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The first step in assisting with a complete physical examination of a patient is to ________. -
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perform hand hygiene
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A ________ is an unlighted instrument with movable parts that, when inserted into a cavity, can
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be spread apart for ease of visualization, allowing a tissue sample to be removed. - speculum
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Which of the following X-ray procedures requires no breakfast (if a morning examination) or
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lunch (if an afternoon examination)? - angiogram
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An MRI scan can give the viewer a ________-dimensional view of tissues or organs of the body
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in total or as slices. - three
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A ________ is a metal instrument that has two prongs extending from the handle designed to
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vibrate at a specific frequency. - tuning fork
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Medical assistants are not authorized to answer patients' questions about radiation procedures
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and exposure to radiation. - False
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Infections can cause all of the following EXCEPT ________. - early discharge from the surgical
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facility
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________ are produced in a vacuum tube when electrons traveling at the speed of light (186,000
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miles per second) collide into a target made of specific materials, such as tungsten. - X-rays
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The purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) is to protect the healthcare worker from
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injury while using the surgical instruments. - False
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Contrast media are available in which of the following forms? - Liquids, Powders, & Gases.
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________ is a computerized radiographic method that uses radioactive substances to examine the
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metabolic activity within the body. - Position emission tomography (PET)
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Overwhelming, difficult-to-relieve, or all-consuming pain is described as ________ pain. - Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il!
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intractable
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________ refers to the resistance of the skin when grasped between fingers. - Turgor
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The medical assistant is often responsible for providing and reviewing written instructions for
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radiologic procedures. - True
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Procedures that require use of a(n) ________ should be performed after those that do not to Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il!
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avoid the possibility of interference with other tests. - contrast medium
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A rad, which stands for ________, is the unit used to measure the amount of ionizing radiation
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absorbed during an X-ray procedure. - radiation absorbed dose
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All of the following are characteristics of surgical asepsis EXCEPT ________. - basic hand
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hygiene procedure used
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Which safety precaution should be taken when working with radiation? - Wear lead-lined rubber
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gloves
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Sterile technique results in the killing of all microorganisms and spores. - True
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, The ________ position requires the patient to lie face down, flat on the stomach, head turned to
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the side, and arms alongside the body or crossed under the head. - prone
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Which of the following would be considered a patient's symptom, rather than a sign? - dizziness
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The general classification of instruments is based on their ________. - use
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The special tools used in mensuration include all of the following, EXCEPT ________. -
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pinwheel
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The first step in setting up efficient and effective communication with a patient is to ________. -
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review the patient record
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A surgical ________ removes microorganisms more effectively than regular hand washing. -
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Preoperative and postoperative instructions must be reinforced through ________. - Telephone Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il!
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Medical assistants are never permitted to remove sutures. - False
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The ________ position is used for examination of the rectum, sigmoid colon, or vagina. - knee-
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A(n) ________ provides a permanent form of birth control for the male. - vasectomy
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The medical assistant tests the patient's distance vision using a(n) ________ chart. - Snellen
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________ are used to grasp tissue or objects. - Forceps
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Performing ________ is the number one way to prevent spreading infections. - hand hygiene
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Every entry in a patient's chart must be dated and initialed by the person writing in the record. -
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Acute pain is pain that begins suddenly and lasts ________. - 3-6 months
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A childhood disease would be considered part of an adult patient's ________. - past medical
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history
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Which of the following statements about surgical asepsis is TRUE? - If you cannot see an item, it
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is contaminated
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The ________ test is used to diagnose or treat conditions of the joints. - arthrography
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A(n) ________ badge or dosimeter is worn on the outer clothing of all personnel working with or
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near radiologic equipment. - film
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When in the dorsal recumbent position, the patient lies flat on the back, with knees bent, and feet
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flat on the examination table. - True
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________ surgery is performed on a person who is admitted and discharged from a surgical
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facility on the same day. - ambulatory
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A(n) ________ series is a fluoroscopic study of the digestive tract using contrast media to detect
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abnormalities such as tumors, ulcers, polyps, and diverticulosis. - gastrointestinal
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Materials can be handled with nonsterile gloves when performing medical asepsis. - True
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The ________ test uses X-rays to detect osteopenia or osteoporosis. - bone densitometry
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________ is a technique that allows the radiologist to have immediate images that can be used to
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Exam 17 2025/26 Il! Il! Il!
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The first step in assisting with a complete physical examination of a patient is to ________. -
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perform hand hygiene
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A ________ is an unlighted instrument with movable parts that, when inserted into a cavity, can
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be spread apart for ease of visualization, allowing a tissue sample to be removed. - speculum
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Which of the following X-ray procedures requires no breakfast (if a morning examination) or
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lunch (if an afternoon examination)? - angiogram
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An MRI scan can give the viewer a ________-dimensional view of tissues or organs of the body
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in total or as slices. - three
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A ________ is a metal instrument that has two prongs extending from the handle designed to
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vibrate at a specific frequency. - tuning fork
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Medical assistants are not authorized to answer patients' questions about radiation procedures
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and exposure to radiation. - False
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Infections can cause all of the following EXCEPT ________. - early discharge from the surgical
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facility
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________ are produced in a vacuum tube when electrons traveling at the speed of light (186,000
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miles per second) collide into a target made of specific materials, such as tungsten. - X-rays
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The purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) is to protect the healthcare worker from
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injury while using the surgical instruments. - False
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Contrast media are available in which of the following forms? - Liquids, Powders, & Gases.
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________ is a computerized radiographic method that uses radioactive substances to examine the
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metabolic activity within the body. - Position emission tomography (PET)
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Overwhelming, difficult-to-relieve, or all-consuming pain is described as ________ pain. - Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il!
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intractable
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________ refers to the resistance of the skin when grasped between fingers. - Turgor
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The medical assistant is often responsible for providing and reviewing written instructions for
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radiologic procedures. - True
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Procedures that require use of a(n) ________ should be performed after those that do not to Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il!
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avoid the possibility of interference with other tests. - contrast medium
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A rad, which stands for ________, is the unit used to measure the amount of ionizing radiation
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absorbed during an X-ray procedure. - radiation absorbed dose
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All of the following are characteristics of surgical asepsis EXCEPT ________. - basic hand
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hygiene procedure used
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Which safety precaution should be taken when working with radiation? - Wear lead-lined rubber
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gloves
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Sterile technique results in the killing of all microorganisms and spores. - True
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, The ________ position requires the patient to lie face down, flat on the stomach, head turned to
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the side, and arms alongside the body or crossed under the head. - prone
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Which of the following would be considered a patient's symptom, rather than a sign? - dizziness
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The general classification of instruments is based on their ________. - use
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The special tools used in mensuration include all of the following, EXCEPT ________. -
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pinwheel
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The first step in setting up efficient and effective communication with a patient is to ________. -
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review the patient record
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A surgical ________ removes microorganisms more effectively than regular hand washing. -
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scrub
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Preoperative and postoperative instructions must be reinforced through ________. - Telephone Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il! Il!
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Medical assistants are never permitted to remove sutures. - False
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The ________ position is used for examination of the rectum, sigmoid colon, or vagina. - knee-
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chest
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A(n) ________ provides a permanent form of birth control for the male. - vasectomy
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The medical assistant tests the patient's distance vision using a(n) ________ chart. - Snellen
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________ are used to grasp tissue or objects. - Forceps
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Performing ________ is the number one way to prevent spreading infections. - hand hygiene
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Every entry in a patient's chart must be dated and initialed by the person writing in the record. -
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Acute pain is pain that begins suddenly and lasts ________. - 3-6 months
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A childhood disease would be considered part of an adult patient's ________. - past medical
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history
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Which of the following statements about surgical asepsis is TRUE? - If you cannot see an item, it
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is contaminated
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The ________ test is used to diagnose or treat conditions of the joints. - arthrography
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A(n) ________ badge or dosimeter is worn on the outer clothing of all personnel working with or
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near radiologic equipment. - film
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When in the dorsal recumbent position, the patient lies flat on the back, with knees bent, and feet
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flat on the examination table. - True
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________ surgery is performed on a person who is admitted and discharged from a surgical
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facility on the same day. - ambulatory
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A(n) ________ series is a fluoroscopic study of the digestive tract using contrast media to detect
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abnormalities such as tumors, ulcers, polyps, and diverticulosis. - gastrointestinal
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Materials can be handled with nonsterile gloves when performing medical asepsis. - True
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The ________ test uses X-rays to detect osteopenia or osteoporosis. - bone densitometry
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________ is a technique that allows the radiologist to have immediate images that can be used to
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