UNIT 14: CPE; PEDIATRIC EXAM
What must be done by the MA when preparing a patient for a CPE? - Answers :take
vitals signs and meaurements
Under what circumstances is ti appropriate for a MA to remain in the room with a patient
when the patient is disrobing and putting on a gown? - Answers :when the patient
specifically requests help with disrobing
In what position should an exam of the back take place? - Answers :prone
In what position should an exam of head, eyes ,ears, nose, and throat take place? -
Answers :sitting
In what position should an exam of genitals and rectum take place? - Answers
:lithotomy and dorsal recumbent
Generally speaking, about how many routine exams does an infant receive during the
first year of life? - Answers :6 exams
What pulse points should be checked in infants and small children? - Answers :femoral
or brachial
At what age group should blood pressure start being assessed in a pediatric patient? -
Answers :starting at 2 years
What is the primary purpose of a pediatric growth chart? - Answers :to provide a visual
assessment of the child's growth pattern
Why do pediatric exam methods vary so greatly? - Answers :because of the age of the
patient varies and each age group requires different care
Why is it important for the MA to remain quiet during the exam of the heart and lungs? -
Answers :so the physician can listen for abnormal sounds
What does a complete physical exam ( CPE ) provide for the physician? - Answers :a
picture of the patient's overall health and well-being
The MA'S role in a physical exam occur in what three segments? - Answers :preparing
the room and the patient, assisting with the exam, completing the exa,
In what position should an exam of breast, abdomen, and extremities take place? -
Answers :supine
What is a well-child visit? - Answers :routine check-up for a pediatric patient
What must be done by the MA when preparing a patient for a CPE? - Answers :take
vitals signs and meaurements
Under what circumstances is ti appropriate for a MA to remain in the room with a patient
when the patient is disrobing and putting on a gown? - Answers :when the patient
specifically requests help with disrobing
In what position should an exam of the back take place? - Answers :prone
In what position should an exam of head, eyes ,ears, nose, and throat take place? -
Answers :sitting
In what position should an exam of genitals and rectum take place? - Answers
:lithotomy and dorsal recumbent
Generally speaking, about how many routine exams does an infant receive during the
first year of life? - Answers :6 exams
What pulse points should be checked in infants and small children? - Answers :femoral
or brachial
At what age group should blood pressure start being assessed in a pediatric patient? -
Answers :starting at 2 years
What is the primary purpose of a pediatric growth chart? - Answers :to provide a visual
assessment of the child's growth pattern
Why do pediatric exam methods vary so greatly? - Answers :because of the age of the
patient varies and each age group requires different care
Why is it important for the MA to remain quiet during the exam of the heart and lungs? -
Answers :so the physician can listen for abnormal sounds
What does a complete physical exam ( CPE ) provide for the physician? - Answers :a
picture of the patient's overall health and well-being
The MA'S role in a physical exam occur in what three segments? - Answers :preparing
the room and the patient, assisting with the exam, completing the exa,
In what position should an exam of breast, abdomen, and extremities take place? -
Answers :supine
What is a well-child visit? - Answers :routine check-up for a pediatric patient
