Assisting with the physical examination

Question 1

Nasal Speculum

Answer 1

Used to examine Nose

Question 2

Ophthalmoscope

Answer 2

Lighted instrument used to examine eye

Question 3

Othoscope

Answer 3

Lighted instrument used to examine ear

Question 4

Percussion Hammer

Answer 4

Used to test reflexes

Question 5

Turning Fork

Answer 5

Vibrates to test hearing

Question 6

Void

Answer 6

To urinate

Question 7

Vaginal Speculum

Answer 7

Opens vagina to examine it and the Cervix

Question 8

Dorsal Recumbent Position

Answer 8

Supine with legs together

Used for examining Chest, Abdomen, and Breasts

Question 9

Lithotomy Position

Answer 9

Hips at edge of table, knees flexed, feet in stirrups

Used for vaginal exams

Question 10

Knee-Chest Position

Answer 10

Person kneeling, resting body on chest and knees

Used for rectum exams

Question 11

Sims’ Position

Answer 11

Prone with one leg lifted to chest

Sometimes used for prenatal and rectum exams

Question 12

Supine

Answer 12

Lying on back, chest up

Question 13

Prone

Answer 13

Lying on chest, back up

Question 14

Specimens

Answer 14

Samples

Question 15

Midstream specimen

Answer 15

Urine specimen collected partially after urine stream begins

Question 16

24-Hour Specimen

Answer 16

A urine specimen where ALL urine in the 24-Hour period is collected and used

Question 17

Sputum

Answer 17

Mucus from the respiratory System expelled through the mouth