FOA Quiz 2 Flashcards
Instrument used to measure range of motion of a joint
goniometer
on their left side with the right leg sharply bent
Sims position
a patient in the supine position is lying on his
Back
requires the patient to lie face down flat on their stomach
Prone
felt at a site away from the injured or diseased body part
Referred pain
to effectively gather info about the patient’s chief complaint
Open-ended
is a subjective experience of the patient that cannot be observed by anyone else
symptom
A metal instrument that has two prongs extending from the handle designated to vibrate at a specific frequency
Turning fork
position where the patient lies flat on the back with hands at the side
Horizontal recumbent
the purpose of draping the patient
protect privacy, keep the patient warm & comfortable
when taking a history, the description of the “present illness” that describes the “chief complaint” should include
Onset, intensity, duration
the MA’s role in the physical exam includes
taking patients medical history, preparing the exam room before the patient’s visit, documenting info in the patient’s medical records
is a subjective experience of the patient that cannot be observed
symptom
first step in setting up efficient & effective communication with a patient is to
review the patient record
Past medical history is
surgeries, immunizations, current medications
info on the patient’s chart that is the patient’s primary reason for making the office visit is the
Chief complaint
Exam of the back
Prone
commonly used when taking x-rays rectal temps,
decubitus
enemas, perineal and pelvic exams
Sims
patients with breathing difficulties or lower back injuries
Semi fowler
pelvic exams
Lithotamy
exam of the anterior (front) surface of the body
Supine
exam of the rectum, sigmoid colon or vagina
Knee to chest
listening to the heart & lungs during a physical exam
Sitting
digital exam of the vagina
Dorsal recumbent
shock or low blood pressure
Trendelenburg
visual examining of the skin
Inspection
breast exam; feel for lumps
palpation
listening to a person breath taking BP
auscultation
taking a patient weight
Mensuration
tapping on a patient abdomen to find air, fluid or pus
Percussion
moving a joint to assess pain or mobility
Manipulation
two tasks necessary for preparing an exam room between patient’s
dispose of used gowns; clean the exam table with proper disinfectant
