Physical exams
What is the name of the position in which a patient lays face-up with knees bent and feet flat on the
table? correct answersDorsal recumbent
Why is appropriate draping so important during physical exams? correct answersDraping helps to
preserve a patient's dignity.
Which of the following is a lighted tool used to examine the ears? correct answersOtoscope
What is the name of the position in which a patient lays face-up with the feet elevated in stirrups?
correct answersLithotomy
In which position is the head of the bed elevated? correct answersFowler's
In which direction does the patient lay while in the supine position? correct answersFace-up
Why is it important for the medical assistant to remain in the room with the physician and patient during
a physical exam? correct answersFor legal protection
In relation to medical records, what does the acronym SOAP stand for? correct answersSubjective,
Objective, Assessment, Plan
Which examination technique involves listening to internal body sounds with a stethoscope? correct
answersAuscultation
The Trendelenburg position increases circulation to the ____. correct answersbrain and heart
Which of the following is most likely to occur while a patient is in the sitting position? correct
answersEvaluating the patient's reflexes
What is the name of the position in which a patient lays face-up with knees bent and feet flat on the
table? correct answersDorsal recumbent
Why is appropriate draping so important during physical exams? correct answersDraping helps to
preserve a patient's dignity.
Which of the following is a lighted tool used to examine the ears? correct answersOtoscope
What is the name of the position in which a patient lays face-up with the feet elevated in stirrups?
correct answersLithotomy
In which position is the head of the bed elevated? correct answersFowler's
In which direction does the patient lay while in the supine position? correct answersFace-up
Why is it important for the medical assistant to remain in the room with the physician and patient during
a physical exam? correct answersFor legal protection
In relation to medical records, what does the acronym SOAP stand for? correct answersSubjective,
Objective, Assessment, Plan
Which examination technique involves listening to internal body sounds with a stethoscope? correct
answersAuscultation
The Trendelenburg position increases circulation to the ____. correct answersbrain and heart
Which of the following is most likely to occur while a patient is in the sitting position? correct
answersEvaluating the patient's reflexes
