Chapter 40 & 35 Flashcards
Which of the following is an evaluation by the use of sight ?
Inspection
Which of the following is a means of producing sounds by various parts of the body ?
Percussion
Which of the following is a common task performed by the medical assistant when assisting with us complete physical exam ?
Position the patient
Side vision while looking straight forward:
Peripheral
The provider auscultates the heart form both anterior and posterior chest wall. This is done while the patient is in what position?
Sitting
Which of the following is measured by the spirometer ?
Lung capacity
What abbreviation does the provider use to i facts that there is not yet convulsive evidence in the decision concerning a patients condition or in confirming a diagnosis?
R/O
The physician auscultares the neck for the sounds made by blood flowing through the:
Carotid artery
Which examination technique uses means of producing sounds by tapping various parts of the body ?
Percussion
Which examination technique must be used to detect sounds, including bruits, murmurs, rales, rhythms, and bowel sounds?
Auscultation
The breast examination is best done _____ days following the start of the menstrual cycle of menstruating women.
7-10
At what age should men begin a routine testicular self-examination?
15
What term is given to the medical assistant who writes what the provider dictates during the examination?
Scribe
The manner of walking in which balance and the evidence of pain is evaluated is known as:
Gait
What instrument is used to get a good visual of the ears?
Otoscope
By tapping on various Orta of the body the provider is able to check the patient’s:
Reflexes
Which of the following does a provider make based on the patients health history, symptoms, examination findings, procedures, and lab tests?
Plan
In the sequence of a physical examination , HEENT is the abbreviation for:
HEAD, EYES, EARS, NOSE, THROAT
Which of the following is an evaluation using the sense of touch?
Palpation
The quality of the sound heard on percussion of the chest; the intensification and prolongation of the sound by reflection or by vibration of a nearby object is known as:
Resonance
Which of the following is a mea a of producing sounds by tapping on various parts of the body?
Percussion
Which of the following exam techniques Can determine skin temperature, size and shape of organs, the position and presence of abnormal structures , and the degree of abdominal rigidity and aortic pulsations?
Palpation
Which of the following is an adventitious of venous or arterial origin heard of auscultation?
Bruit
Which exam technique involves listening to sounds made by the patients body?
Auscultation
Which exam technique is used to measure a patients height weight head chest and other body parts?
Mensuration
The passive movement of a joint to determine the range of extension and flexión is known as:
Manipulation
The provider inspects the posterior surface to observe the spine and symmetry of :
Bony prominences
The first part of the physical completed by the medical assistant before the provider’s examination includes measurements vital signs and :
Vision screening
Even though H and P and customized physical forms whether in paper from or in the EHR vary in appearance, the contents are basically which of the following ?
The same
Which position Will the patient typically be in when provider evaluates the patients skin?
Sitting or standing
The provider may ask the patient to stand in front of him in the anatomical position While he observes ?
General appearance
When the testes are palpated males should be instructed in testicular self- examination (TSE) this should occur when the patient is at what age?
Past puberty
Which of the following is sometimes observed by asking the patient to perform a set movements that the provider counteracts with resistance ?
Muscle strength
What position should the patient be in when the provider evaluates the patients involuntary reflex action?
Sitting
Which test is performed to detect any muscle abnormality?
Romberg balance test
What may happen when the patient gets down from the exam table
The patient may become dizzy lightheaded
Which of the following is true about mental illness?
Cases occur across all countries and cultures
Which of the following are defined as a long-standing pattern of behavior and internal experiences that varies greatly from what is expected?
Personality disorders
Which category of mental health disorders is characterized by overwhelming feelings of worry of fear that interfere with one’s daily functions?
Anxiety disorders
Studies have shown that some mental health problems may be:
Genetic in nature
According to the mental health foundation the degree to which you feel overwhelmed or unable to cope as a result of pressures that are unmanageable is the definition of:
Stress
Which of the following is an effect of prolonged stress?
Depression
People of all genders ages and ethnicities can be at risk of suicide however individuals between the ages of 15 and 24 years or over age ___ are at a greater risk
60
A mental health professional who has a masters degree in psychology counseling or a related field is a :
Psychological counselor
According to the national institute on mental health how many people in the United States experience some form of mental illness echo year?
1 in 5
There tends to be higher rates of hospitalization and emergency department visits amongst patients who have a presence of a mental disorder especially in those patients who also have which of the following?
One or more chronic diseases
Which of the following manuals is published by the American psychiatric association (APÁ) outlines mental disorders and assists in improving diagnoses treatment and research of these disorders?
DSM-5
What mental health category describes all forms of depression or bipolar disorders likely caused by chemical imbalance in the brain ?
MOOD
Which of the following mental health disorders do research think is primarily caused by genetics?
Schizophrenia
Treatment such as behavioral counseling medications, and medical devices and applications used to treat withdrawal symptoms or deliver skills training are used to treat _______________ disorders.
Substance abuse
Short term stress can cause:
Increase in heart rate, breathing, and thinking skills.
How many adults live in with serious mental health disorders also have a substance use disorder in the United States?
One and four.
Traumas, such as military combat, been involved in life threatening incident,or being the victim of a violent Crime are most commonly known to cause
PTSD
LSD, PCP, Ketamine,psilocybin (magic, mushrooms), and Ecstasy are examples of which of:
Hallucinogens
What techniques might you use when discussing says sensitive issues with patients? select all the apply
Ask specific questions rather than general ones.
Establish report.
Stress, when experience for a short duration causes:
Tensing of the muscles
Which of the common diagnostic category of mental disorders ? Select all that apply.
Eating disorders
mood disorders
Some mental health studies show that mental health problems may be________ or biological
Genetic
Which of the following terms is used to describe sadness loneliness due to the loss of someone close to you?
bereavement
The ____________ system is responsible for the body’s response to keep us safe.
Sympathetic
Which of the following is known as an effect of chronic stress?
Asthma
Stress, my Be of the benefit when:
Preparing for an interview
What is considered one of the leading causes of the deaths in the United States?
Suicide 
At what age are individuals at greatest risk of suicide?
15 to 24 and over age 60
Which of the following is used for a treatment of anxiety disorders
Counseling
Physical causes such as a head injury, or neurological conditions such as__________ can also impact a person’s behavior, and should be ruled out prior to seeking treatment for a mental health issue ?
epilepsy
According to the national Institute on mental health, approximately ___ percent of people in the US experience some form of mental illness each year.
18
Which of the following are commonly used to treat mood disorders?
Antidepressants
Which of the following means the user cannot control the amount of frequency of the use of a drug despite very negative consequences?
Dependence
Working with patients that have mental health disorders, such as depression _________ , anxiety and substance abuse disorders can take a lot of energy out of you ?
Bipolar
Working with patients that have a major diagnostic category mental disorder, such as ______________ Bipolar, anxiety and substance abuse disorders can take a lot of energy out of you. Self-care is important.
Weight loss
In the United States, how many adults living in with a serious mental illness also has a substance use disorder?
One in four
Around ____ and for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) also have a substance abuse disorder(SUD) .
One
Mental health problems can lead to ……..
Alcohol and drug use
