should

Answer 17

Report your observations to the nurse

Question 18

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part?

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Prosthesis

Question 19

Rheumatoid arthritis may

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Cause deformities
Cause pain and muscle spasms
Have periods of remission

Question 20

What is edema?

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Swelling

Question 21

The resident’s weight is measured routinely as a way to check the person’s

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Nutrition and health