Final Assess Physical Exam Chpt 24

____ 1. Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between the examiner and the patient?

____ 2. An examiner might be able to help a patient who seems uncomfortable with close contact during an examination by

____ 3. At your first meeting with a patient, it is usually best to say

____ 4. Which one of the following patient characteristics is most likely to limit patient reliability during history taking?

____ 5. Which of the following is most likely to enhance examiner reliability?

____ 6. The reliability of health-related findings and observations is the responsibility of the

____ 7. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the sensitivity and specificity of laboratory tests?

____ 8. As you greet the patient, which examination technique is first implemented?

____ 9. Which of the following data are not part of your general inspection?

____ 10. The sequence of the physical examination should be individualized to

____ 11. According to the usual examination procedure, you would first assist your patient to assume which position?

____ 12. An ophthalmoscopic eye examination involves

____ 13. The cranial nerves are usually assessed while the patient is in which position?

____ 14. Which of the following are examined with the patient in a reclining 45-degree position?

____ 15. Which patient position facilitates inspection of the chest and shoulders?

____ 16. When assessing the abdomen, one needs to expose the patient

____ 17. To inspect the abdominal muscles, ask the

____ 18. Proprioception should be assessed while the patient is

____ 19. Examination of the patient in the lithotomy, or knee-chest, position includes

____ 20. Which portion of the physical examination is best done with the patient standing?

____ 21. The greatest risk for potential health problems occurs in which age group?

____ 22. A common method of estimating gestational age of a newborn is to assess

____ 23. To promote your examination time with a cooperative child, your approach to the examination should be to

____ 24. When conveying "bad" or distasteful news to the patient and family, it is best to

____ 25. The examination of a newborn should begin with

____ 26. The best way to ease the apprehension of a 3-year-old child before a physical examination is to

____ 27. In crying infants, it is often difficult to

____ 28. When you attempt to move a 10-month-old child from his mother's lap to the examination table, he screams loudly. Your best action is to

____ 29. Observation of the child playing in the playroom provides information about which two systems?

____ 30. When conducting a geriatric assessment, basic activities of daily living (ADLs) include

____ 31. Functional assessment is most important during the examination of a(n)

____ 32. Throughout the history and physical examination, the clinician should

____ 33. Which of the following is not assessed in a newborn's Apgar score?

____ 2. Which one of the following examiner behaviors would help minimize your patient's dissatisfaction?

____ 3. An examiner might be able to help a patient who seems uncomfortable with close contact during an examination by:

____ 4. When performing a history and physical assessment, the examiner should:

____ 5. The examiner should develop a demeanor that is exemplified by which one of the following behaviors?

____ 6. At your first meeting with a patient, it is usually best to say:

____ 7. Which one of the following patient characteristics is most likely to limit patient reliability during history taking?

____ 8. Which of the following is most likely to enhance examiner reliability?

____ 9. The reliability of health-related findings and observations is the responsibility of the:

____ 10. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the sensitivity and specificity of laboratory tests?

____ 11. As you greet the patient, which examination technique is first implemented?

____ 12. Which of the following data are not part of your general inspection?

____ 13. The sequence of the physical examination should be individualized to:

____ 14. According to the usual examination procedure, you would first assist your patient to assume which position?

____ 15. An ophthalmoscopic eye examination involves:

____ 16. Palpation of the epitrochlear nodes is part of the:

____ 17. Which of the following are examined with the patient in a reclining 45-degree position?

____ 18. Which patient position facilitates inspection of the chest and shoulders?

____ 19. When assessing the abdomen, the examiner needs to expose the patient:

____ 20. To inspect the abdominal muscles, ask the:

____ 21. Proprioception should be assessed while the patient is:

____ 22. Examination of the patient in the lithotomy, or knee-chest, position includes:

____ 23. Which portion of the physical examination is best done with the patient standing?

____ 24. The greatest risk for potential health problems occurs in which age group?

____ 25. A common method for estimating gestational age of a newborn is to assess:

____ 26. To promote a child's cooperation during your examination, your approach to the examination should be to:

____ 27. Which of the following cannot be assessed in the crying infant:

____ 28. The Ballard Gestational Age Test is completed within 36 hours of birth to:

____ 29. Mrs. Kia has brought her newborn infant in for a 2-week examination. The examination of the newborn should begin with:

____ 30. The best way to ease the apprehension of a 3-year-old child before a physical examination is to:

____ 31. In crying infants, it is often difficult to:

____ 32. When you attempt to move a 10-month-old child from his mother's lap to the examination table, he screams loudly. Your best action is to:

____ 33. When conducting a geriatric assessment, keep in mind that basic activities of daily living (ADLs) include:

____ 34. When interviewing a disabled patient, it is best to speak to:

____ 35. Functional assessment is most important during the examination of a(n):

____ 36. Which of the following factors is not known to affect patient compliance with his or her treatment regimen?

____ 37. When a patient has not been compliant with instructions, an examiner should:

____ 38. Observation of the child playing in the playroom provides information about which two systems?

____ 39. Throughout the history and physical examination, the clinician should:

____ 40. For a routine physical examination, all the following equipment is necessary except:

____ 41. The cranial nerves are usually assessed while the patient is in which position?