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An example of manipulation is assisted ROM exercises.

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A deformity that is identified as gross in medical terminology is one that is particularly disgusting.

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The process of creating blood cells in the red bone marrow is called __________.

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Which examination position requires the medical assistant to raise the head of the bed to a 30- to 45-degree angle?


A) Dorsal recumbent
B) Fowler's
C) Lithotomy
D) Semi-Fowler's

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Plantar reflexes are tested with which of the following?


A) The patient in an upright or a supine position
B) With either the fingers or the reflex hammer
C) Using tapotement
D) None of the above

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A(n)__________ is used to examine the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane.

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The examination of the small intestine with a fiberoptic instrument is a colonoscopy.

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Sharps containers should be changed when they are three fourths full to prevent accidental needle sticks.

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Which of the following speech defects is the inability to speak because of loss of the voice,commonly seen with laryngitis or overuse of the voice?


A) Aphonia
B) Sensory aphasia
C) Dysphasia
D) Motor aphasia

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A positive skin turgor test result indicates that the patient is dehydrated.

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A number of Felicia's co-workers have been complaining about work-related lower back pain.Dr.Kosto asks Felicia to research information about correct body mechanics and share it with the staff.Summarize at least five safe lifting techniques that should be included in the material.

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• Always get help if the load is too hea...

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The physician might use a __________ to assess a patient's ability to detect sound vibrations.


A) Snellen chart
B) tongue blade
C) tuning fork
D) reflex hammer

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One of the medical assistant's responsibilities when preparing a room for a patient's physical examination is to gather the instruments and supplies needed.Which of the following is not needed for a routine physical examination?


A) Specimen bottles
B) Fecal occult blood test supplies
C) Sterile gloves
D) Lubricating gel

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List and describe the four types of body tissue.

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• Epithelial tissue: Skin, glands, linin...

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Which body cavity protects organs of the nervous system?


A) Thoracic cavity
B) Pericardial cavity
C) Ventral cavity
D) Dorsal cavity

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Clubbing of the fingertips is associated with which of the following health problems?


A) Skin conditions
B) Heart or lung disease
C) Congenital deformity
D) Inherited defect

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Aphonia typically is seen in patients who have overused their voice.

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During a physical examination,the physician discovers a bruit.What method would she be using to make this discovery?


A) Manipulation
B) Palpation
C) Percussion
D) Auscultation

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The examination technique by which the practitioner listens to internal body signs is


A) percussion.
B) manipulation.
C) palpation.
D) auscultation.

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Which examination position is used in emergencies for patients with severe hypotension or who are in shock?


A) Dorsal recumbent
B) Knee-chest
C) Lithotomy
D) Trendelenburg's

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