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Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 17: The Nervous System Multiple Choice 1. A 28-year-old book editor comes to your clinic, complaining of strange episodes. He states that about once a week for the last 3 months his left hand and arm will stiffen and then start jerking. He says that after a few seconds his whole left arm and then his left leg will also start to jerk. He denies any loss of consciousness or loss of bowel or bla...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 11: The Abdomen Multiple Choice 1. A 52-year-old secretary comes to your office, complaining about accidentally leaking urine when she coughs or sneezes. She says this has been going on for about a year now. She relates that she has not had a period for 2 years. She denies any recent illness or injuries. Her past medical history is significant for four spontaneous vaginal deliveries. She is m...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 13: Male Genitalia and Hernias Multiple Choice 1. A 28-year-old musician comes to your clinic, complaining of a “spot” on his penis. He states his partner noticed it 2 days ago and it hasn't gone away. He says it doesn't hurt. He has had no burning with urination and no pain during intercourse. He has had several partners in the last year and uses condoms occasionally. His past medical ...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 20: The Older Adult Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following changes are expected in vision as part of the normal aging process? A) Cataracts B) Glaucoma C) Macular degeneration D) Blurring of near vision Ans: D Chapter: 20 Page and Header: 918, Techniques of Examination Feedback: The lens loses its elasticity over time as part of the normal aging process, and the eye is le...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 7: The Head and Neck Multiple Choice 1. A 38-year-old accountant comes to your clinic for evaluation of a headache. The throbbing sensation is located in the right temporal region and is an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. It started a few hours ago, and she has noted nausea with sensitivity to light; she has had headaches like this in the past, usually less than one per week, but not as severe. She ...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 9: The Cardiovascular System Multiple Choice 1. You are performing a thorough cardiac examination. Which of the following chambers of the heart can you assess by palpation? A) Left atrium B) Right atrium C) Right ventricle D) Sinus node Ans: C Chapter: 09 Page and Header: 323, Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: The right ventricle occupies most of the anterior cardiac surface ...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 16: The Musculoskeletal System Multiple Choice 1. You are assessing a patient with joint pain and are trying to decide whether it is inflammatory or noninflammatory in nature. Which one of the following symptoms is consistent with an inflammatory process? A) Tenderness B) Cool temperature C) Ecchymosis D) Nodules Ans: A Chapter: 16 Page and Header: 575, The Health History Fee...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 18: Assessing Children: Infancy Through Adolescence Multiple Choice 1. During the delivery of a male infant, you are there to assess the Apgar score. He was born through an intact pelvis and had no complications during labor or delivery. At 1 minute he is pink all over and grimaces. He is flexing his arms and legs occasionally. He is breathing well and his heart rate is 110. At 5 minutes he i...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 10: The Breasts and Axillae Multiple Choice 1. A 72-year-old retired saleswoman comes to your office, complaining of a bloody discharge from her left breast for 3 months. She denies any trauma to her breast. Her past medical history includes high blood pressure and abdominal surgery for colon cancer. Her aunt died of ovarian cancer and her father died of colon cancer. Her mother died of a str...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 14: Female Genitalia Multiple Choice 1. A 22-year-old architecture major comes to your office, complaining of severe burning with urination, a fever of 101 degrees, and aching all over. She denies any upper respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiac, or pulmonary symptoms. Her past medical history consists of severe acne. She is currently on an oral contraceptive. She has had no pregnancies or su...