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When preparing to move a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table, you should not:

Fold the foot rests forward

The pap test and pelvic exam should began no later than

21

The prone position is used to exam:

Spine and structures of the back

The provider uses six emamination methods while performing a physical examination. Which of the following is not one of those methods

Menstruation

Which part of the physical examination would address acuity

HEENT

Annual fecal occult blood tests typically begin around the age of:

50

When using a gait belt to assist a patient in standing from a sitting position, you should not grasp of from:

Back

Patients should be instructed to empty their bladder:

After the initial screening and vitals are taken

A provider will not use __ while examining a patients next

Percussion

Males should perform the testicular self-examine

Monthly

A patient in this position is supine with the feet elevated slightly

Trendelenburg

When examining a patients abdomen, auscultation should be done:

Before palpation and percussion

The term recumbent means:

Lying down

List at least 8 types of supplies that are commonly used for patient examination:

1. Stethoscope 2. Gloves 3. Drapes 4. Tongue depressor 5. Tuning fork 6. Penlight 7. Basin 8. Tape measurer

Position used most frequently in a critical care facility

Trendelenburg

Position used in the examination and treatment of the rectal area and for enemas, rectal temperature, and instilling rectal medications

Sims' position

Standing erect, arms at sides, palms pointed forward

Anatomical

Position in which the knees are bent, allowing for the relaxation of the abdominal muscles

Dorsal recumbent position

Position used for vaginal or rectal examination, which can also be used for examination of the male genital area and for catheterization of a female patient

Lithotomy position

Position that requires a special table, also known as the jackknife position

Kraske position

Sitting at the end of the examination table, with the legs hanging down

Sitting position

Position which a patient rests against the back of the table,which is lowered to a 45 degree angle

Semi-fowlers position

Patient is turned over so the dorsal service may be examined

Prone position

Position used for examination and treatment of the anterior portion of the body, including the breasts and abdominal organs

Supine position

Position in which the patients upper body is at a 90 degree angle to the table

Fowlers position

Means of producing sounds by tapping various parts of the body

Percussion

Evaluation by the use of sight

Inspection

Passive movement of a joint to determine the range of extension and flexion

Manipulation

Listening to sounds made by the patients body

Auscultation

Measurement

Mensuration

Which term describes the path that the x-ray beam follows through the patients body from the entrance to the exit

Radiographic projection

Which technique is used to help locate problems within blood vessels throughout the body

Magnetic resonance imaging

Term also know as a cardio puncture

Cardiocentesis

This practice involves the use of substances created from plant or mineral products diluted a thousandfold in water or alcohol

Homeopathy

A determination of the number of erythrocytes in the blood

Red blood cell count

This type of medicine is a general term for practices and systems of health care that are used to supplement conventional, or western treatments

Complementary

The result of medical treatment that yields the exact opposite of normally expected results

Paradoxical reaction

Test is used to diagnose conditions associated with abnormalities of clotting time and to monitor anticoagulant therapy

Prothrombin time

Which position is used for examination and treatment of the anterior surface of the body

Horizontal recumbent

Which technique is known as a scintigram

Nuclear scan

A substance that contains no active ingredients but is given for its suggestive effects

Placebo

Medication that is administered to prevent or reduce fever

Antipyretic

Describes the percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cells

Hematocrit

The prescence of pus in the urine

Pyuria

The presence of calcium in the urine

Calciuria

The visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen

Fluoroscopy

An imaging technique that records the echoes of pulses of sound waves above the range of human hearing

Ultrasonography

Describes the drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac

Pericardiocentesis

___ radiology is the use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy

Interventional

Ultrasonic procedure to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart

Echocardiography

The drug that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

Anti-inflammatory

An analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation

Acetaminophen

An abnormal sound heard during auscultation of an artery

Bruit

A small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end that is used for examination

Endoscope

Ophthalmosope

Instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

Otoscope

Instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane

Speculum

Instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal

Sphygmomanometer

Instrument used when measuring blood pressure

Stethoscope

Instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

Lithotomy position

Patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups

Prone position

Patient lying face down on the belly

Radiolucent

Substance that allows x-rays to pass through

Recumbent

Any position in which the patients is laying down

Radi/o

Radiation

-scope

Visual examination instrument

-scopy

Direct visual examination

Son/o

Sound

-uria

Urine

When scheduling patients for vital capacity tests it is important to advise them to:

Refrain from routine treatment

The CSV-1000 is a screening method for:

Contrast sensitivity

Patients over age 40 should be instructed to routinely test their stool for blood every ___ for detection of cancer of the colon

2 years

How long will a normal pregnancy range

37-41

The American cancer society recommends offering women older than __ the option of pap screening every 5 years, plus the HPV test

30

How long after the menstrual period should a pap test be scheduled

At least 5 days after

Female patients should be instructed to perform breast self examination

Each month, following their menstrual period

Which of these tests is typically performed only as needed on high-risk patients

Pulmonary function test

The rarest form of color blindness which means the patient cannot see the color blue

Tritanopia

The installation of fluid into the rectum and colon

Enema

Examination of the fundus of the eye

Funduscopy

A medication that promotes emptying of the bowels

Evacuant

Refers to the sharpness or clearness of vision or hearing

Acuity