MERA TEST 7 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
During a proctologic examination, the _________ permit(s) removing a tissue sample for
examination.
a. biopsy forceps
b. snare
c. sigmoidoscope
d. rectal speculum
a. biopsy forceps
The diagnostic examination that is a useful aid in the diagnosis of ulcerations, polyps,
tumors, bleeding, cancer of the colon, and other lower intestinal disorders is the:
a. endoscopy
b. lower endoscopy
c. flexible sigmoidoscopy
d. proctoscope
c. flexible sigmoidoscopy
Which of these tests is typically performed only as needed on high-risk patients?
a. pulmonary function test
b. urinalysis
c. digital rectal exam
d. sigmoidoscopy
a. pulmonary function test
Which of the following statements is true regarding peak flow testing?
a. measures a patient's ability to exhale
, b. may be used if a patient had an inconclusive or normal spirometry test but is still
presenting with asthma symptoms
c. can be performed to monitor the effectiveness of medications or to determine whether
another form of treatment should be tried
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
When scheduling patients for vital capacity tests, it is important to advise them to:
a. eat a heavy meal
b. take their normal medications before coming to the office
c. refrain from routine treatment
d. refrain from smoking for at least 2 hours
c. refrain from routine treatment
The symptoms of open-angle glaucoma:
a. are insidious
b. are very painful
c. are commonly recognized before the disease progresses
d. typically affect only one eye
a. are insidious
The _______ are responsible for maintaining equilibrium.
a. tympanic membranes
b. eustachian tubes
c. external auditory canals
d. semicircular canals
d. semicircular canals
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
During a proctologic examination, the _________ permit(s) removing a tissue sample for
examination.
a. biopsy forceps
b. snare
c. sigmoidoscope
d. rectal speculum
a. biopsy forceps
The diagnostic examination that is a useful aid in the diagnosis of ulcerations, polyps,
tumors, bleeding, cancer of the colon, and other lower intestinal disorders is the:
a. endoscopy
b. lower endoscopy
c. flexible sigmoidoscopy
d. proctoscope
c. flexible sigmoidoscopy
Which of these tests is typically performed only as needed on high-risk patients?
a. pulmonary function test
b. urinalysis
c. digital rectal exam
d. sigmoidoscopy
a. pulmonary function test
Which of the following statements is true regarding peak flow testing?
a. measures a patient's ability to exhale
, b. may be used if a patient had an inconclusive or normal spirometry test but is still
presenting with asthma symptoms
c. can be performed to monitor the effectiveness of medications or to determine whether
another form of treatment should be tried
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
When scheduling patients for vital capacity tests, it is important to advise them to:
a. eat a heavy meal
b. take their normal medications before coming to the office
c. refrain from routine treatment
d. refrain from smoking for at least 2 hours
c. refrain from routine treatment
The symptoms of open-angle glaucoma:
a. are insidious
b. are very painful
c. are commonly recognized before the disease progresses
d. typically affect only one eye
a. are insidious
The _______ are responsible for maintaining equilibrium.
a. tympanic membranes
b. eustachian tubes
c. external auditory canals
d. semicircular canals
d. semicircular canals
